Monongalia County Health Department has received its first shipment of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which has emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to […]
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Morrisey files opioid suit against Kroger Pharmacy; joins 16 other states to question investment firm’s ties to BDS movement
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday morning another opioid lawsuit – this one against Kroger Pharmacy. Morrisey also commented on a multistate letter raising […]
Hoyer provides update on omicron booster; Justice touts building lakes for flood control and mourns death of 13-year-old from COVID
MORGANTOWN — The omicron booster and lake-building were the primary themes of Tuesday’s COVID briefing, but Gov. Jim Justice opened on a tragic note. Among the 23 […]
Mon Health Auxiliary funds new vehicle for patient transportation
Mon Health Medical Center recently unveiled the new Mon F.R.O.G., “Free Rides On Ground.” The Mon F.R.O.G. is a four-person golf cart designed to transport patients to […]
Amjad: State still awaits news on omicron-selective COVID vaccine; one monkeypox case confirmed in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — Public Health Commissioner Ayne Amjad said her office is receiving many questions about the omicron-selective vaccines coming to West Virginia. She fielded questions about that […]
WVU receives $1M federal grant to continue, expand Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
MORGANTOWN – WVU has received a $1 million federal grant to continue its Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), to bring opioid prevention, treatment and recovery resources […]
Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary hosts first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in W.Va.
The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary has announced the first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia to support prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and families. The […]
Addiction Nursing Care courses encourage informed, compassionate care
WVU SCHOOL OF NURSING Through two West Virginia University School of Nursing continuing professional development courses, nurses and other healthcare providers in the state can better understand […]
Child Advocacy Center receives $4,000 from 100+ People Who Care philanthropic group
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center received a $4,000 donation on Friday from a local philanthropic group called 100+ People Who Care. Mon Health System […]
Morrisey announces settlement of up to $30M against opioid distributor Rite Aid
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday a settlement with Rite Aid for up to $30 million in the opioid suit filed in June 2020. The […]
