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10/20/2023 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia is at the bottom of a lot of national lists, when it comes to things like economic progress, physical and mental health, infrastructure and quality of life.
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10/20/2023 - The Parkersburg News & Sentinel by: Jess Mancini
CHARLESTON, WV - Findings in a study on long COVID may be promising for those with the persistent symptoms, the coronavirus adviser for the state of West Virginia said Thursday.
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10/20/2023 - WBOY by: Makayla Shindler
MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine announced in September that a new Medicare Advantage coverage option for West Virginia seniors would begin enrollment in October.
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10/20/2023 - Charleston Gazette-Mail by: Hoppy Kercheval
CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia’s drug overdose mortality rate is the highest in the nation.
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10/20/2023 - CardiovascularBusiness by: Michael Walter
WASHINGTON D.C. - Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is associated with “excellent” long-term survival rates among low-risk patients, according to a new analysis published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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10/20/2023 - Mon Health
MORGANTOWN, WV - On October 17, the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Infusion and Vein Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
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10/20/2023 - Bluefield Daily Telegraph by: Greg Jordan
PRINCETON, WV - WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is offering the public free health screenings and information today at the Community Health Fair.
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10/20/2023 - WDTV
MORGANTOWN, WV - The fall colors are blooming around the area, but that also means flu and illness season is here.
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10/20/2023 - WVNS by: Michael Hare
OAK HILL, WV - In honor of their one-year anniversary of expansion, New River Health is hosting a health fair with refreshments, COVID-19 vaccines, and more.
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10/20/2023 - The Marietta Times
MARIETTA, OH - Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be observed at the O’Neill Center at 1 p.m. Monday with a presentation by Dr. Rajendra Bhati, MD, a general surgery specialist in Marietta who has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.
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10/20/2023 - WTOV by: Gianna Dapra
WHEELING, WV - On Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back an hour.
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10/20/2023 - The Braxton Democrat
GASSAWAY, WV - Braxton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Jan Dobbins was recently inducted as the West Virginia State Auxiliary president.
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10/19/2023 - The Herald-Dispatch
HUNTINGTON, WV - Marshall Health Network’s creation of a new integrated academic health system was launched to the community Tuesday at Marshall University Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital’s ground floor atrium.
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10/19/2023 - WTAP by: Kheron Alston
PARKERSBURG, WV - 12 years ago WVU Medicine Camden Clark started their Pink Mammogram Fund.
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10/19/2023 - The Inter-Mountain
BUCKHANNON, WV - WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recognizes Healthcare Quality Week Oct. 15-21.
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10/19/2023 - The Fairmont News by: Matt Harvey
WHITE HALL, WV - Officials were pleased with the results of a disaster drill at Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital.
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10/19/2023 - The Exponent Telegram
WESTON, WV - The Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Oncology Infusion and Vein Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary Tuesday.
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10/19/2023 - The Exponent Telegram by: Logan Cottrell
CLARKSBURG, WV - Two crosstown rivals met on Hite Field in Clarksburg Wednesday with one common goal — to tackle cancer.
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10/18/2023 - WVNews
CLARKSBURG, WV - As the weather in North Central West Virginia and across the state gets colder, health experts are pushing for residents to be prepared and take preventative measures against a trio of respiratory illnesses.
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10/18/2023 - The Intelligencer by: Derek Redd
WHEELING, WV - Since 2021, WVU Medicine has been growing its new health insurance services company, Peak Health.
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10/18/2023 - The Morgantown News by: Matt Harvey
MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health Medical Center Peer Recovery Coach Robert Mercer has been selected as a 2023 Beacon of Hope Award recipient for his impact in the lives of those supported by the hospital’s Peer Recovery Program.
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10/18/2023 - The Herald-Dispatch by: Maggie Susa
HUNTINGTON, WV - “Making Yourself a Priority” was the theme of 15th annual Ladies in Pink Luncheon of St. Mary’s Medical Center.
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10/18/2023 - WVNews
MORGANTOWN, WV - Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, and Webster counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.
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10/18/2023 - The Weston Democrat
WESTON, WV - Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has announced the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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10/18/2023 - WVNews
MORGANTOWN, WV - LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Lewis, Randolph, Nicholas, and Marion counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.
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10/17/2023 - WV Public Broadcasting by: Randy Yohe
CHARLESTON, WV - Legislators who gathered for interim meetings Monday attended a panel discussion of health care research leaders.
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10/17/2023 - WV Public Broadcasting by: Emily Rice
CHARLESTON, WV - Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health and West Virginia State Health Office, Matthew Christiansen, presented a state health plan to the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health.
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10/17/2023 - KFF Health News by: Phil Galewitz
LOGAN, WV - Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.
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10/17/2023 - Mon Health
MORGANTOWN, WV - On September 28, Mon Health Medical Center’s Auxiliary was awarded for two initiatives by the Auxiliary of West Virginia Hospital Association (AWVHA): State Service Project of the Year and the Service and Fundraising Project of the Year.
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10/17/2023 - Kanawha Metro
CHARLESTON, WV - The YWCA Charleston has announced its honorees for the 2024 Women of Achievement awards ceremony and luncheon in March.
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