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MORGANTOWN, WV - Eighty years ago, a group of area women gathered to form the Women’s Auxiliary to the Monongalia General Hospital, dedicated to supporting the mission and work of what was known as – and what many people still call – Mon General.

MORGANTOWN, WV - A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has validated the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) prediction rules for computed tomography (CT) imaging in children presenting with blunt abdominal or minor head trauma.

OAK HILL, WV - Precluding any last-second second thoughts or acrophobic misgivings, Kathy James is taking a precarious plunge in her native Fayette County in a few days — something that would have been unfathomable for her to do physically a mere year ago.

BARBOURSVILLE, WV - PROACT will host the Third Annual Race Toward Recovery 5K run/walk on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Barboursville Park, starting at 8 a.m.

MORGANTOWN, WV - For more than 100 days, Julie Vincent and her husband, David, were guests of Rosenbaum Family House as their late daughter, Emily, battled a mysterious lung infection at nearby WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

WHEELING, WV - WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital hosted its annual Community Baby Shower.

WHITE HALL, WV - Ace Hardware in White Hall is extending helping hands outside of the store by giving back to a local children’s hospital.

CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia First Foundation has received 174 grant applications for work intended to alleviate the effects of the drug addiction epidemic.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education (CNE) received more than 650 applications for its initial 24-student cohort, which will begin classes in August 2025.

PRINCETON, WV - WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is continuing to expand to provide more resources to patients in the community.

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine is tackling the nationwide nursing shortage by constructing the Center for Nursing Education, a facility that will train its own nursing students and prepare them for entering the workforce.

WESTON, WV - Many people live with uncomfortable symptoms of venous disease without realizing there’s an underlying issue that can be treated, according to Dr. Ferdinand Martinez of Mon Health.

PHILLIPI, WV - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broaddus Hospital will host an educational event focused on raising awareness, supporting early detection, and providing the community with valuable information about breast health.

CHARLESTON, WV - Cancer journeys are unique and personal for every patient who receives a life-altering diagnosis.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s comprehensive orthopedic services treat a wide range of conditions, including those of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, and hands.

HUNTINGOTN, WV - The “Tri-State Artisans Celebration: Wild and Wonderful” Soiree and Live Auction is fast approaching, and tickets are still available for this highly-anticipated event benefiting Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - Renovations to the main lobby at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center have recently transformed the entrance with features such as new flooring, lighting, and an illuminated glass wall with the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center logo prominently displayed.

FAIRMONT, WV - On Thursday the WVU Fairmont medical center held their second annual spook-tacular trunk or treat.

PARKERSBURG, WV - There are many ways healthcare providers can test for breast cancer.

MORGANTOWN, WV - When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, flooding forced the closure of the major supplier of IV fluids nationwide.

CHARLESTON, WV - Training in the Mountain State continues for EMS and health providers, athletic directors and coaches to recognize the signs of brain injuries in student athletes before it’s too late.

CHARLESTON, WV - In mid-September, Gov. Jim Justice told the people of West Virginia he’d be calling the Legislature back into session at the end of the month.

CHARLESTON, WV - I was once told by a funeral director that death is the great equalizer.

CHARLESTON, WV - They are ladies who are blazing trails for others to follow in the Mountain State.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network hospitals were recognized at the West Virginia Hospital Association Health Care Leadership Summit.

WESTON, WV - Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host a free vein screening on Monday, October 28, from 2-4PM at the Mon Health Vein Care Center, located on the hospital's first floor.

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV - WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital celebrated the purchase of a new 3-D Mammography System during a ribbon cutting ceremony held Oct. 2.

MARTINSBURG, WV - Local officials and recovery experts gathered at the Holiday Inn on Saturday for the second annual A Hand Up to Recovery dinner, raising money for various drug recovery programs throughout the region.

CHARLESTON, WV - Because medical and drug expenses have outpaced the money available, the Public Employees Insurance Agency is proposing significant premium increases and additional out of pocket costs for the coming fiscal year.

CHARLESTON, WV - During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the newly appointed Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) for the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), presented an update on the State’s ongoing efforts to address the critical issue of substance-exposed infants.