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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.

HUNTINGTON, WV - The president and CEO of HealthNet Aeromedical Services said continued strong partnerships with health systems across the state is evident in continued investments.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The WVU Cancer Institute Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center will host a free skin cancer screening and prevention event from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.

CHARLESTON, WV - All across the state there are West Virginians experiencing a mental health crisis.

ELKINS, WV - Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center is pleased to announce that family physician Catherine M. Chua, DO, will serve as West Virginia’s Women’s Constituency Representative for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL), April 24-26, in Kansas City, MO.

CHARLESTON, WV - The development of breast cancer and other types of cancers in the Mountain State continues to be top of mind for medical professionals.

BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has shown support for Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative — a statewide campaign encouraging West Virginians to prioritize physical activity and embrace healthier lifestyles.

MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Health Systems on Wednesday announced plans to invest more than $460 million in projects at seven WVU Medicine hospitals in five counties across the state.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A daily pill developed by Eli Lilly significantly lowered blood sugar levels and led to weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes, the company announced Thursday.

MORGANTOWN, WV - West Virginia University Health System will invest $460 million in new capital projects at hospitals around the state, including nearly $150 million for a new WVU Cancer Institute center in Wheeling, West Virginia, and an outpatient pediatrics center at Wheeling Hospital that will include an Austin's Playroom.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Almost three years after filing for a Certificate of Need, Mon Health System has been given the approval to build a new hospital in Bridgeport.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Nursing students from West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) in Morgantown recently had the extraordinary opportunity to observe a history-making transplant procedure at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center — an experience that left a lasting impression on both the students and staff.

MARTINSBURG, WV - A new hybrid operating room in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle seeks to expand local options for cardiovascular care.