MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and his team celebrated the news that Moderna on Thursday asked the FDA to OK use of its vaccine for children ages […]
Healthcare
WVU doctor invents device to make bariatric surgeries better, safer; develops product at Intermed Labs at Mon Health
MORGANTOWN – Back in 2017, bariatric surgeon Dr. Nova Szoka had an idea for a device that would make for safer, more efficient surgeries. That thought began […]
Friends of WVU Hospitals honors volunteers
MORGANTOWN — Friends of WVU Hospitals honored volunteers on Friday during a luncheon at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in conjunction with National Volunteer Week. It was a […]
Chief says Thomas Health ‘needed a partner’
SOUTH CHARLESTON — Thomas Health System needed a partner. That’s the conclusion of WVU Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright when sizing up the decision by his […]
WVU symposium offers views on the prevalence and harm of health care fraud
TO REPORT health-care fraud: 800-HHS-TIPS (447-8477); tips.hhs.gov; TTY at 800-377-4950 MORGANTOWN – A panel of experts gathered at WVU’s law school Thursday morning to talk about how […]
Hospitals hosting events for Donate Life Month
The hospitals of Mon Health recognize the meaning of organ donation and the life-saving difference it makes with awareness events throughout the month. On Tuesday, Mon Health […]
$10M in ARPA funds for EMS
BY DAVE WILSON West Virginia lawmakers are working on a plan they hope can provide some long-term stability for emergency medical services agencies struggling to keep their […]
Mon Health System, WV Junior College begin collaboration to train nurses at the hospital, address state nursing shortage
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College inked a letter of intent on Monday to launch a first-of-its-kind nursing education program in the state. […]
DHHR confirms pediatric flu death
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health confirmed an influenza-associated pediatric death for the 2021-22 flu season. The […]
Mon Health System enters affiliation with Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, which offers comprehensive psychiatric care
CLARKSBURG – Mon Health System inked an affiliation agreement with Highland-Clarksburg Hospital during a Tuesday morning ceremony at the hospital. Highland-Clarksburg reached out to Mon Health, said […]
