John Ellis has spent much of his adult life working in the power industry, which has involved lots of ladder climbing, spending time in ash or coal […]
Healthcare
Experts recommend public safety practices after annual Lyme disease cases more than quadruple over 5 years
With warmer weather comes the reawakening of West Virginia’s wild and wonderful beauty, from rolling hills dotted in vibrant green trees to the friendly fluttering of butterflies […]
Mon Health first in state to offer new procedure for men with enlarged prostates
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health Medical Center achieved another first this month – becoming the first in the state to offer a novel, effective procedure for men with […]
New report highlights racial and social barriers to cancer care, offers call to action to address disparities
MORGANTOWN – While significant progress is being made in the prevention and treatment of cancer, socioeconomic and racial/ethnic barriers mean not everyone has adequate access to care. […]
MCHD outlines services in first of two town halls
Did you know that if you attend a WVU football game, a team from Monongalia County Health Department walks around the crowd and conducts scanning to look […]
Mon Health System celebrates Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and Mon Health System is honoring its nurses and celebrating “through time” with decade-themed festivities. National Nurses Week begins each year […]
Mon Health Medical Center highlights new board members
Mon Health Medical Center welcomed Wes Deadrick, Dean Hatcher and Patti Hodges to its board of directors. Deadrick is originally from Petersburg and has lived in Morgantown […]
Moodr Health wins regional startup competition, heading to California for global contest
MORGANTOWN — Local medtech startup Moodr Health is celebrating a recent win as Startup World Cup regional champion and the opportunity to compete for the top global […]
Student volunteers continue ‘candy striper’ legacy at WVU Hospitals, prepare for a future in medicine
In the mid-1900s, bright-eyed teenagers donned red-and-white striped pinafores as they handled paperwork, transported lab samples and assisted patients with daily activities under the supervision of experienced […]
Measles in Mon County
An adult living in Monongalia County has the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. Monongalia County Health Department learned Sunday that a […]
