NewsScan

BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized National Donate Life Month with a flag-raising and presentation for CORE, the Center for Organ Recovery and Education.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV - WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has expanded its advanced cardiac services to include open-heart surgery in partnership with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.

CHARLESTON, WV - The CAMC robotics program has been growing since the first robot was installed in 2007. With the newest robot, however, the program is shrinking. In March, urologists used a single-port version of the daVinci robot to assist with a surgery.

WASHINGTON, DC - The recent spread of avian influenza in dairy cattle in the U.S. has startled even some scientists who've tracked a global outbreak of the virus over the last few years.

WASHINGTON, DC - When it comes to evaluating the return on investment for AI initiatives, hospitals and health systems assess whether they lead to improved patient outcomes, patient experience and operational efficiency rather than measuring it only in dollars.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Much like the game of connect the dots, Megan McDougal’s academic and professional career share points that have come together to form one big picture.

WASHINGTON, DC - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will enhance Medicare Advantage marketing, prior authorization and network adequacy standards for 2025.

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia projects nearly $800 million surplus by fiscal year-end, with $522.9 million already collected, surpassing estimates with three months remaining.

BUCKEYE, WV - Pocahontas Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®).

CHARLESTON, WV - Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr says state budget items may be revisited over the next few months, but he proposes a cautious approach to spending on health and human services.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious, the federal government said Monday.

MORGANTOWN, WV - West Virginia internist Michael Stevens, MD, knows firsthand of the challenges rural health systems face in fighting infectious diseases.

MORGANTOWN, WV - When it comes to Medicare Advantage, Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has shifted to an internal strategy that is poised for growth, according to the organization's CEO.

HUNTINGTON, WV - In West Virginia, where the prevalence for long COVID in adults outpaces every other state in the nation, doctors at Marshall University are leading the effort to educate and treat patients living with the complex ailments.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Weirton Medical Center is the latest hospital to join WVU Medicine’s fast-growing family of health care providers as the system topped $6 billion in revenue from operations for the first time.

CLARKSBURG, WV - April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, which has led many local and national groups, including WVU Medicine, to advocate for people who have Autism Spectrum Disorders.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust has planted a $50 million seed that will grow into a $500 million Hazel Ruby McQuain Comprehensive Cancer Hospital, the Trust and WVU Medicine announced on Tuesday.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is bridging the health care gap in our region.

BRIDGEPORT, WV - WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is offering a chance to win up to $400 in gift cards to encourage eligible blood donors in the community to give blood.

WHEELING, WV - WVU Medicine Wheeling held a flag raising ceremony to honor organ donors and recipients as well as raise awareness for organ donation.

BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College held “An Evening of Mardi Gras Magic” Gala on Friday, March 22, after a ten-year hiatus.

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

BRIDGEPORT, WV - April marks National Donate Life Month, And today, UHC partnered with their blood supplier “Vitalant” to hold a blood drive in Bridgeport.

CHARLESTON, WV - House of Delegates Democratic legislators gathered Monday to outline their priorities in the anticipated upcoming special session.

CHARLESTON, WV - Advocates for a strong and robust Medicaid system in West Virginia say the program is healthy, but changes and cuts being considered by the Legislature could put the program at risk of not meeting the needs of state residents.

PETERSBURG, WV - Published in 2010, the “Future of Nursing Report: Leading Change, Advancing Health” explores how nurses’ roles, responsibilities and education need to change to meet the increased demands for health care and advance improvements in the nation’s complex health system.

CHARLESTON, WV - Last week, Gov. Jim Justice signed into law the majority of the 279 bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2024 regular session.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV - WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has expanded its advanced cardiac services to south and central West Virginia to include open-heart surgery.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Mandy Miller and Michelle Smoot from the Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital stopped by First Look at Four to talk about Chronic Kidney Disease.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) raised a ‘Donate Life’ Flag at Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) in Huntington on Monday morning, symbolizing an appreciation for those who have given the gift of life.