The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 20, 2022, there are currently 2,296 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,915 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur will hold blood screenings by appointment only on Saturday June 4 and June 18.... more
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies announced plans Friday to strengthen epidemiological early-warning systems to detect infectious diseases with pandemic potential following the emergence of the coronavirus more than two years ago.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan bill to grow, improve and sustain the palliative and hospice care workforce to keep pace with patients’ needs and to help improve the well-being of Americans with life-threatening illnesses and their families.... more
Selena Gomez joined first lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 18, 2022, there are currently 1,795 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,905 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Officials at WVU Medicine are encouraging all those eligible to get COVID-19 booster vaccines. In addition, patients and visitors to the hospital are reminded to adhere to masking guidelines. Woman getting shot.... more
Micrologic, the one-stop internet, phone, and security service provider in North-Central West Virginia, recently completed a project at all Valley Health Care, Inc. locations in Randolph County. The project that is now finished will enhance security for employees and patients.... more
Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center has successfully completed their 500th WATCHMAN procedure treating patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,094,738 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for six health centers across West Virginia.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 16, 2022, there are currently 1,964 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,895 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts.... more
President Biden has directed his administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country. Thursday, President Biden spoke with retailers and manufacturers, including Wal-Mart, Target, Reckitt and Gerber, to discuss ways we can all work together to do more to help families access infant formula.... more
The Center for Rural Health Development was pleased to recently host its annual Appalachian Health Leadership Forum, the first since the pandemic. Rural health care and public health board members and executive leaders gathered for two days to Reconnect, Recharge, and Get Inspired.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 13, 2022, there are currently 1,658 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and total deaths remain at 6,893 attributed to COVID-19.... more
The Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department will temporarily move to Wesleyan College’s Barnhart Memorial Health Center beginning on Tuesday, May 31, while the health department undergoes construction.... more
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and 104 House Republicans in sending a letter to President Biden and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf urging them to immediately address the nationwide shortage of baby formula.... more
Six nurses and a clinical practice manager who supports nursing efforts won the top awards at the WVU Hospitals 2022 Nurses and Interprofessional Colleague of the Year ceremony held May 6.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) have been extended to May 27, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills.... more
Dr. Robert Martino, CEO of Wilmar Management (parent company to Wilson Martino Dental, TLC Dental, iSmile Specialists and the Smile Defenders) is proud to announce the 2022 Wilson Martino Dental Family and Friends High School Scholarship Recipients.... more
A contribution to WVU Medicine from software provider Epic will bolster efforts to reduce the cancer burden in West Virginia and help families with sick children.... more
Six nurses and a clinical practice manager who supports nursing efforts won the top awards at the WVU Hospitals 2022 Nurses and Interprofessional Colleague of the Year ceremony held May 6.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 9, 2022, there are currently 1,343 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,882 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
West Virginia’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will join partners nationwide in celebrating the first National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10, 2022. ... more
AMFM Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers will recognize National Skilled Nursing Care Week from May 8 to 14 with dozens of events throughout West Virginia. The company invites the public to partake in the observance, which kicks off on Mother’s Day, by visiting a friend or family member in a facility and participating in local activities.... more
Davis Medical Center’s Lifeskills program has earned recognition from the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Education Recognition Program (ERP).... more
Laurel Place, Davis Medical Center’s (DMC) inpatient geriatric behavioral health program, announced the appointment of Mary McCartney MSN, RN as Program Director. She brings over 30 years of experience in acute care, outpatient addiction treatment, hospice care and management to her new role with the unit.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to celebrate National Prevention Week (NPW) May 8 to 14, 2022.... more
LGBT older adults living with dementia face challenges in accessing health care and support. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 40% report shrinking support networks; 34% live alone; and up to 30% experience lower rates of access to care.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 6, 2022, there are currently 1,114 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,880 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
What do we know about the new omicron mutant? It’s a descendant of the earlier super-contagious “stealth omicron” and has quickly gained ground in the United States.... more
Following a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the WVU Cancer Institute’s Spring Galaraised more than $840,000 to aid cancer care and research in West Virginia.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Rainelle Medical Center will receive $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen access to school-based health services in the community.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $11,000,000 through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) program to West Virginia University (WVU).... more
W. Va. Caring has been named a 2022 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys and analytics. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Nutrition Services announced new income eligibility guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 4, 2022, there are currently 813 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,872 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling? Depending on your destination, it could result in an unexpected change in plans, such as being required to stay isolated in a hotel.... more
Surgeons in the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute and Department of Surgery are leading significant changes in the way surgeons learn new procedures by starting a program that offers training using perfused cadavers in the Fresh Tissue Training lab.... more
LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Tucker County offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.... more
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Monongalia and Preston counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. Bonnie’s Bus.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 2, 2022, there are currently 854 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,857 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Wayne Farms, LLC., a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 30,285 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast fillet product that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.... more
Most parents and caregivers know to ask their children about their day or what they learned at school, but fewer feel equipped to turn that small talk into meaningful conversations about mental health.... more
What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far? It’s an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant, but it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease...... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 29, 2022, there are currently 882 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,856 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized its administrative staff on Wednesday, April 27 for National Administrative Professionals Day.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomes Krista Flesher, FNP-BC to its Primary Care Clinic. Flesher is a family nurse practitioner who will be providing care for patients 6 months and older for same day acute care, immunizations and preventative health care.... more
After 20 years of dedicated service to Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV), Chief Financial Officer Connie Johnston is retiring.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health has been awarded federal funding in the amount of $2 million for the West Virginia Home Visitation Program.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,316,891 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and West Virginia University (WVU).... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 27, 2022, there are currently 719 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,851 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital is recognizing its laboratory staff during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 24 through April 30. ... more
Effective immediately, Davis Medical Center is resuming less-restrictive visitor guidelines in hospital units, outpatient clinics and the emergency department.... more
Jennifer Abel, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), is now providing outpatient mental health treatment by appointment at Davis Medical Center (DMC) in Elkins and at Buckhannon Medical Care.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 25, 2022, there are currently 631 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,824 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The Request For Proposals (RFP) to provide an organizational assessment of and strategic plan for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has been posted by the West Virginia Purchasing Division. Bids are due by May 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of two managers to its Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department, Michael Stuchell, RN and Amanda Fortney, BSN, RN.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) joins partners across the country to celebrate and recognize National Infant Immunization Week, April 24 to 30, 2022.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in collaboration with the American Red Cross and the Lewis County Emergency Squad will be hosting several upcoming Blood Drives.... more
The West Virginia Human Rights Commission (HRC) will present a virtual Fair Housing Month seminar at 9 a.m., Friday, April 29.... more
On May 14 at 11 a.m., Mon Health will be hosting its first ever Mon Health’s Got Talent show at the Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 22, 2022, there are currently 544 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 6,823 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has secured a $561,131 award from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prepare for the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a new three-digit number (988) on July 16, 2022.... more
J.W. Awori Hayanga, M.D., M.P.H., director of the ECMO Program at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 10th Annual Lynn Van Praag Critical Care and Cardiac Surgery Lecture at Johns Hopkins University on April 14. ... more
During the 37th Annual Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Awards Ceremony, Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Stalnaker honored employees for years of service and named the 2021 Employee of the Year as Certified Nursing Aide, Angela Hinter. The ceremony was held on Thursday, April 7 at the Hospital.... more
The Medical Cannabis Act, passed by the W. Va. Legislature and signed into law by Governor Justice in 2017, has enabled thousands of state residents with qualifying medical conditions to access a new option for treatment of severe or chronic conditions, while at the same time encouraging economic development statewide.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 20, 2022, there are currently 459 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 3 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,807 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a total of $5,109,042 for West Virginia University (WVU) Hospital and the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health.... more
West Virginia University’s annual Gold-Blue Spring Football Game will impact parking and traffic around WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on April 23.... more
The hospitals of Mon Health recognize the meaning of donation and the life-saving difference with awareness events throughout the month.... more
LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Marion County offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.... more
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) led a bipartisan resolution designating this week, April 18 through 24, 2022, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 18, 2022, there are currently 479 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 2 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,796 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has awarded grants to 19 schools to provide Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) services. These additional schools were selected through a competitive application process.... more
Bonnie’s Bus, mobile mammography unit, will visit Mercer, Monroe, Greenbrier, and Preston counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.... more
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the costliest conditions to society because of health care costs and long-term care services needed.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 15, 2022, there are currently 437 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,794 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital recently honored Jodi Martin with the Values Inspired Person Award (VIP). Jodi works as a Unit Secretary for the Imaging Department.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital is recognizing Occupational Therapy Month in April. Occupational therapists are health care professionals who help people resume or maintain participation in a variety of tasks in their jobs, leisure and social activities, getting around, caring for themselves and their home, and much more.... more
Overwhelming community support has been integral in assuring local medical patients receive the best possible care through Davis Health System.... more
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) hosted a roundtable in Beckley, West Virginia, with seniors to discuss their experiences with Medicare, specifically Medicare Advantage.... more
Experts from the public and private sector will gather in Morgantown next week for a seminar to highlight best practices in preventing and responding to health care fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.... more
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the costliest conditions to society because of health care costs and long-term care services needed.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 13, 2022, there are currently 326 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 3 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,777 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history, and new data and research are offering more insights into how it got that bad.... more
Throughout the month of April, the staff of Mon Health System encourages the public to learn more about autism, one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities in the United States. Supporting, educating and advocating for autistic individuals will make a difference in the lives of the patients the System serves.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health has confirmed an influenza-associated pediatric death for the 2021-22 flu season. The last influenza-associated pediatric death was reported during the 2019-20 flu season.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 11, 2022, there are currently 321 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 2 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,755 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Danielle Russell was in the emergency department at an Arizona hospital last fall, sick with COVID-19, when she made the mistake of answering completely when she was asked what medications she was on.... more
On Monday, April 11 Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 181, creating the West Virginia 988 mental health crisis system.... more
Throughout the month of April, the staff of Mon Health System encourages the public to learn more about autism, one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities in the United States. Supporting, educating and advocating for autistic individuals will make a difference in the lives of the patients the System serves.... more
Jeremiah Samples, deputy secretary with the West Virginia DHHR until last week, has released the following statement..... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 8, 2022, there are currently 358 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 4 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,753 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Davis Health System is joining hospitals throughout the country to celebrate National Donate Life Month in April.... more
Officials from West Virginia University and the WVU Health System, commonly branded as WVU Medicine, announced April 8 that Stacey Armstrong has been named the president of the WVU Innovation Corporation.... more
April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 6, 2022, there are currently 305 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 25 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,741 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur held a blood drive on Friday, April 1 at the Event Center at Brushy Fork in Buckhannon. ... more
One of the scariest things an expectant parent can hear is that there is something wrong with their unborn baby’s heart. That is what led to the creation of the WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center – to bring together specialists who can provide answers and solutions to ease parents’ fears and create positive outcomes for their children.... more
The West Virginia University Health System and the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) Board of Directors announced the appointment of David Hess, M.D., as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of UHC.... more
Five American Medical Facilities Management (AMFM) centers have received a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare program for March 2022. Four-Star ratings were awarded to six additional AMFM centers.... more
Randolph County Housing Authority’s (RCHA) Supportive Services Department is rolling out new programs to assist with rental and utility payments, reentering the workforce, upskilling for employment, managing finances, and reaching financial stability.... more
Most of the defendants in Florida’s lawsuit over the opioid epidemic have settled for more than $870 million, according to the state attorney general. One remains: Walgreens Co. is not giving up.... more
A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged vaccination cards with real vaccine batch numbers to people not wanting to get vaccinated themselves.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 4, 2022, there are currently 303 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,839 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Experiencing a sneeze, cough or tickle in the throat may be more nerve-wracking these days with COVID-19 symptoms still swirling.... more
The next chapter for the former Mylan pharmaceutical manufacturing facility began Thursday, March 31, as a West Virginia University entity officially took ownership of the property on Chestnut Ridge Road in Morgantown.... more
WVU Parkersburg’s Nursing and Health Sciences Division was awarded $690,000 through West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program.... more
The West Virginia Advisory Council on Rare Diseases seeks survey participants to help identify the extent of rare diseases in West Virginia. Survey results will be used to improve quality of care and to advise state agencies on research, diagnosis, treatment, and educational needs relating to rare diseases.... more
With confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in 23 of the 50 states, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt is continuing to urge farmers and producers to practice increased biosecurity measures.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 1, 2022, there are currently 376 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,835 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital is revising its drive-thru testing hours for COVID-19 on Saturdays to 8 am to noon...... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon celebrates the importance of its physicians in recognition of National Doctors’ Day, March 30.... more
Mon Health System and CAMC Health System, two health care systems, nationally recognized for providing high quality medical care, have signed a letter of intent to create a new single health care system to serve the people of West Virginia.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) joins organizations and advocates around the nation in recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, which highlights the importance of working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,401,593 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for four grant programs.... more
The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter is announcing it will begin offering educational programs and support groups in person starting April 1 while continuing virtual options.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 30, 2022, there are currently 354 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 29 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,823 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Upshur Cooperative Parish House Food Pantry on Friday, April 1. ... more
When Steven Howell began his recovery journey, he had the basic ambition of being sober for six months, then one year. In September 2021, he found addiction treatment with Dr. Bruce Gorby at the Mon Health Recovery Center in Weston that helped him accomplish these goals.... more
Members of Glenville State University’s Pioneer Shooting Club organization recently presented a $500 check to Glenville’s First Baptist Church Cancer Fund. Students in the organization raised the money from an auction held last semester and were looking for ways to help not only their group, but the community at large.... more
West Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health, announced that the U.S. Congress has extended funding for enhanced WIC benefits through September 30, 2022 for the purchase of fresh, frozen, and canned fruit and vegetables.... more
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. is looking forward to celebrating the Week of the Young Child during the week of April 2 to 8, 2022. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 28, 2022, there are currently 406 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 4 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,743 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) is pleased to announce that clinician, Debra Murray, FNP-BC, is transitioning to the hospital staff as a hospitalist.... more
Mon Health Hospitals collaborate with the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) to inform the public about the importance of organ donation. ... more
Daniel Church, M.D., and Jennifer McCracken, F.N.P., will begin providing pediatric primary care services at the WVU Medicine Waynesburg Outpatient Center on May 2.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 25, 2022, there are currently 460 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 52 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,739 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The Weston Rotary Club and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) have announced dates for the Rotary Blood Screening - Saturdays May 7 and May 14, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the parking lot behind SJMH.... more
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Adult Fitness Nurse Supervisor Kristi Gannon retired from Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital after 27 years at the Hospital.... more
It’s officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many look forward to meeting with family and friends..... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 23, 2022, there are currently 448 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,680 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of state-of-the-art Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams to its Women’s Health program. Millions of women have benefited from this breakthrough exam. The new equipment, together with a new Dexa scan, will provide patients with important screening tools.... more
A $100,000 grant from the Antero Foundation will support top-notch care for expectant mothers and sick children at the new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.... more
The WVU Medicine Children’s Pediatric and Adolescent Group Practice has received Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).... more
The WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management is now offering a new spinal cord stimulation (SCS) procedure for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). HFX for PDN is the first and only high frequency spinal cord stimulation system approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a specific indication for PDN.... more
West Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health, is highlighting the variety of foods available from around the world as part of National Nutrition Month.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 21, 2022, there are currently 623 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 5 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,651 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The staff of Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center recently unveiled TeleMon, a new instrument for providing excellent care for patients suffering from cardiac issues at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.... more
Major General William E. Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard visited Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), in Weston, on Tuesday, February 28.... more
Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will soon be able to provide the patients of Preston County with chemotherapy treatment, close to home, thanks to the efforts of the West Virginia Congressional delegation who secured $580,000 in federal appropriations to construct a Chemotherapy Infusion Center and renovate the existing hospital pharmacy.... more
The month of March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Davis Medical Center Endoscopy Center is joining thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates across the country to keep the community informed of the life-saving prevention practices they offer every day.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 18, 2022, there are currently 795 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 11 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,646 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital is recognizing its Human Resources professionals during National Health Care Human Resources Week, held the third week of March each year.... more
During Friday’s briefing, Gov. Justice reported that, this week, active cases dropped as low as 781; the lowest daily case count since July 4, 2020 – 622 days ago.... more
Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy...... more
A seasoned Davis Medical Center (DMC) physician recently added a new role to his family practice and hospitalist care. ... more
Davis Medical Center’s (DMC) “Davis Academy” is currently taking applications for the 2022-2023 internship program. The academy targets high school graduates who are undecided about a career path or who are not planning to go to college.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 16, 2022, there are currently 872 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,622 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
WVU Medicine is celebrating National Social Work Month this March. Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation recognizing National Social Work Month at the request of WVU Medicine social worker Cynthia Harper, M.S.W., L.G.S.W.... more
Webster Memorial Hospital (WMH) is happy to welcome Dr. Chelsea Donathan to the emergency department medical staff.... more
At 51 years old, the Rev. Clare Sulgit lives out her calling as an ordained minister. A fourth-generation United Methodist pastor, Rev. Sulgit pastors St. Mary’s United Methodist Church in St. Mary’s, W. Va.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is seeking to establish or expand Family Support Centers designed to address risk factors that may impact a family’s wellness and stability.... more
Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 14, 2022, there are currently 1,244 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 10 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,559* deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrates this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “The Time is Right for Social Work” to highlight how social workers have enriched our society for more than a century and how their services continue be needed today.... more
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years? More countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe, effective vaccines have been developed and there’s better understanding of how to treat people sickened by the virus...... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 11, 2022, there are currently 1,432 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,550 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and their Registered Dietitian (RD) Kelly Povroznik, is recognizing National Nutrition Month in March by promoting the importance of making informed food choices while developing both sound eating and physical activity habits.... more
Building on its long-standing commitment to the early detection of breast cancer, WVU Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute recently initiated a system-wide implementation of a suite of AI-based breast imaging software tools designed to help deliver high-quality, personalized breast cancer screening to every patient.... more
For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.... more
Dr. Jonathan G. Newman has been named medical director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health West Virginia.... more
Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), reiterated his commitment to making salary increases a reality for direct services employees of DHHR’s Bureau for Social Services. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 9, 2022, there are currently 1,436 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 18 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,488 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital patient Baylee Millett, 12, of Elkins has been named the 2022 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® Champion Child for West Virginia. ... more
On Monday, April 4, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston, will offer a free vein screening.... more
Davis Medical Center (DMC) officials are pleased to announce the graduates of their first-ever Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program.... more
Nicholas Brandmeir, M.D., neurosurgeon at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, is the first neurosurgeon to successfully treat a hemorrhagic stroke patient using the next-generation IRRAflow® system.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is reminding qualified individuals that applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted until Friday, March 18, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills.... more
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and all of the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving the state of West Virginia announced that the Foundation will donate $25,000 to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 7, 2022, there are currently 1,909 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,452 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital has announced that it will revise its visitor guidelines effective Monday, March 7. Visiting hours will be expanded to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and visitors will no longer be limited to one per patient. ... more
The West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) will present a virtual premiere of its celebration of Deaf Awareness Day at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, on the WVCDHH Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WVCDHH. ... more
With West Virginia’s legislative crossover day now having passed, the Senate’s Health and Human Resources Committee met on Thursday for the third time in eight days. On the meeting’s agenda were three bills, all relating to administrative medical practices.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 4, 2022, there are currently 2,088 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,440 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
West Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health is announcing additional flexibilities for WIC participants following the recent recall of powdered infant formula manufactured at Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan. ... more
With the conclusion of West Virginia’s 2022 legislative session less than two weeks away, the Senate’s Health and Human Resources Committee met on Tuesday with seven proposed bills on its agenda. Each of the bills deliberated by committee members related to the medical profession and originated within the W.Va. House of Delegates.... more
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a bill Tuesday limiting copayments for insulin at $35 for a month’s supply and adding coverage for insulin devices into code for the first time.... more
After President Joe Biden reiterated in his State of the Union Address his plans to ask Congress for additional COVID-19 funding, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 35 of her Republican colleagues in a letter, led by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah), to the president requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to combat the pandemic.... more
LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Nicholas, Jackson, Lewis, and Preston counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.... more
The Davis Health System (DHS) Foundation is accepting applications through March 31, 2022, for four scholarships which will be awarded to 2022 graduating high school seniors.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 2, 2022, there are currently 2,143 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 42 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,381 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Obstetrics has been recognized as a Cribs for Kids® National Bronze Certified Safe Sleep Hospital. ... more
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital announced that it will be expanding services in the Elkins area. The hospital currently provides podiatry care in Elkins with Addison Michael, DPM and Bonnie Blackburn, PA-C.... more
Representatives from Spirit Halloween costume retail stores presented the WVU Medicine Children’s Child Life Program with a check for $122,455 on Tuesday, which was donated by store customers last fall. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has reported an improvement in the number of monthly overdose deaths from April 2021 through September 2021.... more
When Mon Health employee Correna Smithburger learned an old friend needed a lifesaving kidney donation in 2012, her immediate response was, “I’ll do it.”... more
The motto of the Central Appalachia Region of the American Red Cross is “to live and work in a community where every life is touched and strengthened by the Red Cross.”... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 28, 2022, there are currently 3,045 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,317 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts say it’s not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity...... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will be celebrating Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day with a special health fair on Thursday, March 3. ... more
On Friday, February 18, representatives from Glenville State University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) met to welcome Glenville State as a partner in the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP) at WVSOM.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 25, 2022, there are currently 3,339 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,308 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Friday’s briefing, Governor Justice announced that there will be a third round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits allocated to eligible students who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, in coordination with local health partners, has confirmed the state’s first case of salmonella in an infant likely as a result of ingesting recalled powdered infant formula.... more
Davis Medical Center is West Virginia’s only hospital to receive national recognition as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Officials learned in February that the hospital had once again achieved the honor.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 23, 2022, there are currently 3,574 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,250 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Wednesday’s briefing, Governor Justice announced that West Virginia’s number of active COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients, and patients on ventilators are now all declining.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Leighanne Jackson, Nurse Practitioner. She will be specializing in both the pulmonary and family medicine fields.... more
In celebration of the Bob Huggins Fish Fry’s 10-year anniversary, supporters contributed a record $2.65 million to benefit lifesaving cancer care and research at the WVU Cancer Institute.... more
The Red Cross helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. We provide lifesaving courses that train people to respond in emergencies.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 21, 2022, there are currently 4,665 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 21 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,183 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital staff generously donated to the Lewis-Upshur Animal Shelter in honor of Valentine’s Day.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon recognized National Wear Red Day on February 4, 2022. The national recognition occurs on the first Friday in February to help raise awareness about heart disease as the leading cause of death among Americans, especially women.... more
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Pulmonologist Roger A. Abrahams, MD, FCCP will be appearing at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day on Thursday, March 3. He will be making remarks at noon.... more
The Fourth Annual Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Groundhog 5K Walk/Run was held on Saturday, February 12. Bridgeport resident Brian Reider was the overall winner with a time of 17:38.2, followed by Richard Everly at 19:40, and third place for Keefe Kiser with a time of 20:53.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 18, 2022, there are currently 4,768 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 16 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,162 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon recently honored two staff members as their Valued Inspired Person (VIP). Honored were Kimberly Ice and Reverend Barry Moll.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized its cardiovascular professionals during Cardiovascular Professionals Week this year from February 13 to February 19. The week celebrates all who work in cardiovascular care.... more
Paul Nusbaum, former Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He served as Cabinet Secretary from 2001-2005, under former Governor Bob Wise.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is advising parents and caregivers to cease the use of certain Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas, produced at Abbott Nutrition’s facility located in Sturgis, Michigan.... more
The nursing profession had its beginnings more than 160 years ago when the well-educated daughter of affluent British parents, Florence Nightingale, challenged the social conventions of her day and chose to become a nurse because she was passionate about improving the care of sick patients.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 16, 2022, there are currently 5,271 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 37 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,104 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
A middle-aged, mixed-race woman is the third patient to be potentially cured of HIV, with the virus in long-term remission four years after she received a transplant of stem cells harvested from an infant’s umbilical cord blood, scientists said.... more
Marshall Health and Mountain Health Network have joined the West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) as owners of Peak Health, a West Virginia-based health insurance company formed in 2021 with the mission of making healthcare more accessible, understandable and collaborative.... more
According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), four out of 10 cancer cases in the U.S. are associated with preventable risk factors. The WVU Cancer Institute is joining the AACR to encourage everyone to do their part to reduce their cancer risk.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 14, 2022, there are currently 7,262 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,023 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
West Virginia has surpassed 6,000 coronavirus deaths as a health official warned that while confirmed cases and hospitalizations were on the decline, the rate of fatalities isn’t expected to slow in the state just yet.... more
Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) are urging poultry owners to increase biosecurity efforts following the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has extended the application period for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) until Friday, March 18, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 11, 2022, there are currently 8,076 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 26 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,992 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus...... more
The Davis Health System (DHS) Board of Directors voted on Thursday to move forward with the purchase of a new electronic health record (EHR) platform that will improve clinical communication and the patient experience. DHS will partner with Cerner Corporation, a global healthcare technology company.... more
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and 115 Republicans in sending a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to take immediate action to stem the fentanyl scourge coming from China and across the southern border, and support making fentanyl related substances Schedule 1 classification permanent.... more
The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter will host its annual State Advocacy Day on Wednesday, February 16.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 9, 2022, there are currently 8,339 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 39 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,939 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Wednesday’s briefing, Gov. Justice expressed cautious optimism about the state’s improving COVID-19 numbers, while continuing to urge all citizens to get vaccinated or boosted as appropriate.... more
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus...... more
The non-profit health organization St. George Medical Clinic is pleased to announce a new addition to their growing team. On February 7, 2022, Dr. Christopher Payne, DDS joined the team at the St. George Dental Clinic in Hambleton and will be accepting new patients.... more
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are looking forward to the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health presenting screening protocols for adverse childhood experiences (ACES) as permitted by a law created in 2020. ... more
One day, in the not too distant future, doctors will be able to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using tests that are cost effective, accessible and reliable so that new drug treatments work more effectively.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 7, 2022, there are currently 10,700 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,877 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts.... more
A 31-year-old Western Regional Jail correctional officer has died from COVID-19, the fourth such death among Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff since the pandemic began.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 4, 2022, there are currently 11,116 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,846 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon has received one of the top rankings in the United States for patient experience.... more
Davis & Elkins College and Mon Health System Inc. announced a partnership to offer nursing students a scholarship opportunity and employment guarantee upon graduation. The Mon Health Scholars program is open to students entering the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs as well as those transitioning from LPN to ASN.... more
During a Ways and Means Committee hearing titled, “America’s Mental Health Crisis,” Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) shed light on the negative impact COVID-19 lockdowns have on people struggling with mental health or substance abuse.... more
Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, said Amy Cunningham, the interim dean of the School of Health Sciences at Pierpont Community & Technical College.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 2, 2022, there are currently 11,491 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,814 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur recently presented a generous donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation for their 2021 ... more
Kevin Stalnaker, Chief Administrative Officer for Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and Senior Vice President for Mon Health System has been named one of 52 leaders from across the state to participate in the 2022 class of Leadership West Virginia.... more
Calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from West Virginia have increased significantly in recent years. ... more
Officials from the WVU Health System and Glenville State College officially announced the opening of the new WVU Medicine clinic at the Waco Center near the College at 921 Mineral Road. ... more
February is Heart Month and Mon Health System employees are participating in activities to raise awareness of cardiac issues, especially in women. For more than a decade, Mon Health hospitals have participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative with employees wearing red on the first Friday in February, this year’s being on Friday, February 4, 2022.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 31, 2022, there are currently 15,490 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,763 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he’s joining with his counterparts in Tennessee and Virginia to request a waiver for rural hospitals from a vaccine mandate for health care providers receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding.... more
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?It depends, but you should be able to use N95s and KN95s a few times...... more
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 4252, a bill that reduces the co-pay on insulin and medical devices used by people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. HB 4252 would amend a previous law, allowing copays for a 30-day supply of insulin covered by prescriptions to drop from a maximum of $100 to $35.... more
Dr. Bruce Gorby of Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital brings hope to those suffering from substance abuse, whether the addiction is alcohol, gambling, methamphetamine, or opioids. He offers help with his treatment center located next to the Weston hospital. He opened his specialty in addiction treatment in 2019.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 28, 2022, there are currently 17,098 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 46 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,743 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
West Virginia Homeland Security Secretary Jeff Sandy presented his department’s latest round of Freedom Awards on Wednesday to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees.... more
Some European countries such as Spain are making tentative plans for when they might start treating COVID-19 as an “endemic” disease, but the World Health Organization and other officials have warned that the world is nowhere close to declaring the pandemic over. A look at what endemic means and the implications for the future.... more
A national dental rinse company based in West Virginia is setting up to help cancer patients in a big way this World Cancer Day.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 26, 2022, there are currently 18,149 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,674 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Wednesday’s briefing, Gov. Justice highlighted the FDA’s recent announcement that they are no longer permitting the use of the two major monoclonal antibody treatments.... more
Davis Health System is launching an initiative to assist young women with an issue that affects many students – accessibility to feminine hygiene products.... more
Chief Nursing Officer at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Carole Norton was recently honored by her addition to the Division of Health Sciences at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. ... more
While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. ... more
In collaboration with Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital now has a sonographer on staff with new echocardiogram equipment.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 24, 2022, there are currently 21,417 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,645 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital says a sincere thank you to its CRNA’s during the national recognition week January 23 through the 29.... more
When Marilynn Lindaberry was hospitalized with COVID-19 before Christmas at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, she knew the outcome could be bad and could only think of her family and what might happen to them without her around. ... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is planning the 4th Annual Groundhog Day 5K on Saturday, February 5 at the Hospital at 10 a.m.... more
West Virginia has lost a third correctional officer to COVID-19.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 21, 2022, there are currently 16,742 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,609 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital is asking patients with mild symptoms of COVID to avoid coming to the Emergency Department for treatment or testing.... more
Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now? Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s.... more
Davis Health System Foundation is pleased to announce the purchase of a new General Electric 1.5T 8-channel brain array coil for the Davis Medical Center Radiology Department.... more
Antibiotic-resistant germs caused more than 1.2 million deaths globally in one year, according to new research that suggests that these “superbugs” have joined the ranks of the world’s leading infectious disease killers.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $361,000 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for cancer detection and diagnosis research at West Virginia University (WVU).... more
Methamphetamines are one of the most common drugs of across the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 16,000 people died in 2019 due to psychostimulants with methamphetamines being the most common stimulant causing these deaths.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 19, 2022, there are currently 15,906 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,576 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing to update the public on the State’s latest pandemic response efforts.... more
A new initiative to combat health care fraud in West Virginia was launched Tuesday in Wheeling, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the availability of $13 million in funding for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) and Behavioral Health Care Support (BHS) program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and encourage West Virginia entities to apply.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
On Monday, Gov. Justice held his first COVID-19 briefing since testing positive for the disease early last week.... more
Do you know someone who is making a huge impact in West Virginia health care? WV Living is seeking nominations for Health Care Hero recognition!... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 14, 2022, there are currently 17,364 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,516 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
When am I contagious if infected with omicron? It’s not yet clear, but some early data suggests people might become contagious sooner than with earlier variants — possibly within a day after infection.... more
Surgical employee Kayla Peck has been named the December 2021 ICARE Employee of the Month for Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) in Weston.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors – Alissa Lambert and George Stansberry, both of Lewis County.... more
Davis Medical Center has received the West Virginia Governor’s Award for Life 2021. The award recognizes hospitals that have been successful in supporting organ, tissue, and cornea donation within their health care facilities, and have achieved increased donation rates as a result.... more
The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is accepting grant applications now through Feb. 11 for its 2022-2023 Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides funding to health-focused nonprofit organizations serving Barbour, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster counties in West Virginia.... more
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 12, 2022, there are currently 13,607 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 29 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,481 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Tuesday, upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being administered tonight to confirm the initial PCR results.... more
COVID infections are on the rise again with Delta and now the Omicron variant. This new wave is affecting hospitals across West Virginia and St. Joseph’s Hospital is no different.... more
Today, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) released its Statewide Data for the 2020 -2021 fiscal year. The data in the report reflects service from West Virginia’s 21 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) which provided official service to 44 of 55 counties in the state.... more
Five health centers in West Virginia will receive a total of $8.3 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.... more
The West Virginia Hospital Association has awarded Davis Medical Center the Gold, and Broaddus Hospital received the Silver Commitment to Excellence award.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 10, 2022, there are currently 15,124 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,445 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data released Friday on the only age group not yet eligible for the vaccine.... more
How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap...... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 7, 2022, there are currently 13,980 active* COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 29 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,421 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senator Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Roy Blunt (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, recently sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to detail the administration’s strategy for solving the nation’s severe shortage of COVID-19 tests as coronavirus cases driven by the omicron variant continue to skyrocket.... more
As well as being a family physician, Bruce Gorby, DO, began offering addiction treatment in 2019, and was certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Gorby has devoted his practice fulltime to the Mon Health Recovery Care Program at a clinic next to Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital on Route 33, west of Weston.... more
Mon Health is participating in a joint venture with Premier, S2S, in conjunction with DeRoyal industries to fund a domestic isolation gown manufacturing facility. This effort will be known as “DePre,” and will be located in the United States.... more
January 1 marked the start of a new year and a new era of healthcare delivery for Webster County as Davis Health System officially assumed the operational assets of the county’s hospital.... more
On January 15, 2022 @ 2pm, Women’s Health Center of West Virginia in collaboration with Solutions Oriented Addiction Response (SOAR WV) will host a Winter Care Fair in the parking lot of Women’s Health Center at 510 West. Washington Street in Charleston.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 5, 2022, there are currently 17,718 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 11 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,372 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Losing a loved one is never an easy process, and the financial burden left on some families can be somewhat overwhelming. To assist those who have lost family members due to the pandemic, help is available.... more
Mon Health hospitals have earned national recognition for their efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL). ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 3, 2022, there are currently 15,015 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,356 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.... more
How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?... more
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant?... more
Can your pet get COVID-19? Yes, pets and other animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but health officials say the risk of them spreading it to people is low...... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has received reports of individuals receiving spam text messages asking them to validate their driver’s license through the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 30, 2021, there are currently 11,017 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,336 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing Thursday to update the public on the State’s latest pandemic response efforts.... more
Mike Ross, St. Joseph’s Foundation board member and President of Mike Ross, Inc. and Ross and Wharton Gas Company, recently presented a generous donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. ... more
Chania Batten has as much reason as anybody to feel pandemic fatigue.... more
West Virginia families expect increased financial stress and anxiety in the new year.... more
New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city, the state and around the nation, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 29, 2021, there are currently 9,478 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 18 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,305* deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant.... more
The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a “tsunami” of cases between them, but he’s still hopeful that the world will put the worst of the pandemic behind it in 2022.... more
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), the federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving West Virginia, is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) and Donate Life West Virginia, to honor 34 hospitals and health systems throughout the state, who have gone above and beyond to build a culture of donation within their facilities, including Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston.... more
Frequently Asked Questions on the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19... more
Mon Health Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). The COEMIG accreditation is awarded to surgeons by the Surgical Review Corporation, an internationally recognized patient safety organization.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 27, 2021, there are currently 8,746 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,260 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home.... more
As omicron spreads ever more gloom around the globe ahead of New Year’s Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately and others hesitating to spoil the party again.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 23, 2021, there are currently 9,285 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,251 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Thursday’s briefing, Gov. Justice took time to provide a detailed breakdown of the State’s allocation of remaining discretionary funds appropriated to the state by Congress through the CARES Act.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic to utilize Help4WV’s Children’s Crisis and Referral Line instead of emergency departments for children suffering from behavioral health issues.... more
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Departments at Mon Health continue to make a difference in the lives of pulmonary patients, especially those recovering from COVID-19.... more
Davis Health System officials are expecting inpatient and emergency department beds to remain near or above capacity levels throughout the Christmas and New Years’ holidays. Chief Medical Officer Catherine Chua, DO, FAAFP, FMNM, CPE, is asking community residents to help relieve pressure on local emergency departments.... more
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, West Virginia University alumni and friends are providing financial support to help students facing financial challenges proceed with their education and achieve their dreams.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Health Statistics Center is launching a new Electronic Death Registration System that will allow deaths to be recorded and filed electronically.... more
In the Fall of 2020, Mon Health began the Mon Scholars program to provide scholarship benefits and the promise of employment with Mon Health System to nursing students in select nursing programs in West Virginia.... more
Davis Health System Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, Patricia Mayes, Whitney Phillips-Morris, and Judy Schoonover-Ritchie.... more
Childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors and their families across the state are encouraged to participate in the West Virginia Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Alliance, a new initiative from the Walking Miracles Family Foundation.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will issue a one-time payment of $400 to recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program who were active in the WV WORKS program through the month of December 2021 and are eligible to continue participation in January 2022.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 22, 2021, there are currently 8,727 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,242 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.... more
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) co-sponsored the Excellence in Mental Health Act, giving the bill bipartisan support with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) already signed on.... more
Students and faculty across the state have stepped up to answer the needs of the nursing shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a three-point plan established by the West Virginia University School of Nursing.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 20, 2021, there are currently 8,934 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 27 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,191 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
On December 19, Upshur County’s status on the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) County Alert System changed to the Orange level. Under the Orange and Red levels, face coverings are required within schools.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $228,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) to support clinical research related to neurological disorders.... more
Finding treatment for people battling addiction is difficult and hospitals are the last hope for many. Mon Health System has created the Mon Health Recovery Care Program. The programs vary slightly at each location, but the goal is the same: to make a difference in patients’ lives.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 17, 2021, there are currently 9,092 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 22 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,164 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
During Thursday’s COVID-19 pandemic response briefing, Governor Jim Justice and state health officials announced that a case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been identified in West Virginia for the first time.... more
Pfizer said Friday it was changing plans and testing three doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in babies and preschoolers after the usual two shots didn’t appear strong enough for some of the children.... more
Holidays are a time for joy, but it is important to take precautions for a safe and poison-free season. The West Virginia Poison Center offers these toy safety recommendations.... more
The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels. Answer the call to action. Donate blood at the “Gift of Life” blood drive, happening on December 22 at the Robin Grand Theater in Clarksburg.... more
The Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Sami Aljohani, to its staff. Dr. Aljohani will soon be practicing at the Mon Health Heart and Vascular locations in Elkins and Weston.... more
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) nurse practitioner Sara Dobrzynski, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., N.P.-C., A.N.V.P.-B.C., recently earned Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner (A.V.N.P.-B.C.) Board Certification from the Association of Neurovascular Clinicians.... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $228,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) to support clinical research related to neurological disorders.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 15, 2021, there are currently 8,304 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 28 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,142 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Marking the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccine’s availability in West Virginia, top health experts across the state are reaching out through an open letter to urge West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted against the virus that causes COVID-19.... more
One family who faced the tragic passing of their son has chosen to honor his memory in a special way. The family of the late Hunter Osborn recently donated six iPads to Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital for patient use. The Hunter D’s Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser made the contribution possible.... more
Mon Health System held a ribbon cutting today for its new Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Marion County.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 13, 2021, there are currently 8,428 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 22 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,107 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab and administered together) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in certain adults and pediatric individuals (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms [about 88 pounds]).... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureaus for Behavioral Health and Public Health announced applications will be accepted for the Statewide Therapist Loan Repayment (STLR) Project, a financial assistance initiative for recent graduates who are master’s level social workers, counselors, and psychologists; child psychiatrists; and psychiatric nurse practitioners to increase capacity within West Virginia’s behavioral health workforce.... more
Davis Health System has launched a new mobile tool that will allow patients to tell the Emergency Department (ED) … “I’m on the way.”... more
The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand name WVU Medicine, announced a new strategic partnership with Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI), a leading global healthcare solutions company. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 10, 2021, there are currently 9,037 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 30 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,085 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to individuals 16 and 17 years of age at least six months after completion of primary vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.... more
Thanks to the communities’ support, the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region was officially awarded a $10,000 donation from Westover’s Davis Insurance Group. ... more
Davis Health System has launched a new mobile tool that will allow patients to tell the Emergency Department (ED) … “I’m on the way.”... more
Nearly two years into the pandemic, everyone has earned a holiday break with their family and friends. But as the nation gathers again for celebrations this season, the American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels.... more
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab and administered together) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in certain adults and pediatric individuals (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms [about 88 pounds]). ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 8, 2021, there are currently 8,482 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,036 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
On December 7, 2021, Upshur County’s status on the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) County Alert System changed to the Orange level. Under the Orange and Red levels, face coverings are required within schools.... more
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.... more
Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports there are currently 8,031 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 28 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,990 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S.? It’s on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers can still require the shots...... more
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey held a press conference to provide updates on the office’s ongoing fight against federal overreach, specifically discussing how he and a coalition of 11 other states succeeded in stopping additional vaccine mandates proposed by the Biden Administration late last month and what that means for the nation going forward.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) announces that Amanda Landis has been named the November 2021 ICARE Employee of the Month. Landis started work at SJMH in January 2018 as the staff educator. ... more
Dr. Gilbert Goliath, a pediatrician in West Virginia for more than 30 years, realizes some of the parents of his young patients have concerns about the pediatric COVID vaccine, but he said the decision should come down to trusting your child’s health care professional, not friends, family, or social media.... more
Millions of health care workers across the U.S. were supposed to have their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by this coming Monday under a mandate issued by President Joe Biden’s administration. Thanks to legal challenges, they won’t have to worry about it, at least for now.... more
Too many West Virginians are dying from drug overdoses. We have been in this crisis for years and unfortunately, according to new government data, the crisis is growing. In the past year, we lost 1,607 of our friends and neighbors to drug overdose deaths—a 62% increase over the year before.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 1, 2021, there are currently 6,267 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 27 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,895 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 1, 2021, there are currently 6,267 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 27 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,895 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
As we have with previous emerging COVID-19 variants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively working with our federal partners, international regulators, and medical product companies to quickly address any potential impacts of the new omicron variant on the tools to fight the pandemic. ... more
As COVID-19 cases rise nationwide once more, there is concern about seasonal flu coinciding with the pandemic, affecting the health of West Virginians, and worsening the strain on West Virginia’s health care system. To protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu this season, the West Virginia Immunization Network encourages West Virginia residents to receive a flu vaccine.... more
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of 11 other states succeeded in stopping additional vaccine mandates proposed by the Biden Administration earlier this month.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 29, 2021, there are currently 5,991 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,837 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 24, 2021, there are currently 6,754 active COVID-19 cases statewide.... more
While most people go years without needing the smoke detectors in their homes, they would never choose to get rid of a device that saves lives and prevents injury in the event of an emergency. But that’s often what happens to public health systems across the country.... more
United Hospital Center (UHC) is partnering with Vitalant (formerly Central Blood Bank) to host a community blood drive on December 1, 2021 at The Bridge Sports Complex on Court 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Bridge is located at 400 Forrester Blvd in Bridgeport. ... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to lower health care costs and improve health outcomes for Americans at risk of developing diabetes.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 23, 2021, there are currently 6,733 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,770 deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season?... more
The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will host public sign up events for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1 at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 161 Lewis Drive, Morgantown, WV, and from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 2 at Hampton Inn, 76 Hospitality Way, Weston, WV.... more
St. Joseph’s Hospital recently honored Karen Woofter with the Valued Inspired Person Award (VIP) for the hospital. Karen works in the Environmental Service department.... more
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) took part in a three-day, multi-state emergency response exercise November 16-18. ... more
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services (CAMTS) has awarded HealthNet Aeromedical Services a full, three-year reaccreditation for patient transport operations. ... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 22, 2021, there are currently 6,996 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 32 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,757* deaths attributed to COVID-19.... more
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, a never-before-seen milestone that health officials say is tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug supply.... more
As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead at a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by giving blood in the coming weeks.... more
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is sponsoring the Third Annual Gobble Gallop on Thanksgiving Day beginning at 9 a.m. at Jackson’s Mill. ... more
The Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department provides the following local COVID-19 update as of 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.... more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 25, 2021, there have been 2,990,975 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,804 total cases and 2,876 deaths.... more
The Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department provides the following COVID-19 update as of 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021. ... more
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $7,715,683 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ... more
