NewsScan

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network – HIMG laboratory has received reaccreditation by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the regulatory body that ensures the quality and accuracy of clinical laboratory testing.

CHARLESTON, WV - More than 20 West Virginia organizations wrote to senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, urging them to reject the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would limit access to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

CHARLESTON, WV - The number of Americans dying from heat-related cardiovascular disease is rising substantially.

CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) announced that a delegation of hospital CEOs from across the Mountain State traveled to Washington, D.C., on June 24 to meet with the State’s congressional members to advocate for the preservation of essential Medicaid funding.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - WVU Medicine United Hospital Center’s United Transitional Care Center has been awarded the platinum level of the MEDALS (Maximizing Efforts Dedicated to Antimicrobial Leadership and Stewardship) Program.

HUNTINGTON, WV - The Marshall Health Network-Hoops Family Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Center (CAC) has received reaccreditation from the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), a not-for-profit membership and accrediting organization of more than 950 Child Advocacy Centers nationwide.

BUCKEYE, WV - Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is excited to announce that Chance Walther, Family Nurse Practitioner, will be joining the Snowshoe Clinic team on Monday, July 7th and is now accepting appointments for new patients.

BUCKEYE, WV - Pocahontas Memorial Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic is excited to announce that Dr. Tommy “Lane” Holbrook, II, DO will be joining their team in June and will soon be seeing patients.

CHARLESTON, WV - Since West Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2014, our mental health and addiction treatment systems have made remarkable progress.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The lobby of Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is now home to a new and inspiring display — a vibrant collection of paintings created by one of its own, Andrzej Jaworski, MD, FCCP, DABSM.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - A reception will be held Thursday at the Bridgeport Conference Center at Charles Pointe by Executive Magazine to celebrate Harrison County as an economic driver for the northern part of the state.

BECKLEY, WV - The Raleigh County circuit judge tasked with determining the legality of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s vaccination exemption mandate previously co-sponsored a religious freedom bill that’s being used as the governor’s justification for the order.

BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Valorie Richardson, MHA, RN, CNOR, as the new Manager of Surgical Services.

BECKLEY, WV - Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday his support for a lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s school vaccine mandate.

BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Evelyn McGee, MBA, as the new Director of Ancillary Services & Ambulatory Clinics.

PARKERSBURG, WV - The transition to Camden Clark Ambulance Service taking over the majority of emergency ambulance service in the area has been operating well, officials said Monday.

CHARLESTON, WV - At this year’s Pathways to Progress Conference, Generation West Virginia hosted a compelling panel titled “Creative Solutions to Workforce Pipeline Challenges,” bringing together leaders from healthcare, energy, higher education, and innovation.

CHARLESTON, WV - Becker’s has compiled a list of the hospitals patients would recommend in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS.

CHARLESTON, WV - One of West Virginia’s top financial officials says the state anticipates some significant budget pressures up ahead, including increased costs associated with insurance for public employees and monetary support for students seeking education outside the public school system.

CHARLESTON, WV - More people are living with HIV than ever.

CHARLESTON, WV - Proposed cuts to Medicaid in Congress’ budget reconciliation bill would have “detrimental” effects to communities in West Virginia, the head of a state rural health organization told reporters Monday.

PRINETON, WV - Karen Bowling, President and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH), has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.”

ROMNEY, WV - Hampshire Memorial Hospital is nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, past more than 20 miles of winding mountain roads dotted with lush trees and ridges.

PRINCETON, WV - Across the country, summertime and heat go hand in hand.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network - Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) Family Medicine Center – Kenova received a United Hero Award from UnitedHealthcare.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Two leaders from Marshall Health Network (MHN) have been named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of West Virginia for 2025 by Women We Admire, a national membership organization comprised of accomplished women executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada.

HINTON, WV - Summers County Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is offering free sports physicals now through Thursday, July 31.

CHARLESTON, WV - Becker’s is proud to recognize 209+ women presidents and CEOs leading hospitals and health systems across the nation.

OHIO COUNTY, WV - WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center and the Hancock County EMA donated a stockpile of N95 masks and gloves today to the Valley Grove Methodist Church to help with flood relief efforts.

CHARLESTON, WV - WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals hosted a formal signing ceremony on June 19 for nursing students who are part of the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program.