MORGANTOWN – The state Medical Cannabis Advisory Board is considering a proposal to limit the THC content of dispensed cannabis products to 10%. The proposal stirred opposition […]
Healthcare
Ayne Amjad to step down as Public Health commissioner, continue serving on contract basis
MORGANTOWN – Public Health Commissioner Ayne Amjad will take on an altered role in Gov. Jim Justice’s COVID leadership team. Justice, Amjad and Department of Health and […]
FDA aims to restrict Juul products; WVU studies the dangers of vaping
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger E-cigarettes have been an area of discussion in the medical field for years, specifically concerning their appeal to teenagers and misinformation surrounding health risks. […]
World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center is turning purple this month. The lights shinning down on the building most nights are to mark September […]
WV Chamber Summit: Healthcare leaders address challenges, goals of personal and public health
MORGANTOWN – The changing landscape of healthcare and its many challenges occupied a good portion of Thursday’s West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2022 Summit. Dave Ramsey, president […]
Mon Health, CAMC complete merger into Vandalia Health
MORGANTOWN — Mon Health System and CAMC Health System officially became Vandalia Health at 4 p.m. Wednesday. CAMC Health System President and CEO Dave Ramsey made the […]
Hospitals participating in Save a Life Day
On Sept. 8, all 55 West Virginia counties are joining together to host the largest day of free naloxone (Narcan) distribution in the state. And Mon Health […]
Mon QRT to host Free Naloxone Day
Naloxone saves lives — that’s a simple medical fact. It gives sons and daughters back to their parents. Mothers and fathers are kept alive for their kids. […]
State not quite over the omicron hump yet, Justice and team warn; omicron boosters expected after Labor Day
MORGANTOWN – Active COVID cases and hospital numbers are dipping slightly but Gov. Jim Justice and his team warned that West Virginia is not over the hump […]
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands Alzheimer’s research in latest trial
WVU MEDICINE The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) launched afirst-in-the-world clinical trial pairing focused ultrasound treatment with Alzheimer’s antibody drug therapy to a targeted area […]
