LEWISBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in Lewisburg, WVSOM and Marshall University will host a ceremonial signing and kick-off event for their partnership on a dual D.O./MPH degree program that allows WVSOM students to earn a Masters of Public Health degree (MPH) while completing their osteopathic medical education. The[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health continues its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of West Virginians by awarding $102,000 in grants to United Way organizations across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive year the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Oct. 25, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on both the Senate Appropriations and Commerce Committees, as well as Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for West[Read More…]

By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA It was 3 o’clock on a quiet Friday afternoon when the phone rang. It was a friend from India we are working with. He sounded desperate. (It was 12:30 AM in India) “Greg, I didn’t know who else to call. We have a client who has a contractor moving[Read More…]

Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program’s 33 years West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting underway, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is encouraging hunters to donate to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which helps feed individuals and families[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first day of in-person early voting for the 2024 West Virginia General Election appears to be the highest it’s been in the last several elections according to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wednesday was the first day that all 55 counties held in-person[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funds to enhance healthcare services in West Virginia.  The money will allow rural hospitals to undertake important projects, including building upgrades, equipment purchases, and improvements in patient care. The money[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following statement is made on behalf of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) regarding $40 million in grant funding approved for rural hospitals by the Governor and Legislature, and now available for application. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Justice and the Legislature for this vital rural[Read More…]

By West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay “I’m excited to publicly congratulate yet another exceptional achievement for a West Virginia University researcher. Dr. Sally Hodder, a noted expert in addiction research, rural health, and both designing and conducting clinical trials in underrepresented populations, was one of just 100 new members chosen yesterday[Read More…]