From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh offered COVID-19 travel advice in a message to the campus and greater Mountaineer community: While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, with spring break upon us, it is important to review[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Marriott International issues statement on hotel stays and travel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marriott International CEO and President Arne Sorenson issued the following statement about staying at a Marriott facility during the COVID-19 situation: For more than 90 years, Marriott has lived by a core value established by our founder, JW Marriott, Sr., to “take care of our guests and associates.”[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Panic buying in W.Va. has left many items on grocery store shelves depleted
By Jordan Hatfield, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The threat of COVID-19 bringing a potential outbreak throughout West Virginia has caused worry, leaving items on grocery store shelves slim, including toilet paper. Those who venture out to get essential supplies will now see several grocery stores in the Beckley area limiting[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Caution urged while preparing for Coronavirus local shoppers snagging up cleaning, paper supplies
By Scott McCloskey, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — As government officials across the country call for drastic measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, locals said people should heed to using a voice of reason when it comes to preparation and shopping for various supplies in response[Read More…]
Opinion: Deal with Coronavirus; Keep calm, don’t panic, wash your hands and trust God
By Andy Kniceley Publisher of W.Va. News The world, our nation and eventually our state must address the pandemic known as coronavirus or COVID-19. It has caused extreme disruption in terms of our normal routines, travel, school, events, work, hoarding of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. It threatens[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care: Half of primary care physicians say medical profession not prepared to meet expected increase in demands
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new survey of primary care physicians appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report finds 9 in 10 primary care physicians (87%) expect to see an increase in people living with dementia during the next five years,[Read More…]
Independent pharmacies launching their own Medicare-D plan in W.Va.
Newly licensed Indy Health Insurance Company aims to restore trust with debut of an independent pharmacy-owned Medicare-D Plan Release from Indy Health Insurance Company: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Who better to design a patient-centered, pharmacy-friendly pharmacy benefit plan than a pharmacist? That’s the premise behind a new Medicare-D plan making its[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVHCA issues statement regarding W.Va. Governor Justice’s nursing home visitation restriction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement: “We are very appreciative of Governor Justice and Secretary Crouch’s continued leadership during the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement this afternoon that skilled nursing facilities should restrict visitation is a strong, proactive measure to try to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU to temporarily suspend in-person classes after spring break, move to online model
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— West Virginia University will temporarily suspend in-person classes the week following spring break then offer online class instruction or other alternative learning options beginning March 30 as it continues to monitor the threat of novel coronavirus. All other online-only classes will continue as originally scheduled. “An[Read More…]
Harpers Ferry Town Council debates taking legal action against state over Hill Top House legislative action
By Colin McGuire, The Journal of Martinsburg HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Despite voting last month to procure legal action against a bill that passed at the state level recently, members of the Harpers Ferry Town Council were at odds Monday night with what happens next. The bill at hand, Senate[Read More…]
