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HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network - Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) Back and Spine Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Spine Surgery by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has reported a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, a decline expected to remain above 36% as pending cases are finalized.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans are increasingly unsure what to believe about measles as an outbreak spreads throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network’s laboratory located at Marshall Health-Teays Valley in Scott Depot has received reaccreditation from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the regulatory body that ensures the quality and accuracy of clinical laboratory testing.

CHARLESTON, WV - Over 1200 CAMC employees being recognized for their years of service at the hospital.

MORGANTOWN, WV - In a groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Neural Engineering, researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) became the first in the United States to successfully record high-resolution neural activity from human speech areas using a novel technology capable of detecting more than 1,000 channels of neural information from the surface of the brain.

WHEELING, WV - Gov. Patrick Morrisey reiterated his plan to call lawmakers back to Charleston for a special legislative session during an event Wednesday.

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia got in early on passing a law to ban some artificial dyes in food products and then got credit as a national influencer as the federal government also pushes to keep the dyes out of food.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network (MHN) announces the retirement of Jo Andrea “Andy” Watson, RN, DNP, MSN, CCRN, as Director of Organizational Learning and Development after an extraordinary 46-year career dedicated to education, training and professional development in healthcare.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Project Hope for Women & Children invites the community to support its mission by donating gently used books throughout the month of April.

MORGANTOWN, WV - In a groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Neural Engineering, researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) became the first in the United States to successfully record high-resolution neural activity from human speech areas using a novel technology capable of detecting more than 1,000 channels of neural information from the surface of the brain.

CHARLESTON, WV - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin holding closed-door meetings this week with patients who use the 15 drugs it selected for the second round of Medicare price negotiations — a list that includes the popular weight-loss treatment Wegovy.

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Hospitals (WVUH) celebrated the outstanding contributions of approximately 70 employees during its annual Bravo! Bash staff recognition event held April 16 at Milan Puskar Stadium.

RICHMOND, VA - Another state bordering West Virginia has confirmed a case of measles, adding to the outbreaks currently sweeping the nation.

PARKERSBURG, WV - April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and this week we will take a closer look at what the disease is, how caregivers provide support, and ways to treat it.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With around one million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. — and 90,000 getting new diagnoses each year — the race is on for a cure.

PARKERSBURG, WV - A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery who specializes in caring for your feet and ankles.

CHARLESTON, WV - Across the nation, states are dealing with a shortage of nurses.

PRINCETON, WV - WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is confirmed to be on lockdown as the result of a shooting patient being admitted.

HUNTINGTON, WV - This National Volunteer Week, Marshall Health Network celebrates the dedication and compassion of volunteers.

HUNTINGTON, WV - The Marshall Health Network - Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary has fulfilled its $1 million pledge in support of the recently remodeled Neonatal Therapeutic Unit (NTU) at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH), a significant milestone in the group’s long-standing commitment to supporting newborns and families in need.

WHEELING, WV - New developments have been announced for the WVU Medicine Regional Cancer Institute, which is now set to open in October 2028, nearly a year ahead of schedule.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network (MHN) announces the appointment of Anastasia “Stacy” Elwood as its new Director of Learning and Development.

MARTINS FERRY, WV - Primary care providers from both WVU Medicine and Trinity Health System were at the Martins Ferry Senior Center to inform residents of all ages about the services they offer.

CHARLESTON, WV - High school students interested in — or just curious about — a nursing career can experience a hands-on opportunity to learn more at the University of Charleston’s Nursing Boot Camp on May 6.

RIPLEY, WV - WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital is excited to announce the return of the Community Health Fair, scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Jackson County Fair Grounds, New Exhibit Hall.

CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the budget bill into law Thursday night and he used his line-item veto power 29 separate times to reduce spending.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - By December 2026, WVU Medicine United Hospital Center will open a new outpatient surgery center at its Bridgeport campus.

CHARLESTON, WV - Governor Patrick Morrisey has made his pick as the new director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine’s historic impact on health care in West Virginia is a testament to the vision and leadership of President and CEO Albert Wright, WVU President Dr. E. Gordon Gee, and its board of directors—both at the system-wide level and within each of its hospitals.