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WILLIAMSON, WV - The newly renovated Williamson Memorial Hospital has now received a license from the West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification, which will allow the facility to operate a 76-bed general hospital.

WHEELING, WV - A local doctor was recently recognized on a national level for her work.

CLARKSBURG, WV - The Nutter Fort Park hosted a Kidney Walk for the benefit of the National Kidney Foundation on Sunday, encouraging people to stay on top of their health.

KEYSER, WV - Lynda Dougherty, MD, FACS, FASCRS, owner of Deep Creek Colon & Rectal Surgery in Oakland, Maryland, is now performing colonoscopies at Potomac Valley Hospital.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has been identified as a Carotid Care Quality Champion by the Society for Vascular Surgery® Vascular Quality Initiative® (SVS VQI) clinical registry recognition program.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Artificial intelligence-based technology may help WVU Medicine cardiologists more precisely treat atrial fibrillation (Afib) – an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm.

WESTON, WV - The sweet sound of bells have rung throughout the halls of the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Infusion Center because five patients recently completed their treatment journeys.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Every September, Marshall Health Network (MHN) joins the national movement to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia’s substance use disorder crisis was put into sobering perspective for lawmakers this week.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Center and Chief Nursing Executive of Mon Health System, has been named a 2024 West Virginia Wonder Woman by WV Living Magazine.

CHARLESTON, WV - While kids across the state have been returning to school this month, health officials are taking this time to remind parents about the importance of ensuring their kids are up to date on their vaccinations.

HUNTINGTON, WV - September is Pediatric Oncology Month, a time to raise awareness about childhood cancer and recognize the children and families who face this life-altering diagnosis.

MORGANTOWN, WV - The WVU Medicine Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is shining a light on the more than 250,000 Americans who are affected by pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive, irreversible scarring of the lungs for which there is no cure.

BECKLEY, WV - Two West Virginia University nursing students were honored on the Beckley campus at a special signing ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

GLEN DALE, WV - Marshall County Chamber of Commerce members learned the state of Marshall County is trending positively as long-term development projects in the area come to fruition.

BECKLEY, WV - ARH President and CEO Hollie Harris and ARH Vice President of External Affairs Rocky Massey recognized retired Beckley ARH employee John Ellison Tuesday during a luncheon in the hospital gymnasium.

MADISON, WV - Boone Memorial Health (BMH) is proud to announce its inclusion in Becker’s list of the top 350 cleanest hospitals in the United States.

ELIZABETH, WV - After playing a few rounds of bingo on a Thursday summer morning, Jackie Davis stayed around her table at the Wirt County Committee on Aging & Family Services’ senior center and socialized with some friends.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta as an expert in pulmonary and sleep services.

CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Drug Free Moms & Babies (DFMB) Program has received national attention, with several mentions in the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health’s Report to Congress.

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health hosted an international team from Japan on Wednesday in order to explain a new, innovative procedure offered at its hospital that works to lower blood pressure.

CHARLESTON, WV - The nonprofit organization responsible for overseeing the bulk of the state's opioid settlement funds will operate several "outreach locations" around the state, according to a release.

HUNTINGTON, WV - Maeghan Neal has been promoted to Executive Director of Budget, Integration and Medical School Liaison at Marshall Health Network (MHN).

Leroy, WV - Roane Jackson Technical Center’s mission is to improve students’ skills while preparing them for "post-secondary education and employment in the global community."

MORGANTOWN, WV - West Virginia University scientists are building on their research to alter the immune system by inhibiting a certain enzyme responsible for the progression of pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to manage.

CHARLESTON, WV - Kanawha County health officials are preparing to host the “Concussion Discussion” breakfast Thursday morning in an effort to help the public better recognize brain injuries.

ELKINS, WV - Davis Health System and Citizens Bank of West Virginia celebrated their joint sponsorship of the new athletic field scoreboard at Elkins High School with a special coin toss at the home opening football game on Sept. 6, bringing together students, families and community members to kick off the season.

CHARLESTON, WV - This November, adoption of a ballot initiative formally prohibiting medically assisted suicide will be decided by voters.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for staff responsiveness in each state using data from CMS.