West Virginia Press Association PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) has announced the return of its popular Healthy Inside and Out seminar series for 2024. This year’s programs are designed to empower individuals to take control of their health through a variety of free, expert-led sessions. The seminars[Read More…]
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Coplin Health Systems to host grand re-opening of Wirt County Family Care expansion
West Virginia Press Association ELIZABETH, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems has announced a grand re-opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Wirt County Family Care expansion. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 483 Court Street, Elizabeth. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, residents,[Read More…]
CDC recognizes WVSOM’s effort to serve rural residents during COVID-19 pandemic
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has been recognized by a federal agency for the development of mobile testing units and no-cost medical transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognized the school — which partnered[Read More…]
W.Va. attorney general warns consumers of charity and disaster scams in wake of Hurricane Helene
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly floods, mudslides and wind following Hurricane Helene. The death toll as of Friday afternoon was over 220,[Read More…]
Vandalia Hospitals Awarded for Commitment to Excellence
Several Vandalia hospitals were recognized at the West Virginia Hospital Association Health Care Leadership Summit. The 2024 West Virginia Hospital Association Commitment to Excellence Honors Program is a product of the WVHA Quality Committee. The award recognizes hospitals for developing and promoting quality improvement activities; improving the health of West[Read More…]
Column: Breast Cancer Awareness is a time for action
By Greg Kozera October is Breast Cancer awareness month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. A year ago, these were just numbers until my wife, Lynnda was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. They have more meaning to me[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — In celebration of spooky season, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the launch of a statewide Paranormal Trail, designed to help spook-seekers discover the state’s most spine-chilling sites. An accompanying digital passport allows visitors to check in at haunted locations, earning points and unlocking[Read More…]
WVU Medicine operating the first cardiometabolic clinic in the state
By Matt Harvey, WVNews MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine has launched West Virginia’s first cardiometabolic clinic, a multidisciplinary effort between the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and the WVU Department of Medicine Divisions of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Medical Weight Management. “This is an example of patient-centered medicine, where we[Read More…]
C&O Historical Society unveils triad of 2025 calendars
By Clint Thomas, HD Media A 55-year-old, Virginia-based group dedicated to preserving C&O Railway history and maintaining St. Albans “railroad ties” has recently released its yearly fundraising calendars to support its cause. The nonprofit Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society’s 2025 calendar selection includes the famous Chessie “The Railroad Kitten” calendar,[Read More…]
Appalachian Power says power has now been restored to 90 percent of affected customers
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph Appalachian Power is continuing to make progress in the restoration of electricity to thousands across the region who are still in the dark. As of Thursday morning, electricity had been restored to 90 percent of the 282,000 people who lost power on Sept. 27[Read More…]
