by Kathie Hess Crouse In states like West Virginia, where outdoor activities are woven into the fabric of our lives, the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses are […]
Tag: lyme disease
MCHD’s Huggins: Rise of Lyme disease warrants greater response
MORGANTOWN — “Just looking at the graph, it’s pretty shocking. We’ve been saying all along that if COVID never came around, we’d be focused on Lyme disease. […]
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 […]
Feral cat colony euthanized following rabies case
MORGANTOWN — A colony of feral cats around Distributor Drive, off Green Bag Road, has been eliminated after one of the animals was confirmed positive for rabies […]
Lyme Disease cases on the rise in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Cases of Lyme Disease in Preston County are “through the roof,” according to VJ Davis, director of the Preston County Health Department. Davis made the […]
Tick-borne diseases on the rise: What you can do to stay safe
By: Kaitlyn Eichelberger Ticks. If you’ve spent time outside, you’ve most likely encountered them. Even if you think you haven’t, many tick bites go unnoticed. This is […]
Monongalia County tops in state’s county health rankings
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to the state’s 2022 county health rankings, it’s a good news, bad news situation. Monongalia County is No. 1 in a state […]
Gov. Justice ill, postpones COVID briefing until next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued statement Wednesday evening, saying he is “feeling extremely sick” and may have Lyme disease. “After the WV GameChanger events on Monday […]
SAMUEL: Taking a look at eating venison, pesticides in deer and other subjects
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Buying venison in Germany Hunters cannot sell wild game meat in the United States, but it’s legal in Europe. However, hunting is […]
Lyme disease on the rise
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Dr. Mark E. Rogers has recently seen as many as four cases of Lyme disease daily at WVU Urgent Care at Suncrest Towne Centre, one indication […]
