A new rehabilitation program at HealthWorks Rehabilitation and Fitness will offer customized therapy services for those struggling with the effects of cancer and its treatments. HealthWorks will […]
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Justice notes CDC OK with second COVID boosters for certain people during Friday briefing
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday celebrated the CDC following the lead of the FDA decision earlier this week to allow second COVID boosters for certain […]
Cannabist medical cannabis dispensary opens on Don Knotts Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — The city’s third medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors Friday morning: Cannabist is on Don Knotts Boulevard, next to the former Aldi store. Members of […]
MCHD working with county on current, future facility needs
MORGANTOWN — In terms of facilities, the short-term plan for the Monongalia County Health Department is to work with the county commission to address urgent issues with […]
LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Bruceton Mills
BY WVU MEDICINE LUCAS, a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Preston County offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU […]
MCHD focusing efforts, grant dollars on boosting vaccination rates
MORGANTOWN — Based on its internal data, the Monongalia County Health Department has participated in the administration of more than 88,000 doses of the various COVID-19 vaccinations […]
Manchin, Capito, McKinley, Justice comment on transfer of Mylan plant to WVU Innovation Corp.
Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, Rep. David McKinley and Gov. Jim Justice all issued statements on the news of the WVU Innovation Corp. taking ownership […]
Mon Health, CAMC announce planned merger into single system called Vandalia Health
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health System and CAMC Health System have signed a letter of intent to create a new single health care system operating under the umbrella […]
Morrisey announces $26M settlement with opioid maker Endo; trial against Janssen, Teva, Allegen to begin on Monday
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday that his office has reached a $26 million settlement with one of the four opioid manufacturers named in […]
Clay Marsh urges second COVID booster for older residents as FDA issues OK and CDC expected to follow soon
MORGANTOWN – COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh passed along the news on Tuesday that the FDA has authorized a second booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines […]
