MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito came to WVU Monday, along with Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes […]
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Justice and team again urge vaccine boosters for all as Rt value continues to rise
MORGANTOWN — COVID vaccine boosters remained the primary theme during Monday’s briefing from the governor’s office. In response to a question, Gov. Jim Justice reiterated that anyone […]
Rural patients in ICUs with COVID at higher risk of dying
WVU Today The earliest wave of COVID-19 spared much of rural America, striking people who live in urban areas with far more frequency. The latest surge was […]
Area mother expecting her fourth baby following some pregnancy struggles
MORGANTOWN — For several years Tiffany Cox, 30, and her husband, Tim, of Core, thought they might never have biological children of their own. For seven years, […]
Tips to stay healthy for flu season
MORGANTOWN — Flu season is upon us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity often begins to increase in October, peaks between December […]
Alberta Wilfong marks 50 years at WVU Medicine
MORGANTOWN – Alberta Wilfong recently marked her 50th year working for WVU Medicine. Now 78 – she’ll turn 79 in February – she works as a unit […]
Wheeling charitable club makes $150,000 pledge to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine Children’s hospital celebrated a $150,000 fundraising pledge with a check presentation outside Friday afternoon. The pledge came from the Wheeling-based Circus Saints & […]
Vax clinic for elementary youngsters to be held in Mon schools starting Wednesday
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County students from 5 to 11 years of age will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves for the COVID vaccine this coming […]
State’s first medical cannabis dispensary opens in Sabraton
MORGANTOWN — More than 200 people lined up along the front of Sabraton Plaza Friday morning, waiting their turn to step inside West Virginia’s first medical cannabis […]
‘Trees to Go’ raises money for Mon Health
MORGANTOWN — One again, holiday enthusiasts and supporters of Mon Health alike can vie for the opportunity to take home a fully decorated, custom tree. Raffle tickets […]