WVU Medicine As COVID-19 cases across the state and country continue to rise, WVU Medicine Emergency Medicine encourages those seeking treatment to use local urgent care centers […]
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Flex mental muscles
Fergie said it best, “I be up in the gym just working on my fitness!” As we all should, but do we work on our mental fitness? […]
Four West Virginia EMS agencies mandate COVID-19 vaccine
MORGANTOWN—Four West Virginia emergency medical service agencies are taking the lead on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for providers. Monongalia EMS, Star City EMS, HealthNet Aeromedical Services and HealthTeam […]
COVID up in Mon schools
Ninety students in the district have tested positive for COVID the new school year thus far. And 316 of their classmates are currently out on quarantine. Twelve […]
Program promotes healthy meals for seniors
By Erin CleavengerNewsroom@DominionPost.com In today’s fast-paced world, we have a seemingly constant stream of new diets and nutrition tips that promote healthy living. However, the majority of […]
Researchers want to know how overdoses affect the brain
WVU Today An opioid overdose isn’t a death sentence. In fact, estimates indicate that in the United States, only 4% to 18% of opioid overdoses that are […]
With flu, cold season coming, W.Va. pushes for COVID-19 vaccinations
MORGANTOWN — With flu and cold season right around the corner, West Virginians are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “With flu season coming on in […]
School district will follow doctor’s orders
Monongalia Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said the district will go into September just like a good, compliant patient. That is, it will follow doctor’s orders – […]
Gastroenterologist performs first fecal microbiota transplant at Ruby Memorial
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital gastroenterologist Dr. Asad Pervez performed the hospital’s first fecal microbiota transplant Aug. 19. Fecal microbiota transplant is a treatment […]
Meeting them where they are
WVU Today About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don’t get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows […]
