CHARLESTON — The World Health Organization announced Friday that COVID is no longer a public health emergency. “The emergency is over, but we have started many initiatives […]
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House of Delegates divides over cigar bar bill during Saturday floor session
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a […]
House bill aims to probe the extent of dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water statewide
MORGANTOWN – PFAS are a family of chemicals found in thousands of commonly used products, and while the effects of many of them are uncertain, some are […]
U.S attorney recognizes Monongalia County QRT
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) was one of 11 individuals or groups recognized by Willliam Ihlenfeld, United States Attorney for the Northern District of West […]
WV Chamber Summit: Healthcare leaders address challenges, goals of personal and public health
MORGANTOWN – The changing landscape of healthcare and its many challenges occupied a good portion of Thursday’s West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2022 Summit. Dave Ramsey, president […]
Monkeypox 101: What you need to know about the latest public health emergency
In order to spread awareness of the increasing number of monkeypox cases worldwide, the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of international concern […]
Faulty heater causes carbon monoxide leak at Trinity
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Classes resumed Thursday at Trinity Christian School, after a carbon monoxide leak earlier in the week sent some students and staffers to the hospital. Superintendent Matthew […]
COVID tracking efforts emphasize need for investment in public health
WVU Today While most people go years without needing the smoke detectors in their homes, they would never choose to get rid of a device that saves […]
Rapid HIV tests offered at health department clinic
As with many tasks in life, when it comes to HIV testing, the waiting is sometimes the hardest part. That’s one reason why Dec. 1 will be […]
Guest essay: Where climate change intersects with public health
by Dr. Ken Hilsbos As a Fairmont physician, I am worried for my community. I am now seeing an alarming number of patients suffer heart attacks, strokes, […]