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MORGANTOWN, WV - A West Virginia University alumni couple is celebrating the university’s life-changing impact on their family with a planned gift to benefit athletics, education, health care and disability services.

MORGANTOWN, WV - With the Mon County Fair going full swing on Saturday in Morgantown, a local non-profit organization took it upon itself to set up a tent and give away free bikes to the children of the community.

CHARLESTON, WV - It appears Gov. Jim Justice will call state lawmakers into special session this weekend to coincide with previously scheduled interim committee meetings.

WASHINGTON D.C. - A recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is hinting at how the virus will keep raising a predictable seasonal threat.

WASHINGTON D.C. - The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - WVU Medicine United Hospital Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV - Since its launch in 2018, WVU School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus Farm to You program has brought fresh produce to local residents at WVU Medicine clinics throughout the Eastern Panhandle.

VIENNA, WV - Health and Wellness Day sponsored by WVU Medicine Camden Clark returns 11 a.m-3 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Central Mall.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Breezeline, the eighth-largest cable provider in the U.S., has donated $25,000 to the Hostetler Family Resource Center and two new tablets to the Child Life Program at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown.

CHARLESTON, WV - More than 200 fire departments and EMS agencies throughout West Virginia have joined together to ask Gov. Jim Justice to include a bill intended to help stabilize local emergency services on the call for the upcoming special session.

ELKINS, WV - A Davis Health System official told other local business leaders about the effort underway for DHS to merge with Vandalia Health at a special event this week.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Almost 6 percent of U.S. adults — about to 20.1 million people — are experiencing long COVID, according to the CDC's most recent data.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Bhavana “Tina” Bhatnagar, DO, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, West Virginia University; associate professor, Section of Hematology/Oncology, director, Hematology and Medical Oncology, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, discusses the investigation of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings.

OAK HILL, WV - ACE Adventure Resort's commitment to aiding a worthy mission will take a different turn this weekend with the first running onsite of the Color Dash for Hope.

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine’s Children’s Hospital joined in on all the pink festivities Wednesday by hosting a “Barbie Day” for patients, families and staff members.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Huntington’s Kitchen, a community outreach program of Cabell Huntington Hospital, has announced its cooking class schedule for August 2023.

KEYSER, WV - The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2023 Outstanding Business Recognition honorees.

PRINCETON, WV - Princeton takes to Hunnicutt Field for the final time this summer tonight against the Doughboys. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. Staff from WVU Medicine — Princeton Community Hospital will be recognized, and a television will be given away.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians.

CHARLESTON, WV - Volunteers are spreading information and awareness about helping to put an end to the transplant wait across the state Tuesday as part of the third annual Donor Day.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - August 1 is National Donor Day as the date signifies how just one donor can save eight lives and help over seventy-five individuals in need.

MORGANTOWN, WV - QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions, today announced that the West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) selected QGenda ProviderCloud® to optimize staffing, boost engagement and retention, and reduce premium labor spend.

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia residents remain divided on a syringe service program aimed at reducing substance abuse issues and the spread of blood-borne infections linked to needle usage.

SHINNSTON, WV - A cutting-edge Healthy Harrison pilot project aimed to foster a culture of health and wellness among students and communities will debut at Lincoln High School this fall.

DANVILLE, WV - Kathy Hill is no stranger to health care.

CHARLESTON, WV - Going to the doctor for specialized care just got a little easier for residents of the Upper Kanawha Valley area.

HUNTINGTON, WV - As part of its commitment to the health and well-being of all it serves, Mountain Health Network is pleased to provide the following events and screenings for the community in August.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Rowlesburg offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.