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PARKERSBURG, WV - WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Family Medicine provider Tracy Hendershot, MD, recently received the 2025 “Family Doc” Award presented by the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (WVAFP).

PETERSBURG, WV - It was a brisk and windy day at Grant Memorial Hospital for the flag-raising ceremony celebrating National Organ Donation Month April 16.

CHARLESTON, WV - When I was in Congress and then governor of West Virginia, in dealing with a major legislative proposal, I learned to look at possible ramifications that were not always being recognized.

RIPLEY, WV - WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital is excited to unveil a new collaboration with West Virginia Health Right, aimed at offering free dental services to the residents of Jackson County.

LEWISBURG, WV - Last week, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine was granted continued accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.

MORGANTOWN, WV - In June, Rosenbaum Family House (RFH) will celebrate its founder, Hilda Rosenbaum, and her legacy on what would have been her 100th birthday during its “Bluegrass in the Backwoods” special fundraising event.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is encouraged by recent data released showing a continued decrease in overdose deaths statewide.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) has been named among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025.

CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently said he plans to call a special session of the Legislature to have lawmakers address rising premium costs for the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency.

HUNTINGTON, WV - 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.

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.