Sen. Capito Tours WVU’s Lung Cancer Screening Unit

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During a visit to Morgantown on Wednesday, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Monica Bertognolli toured WVU’s Cancer Institute and WVU Medicine’s Lung Cancer Mobile Screening Unit, also known as LUCAS.

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Grant Memorial Hospital AVP receives DAISY Nurse Leader Award

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Elaine Geroski, RN, MSN, CNOR, CSSM (E), assistant vice president of patient services at WVU Medicine Grant Memorial Hospital, received the DAISY Nurse Leader Award,
which was presented to her at the recent Association of Perioperative Nurses (AORN) conference in Nashville, Tenn.

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$2M grant aids WVU ultrasound research

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A $2 million grant from the Encova Foundation of West Virginia is advancing focused ultrasound research by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) with the potential to transform addiction treatment.

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PVH offering 'Living Well' classes

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WVU Potomac Valley Medicine Preventive Medicine will be doing a Living Well with Chronic Conditions course alongside of their Living Well with Chronic Pain course.

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The DAISY Award: Q4 2023

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The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day.

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark earns HeartCARE nod again

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center was recently awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology for providing world-class patient care through a sustainable quality improvement program.

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Dining With Diabetes classes slated for April

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The WVU Mineral County Extension Office and community partners will be offering Dining with Diabetes classes beginning Tuesday, April 9, and continuing through Tuesday, April 16 and 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Fountain United Brethren Church in Fountain.

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PCH opens new unit for special care

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A new unit at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital will provide specialized, private care for patients recovering from cardiac conditions or significant health events.

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304 Today

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Lauren Winans spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Lancaster, associate chief medical officer, at the WVU Medicine Children’s Gala about the event’s purpose and his role at the hospital.

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Youth Art Month Exhibit honors students

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The West Virginia Art Education Association (WVAEA) is recognizing the talented K-12 artists and educators from across the state of West Virginia for their outstanding participation in the WVAEA State Youth Art Month Exhibit.

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304 Today

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Lauren Winans visits WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital to discuss the upcoming Gala.

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Mon Health Cardiologists Recognized Statewide

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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce that Dr. Bradford Warden has been inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame and Dr. Wissam Gharib has been awarded the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association.

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Boone Memorial Hospital unveils new Mobile Recovery Clinic

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Boone Memorial Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to launch the Mobile Recovery Clinic, a doctor’s office on wheels that will be going to three areas of Boone County to provide immediate counseling and treatment for those struggling with addiction.

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Marshall rural psychiatry residency earns accreditation

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A new collaborative rural psychiatry residency between the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, has earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the university announced in a news release.

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Heart Center partners for AED certification

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The WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center is now the West Virginia affiliate for Project ADAM, helping to provide schools and community centers with life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED) education.

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Heart & Soul: STICU

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Rebecca Brock, Karla Layne, Mary Mastro, Pam Legg, Ryan Burgess and Kayla Wright are nurses in the surgical trauma ICU at CAMC.

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Healing, after homeroom

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Alex, an outwardly genial 66-year-old wearing a ballcap emblazoned with the “M” of Morgantown High School, was reclining on an exam table, politely considering every medical query tossed his way.

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Moore presents $30K check to hospital

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During National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Riley Moore visited Bridgeport on Feb. 1 to present an unclaimed property check worth nearly $30,000 to benefit WVU Medicine United Hospital Center.

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Dr. Rezai and RNI are leading the way

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There’s a common malapropism: “It’s not rocket surgery” — an often unintentional mashing of the idioms “It’s not rocket science” and “It’s not brain surgery.”

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Boucot Advocates for SAVE Act to Protect Healthcare Workers from Violence

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Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) President & CEO Mark Boucot joined members of Congress and hospital and physician leaders from across the United States at a recent Capitol Hill briefing to advocate for the bipartisan Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act.

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PCH hosting National Wear Red Day rally Friday

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Friday is National Wear Red Day as part of February being American Heart Month and WVU Princeton Community Hospital is holding a rally to help bring awareness to the leading cause of death among Americans, especially women.

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304 Today

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Lauren Winans takes a trip to The Morris to talk about the upcoming Holly Ball this weekend to fundraise for United Hospital Center.

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Mon Health Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month This February

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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center which serves patients across the state of West Virginia. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Medical Center is also offering heart-healthy initiatives for patients and staff.

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Mon Health welcomes Garlow

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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Licensed Therapist, Jessica Garlow to its team of dedicated professionals.

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Dr. Badhwar provides heart surgery to Jamaican children

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Dr. Vinay Badhwar, executive chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI), and other HVI providers recently completed a humanitarian heart surgery mission trip to Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica, providing care for children and young adults with rheumatic valve diseases.

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School of Nursing, PVH forge partnership to benefit students

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Students in the nursing program at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, will soon have the opportunity to both secure financial assistance in attaining their degree and find meaningful employment in their field at Potomac Valley Hospital following graduation.

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Marshall Health Network IVF pregnancy rates exceed national average

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Cabell Huntington Hospital’s (CHH) Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine, a member of Marshall Health Network, exceeded the national average for in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy rates in 2023, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

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Hospital receives ACC Chest Pain Accreditation

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.

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St. Mary’s wins Joint Commission award

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St. Mary’s Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards, the hospital announced in a press release.

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OVMC Demolition Beginning Next Week

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|Photo by Derek Redd| Work will begin next week on the demolition of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center buildings, making way for a new WVU Medicine regional cancer center.

Demolition is scheduled to start Monday at the former Ohio Valley Medical Center, with the Northwood Health Systems building the first to be razed.

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Chris Dellinger Ready to Shine a Light on Emergency Nursing

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New Emergency Nurses Association President Chris Dellinger wants people to recognize the emergency nurses around the world who expertly care for patients experiencing some of their worst moments and to understand they often do their work while confronting tremendous obstacles.

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Badhwar named to leadership position

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Vinay Badhwar, M.D., executive chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Gordon F. Murray Professor and Chair of the WVU Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, has been named vice chair for strategic development and scientific partnerships for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN).

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New Year’s Baby

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Julien Keith Shaffer was the first delivered baby of the year at Davis Medical Center in Elkins.

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Handing out some Christmas cheer

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The Grant Memorial Hospital Auxiliary helped spread Christmas cheer Dec. 14, by handing out candy canes to patients, visitors and employees entering the hospital.

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Rotary gifts poinsettias to hospital

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St. Joseph’s Hospital received a gift of over 30 beautiful poinsettias from the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur to thank staff for their hard work and dedication in keeping the community safe during the pandemic.

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WVU Medicine launches APP Urology program

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West Virginia University Medicine announced Thursday that Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will have a new opportunity to train within the WVU Department of Urology and WVU Medicine early next year.

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Crawford named to American Telemedicine Association’s new Clinician Council

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Abigail Crawford, A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C., chief telemedicine advanced practice provider for WVU Medicine Children’s in Martinsburg, has been appointed to the American Telemedicine Association’s (ATA) new Clinician Council to address barriers to the broad adoption of telehealth and virtual care delivery, including emerging platforms that support technology-enabled healthcare.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute now offering access to novel heart failure therapy through clinical trial

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute announced that it is the first center in West Virginia to enroll patients in the RESPONDER-HF trial evaluating the effectiveness of the Corvia® Atrial Shunt, an investigational cardiac implant designed to address the frequent hospitalizations and symptoms that limit quality of life in people suffering from heart failure.

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WVU Medicine launches Urology APP fellowship program

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Advanced practice professionals (APPs) now have a unique opportunity to train within the WVU Department of Urology and WVU Medicine thanks to a first-of-its-kind fellowship program in West Virginia that will launch early next year.

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New Doctors

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Three new doctors have arrived at WVU Medicine’s medical centers and hospitals in Jefferson and Berkeley counties.

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Emergency training

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A group of 24 people from Vandalia Health hospitals participated in the FEMA Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Training in Anniston, AL.

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‘Vandalia Day’ at DHS

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Officials and employees alike celebrated “Vandalia Day” Monday as the agreement has been finalized for Davis Health System to join CAMC Health System and Mon Health System as part of Vandalia Health.

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Researchers at the CAMC Clinical Trials Center are part of a national study aimed at accelerating recovery and decreasing hospitalization time for patients with acute pancreatitis.

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WVU Medicine United Hospital Center hosted its inaugural Aspiring Nurse Program signing ceremony Friday, with nursing students from Fairmont State University, West Virginia University and West Virginia Junior College pledging their hearts and minds to a career of caring for others.

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UHC celebrates Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, a national movement supporting organizations by donating to charity, and United Hospital Center has many different programs that help local families, not only during the holidays, but all year round.

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Miller receives award

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Dr. Jamie Miller, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency Room physician, received the Preceptor of the Year Award for the Central East Region from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).

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Most Wired award

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CAMC's information technology team has earned the 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level nine.

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WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center assists patients with disease management

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The WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center (DEC) is ADA accredited and works diligently to positively affect the health of those living with the disease through inpatient and outpatient services, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin and non-insulin injection training, hypoglycemia treatment, meal planning and carbohydrate counting, medication management, and physical activity counseling.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute now offering access to novel heart failure therapy through clinical trial

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute today announced that it is the first center in West Virginia to enroll patients in the RESPONDER-HF trial evaluating the effectiveness of the Corvia Atrial Shunt, an investigational cardiac implant designed to address the frequent hospitalizations and symptoms that limit quality of life in people suffering from heart failure.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute now offering access to novel heart failure therapy through clinical trial

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute today announced that it is the first center in West Virginia to enroll patients in the RESPONDER-HF trial evaluating the effectiveness of the Corvia® Atrial Shunt, an investigational cardiac implant designed to address the frequent hospitalizations and symptoms that limit quality of life in people suffering from heart failure.

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Inaugural health fair held in Colerain

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The Colerain Township Board of Trustees along with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Colerain Fire Company and the Barton Volunteer Fire Department teamed up to present the first free Colerain Township Health Fair on Wednesday at Hilltop Social Hall.

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Businesses named ‘Best of the Ohio Valley’

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Making up the Best of the Ohio Valley, businesses in over 150 different categories — from best restaurant to best barber shop — were awarded for their service to the area during the event sponsored by The Times Leader, The Intelligencer and the Wheeling News-Register.

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Dr. Qaisar Syed, Pain Management Specialist, Newest Member of United Hospital Center Medical Staff

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Dr. Qaisar Syed, who specializes in pain management, received a bachelor of science degree in biology from West Virginia University and continued his education there, receiving his doctor of medicine. He served as chief resident while completing his residency in anesthesiology at Ruby Memorial Hospital and then went onto a fellowship in pain medicine at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Hershey, PA.

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Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program to visit LUCAS

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The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® will visit LUCAS, the WVU Cancer Institute’s mobile lung cancer screening unit and recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation to increase lung cancer screening in rural West Virginia.

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Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program to visit LUCAS

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The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® will visit LUCAS, the WVU Cancer Institute’s mobile lung cancer screening unit and recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation to increase lung cancer screening in rural West Virginia.

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WVU Medicine Health Report: Concussions

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In this edition of the WVU Medicine Health Report, Dr. Javier Cardenas, Director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Concussion & Brain Injury Center, talks about concussions.

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Pink and Pearl Campaign starts at PCH

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As Breast Cancer Awareness Month fades into Lung Cancer Awareness Month, WVU Medical Princeton Community Hospital has created its Pink and Pearl Campaign in order to promote cancer screening awareness.

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Boy Scouts of America to honor local citizens

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The Boy Scouts of America, Mountaineer
Area Council will recognize distinguished citizens whose leadership and philanthropy make a positive difference in its communities and represent the values instilled by the Boy Scouts of America.

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Bonnie’s Bus and LUCAS to offer cancer screenings in Moorefield

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Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography unit offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women, and LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, will visit Hardy County.

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New physician welcomed

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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Abersold, FNP-BC, to its dedicated team of providers.

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At Opioid Crisis Epicenter, WVU Medicine Blazes Trail

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When James Berry, DO, director of addictions at association member WVU Medicine’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, in Morgantown, W.Va., first joined the health system in 2002, he had no idea the state was on the brink of becoming a national epicenter for opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Early cancer detection saves lives

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Employees of WVU Hospitals gathered at the WVU Cancer Institute’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center today (Oct. 20) decked out in their pink and pearls for Pink Out Day in honor of National Mammography Day, the October observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the upcoming Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

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Area surgeon to discuss breast cancer awareness

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be observed at the O’Neill Center at 1 p.m. Monday with a presentation by Dr. Rajendra Bhati, MD, a general surgery specialist in Marietta who has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.

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Mon Health peer recovery coach receives award

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Mon Health Medical Center Peer Recovery Coach Robert Mercer has been selected as a 2023 Beacon of Hope Award recipient for his impact in the lives of those supported by the hospital’s Peer Recovery Program.

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ACC Quality Summit Posters Explore Interventions to Reduce Vascular Complications in TAVR, Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy For Patients With HFrEF, More

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Award-winning posters at ACC Quality Summit 2023, held Oct. 11-13 in Orlando, FL, investigated the use of a double fluoroscopy method and unique access and closure protocol in patients undergoing TAVR; uptake in guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF); and the impact of the iodinated contrast shortage on incidence of contrast-associated acute kidney injury (AKI).

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Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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To raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and the importance of early detection, Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) have scheduled a number of activities throughout the month of October.

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Chronic disease program is Nov. 15

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Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-session interactive workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more chronic diseases learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their disease and work effectively with their health care professional.

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Dr. Wriston returns home to practice at United Hospital Center

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Dr. Davisson Wriston, who specializes in rheumatology, comes home to practice at United Hospital Center after completing an internal medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, and most recently completing his rheumatology fellowship at West Virginia University.

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CAMC to Offer Mammograms

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"Screen2Intervene" mammograms will be offered at the CAMC Breast Center in Charleston and CAMC Teays Valley Hospital in Hurricane from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The Grant County Community Educational
Outreach Service (CEOS) began celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month
with the signing of a proclamation and Grant County commissioners proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Neurologist joins medical staff of Rivers Health

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Micaela Owens, DO, Marshall Health neurologist and assistant professor at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has joined the medical staff at Rivers Health, a member of Marshall Health Network (MHN), and is now offering onsite neurology services.

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Children’s Gala is coming up

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On Oct. 14, 2023, we will celebrate the one-year anniversary opening of the state’s preeminent healthcare facility for kids — WVU Medicine Children’s in Morgantown.

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Hearts Bring Out Walkers

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Local residents put a little heart into walking and exercising Thursday to raise awareness of the importance of cardiovascular health.

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Celebrating WVU Medicine Children's Hospital

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Friday marks the first anniversary of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, the 150-bed, $215 million facility in Morgantown dedicated to providing the children of West Virginia the highest quality care possible.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute first in state to offer heart failure neuromodulation device

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in the state to offer the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy, the world’s first FDA-approved heart failure device to use neuromodulation, to improve the symptoms of patients with systolic heart failure who may not receive adequate symptom relief from medications alone and those who are not suited for treatment with other heart failure devices, like cardiac resynchronization therapy.

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CAMC to get technology funding

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Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will go to Charleston Area Medical Center Health Education and Research Institute, Inc. to support telenursing software upgrades, telemedicine expansion, and cardiology services integration.

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Physician enjoying supporting students

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For Josalyn Mann, D.O., one of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s eight regional assistant deans, one day of the year stands head and shoulders above all others.

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OBGYN team works to save lives

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Kendra Criss and her husband were excited to welcome their first-born baby into the world. When complications arose, the Mon Health Obstetrics and Gynecology team was there to step in to save her and her baby’s life.

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Mountain Health Network Wound Centers receive dual recognitions

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The Center for Wound Healing at Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and the St. Mary’s Wound and Hyperbaric Center (SMMC), members of Mountain Health Network, have both been honored as dual recipients of the Clinical Distinction and Patient Satisfaction Awards from RestorixHealth, a leading wound care management company.

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Health organizations raise prostate cancer awareness

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The WVU Cancer Institute, the West Virginia Mountains of Hope State Cancer Coalition, and WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center are promoting men’s health during the month of September as part of the month-long Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign.

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WVU Medicine hosts Pickleball Classic tournament

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The WVU Hospitals East Foundation will host its first WVU Medicine Frank Sabado, Jr., MD Pickleball Classic this Saturday at Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation’s W. Randy Smith Recreational Center.

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WV Hospitals get small boost of $48k worth of unclaimed property

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State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $48,000 worth of unclaimed property to the West Virginia University Medical Corporation, which conducts business as University Health Associates (UHA), and WVU Hospitals, Inc. (WVUH).

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United Way Day Of Caring Helps Groups Throughout Panhandle

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As Staci Stephen, the executive director of the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, looked over the more than 150 volunteers who converged at Wheeling Park’s White Palace on Wednesday morning, ready to spread through the community and help nonprofits from Brooke to Wetzel counties, she felt multiple emotions.

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Pennington recognized for service

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Davis Health System is proud to announce Pediatrician Amanda Pennington, MD, is the recipient of the Primary Care Outstanding Preceptor for the Central East Region in 2023 by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).

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Health care screening coming to Hinton

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Area residents are invited to attend Making Health Happen, a community health screening event, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Summers County Memorial Building in Hinton.

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Elevating Perinatal Mental Health in West Virginia: Moodr Health’s Platform for Mon Health Patients

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The Progressing through Postpartum (P3) Program at Mon Health, in collaboration with Moodr Health, a cutting-edge medical technology startup from M&S Consulting and Intermed Labs that specializes in perinatal mental health, is proud to announce the adoption of the Moodr Health platform in their mission to transform perinatal mental health care for expectant and new mothers in Morgantown, WV, and surrounding communities.

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Finding the recipe for success

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When WV News reports on West Virginia’s economic development efforts, those we interview, whether from this area or elsewhere, often focus on the strength of development in North Central West Virginia.

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On the Town: Weekend, Aug. 26-27

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The 2023 CAMC Foundation Golf Classic was held on Monday, Aug. 14, at Berry Hills and Edgewood Golf Clubs. Special guest speaker was Follansbee, West Virginia, native and College Football Hall of Fame, class of 2008 member, Coach Lou Holtz.

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Potomac Valley named 'Most Socially Responsible' in W.Va.

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The Lown Institute, a non-partisan health care advocacy organization, recently named Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) the most socially responsible hospital in West Virginia in its Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, according to a recent issue of Becker’s Hospital Review.

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Cancer Center earns accreditation

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The Mon Health Cancer Center has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

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Cardiac patient finds live-saving care

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When Luella Cvechko started experiencing chest pain in the middle of the night, she started the long journey of finding a facility that would help her identify the root of her issue.

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Cardiac patient finds live-saving care

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When Luella Cvechko started experiencing chest pain in the middle of the night, she started the long journey of finding a facility that would help her identify the root of her issue.

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Learn How to Conduct Mock Code Simulations

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Join ONS member Ashley Barill, BSN, OCN®, nurse supervisor at WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV, as she discusses how she and her team practice mock code simulations in an outpatient infusion center.

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CAMC ready to celebrate purchase of Plateau Medical Center

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The purchase of Plateau Medical Center by CAMC, announced eight months ago, became a reality on April 1. Now, they are ready to celebrate with the workforce, families and community on Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Physical Therapy, 415 Main St., Oak Hill, across from the hospital.

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Building on its tradition of excellence

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The tradition of excellence established at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is well known, as is its commitment to expanding and adding health care that is much-needed in the North Central West Virginia region.

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Mountain Health Network hospitals nationally recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

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St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) and Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH), members of Mountain Health Network (MHN), have again received a number of American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating their commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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Nurse receives DAISY Award

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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Michelle George, RN, as The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses recipient.

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Picture This: CCMC holds Wellness Day

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Stroke Program Coordinator Callie Benedict prepares to take the blood pressure of Mineral Wells resident David Calvert Saturday during the hospital’s Health & Wellness Day Saturday at Grand Central Mall in Vienna.

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Amy Butts appointed ASEPA president

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Amy Butts, PA-C, DFAAPA, BC-ADM, CDCES, a WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital endocrinology physician assistant, has been appointed president of the American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants for a two-year term.

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WVU Medicine United Hospital Center nationally recognized for cardiovascular care

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WVU Medicine United Hospital Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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Eight WVU Medicine hospitals recognized

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WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings.

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Quick Take

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Dr. Ramana Murty, cardiologist and internal medicine physician, has joined the staff of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.

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Highlight from the 2023 Taylor County Fair

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Saturday evening the animals are auctioned, and 12-year-old Ashley Smith for the past 5 years has been donating her money. This year a portion of the proceeds from her hog will be going to WVU Children’s Hospital.

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BUSINESS BITES: WVU hospital care recognized

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The WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg received a quality achievement award for its work to ensure stroke patients receive the most up-to-date, research-based treatment for stroke patients.

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Mon Health participates in training exercise

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On July 14, Mon Health System participated in a mass casualty training exercise directed by the U.S. Army along with Morgantown Fire and Police, WV Department of Homeland Security, emergency management services, and medical and chemical companies.

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CAMC ranked 2nd in the country for kidney transplant wait time

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The Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Kidney Transplant Center has been ranked second in the country for the time it takes patients to be transplanted once they’ve been put on the transplant waitlist, according to a recent study by the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR).

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Salutes

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The WVU Cancer Institute, which recently hosted its Biennial Lung Cancer Conference.

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Cosco Named Executive Director of Marketing

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Kathy Cosco, former director of strategic marketing for Mountain Health Network, is back in the news as she was recently named executive director of marketing for Rivers Health (formerly Pleasant Valley Hospital).

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WVU Medicine Health Report: Scoliosis

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On this edition of the WVU Medicine Health Report, we look at how a natural curvature can have an impact on organ development and what treatments are used to combat the disorder.

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PMH announces new CEO

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Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that it has selected Michelle Deeds, of Renick, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Hospital Auxiliary presents scholarships

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The St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary recently presented scholarships to Gracie Ketterman and Harley Linger who will be entering West Virginia Wesleyan College in the fall to pursue careers in the medical field.

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Superheroes distract, delight young hospital patients

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Superheroes were spotted at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital on Friday when employees from High Access/Central Window Cleaning, a Cleveland-based company, wore their favorite superhero suits and cleaned windows while pediatric patients watched from inside.

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Capito Announces Over $11 Million for West Virginia Head Start Projects, WVU Medical Research

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today announced $11,123,344 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Head Start Projects across the state and fetal medical research at West Virginia University (WVU).

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Martin named medical director for DHHR's Office of Emergency Medical Services

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Dr. PS Martin, an associate professor of emergency medicine at West Virginia University's School of Medicine and an emergency room physician at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, has been appointed medical director for the state Department of Health and Human Resources' Office of Emergency Medical Services, the state announced in a news release Thursday.

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WVU Medicine Child Development Center earns national accreditation

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The WVU Medicine Child Development Center on the campus of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), achieving a standard held by less than 10 percent of all childcare centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally, according to NAEYC.

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69 CFO moves in 2023

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The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been shared with or reported by Becker's this year:

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Hostetler stays true to WVU, Morgantown

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If Neal Brown manages to pull it off and change the face of West Virginia football through the transfer portal, as Bob Huggins is doing with his basketball team, it will be neither the first time it has been done nor the most impactful on the program or the state and community within which it exists.

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Partnership seeks to reduce food insecurity and improve health of the community

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The Vandalia Health Network joined Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health, of the Highmark Foundation, in announcing a $1.5 million grant to fund the “Healthy Neighborhood” pilot, a transformational food insecurity program with collaboration between Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network, InComm Healthcare and Dollar General.

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Charitable health fund announces $1.5M grant

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Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health has announced a $1.5 million grant to fund the “Healthy Neighborhood” pilot, noted as “an innovative and transformational food insecurity program with collaboration” between Vandalia Health Network, Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network, InComm Healthcare, and Dollar General.

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Good News For Paden City

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What many people in the small community between New Martinsville and Sistersville have been waiting for is now on its way.

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Dining with Diabetes

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Dining with Diabetes is a fun and interactive diabetes self-management educational program open to all, and of particular interest to individuals with prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and members of their support system.

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Camden Clark Medical Center, Mountain River offering low-cost sports physicals

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center and Mountain River Physical Therapy on June 3 will provide low-cost walk-in sports physicals to student athletes attending local high schools including Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Wood County Christian, Williamstown, Parkersburg Catholic, Parkersburg Christian, Wirt County, along with their middle school athletes.

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St. Joseph’s celebrates nurses

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WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrated National Nurses’ and Hospital Week May 6-13 with activities and events honoring nursing and hospital staff.

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2 WVU Medicine nurses named Johnson & Johnson Nursing Innovation Fellows

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Two WVU Medicine nursing leaders — Melanie M. Heuston, D.N.P., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C., chief nurse executive, and Lya M. Stroupe, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., C.P.N.P.-P.C., N.E.A.-B.C., N.P.D.-B.C., director of nursing professional practice and education — have been selected for the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program (JJNIF), powered by Penn Nursing and the Wharton School.

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Wellness Weekend A Big Deal for City

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There’s still time to get out and join with more than 1,000 of your closest fitness-minded friends by taking part in the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend, presented by WVU Medicine.

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Fairmont nurse honored by WVU Medicine

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A nurse at Fairmont Medical Center is among a group of six nurses and a transport respiratory therapist who won the top awards at the recent WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals 2023 Nurses and Interprofessional Colleague of the Year ceremony.

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Mon Health physician performs first procedure in state

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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Shakuri- Rad, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health System, performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive.

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Top Doctors Named At Mon Health

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Doctors across eight specialties within Mon Health System were named Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and published in Pittsburgh Magazine and West Virginia Living.

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Denmark surgeon visits UHC to learn slipped rib procedure

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By the time a patient of WVU Heart and Vascular Institute cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Adam J. Hansen reached his office in the Physicians Office Center at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, he had already attempted suicide twice as a result of intense chronic pain for which he had been unable to find relief.

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Ranson Ritings: What I really want for my birthday

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I never want to be too old that people stop asking what I want for my birthday, because when people stop asking you, it’s because they either a) have decided you don’t need anything, or b) think you won’t be around long enough to enjoy what you’re asking for.

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Mountain Health Network hospitals observe National Donate Life Month

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As part of National Donate Life Month, Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center and Pleasant Valley Hospital, members of Mountain Health Network, observed National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, Friday, April 14, when everyone was encouraged to wear blue and green and engage in sharing the Donate Life message.

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LUCAS screening at Terra Alta

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LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Preston County offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.

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Combs awarded Healthcare CIO certification

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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer of Vandalia Health, was awarded the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Certified Healthcare CIO designation.

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Organ Donors Help Give Another Chance

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Often, when we talk about “giving the gift of life,” we’re referring to donating blood. But it’s this month, which is set aside as Donate Life Month, it’s important to remember that donating organs is another way we can help those in need live a productive life.

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WVU Medicine celebrates National Donate Life Month

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WVU Medicine is pleased to join the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and cornea donation and to inspire everyone to register to be an organ donor during Donate Life Month.

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Midhun Malla, MD, on Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Treatment Updates

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Midhun Malla, MD, of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, discusses the molecular landscape of metastatic colorectal cancer and the development and approvals of targeted treatments. Dr. Malla also details the range of HER2-targeted therapeutic options and the approval of trastuzumab and tucatinib for HER2-amplified disease in the second-line setting or after.

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Mon Health System Celebrates Donate Life Month

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Mon Health System is pleased to join the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and cornea donation, and to inspire everyone during Donate Life Month to register to be an organ donor.

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Bonnie’s Bus coming to Mill Creek

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Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Randolph, Kanawha and Nicholas counties offering three-dimensionals digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.

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Saturday Salutes

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The Lions clubs from Bridgeport, Nutter Fort, Clarksburg, Stonewood, Grafton and Harrison County HOPE will present over $1,500 in gift cards for the WVU Medicine Children’s Blood Disorders and Cancer Center.

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Prominent Charleston-area cardiologists join WVU Heart and Vascular Institute

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People in the Charleston area and southern West Virginia will now have expanded and more convenient access to the advanced cardiac care provided by the West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute with the acquisition of two Charleston-area cardiology practices — Mountaineer Cardiology and Stanton Cardiology Center — by University Health Associates, the affiliated practice plan of the WVU School of Medicine in Morgantown.

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WVU Medicine performs the first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and REVISE procedures in the mid-Atlantic region using new FDA-approved devices

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The WVU Medicine Bariatric Endoscopy and Gastroenterology team led by Shailendra Singh, M.D., and Neel Patel, M.D., performed the first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and transoral outlet reduction procedures using the Apollo ESG and endoscopic bariatric revision procedures (REVISE) devices in the mid-Atlantic region.

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National Poison Prevention Week

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A majority of people believe that over-the-counter medicines are safer than prescription medicines since a doctor does not have to write a prescription for them.

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Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized in NQMBC

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Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Mountain Health Network, has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC). This level of certification in the NQMBC Program is valid for one year.

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WVU Medicine welcomes new non-invasive cardiologist

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute in Martinsburg is pleased to announce the continued expansion of services in the eastern region with the recent addition of Geetanjli Sangwan, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C., non-invasive cardiologist.

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Business Roundup

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Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Mountain Health Network, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022.

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Sixth WVU Day of Giving slated for March 22

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West Virginia University will hold its sixth Day of Giving March 22 as alumni, friends and students are invited to collectively make a difference and support the university’s land-grant mission.

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Share the love and register as an organ donor

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The WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education are encouraging everyone to share the love by registering to be an organ donor this Valentine’s Day, which is also National Donor Day.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute team leads national study on optimal treatment for mitral valve disease

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A team of researchers led by Vinay Badhwar, M.D., professor and executive chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, and including J. Hunter Mehaffey, M.D., assistant professor in the WVU Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and other cardiology and cardiac surgery leaders from across the United States, has provided important clarity on the safety and outcomes of an important surgical treatment of mitral valve regurgitation, or leakage, caused by mitral valve prolapse.

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WVU Medicine UHC Main Laboratory receives accreditation

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The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to United Hospital Center Main Laboratory, Bridgeport, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

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Business Round-Up

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The Health Plan recently donated $360,000 to 12 food banks across West Virginia, including in Huntington.

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January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

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As part of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health encourages women to schedule their Pap test or talk with their health care provider about being screened.

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New technology and mapping catheter improves outcomes for heart patients

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Cardiologists at Marshall Health and St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute (SMMC), a Mountain Health Network Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, are the first in West Virginia to use a new technology and mapping catheter to treat patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias, such as Afib and ventricular tachycardia (VT).

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Family Medicine recognized as Patient Centered Medical Home

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The WVU Medicine Clark K. Sleeth Family Medicine Center at the WVU Medicine University Town Centre Clinic was recognized as a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) for modeling primary care that emphasizes comprehensive, accessible, patient-first care that improves the patient experience and reduces healthcare cost.

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BCMH’s ER renovation project completed

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On Wednesday, December 28, members from the WVU Medicine/Braxton County Memorial Hospital leadership team, physicians and staff gathered briefly in the waiting room for a ribbon cutting to commemorate the recently completed renovations in the BCMH Emergency Department.

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UHC Pediatrics Receives Donated Quilts

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The Millennium Quilt Guild of Harrison County and the Belleville Helping Hands Quilt Guild of Parkersburg donated handmade quilts to pediatric patients at United Hospital Center (UHC).

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WVU Medicine receives top score

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The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has announced the WVU Health System has received CHIME’s Level 10 Achievement – the highest level of achievement – for both the acute and ambulatory surveys of the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

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Mon Health nurse given hall of fame honor

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An EMS career that began in 1983 has received its dues recently. Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital emergency room nurse, Jeff Hinebaugh, was inducted into the Maryland State Region 1 EMS Hall of Fame.

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Emergency responders not playing games when it comes to radiation

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Local emergency responders and public health personnel won’t be playing games in the event of a radiation emergency in the area thanks to a newly designed program by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and a collaboration between the Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) and West Virginia University Medicine.

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WVU Cancer Institute recertified for high-quality cancer care

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The WVU Cancer Institute Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) in Morgantown has received recertification by the QOPI® Certification Program, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology (the Association) and an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (the Society).

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WVU Medicine names children's OR in honor of Gustafson

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Robert Gustafson, MD, associate dean for Faculty Services and professor emeritus of Cardiovascular and Thoracic at the WVU School of Medicine, was recently honored with the naming of a WVU Medicine Children’s Cardiac Operating Room in his behalf.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrates Spiritual Care Week

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St. Joseph’s Hospital is celebrating Spiritual Care Week October 23-29. This nationally-recognized week provides the opportunity to recognize spiritual caregivers and the ministry which they provide for our patients and the community.

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Apple trample 5k race results announced

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center recently announced the winners of the 2022 Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k, held on Oct. 15 as part of the annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival.

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Opportunity Lives Here

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The opportunity to live in a tight-knit, supportive place is one of the major draws for residents of this community in the north central part of West Virginia.

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5K fundraiser for cancer patients at PCH

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Midway through National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Princeton Community Hospital partners with the Christy Wood team at Solutions Real Estate for a 5-k to raise funds and awareness.

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Bernie Twigg Honored; Campfire Stories; and Local Bands

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Retired banking executive Bernie Twigg received the Dr. David Ealy Community Service Achievement Award at the annual dinner of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, while the Lifetime Achievement Award went to the Moundsville Economic Development Council.

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DMC earns national recognition

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Davis Medical Center (DMC) has earned the Titanium Award for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.

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Gee maps road to state’s bright future in Marshall County

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West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee told representatives of the Marshall County business community Wednesday that opportunities are at hand for West Virginians to invest in one of the state’s greatest assets — themselves — to help pave the way to a bright future.

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Breast Cancer Awareness presentation given to Berkeley County Council

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At Thursday’s Berkeley County Council meeting, Teresa McCabe, vice president of marketing and development with WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, and Kayla Mysliwiec, breast cancer navigator, presented a proclamation to the council recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, as well as Oct. 6 as West Virginia Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

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Hospitals Set Disinfection Records; LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Complete 35 Million Cycles in Healthcare Facilities Worldwide

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Harmful pathogens remain on commonly touched surfaces, even after the best liquid chemical cleaning efforts. As healthcare facilities battle viruses, bacteria and spores that can lurk on high-touch surfaces, proactive hospitals have invested in powerful UV-C disinfection technology to destroy pathogens missed during the manual room cleaning process.

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West Virginia health officials urge people to get the flu shot

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When it comes to predicting what flu season will look like in the United States researchers have long looked to the southern hemisphere, which experiences its flu season first. They say there is a lot to be learned this year as Australia is nearing the end of its worst flu season in at least five years.

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CAMC receives funds to battle substance use disorders

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CAMC will receive $100,000 from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health to support the expansion of the CAMC Renewal Center for Addiction Recovery and Infectious Disease program with a comprehensive primary and infection disease care clinic.

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‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’ Set for Oct. 8 in Moundsville

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Ohio Valley residents are being encouraged to see what it is like for someone dealing with substance abuse issues to go through the various stages of recovery during the first “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event slated from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Sam Shaw Fitness Trail in Moundsville.

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For Your Health for Sept. 19, 2022

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To help promote the importance of prevention and early detection of breast cancer, the WVU Cancer Institute at Berkeley Medical Center will offer discounted mammogram clinics at WVU Medicine Women’s Imaging Center locations at Spring Mills and Ranson.

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The Village at Heritage Point Commemorates National Assisted Living Week

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A weeklong celebration kicks off during the week of September 11 – 17, and The Village at Heritage Point is joining tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities. National Assisted Living Week – officially sponsored by First Quality in 2022 – will recognize the theme, “Joyful Moments.”

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CAMC receives funds to battle substance use disorders

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CAMC will receive $100,000 from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health to support the expansion of the CAMC Renewal Center for Addiction Recovery and Infectious Disease program with a comprehensive primary and infection disease care clinic.

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ACO West Virginia earns high quality marks, saves Medicare money

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ACO West Virginia, an affiliate of WVU Medicine and the largest accountable care organization (ACO) in West Virginia, improved care for nearly 40,000 Medicare beneficiaries in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and according to recently released performance data from the federal agency that administers the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), ACO West Virginia saved Medicare $14.8 million by meeting quality and cost goals in 2021.

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Mon Health System Urologist Designated as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has again been designated as the only UroLift® Center of Excellence in North Central West Virginia. The award is presented by NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of Urology.

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Mon Health earns reaccreditation

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The American College of Cardiology has recognized Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care.

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CAMC lab receives accreditation

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The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Charleston Area Medical Center Laboratories based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

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Mon Health Medical Center Earns Reaccreditation by ACC as Designated HeartCARE Center

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for the third year in a row based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.

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CAMC receives funds to battle substance use disorders

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CAMC will receive $100,000 from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health to support the expansion of the CAMC Renewal Center for Addiction Recovery and Infectious Disease program with a comprehensive primary and infection disease care clinic.

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WVU Medicine Children’s joins investigator-initiated, multi-site, collaborative research network

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WVU Medicine Children’s has joined Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., Children’s HealthSM in Dallas, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the inaugural members of the Pediatric Collaboratory Network (PCN) through TriNetX, the global network of healthcare organizations driving real-world research to accelerate the development of new therapies.

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WVU Hospitals MRI program receives reaccreditation

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The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program at the WVU Center for Advanced Imaging has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the only programmatic MRI accreditor in the country recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE).

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Beckley nursing student keys in on drug prevention training

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Carley Knuckles, a junior nursing student at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Beckley Campus, recently attended the 21st Annual Mid-Year Training Institute hosted by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), which aims to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally.

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Furey first to ring bell at PVH Cancer Institute

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The traditional “ringing of the bell” marking the end of a treatment for cancer patients officially began at the new WVU Cancer Institute at Potomac Valley Hospital recently when Keyser resident Scott Furey became the first patient to engage in the tradition.

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Mothers, supporters hold ‘Mama-Palooza’ for breastfeeding month

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Agencies such as Help Me Grow, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital, The Village Network, CareSource, Head Start, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and Belmont County Women, Infants and Children were present to provide information to new and expectant mothers and connect them with resources for young children.

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WVU Medicine hospitals get recognition

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WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia, according to the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings.

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How to become an organ donor on WV Donor Day

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More than 100,000 people are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant in the United States, including 500 West Virginians. But only 36% of West Virginians are registered organ donors, according to a release from CORE and WV Donate Life.

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Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua earns Integrative Medicine Board certification

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According to the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM), integrative medicine “reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.”

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Mountain Health Network to host job fair

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Mountain Health Network will host a job fair for clinical support medical assistant and licensed practical nurse positions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Huntington Internal Medicine Group, 5170 U.S. 60 East in Huntington.

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UHC Receives Donation from Jenkins Subaru, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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June marked Subaru Loves to Care month, Jenkins Subaru in Bridgeport has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to bring warmth to cancer survivors being treated at the Cecil B. Highland Jr., & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at United Hospital Center (UHC). Through their generosity, more than 150 blankets were donated.

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WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Lauded for Cardiovascular Care

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WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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Mountain Health Network to host Compassionate Care Symposium

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Mountain Health Network will host the 2022 Compassionate Care Symposium for health care workers and community members Friday, June 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Harless Auditorium at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Continuing education hours will be offered for those in attendance.

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New OB/GYN joins DMC practice team

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Davis Health System welcomes Dr. Richard Enchill, MD, OB/GYN to Women’s HealthCare in Elkins. Dr. Enchill comes to Elkins from Appalachian Healthcare in Kentucky where he spent the past eleven years in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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WVU Hospitals nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care

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WVU Hospitals has received multiple American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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ARH and New River CTC form partnership

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Summers County ARH Hospital has announced a new partnership with New River Community and Technical College that will allow students to attend classes and gain experience in the hospital simultaneously.

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Keeping kids safe: State delegates hold session on school safety

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It didn’t take long for Rob Cunningham to cut to the heart of the matter Tuesday afternoon in Charleston.

Forty-eight hours after a mass shooting last month at an elementary school in rural Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead, Cunningham was tasked with a tall order from Gov. Jim Justice.

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WVU Medicine/JGH presentation topic of Ripley City Council

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Plans are coming along nicely on the new edition of the WVU Medicine/Jackson General Hospital building. President and CEO Stephanie McCoy, board member Mike Casdorph and Jeff Tabor spoke during the public comment section of Tuesday night’s council meeting.

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Davis Health launches 100 Miles in 100 Days

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Davis Health System (DHS) is encouraging community residents to take a step toward better health by joining the 100 Miles in 100 Days wellness program. This year, it will run June 23 through October 1, 2022.

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Davis Health launches 100 Miles in 100 Days

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Davis Health System (DHS) is encouraging community residents to take a step toward better health by joining the 100 Miles in 100 Days wellness program. This year, it will run June 23 through October 1, 2022.

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SJMH offering free physicals for athletes

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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will be offering free physicals for Lewis County athletes on May 31 and June 1 at the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department located on the first floor of SJMH.

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Wellness Weekend Kicks Off Summer

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Memorial Day weekend is recognized as the unofficial start to summer, and here in the Ohio Valley we celebrate with a weekend filled with fun, family and fitness.

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WVU Potomac Valley Hospital receives stroke certification

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Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) recently achieved certification as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital - the first critical access hospital in the West Virginia University Health System to achieve this distinction and the third hospital in the state of West Virginia to do so.

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St. Mary's Center for Education to host open house

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St. Mary’s Center for Education, which houses St. Mary’s School of Nursing, St. Mary’s School of Respiratory Care and St. Mary’s School of Medical Imaging, will host an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the center, 2853 5th Ave., Huntington.

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New Suicide Hotline Could Save Lives

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With a boost from a federal government grant, it looks as though West Virginia is well on its way to being able to launch its three-digit system for giving those with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts quick access to help.

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Qualities that help nurses thrive

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Nursing is a challenging and rewarding field. Nurses are in high demand, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted just how vital these talented medical professionals are.

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How’d You Sleep?

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Why the answer to this everyday question might have greater health significance than you realize.

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WVU surgeons lead changes in operative training

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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.

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Nurses will be needed

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If you or anyone you know is considering nursing as a career, today is the best possible time to begin your professional education.

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Mon Health SJMH hosts award ceremony

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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.

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Taking more control of sleep apnea

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High-quality sleep is fundamental to your health and happiness. However, for the 10-30 percent of U.S. adults living with sleep apnea, a good night’s rest is not guaranteed.

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Nursing students find motivation, inspiration

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Students at West Virginia University are finding motivation and inspiration for their future careers as nurses, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion the Covid-19 pandemic has caused in the nursing professionals they train with every day.

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New CT machine helps Jefferson Medical see more patients

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Officials at Jefferson Medical Center said outpatients and inpatients will get quicker service thanks to a new advanced computerized tomography machine. An open house was held at the center last Friday to show off the big “CT” scanner device.

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West Virginia Advisory Council on Rare Diseases releases survey

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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.

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Beckley VAMC partners with Bonnie’s Bus to provide mammograms

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Beckley VAMC Women Veteran Program has partnered with Bonnie’s Bus from WVU Cancer Center to bring mammograms to our women Veterans in a three-part series in 2022, including a stop at the Greenbrier Valley VA Outpatient Clinic at 208 Shamrock Lane in Ronceverte on Apr. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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3D mammography available at Mon Health SJMH

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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) 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.

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33 percent of American adults are at risk for kidney disease

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The WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance and the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Alleghenies want everyone to take just a minute this March to learn about the risks of kidney disease because millions of people are unaware they have the lifethreatening illness or may be at risk of getting it.

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Building Paths To Better Kidney Care

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For the 37 million adults in the United States living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), research offers promising insights into ways to improve and prolong kidney health.

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WVU expands Beckley nursing program

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The West Virginia University School of Nursing is looking to roughly double the size of its nursing program on its Beckley campus to meet the national growing need for nurses.

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Hospital honored as Red Cross blood partner

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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Medical Center have been recognized by the American Red Cross as Premier Blood Partners for their support of the community and national blood supply.

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized nationally for Heart Surgery expertise

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures; the only area hospital to receive this recognition, according to a news release from WVU Medicine Camden Clark.

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Mon Health partners for workforce development program

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Mon Health Medical Center, in partnership with United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, agencies located at Hazel’s House of Hope, and other local organizations, has started a workforce development program to break down barriers and empower systemic change in the community.

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Surprising Ways to Sneak Fresh Veggies into Your Meals!

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With spring right around the corner, we usually tend to start wanting to add veggies to our meals. As unexciting as that may sound, adding fresh veggies to your meal does not have to be so boring! Here are some surprising ways to sneak fresh veggies into your meals!

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Mon Health pulmonologist to be at March 3 health fair

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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.

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Share the love, and register to be an organ donor

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The WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is joining Donate Life West Virginia and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) to encourage everyone to share the love this Valentine’s Day by registering to be an organ donor on Monday, which is National Donor Day.

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Women: Take control of your heart health

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and the American Heart Association (AHA) are encouraging all women to take control of their heart health this month, which is American Heart Month.

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You can help reduce your cancer risk

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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.

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Wetzel County Hospital Goes Live With Virtual ICU

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Earlier this week, on Monday (Jan. 24), WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital, in New Martinsville, went live with a Virtual ICU, in coordination with the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

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Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes widely seen here

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Prediabetes — a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes — puts people at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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Dr. Rowena Chambers to join WVU Medicine

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Hematologist/Oncologist Rowena Chambers, M.D., is joining WVU Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute at its first location in southern West Virginia. Dr. Chambers will continue to provide care at her existing office located at 218 Undercliff Terrace in Princeton.

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Dr. Rowena Chambers to join WVU Medicine

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Hematologist/Oncologist Rowena Chambers, M.D., is joining WVU Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute at its first location in southern West Virginia. Dr. Chambers will continue to provide care at her existing office located at 218 Undercliff Terrace in Princeton.

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WVU Medicine offers safe walking program

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program announced Monday that Walk with Ease, an Arthritis Foundation certified program designed to share strategies for walking safely and comfortably, will be offered locally later this month.

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WVSOM offering free evaluations

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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is inviting members of the public to receive complimentary osteopathic evaluations and manipulative treatment starting Jan. 19.

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Red Cross reports emergency blood shortage

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As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the American Red Cross is heading into the holidays with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of year, according to a news release.

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WVU Eye Institute offering corneal neurotization

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Surgeons at WVU Medicine are helping to restore something that is essential for healing — pain. In most circumstances, physicians aim to alleviate pain, but for patients who have nerve damage leading to the eye, pain is essential to the preservation of their vision.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital unveils Mobile MRI Unit

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St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomed many to the facility’s campus on Tuesday afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially recognize their newest addition for expanded patient care—a Mobile MRI Unit.

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Tips to stay healthy for flu season

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Flu season is upon us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity often begins to increase in October, peaks between December and February and can linger into May.

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Valley Health leadership praises staff

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Valley Health lost a lot of money and a few employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to dedicated staff it will able to tackle any upcoming challenges, the healthcare system’s president said Tuesday during the fall corporate meeting.

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Silent epidemic puts 34 million Americans at risk for diabetic foot ulcers

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During American Diabetes Month, Davis Medical Center Wound Care and Broaddus Hospital Wound Care want to remind people with diabetes that they are at a higher risk for non-healing foot wounds – and therefore amputations – than most Americans, and that a wound healing center can provide guidance for prevention and treatment.

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Early detection of lung cancer key for high-risk individuals

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As a recent newcomer to West Virginia — I moved here in 2017 to lead WVU Medicine’s lung cancer program — I’ve been struck by the state’s natural beauty, the kind and welcoming nature of West Virginians, and the can-do spirit that imbues so many of them, especially my patients whom I have been so honored to serve.

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Health insurance enrollment period begins

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Monday marked the first day of this year’s open enrollment period for health insurance, and one non-profit that assists West Virginians with purchasing health insurance is excited about this year.

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Local man to head state nurse anesthetist association

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Kellon Smith, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who grew up in Keyser and currently resides in New Creek, was recently introduced as the 2021-22 president of the 628-member West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WVANA).

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Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco

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After a year and a half of remote learning and social distancing, kids are back to socializing after school and between classes. A return to school also means kids are once again exposed to the dangers of vaping and flavored tobacco products, which could worsen with a return to in-person learning.

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WIC highlights Safe Sleep Awareness Month

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is encouraging parents and caregivers to follow the ABCs of safe sleep practices as part of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month.

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West Virginia Breast and Cervical Screening Program celebrates milestone

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Congress’ establishment of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which provided the initial funding for the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP), a partnership of the WVU Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention and Control and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau of Public Health.

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Beckley nonprofit invests in medical device invention

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A medical device company whose innovation improves bariatric surgery procedures has secured a $175,000 angel investment from the nonprofit Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) of Beckley, the state’s only accredited angel investment network.

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Donors continue to drive new children's hospital at WVU

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On a brilliant, sun-kissed autumn day a couple of hours removed from Morgantown, Amy Bush took a few minutes to describe the warmth emanating from donors' hearts as the WVU Medicine Children's "Grow Children" capital campaign marches inexorably toward its goal.

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West Virginia Breast and Cervical Screening Program celebrates milestone

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Congress’ establishment of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which provided the initial funding for the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP), a partnership of the WVU Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention and Control and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau of Public Health.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon held in Lewis County

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Survivors, medical professionals, guests, and Lewis County CEOS members gathered at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Weston on Tuesday, Oct. 5 for the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. The event was outdoors again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WV health survey aims to better inform policy makers to help deliver resources

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A new, biennial West Virginia population-based health survey — the Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community Health — will gather information to help health officials and policy makers better understand the critical health needs of all 55 West Virginia counties with the goal of directing resource allocations to communities that need them most.

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New data show teen vaping declined with school closures

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More than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported that they are using e-cigarettes, a drop from last year as many students were forced into remote learning as a result of the pandemic, according to the government's annual National Youth Tobacco Survey.

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Healthcare Hero: Laura Mileto

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As Fairmont Regional Medical Center was shutting its operation in 2020, Laura Mileto was one of the employees hanging around to help however she could, even with cleaning the building.

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ARH has prayer event

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Sam Stacy, ARH director of chaplain services, coordinated a “Pray for Appalachia” event at noon Friday in front of area ARH hospitals.

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WVU Medicine welcomes orthopedic surgeon

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WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center and University Healthcare Physicians recently announced that M. Leslie Golden, III, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, has joined WVU Medicine Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Charles Town.

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Pilot treatment program for pregnant, postpartum women awarded to W.Va.

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health was awarded one of four grants under the State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW-PLT) from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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Mon Health performs Monarch robotic procedure

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New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health, with Dr. Parag Chaudhari’s first three robotic bronchoscopy cases successfully completed at Mon Health Medical Center.

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Mace of SJMH encouraging donations

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The Hospitals of the Mon Health System collaborate throughout the year with The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) to provide hope for recipients, and to make a difference in patients’ lives

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute receives national ECMO recognition

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has received the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Gold Level Center of Excellence Award, which recognizes those centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, patient satisfaction, and ongoing clinical care.

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VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

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The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads across the nation and some communities report troubling increases in hospitalizations among unvaccinated people.

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WMC Auxiliary presents $60,000 check

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At one time in its history, the Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary had 175 members, not to mention a healthy presence of as many as 75 “volunteens” who helped with the organization’s activities.

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Hearts on Their Sleeves

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Dr. Carol Pina, a pediatrician at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, and Susan Abdella, director of Emergency Medical Operations, presented the Belpre Soccer Club Monday with a check for $2,000 for an AED defibrillator in the event of a cardiac emergency on the field.

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5 ways to keep your heart safe in extreme heat

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With many areas of the country facing triple digit temperatures and summer heat and humidity elsewhere, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts.

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Lyme disease on the rise

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Dr. Mark E. Rogers has recently seen as many as four cases of Lyme disease daily at WVU Urgent Care at Suncrest Towne Centre, one indication that the tick-borne illness is on the rise in Monongalia County.

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Mon Health and DASCO enter joint venture

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Mon Health Equipment and Supplies and a national leader in durable medical equipment, DASCO Home Medical Equipment, have entered a joint venture to build a stronger more expansive company to better benefit the communities we serve across North Central West Virginia.

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Mon Health Medical Center reaccredited as HeartCARE Center

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For the second year in a row, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has reaccredited Mon Health Medical Center as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2021. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia to receive this honor.

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Why you shouldn’t delay skin cancer screening

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This summer, as more Americans become vaccinated and temperatures rise, you may be ready to break quarantine and head outside. But this year, it’s more important than ever to remember to prioritize your skin’s health.

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State launches new breastfeeding initiative

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A coalition of state departments and related agencies have come together to develop a program to support mothers who want to take time to breastfeed their infant at their child's daycare center.

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Blood donors urgently needed

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The American Red Cross has a severe blood shortage. All blood types are needed, especially type O. Donations are crucial to support patients’ ongoing medical needs and unforeseen emergencies, including those at WVU Medicine hospitals, especially as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants, and elective surgeries rise.

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Red Cross Blood Drives 2021

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Below is a list of Red Cross Blood Drives. For the last 14 years, WVVA, Ramey Auto Group and The American Red Cross have partnered up to remind everyone the importance of giving blood.

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WV Caring needs volunteers

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As the community emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown, there are many people who did not have the opportunity to choose isolation. The staff at West Virginia Caring continued to care for patients and their families throughout the entire pandemic.

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US deaths from heart disease and diabetes climbed amid COVID

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The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers in 2020, and experts believe a big reason may be that many people with dangerous symptoms made the lethal mistake of staying away from the hospital for fear of catching the coronavirus.

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Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care program announced

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Children and Families, Division of Early Care and Education (ECE) on Tuesday announced the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care designation for West Virginia childcare providers.

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“Blood Bash” returns as need for donations is critical

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Summer is often a crucial time for blood donations since that’s when they typically drop off. So, it comes as great news that one of the area’s most well known and longest-running blood drives is back following a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

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House Call: Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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With summer around the corner, we continue our discussion about the importance of sunscreen. Joining us tonight for Skin Cancer Awareness Month is Gretchen Hennigan, nurse navigator and certified oncology nurse at the Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at United Hospital Center.

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WVU Medicine recruits Dr. Christopher Mascio to lead Children’s Heart Center

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WVU Medicine is pleased to announce that Christopher E. Mascio, M.D., will lead pediatric cardiac services for WVU Medicine Children’s, serving as the executive director of the new WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center and division chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.

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Winners of Kids Kick Opioids contest announced

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced nine students from central and southeastern West Virginia as regional winners of the office’s fifth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.

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Hospital turns 10

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When Valley Health opened its new Hampshire Memorial Hospital 10 years ago, Dr. Don Jansen made a promise.

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Heart study: Low- and regular-dose aspirin safe, effective

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An unusual study that had thousands of heart disease patients enroll themselves and track their health online as they took low- or regular-strength aspirin concludes that both doses seem equally safe and effective for preventing additional heart problems and strokes.

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WV man becomes oldest organ donor In U.S. history

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The Center for Organ Recovery & Education announced Monday, May 10, that it recovered the liver from the oldest recorded organ donor in U.S. history, 95-year-old Cecil F. Lockhart of Welch, West Virginia, who died May 4.

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WVU Medicine to open clinic in Glenville

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Residents of Glenville and Gilmer County will have better access to WVU Medicine’s specialty care when the health system opens a clinic at the Waco Center near Glenville State College.

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CAMC kicks off construction of new education facility

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Charleston Area Medical Center on Friday launched its fundraising campaign and celebrated the start of construction for the hospital’s Center for Learning and Research. It’s called the CAMC Foundation Knowledge at the Center of Care Campaign.

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West Virginia DHHR Announces Healthy People Healthy Places 2021 Awards

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) today announced five communities as recipients of the Healthy People Healthy Places designation, recognizing their commitment to supporting healthy choices.

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Prescription drug take back day April 24

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The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative No. 20 on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crab Orchard Pharmacy, 1299 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Crab Orchard.

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April is National Donate Life Month

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WVU Medicine is pleased to join the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and cornea donation and to inspire everyone to register to be an organ donor during National Donate Life Month.

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COVID-19 patients provided special gift

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After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of their father, a Buckhannon family has provided the valuable gift of communication to COVID-19 patients at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston and Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown.

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WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital receives obesity medicine accreditation

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The WVU Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has been accredited as a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) Accreditation Center — Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualifications by the joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

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WVU breaks ground for oncology infusion center at Grant Memorial

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In January, Grant Memorial Hospital (GMH) in Petersburg broke ground on a new nine-patient oncology infusion center to offer a more expanded and sophisticated program of cancer services through a collaborative agreement with the WVU Cancer Institute to improve healthcare in the area.

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WVU addresses addiction crisis with novel ultrasound treatment

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On the heels of the country’s deadliest year for drug overdoses, the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute launched a first-in-the-world clinical trial to investigate the use of focused ultrasound technology to treat those with opioid use disorder.

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WVSOM names new dean

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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has announced Linda Boyd, D.O., as the school’s new vice president for academic affairs and dean.

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Scrubs donation helps Mon Health patients

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Mon Health Equipment and Supplies at Stonewall, in Weston, donated scrubs for patients at several Mon Health locations, including Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and Grafton City Hospital.

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United Hospital Center Earns National Accreditation

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The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation to the cancer program at the Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at United Hospital Center (UHC).

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West Virginia receives funding to promote healthy living

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health (BPH) recently received funding from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) to promote healthy living and reduce social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Building Resilient Inclusive Communities (BRIC) program.

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Hospital to hang kids’ art

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WVU Medicine Children’s has partnered with the West Virginia Tourism Office to seek out artwork from West Virginia children to include in the new Children’s Hospital.

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Camden Clark Medical Center expands services

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As they have continually dealt with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the WVU Camden Clark Medical Center has also made a number of advances and improvements to medical care locally over the last year.

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Broaddus Family Care expands to better serve the community

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Broaddus Hospital of Philippi is growing to meet the demand for family medicine and inpatient care in Barbour County. Dr. Garrett Butler will work as a full time family practitioner at Broaddus Family Care (BFC), and will serve as hospitalist, providing medical care to hospitalized patients.

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"Kids Kick Opioids" design contest winners announced

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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced five students from the region as winners of the office’s fourth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition designed to spur creativity and raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.

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Students show appreciation to WMC employees

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As part of recent observances of Catholic Schools Week, students from Weirton Madonna High School wrote letters to employees of Weirton Medical Center, including gift cards, to show their appreciation for those medical professionals who have been on the front lines during the COVID pandemic.

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House Call: Blood Pressure Part 1

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The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for all people with high blood pressure, which helps the healthcare provider determine whether treatments are working.

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WVU Medicine Selects Omnicell One Intelligence Solution to Drive Better Pharmacy Inventory Management, Optimize Costs, and Support Better Patient Care

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Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMCL), a leading provider of medication management solutions and adherence tools for health systems and pharmacies, today announced that WVU Medicine has expanded their partnership with Omnicell through a 10-year, sole source agreement renewal, with plans to leverage the Company’s industry-leading medication inventory management platform to improve pharmacy supply chain management across the West Virginia-based health network.

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Virtual reality explored to combat pain

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Researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute are advancing their efforts to use virtual reality technology to combat a wide range of neurological conditions from chronic pain to addiction and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Doc talks vaccine, pregnancy

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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant patients have been advised to be extra vigilant about safety precautions, including washing their hands, social distancing, avoiding large gatherings and wearing a face covering.

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The New UHC Ophthalmology, Now Open

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United Hospital Center has opened a new ophthalmology office by combining the services of several board-certified ophthalmologists to practice at UHC Ophthalmology: Dr. David A. Faris, Dr. Ghassan Ghorayeb, Dr. Leah “Carol” Laxson, Dr. John Nguyen, Dr. Emerson T. Que and their physician assistants and staff.

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Princeton Community nearly at capacity

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Princeton Community Hospital is on the threshold of a COVID-19 crisis in having the capacity to provide enough beds and staff to treat in-patients and is urging anyone with a less acute illness to go to a clinic or MedExpress and not the emergency room.

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DMC to open walk-in medical care in Davis in 2021

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The area’s largest regional healthcare provider announced recently that it will open a walk-in medical care clinic inside the Davis Shop ‘n Save Express in Davis, W.Va. The clinic is anticipated to open in May 2021.

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Mon Health, Holiday Inn team up to help families

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Thanks to a partnership with the Holiday Inn-Morgantown, a new program will dedicate hotel rooms and accommodations to offer supportive housing for families and visitors of patients undergoing a procedure or treatment at Mon Health Medical Center.

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Raleigh health official: Tracing more difficult

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Tracing the source of a Covid case is more difficult than in the spring, now that the number of cases in Raleigh County has proliferated, Raleigh Health Department Director Dr. Brian Macaulay said Thursday, and the health department has a new employee who is helping with contact tracing.

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W.Va. turning red, orange on Covid map

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As Covid-19 infections and deaths mounted in West Virginia and across the country on Thursday, the state’s color-coded map that tracks transmission of the highly infectious disease was turning to the more restrictive colors of orange and red.

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Cancer Institute offers new immune therapy

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The WVU Cancer Institute Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplantation Program has expanded its ability to offer chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy to patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.

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Greenbrier Valley Covid-19 testing sites announced

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With Covid-19 case numbers mushrooming in the Greenbrier Valley, the Greenbrier County 911 Center and the county’s health department are receiving numerous calls asking about the availability of local Covid testing sites.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist wins NHLBI challenge

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has been selected as a winner in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Big Data Analysis Challenge: Creating New Paradigms for Heart Failure Research for research on using machine learning to predict ventricular disease done by Partho Sengupta, M.D., WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiology division chief and director of cardiac imaging.

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Program again rated among best in nation

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The comprehensive breast care program at the WVU Cancer Institute has again been granted a full three-year accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

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Providing medical care for West Virginia Children

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On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss why everyone should be careful over Thanksgiving, we learn more about WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, and find out how some are working to help those impacted economically by the pandemic.

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WVU Medicine improving care for transgender patients

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Across the nation, many individuals who identify as transgender or gender diverse avoid accessing health care, even basic primary care, because of fear of discrimination or mistreatment — but WVU Medicine is implementing a number of strategies to improve care for this patient population.

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COVID testing available to public

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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will now provide free COVID-19 testing from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 Response Plan.

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WVU Medicine continues progress despite COVID-19 environment

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After a slowdown beginning in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WVU Medicine is rising to the occasion to continue its mission to improve the health of West Virginians and all served by the system through excellence in patient care, research and education, according to the system’s president and CEO.

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Turn the world purple Thursday for pancreatic cancer day

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Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, has been designated as “World Pancreatic Cancer Day,” all around the world to call attention to the urgent need for research funding for early detection tools and effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients, according to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

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Fauci urges American public to double down on COVID-19 safety measures amid surge

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COVID cases reach single day high

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to climb in West Virginia with 560 new cases added by the state Department of Health and Human Resources Thursday morning.

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New WVU Hospitals-East CEO settles into new role

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Focused on assessing the needs of the community and expanding services to provide high-quality healthcare to residents of the Eastern Panhandle, the new president and CEO of West Virginia University Hospitals-East said he is excited to begin creating solutions to problems patients face locally.

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West Virginia's free COVID-19 testing sites for Tuesday

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced free COVID-19 testing will be held Tuesday in Berkeley, Boone, Braxton, Doddridge, Hampshire, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mineral, Mingo, Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wetzel, Wood, and Wyoming counties.

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Virtual lung cancer screening available all month long in November

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The WVU Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Program will provide video and telephone screenings for current and former smokers all month long in November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States.

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Early warning signs for breast cancer

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Breast cancer affects millions of women across the globe every year. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, affecting 2.1 million each year.

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Drug take back day Saturday

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The Beckley Police Department will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Sam’s Club, 1220 North Eisenhower Drive.

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COVID-19 testing to continue Tuesday

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To increase COVID-19 testing opportunities for all West Virginians, the Governor’s Office, the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, the WV National Guard, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, local health departments, and community partners are providing FREE COVID-19 testing.

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HealthCare.gov premiums to fall 2% in 2021

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Health insurance premiums for benchmark Affordable Care Act exchange plans will decrease in 2021 for the third year in a row, and most shoppers will have more plan choices, CMS said Monday.

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Free COVID-19 testing continues Sunday, Monday

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Free COVID-19 testing will be offered Sunday, Oct. 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the small loop in front of B-UHS and Monday, Oct. 12 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the large loop in front of the B-UHS stadium.

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Nurse practitioner shares tips for breast cancer health

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Hanna L. Kesler, a family nurse practitioner specializing in breast oncology at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, is involved in Sade Michael’s ongoing cancer treatment at the Huntington facility, and Michael’s journey has struck a chord with her as a woman three years younger than Michael, 33.

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Trump, first lady positive for virus; he has ‘mild symptoms’

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President Donald Trump is experiencing “mild symptoms” of COVID-19 after revealing Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the country deeper into uncertainty just a month before the presidential election.

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Valley HealthCare System breaks ground on $7 M complex

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Since its founding in 1969 as a small counseling center located in the basement of a university building, Valley HealthCare System has grown to serve individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and chemical dependency issues.

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WVU receives $1.2M telehealth grant from federal government

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Dr. Scott Findley, a WVU Medicine assistant professor and director of the Rural Emergency Medicine Institute, has obtained a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Health department offers free testing Friday

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To get a better picture of the number of individuals with COVID-19 in Monongalia County, additional free community testing conducted by Monongalia County Health Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the WVU Rec Center.

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Mon Health cuts ribbon for new clinic

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What was set to be a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Mon Health Facility turned into a ribbon cutting event where the organization announced several of its clinicians will be moving into a new space at the I-79 Technology Park.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) and the Lewis County CEOS Clubs join together to educate the public about how early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will look different compared to years past. MonHealth/SJMH Marketing Director Julia Spelsberg said they and the CEOS clubs are organizing a luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church parking lot in Weston.

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CAMC opens testing site, closes hospitals to visitors

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As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in West Virginia along with the potential need for more tests, Charleston Area Medical Center will open a new drive-thru testing site at its Women and Children’s Hospital, according to a news release.

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Mon Health Heart & Vascular earns national recognition

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Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2020-21 as High Performing in Heart Failure in receiving the American Heart Association's (AHA) Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Plus and Silver Plus Quality Achievement Awards.

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark compares symptoms of cold, flu, and COVID-19

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With cold and flu season approaching, many are wondering how to distinguish between symptoms that might be due to a cold, flu, or allergies, and those that could be caused by COVID-19. Many of the symptoms overlap, and it is therefore recommended that anyone experiencing symptoms get tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantine.

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Free testing set in Beckley

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A free Covid-19 testing event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, 1602 Harper Road.

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Stonerise Healthcare issues update to community on COVID-19 infections

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Following confirmation that two employees and one patient at Stonerise Healthcare’s Springfield Skilled Nursing Center (Monroe County) tested positive for COVID-19, and in accordance with guidance from the State of West Virginia, all Springfield patients and employees were tested this week for the novel coronavirus.

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Mingo County nurse among RNC speakers

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A West Virginia nurse was among the speakers of Monday’s Republican National Convention festivities, in which she talked about President Donald Trump and his administration’s response to the coronavirus.

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August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month

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People of African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, and multiracial descent currently make up 60 percent of the individuals on the national organ transplant waiting list.

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Free COVID-19 testing for Concord

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Long lines of students and employees lined up Wednesday while staying 6 feet apart as they waited for free COVID-19 testing which will let them back into Concord University’s classrooms and dormitories.

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Medical group shares dos and don'ts of wearing a face mask

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In an attempt to get every American behind the idea of wearing a face mask -- and behind an actual face mask -- to slow the spread of Covid-19, the Association of American Medical Colleges on Wednesday released simple, straight-forward national guidance for the public.

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Dr. Michael Edmond named chief medical officer for WVU Health System

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The West Virginia University Health System and the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s affiliated practice plan, University Health Associates, announced the appointment of Michael B. Edmond, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A., M.B.A., as the WVU Health System’s new chief medical officer, the chief executive of University Health Associates, and the vice dean for clinical affairs and chief medical officer of WVU Hospitals. Dr. Edmond will join WVU Medicine in November.

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Healthy Berkeley Challenge announced

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Healthy Berkeley: It’s Up to Us, a community collaborative that was formed to improve the health and well-being of the citizens of Berkeley County, is sponsoring a challenge for all ages and abilities.

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COVID-19 testing event to target teens, young adults

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Marion County residents, especially younger members of the African-American community, a group that is being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis, are encouraged to participate in free, quick, drive-thru coronavirus testing this weekend.

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Walk to End Alzheimer's expands across state

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Neighborhoods, trails and parks will be the site of this year’s 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s as the new Walk experience allows participants to walk everywhere to show support for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Six WVU Medicine hospitals recognized by U.S. News & World Report

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Six WVU Medicine hospitals – four member hospitals and two managed hospitals – have been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2020-21. This year’s rankings also include the WVU Medicine Urology Program’s fourth consecutive national ranking, and WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital’s designation as the number one hospital in the state.

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Safety in the sun

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According to United Hospital Center’s Vice President of Oncology and Post-acute Care Linda Carte, RN, MSN, AOCN, “Before you go outdoors you should remember to apply sunscreen.

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COVID Testing at Coliseum

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West Virginia University on Monday began testing 7,200 employees for COVID-19 who are expected to be on the Morgantown campus when fall semester begins in less than a month.

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Course prepares more than 150 volunteers to assist in contact tracing

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More than 150 volunteers from throughout West Virginia have now completed Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response, a training developed by the West Virginia University School of Public Health and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce nearly $2 million for maternal, child health services in West Virginia

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U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,910,421 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for maternal and child health services in West Virginia through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and for research for mothers and children at West Virginia University (WVU).

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Marion Delegates tour Fairmont Medical Center

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Marion County’s three representatives in the West Virginia House of Delegates toured the newly reopened WVU Medicine-owned Fairmont Medical Center Tuesday afternoon, thankful to have a hospital back in the area after three months.

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United Way, AEP Foundation distribute masks in central WV

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After distributing about 1,000 cloth face masks sewn by volunteers during the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, the United Way of Central West Virginia on Monday handed out hundreds of free paper masks at a drive-thru dispensary set up in the Charleston-based nonprofit’s parking lot.

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Hampshire County Health Department drive-thru testing

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The Hampshire County Health Department will have a drive-thru testing site open Tuesday, July 14th from 9am-11am for Hampshire County residents who have returned from traveling out of state, particularly popular vacation destinations.

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COVID-19 triage center comes at right time

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It would seem the coronavirus crisis is going to be with us for a while, so it is welcome and timely news that WVU’s Fairmont Medical Center has received $10 million in CARES Act funding to start up a COVID-19 triage center.

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WVU Medicine continues testing

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WVU Medicine continues to offer COVID-19 testing at its outpatient center at University Town Centre. The testing at this location is not free; a provider’s order is required to be tested.

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EMT Training

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Access to trained emergency response personnel, particularly in West Virginia where rural areas are abundant, can be a matter of life and death.

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Mon Health gets shot at trial

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Boston Scientific, developer of the innovative WATCHMAN device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, has nominated Mon Health Medical Center to participate in another national clinical trial.

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W.Va. governor makes facial coverings mandatory

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In a move to slow down the growing number of positive Covid-19 cases in the state, Gov. Jim Justice has ordered the mandatory wearing of facial coverings in public indoor spaces where social distancing cannot be achieved.

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Fairmont Medical sees patients

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West Virginia University Health System opened Fairmont Medical Center Tuesday morning in what was the former Fairmont Regional Medical Center and hinted it may expand its presence inside the building.

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DHHR completes investigation into COVID-19 case discrepancy

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An investigation, ordered by Gov. Jim Justice last week after the number of active COVID-19 cases in Randolph County were found to be much lower than shown on the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) COVID-19 dashboard, has found that the DHHR electronic case surveillance system was not updated with recovered case data from the local health departments and DHHR did not follow up with local health departments to routinely verify recovered cases of COVID-19.

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WVU to study the impact of opioid prescription duration limits

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse is allocating $221,692 for West Virginia University to support a study entitled “Assessing the Impact of Opioid Prescription Duration Limits,” and will help further WVU’s understanding on factors contributing to the opioid crisis.

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WVU Medicine relaxes visitation rules

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WVU Medicine has begun relaxing the visitation restrictions that were put into place at its hospitals and clinics as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.

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Free testing for COVID-19 next week

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With support from local health departments and community partners, free COVID-19 testing will be at the following times and locations on June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29:

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First eye surgery completed at Mon Health SJMH

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West Virginia’s Premier Eye Care Providers – Regional Eye Associates (REA) – is pleased to announce the completion of the company’s first eye surgery performed in the Weston area at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH).

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CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk

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Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your cookout. Use hand sanitizer after banking at an ATM. Call ahead to restaurants and nail salons to make sure staff are wearing face coverings. And no high-fives — or even elbow bumps — at the gym.

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Free COVID testing in Hancock Friday

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The Washington County Health Department and the Town of Hancock are working together to hold a free, walk-up COVID-19 testing clinic for area residents this Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

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Mon Health only hospital in state to earn HeartCARE honor

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The American College of Cardiology designated Mon Health Medical Center as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in May based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care.

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COVID-19 testing to be offered in Lewisburg

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As part of the state’s initiative to increase testing of minorities and other vulnerable populations in counties with high minority populations and evidence of COVID-19 transmission, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, with support from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG), will be conducting testing at Dorie Miller Park, 2300 Rosewood Avenue, Co Route 32/1, in Lewisburg on Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Understanding Community Spread of COVID

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As additional cases of the coronavirus are identified in Randolph County, Davis Medical Center is receiving questions about virus spread in the community. Davis Health System Chief Medical Officer Catherine Chua, DO, FAAFP, FMNM, CPE, explains community spread and steps residents can take to help minimize it.

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Marsh: Masks are Mountain State’s secret weapon

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State Coronavirus Czar Doctor Clay Marsh predicts the second round of battling COVID-19 in West Virginia will be much more difficult than the first round because many are tired and fatigued and want to start doing things they are used to doing.

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Rebuilding America: PVH taking steps toward the future

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The threat of COVID-19 has proven to be one of the most challenging threats to all of us, affecting each of us in different ways. Since March 2020, the way we approach healthcare all over the United States has changed, demanding hospitals to adapt in unexpected ways, all while striving to keep their communities healthy.

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Swabs for COVID-19 testing

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Swabs — which resemble flexible Q-tips — are inserted into the nose and through to the back of the throat where a specimen is collected onto the swab. The swab is removed, placed in a vial with sterile fluid and sent to a laboratory for testing.

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CAMC, Mon Health partner for clinical affiliation

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The Charleston Area Medical Center and Mon Health System have signed a clinical affiliation agreement that promotes collaboration to address West Virginia’s high rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and opioid abuse.

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Raleigh General eases visitor restrictions

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Raleigh General Hospital has announced that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities.

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Encompass Health hosts family and friends drive-through parade

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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, at 1160 Van Voorhis Road, hosts family and friends drive-through parades throughout the day Friday. Attendants directed traffic. Participants were encouraged to make signs for loved ones. Parade members hold signs out of their car windows to show support.

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W.Va. Guard continues assistance with COVID-19 testing lanes

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Today, members of the West Virginia National Guard are continuing to provide support in Cabell, Kanawha, Marion and Monongalia Counties for high-density population COVID-19 testing, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and the local health departments.

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Free COVID-19 TESTING

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Hawse Health Center with facilities in Baker, Mathias, Moorefield and Petersburg would like to announce that they will be performing FREE COVID-19 testing at each of our clinic sites as well as an additional site in Romney, WV on SATURDAY, JUNE 13th FROM 10am - 4pm. The testing sites are open to the general public.

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Move-in approved for WVU Hospitals project in Fairmont

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WVU Hospitals said Wednesday it received a Certificate of Need from the West Virginia Health Care Authority to move into a portion of the vacated Fairmont Regional Medical Center and to construct a 25-bed hospital next to its Urgent Care facility at the Gateway Connector.

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CDC releases detailed reopening guidance

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has quietly released detailed reopening guidance for schools, child-care facilities, restaurants and mass transit systems as states have already started reopening businesses over the past few weeks.

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St. Mary’s Medical Center to acquire HIMG

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St. Mary’s Medical Center has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of Huntington Internal Medicine Group, the area’s largest physician group practice, the two entities announced Tuesday.

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WVU Medicine hosts Park and Pray event

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People in the vehicles in front of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital were doing more than driving Wednesday evening as they participated in a Park and Pray event to honor front-line workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mon Health SJMH opens Heart and Vascular Office

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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has opened the Stonewall Heart and Vascular Office at Physician Office Building #2. Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mohit Srivastava, and Cardiologist, Dr. Paul Alappat, will practice at this location.

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Montgomery drive-through COVID-19 testing

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With assistance from affiliated emergency response agencies, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department conducted drive-through COVID-19 testing on Monday, May 11, near Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montgomery.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital provides safe care right at home

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St. Joseph’s Hospital has implemented enhanced safety procedures throughout its physician clinics, outpatient services and surgery suites to help protect and reassure patients whose healthcare may have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rural hospitals in state to get help

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West Virginia hospitals, especially those in rural areas, will receive $159.6 million in emergency funds, part of the distribution of $100 billion provider relief fund included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

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Raleigh General resumes surgeries

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Raleigh General Hospital has started to phase in elective surgeries, in a gradual path that will preserve personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment, in case of a COVID-19 outbreak, Raleigh General CEO Matt Roberts said Monday.

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WVU Medicine looks ahead in dealing with COVID-19

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WVU Medicine’s role as the largest health-care system in the state of West Virginia has taken on new meanings during the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic as leaders work to provide care and protection to the public as the crisis progresses.

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Hero meals offered at McDonald’s through May 5

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In appreciation for the health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to health and safety, McDonald’s is offering free “Thank You Meals” now through May 5. All first responders and health care workers can get a free meal as a token of appreciation for their service.

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Davis Health System to expand COVID-19 testing

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Davis Health System is expanding its capability to provide COVID-19 testing for up 64 people each day, a striking increase over the state-allotted number of tests they have had available since their onsite screenings began on March 21.

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Med school gets facelift

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As the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg continues a months-long refurbishing of its front lawn area, city officials are doing their part to spruce up adjacent Lee Street with a repaving project.

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WVSOM cancels graduation ceremony

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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2020 won’t get the opportunity to walk across the stage to accept their diplomas or toss their caps in the air to commemorate their four-year milestone of completing medical school.

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New River CTC donates PPE to local medical facilities

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When New River Community and Technical College moved spring classes online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and staff began looking at the personal protective equipment (PPE) the college had on-hand, which led to the school’s decision to donate it to those working in the medical field to tackle the virus.

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Sheetz to donate nearly five tons of food to hospitals

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Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz announced on Wednesday several donations and community support initiatives to help health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and communities struggling with hunger, according to a news release.

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WVU Medicine receives Approval for immunotherapy

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WVU Medicine pediatric and adult allergist and immunologist Brian Peppers received Investigational New Drug approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the experimental treatment of COVID-19 using convalescent donor plasma.

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Kanawha opens up drive-thru COVID-19 testing

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing that took place Tuesday in Charleston will let 26 Kanawha County residents know in two or three days if the flu-like symptoms they are experiencing are, in fact, infection from the coronavirus or some lesser malady.

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Survey ranks state #1 for COVID-19 response

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It may not have been part of his original plan for the state, but Gov. Jim Justice has fulfilled his campaign promise of taking West Virginia to the #1 spot in surveys, according to a new study on states' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WVU Foundation, hospital to receive UBS settlement funds

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The West Virginia University Foundation and a hospital will receive more than $600,000 as part of a multistate settlement involving an investigation into the role of Swiss bank UBS in manipulating an interest rate used to price everything from credit cards to mortgages.

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Nursing scholarship application opens for 2020-21 academic year

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The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program, which provides awards to Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN), graduate and LPN teaching certificate students in exchange for service in West Virginia, is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 academic year.

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WVU-engineered intubation boxes to help reduce COVID-19 risk to clinicians

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A global pandemic, a worried wife and a campus that, like its home state, is full of connections, were the impetus for protective devices that were created at West Virginia University and are now being used by a variety of health care professionals at WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, according to a release from WVU.

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AB alum uses 3D printer to make protective equipment

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns over limited protective gear for Alderson Broaddus University Class of 2007 graduate Doug Jones and his wife Kelly Marie have taken matters into their own hands and are using technology to help.

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https://apnews.com/a08896fa5d530df773a5be061e66873d

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Before stay-at-home orders are lifted, the nation’s public health agencies want to be ready to douse any new sparks of coronavirus infection — a task they say could require tens of thousands more investigators to call people who test positive, track down their contacts and get them into quarantine.

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WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute makes impact on Alzheimer's treatment

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The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute today announced a new study published in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical Center that demonstrates the successful opening of the blood-brain barrier in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex using focused ultrasound to treat six patients with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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Doctor asks public to make 3D masks

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A Beckley physician is making face masks for local health care workers on his personal 3-D printer, and he is asking local residents who own one of the high-tech printers to help.

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Jackson County HD answers COVID-19 questions

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In an effort to address common questions regarding COVID-19, the Jackson County Health Department took to social media over the weekend to provide answers while still maintaining the privacy of patients.

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Health providers trim staff, salaries

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Raleigh General Hospital has placed 11 percent of hospital employees on temporary leave, Raleigh General Hospital administrators announced this week, following a trend that is happening in southern West Virginia and around the country, as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the economy.

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WVU partnerships help WVU Medicine community during PPE shortage

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Engineers in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University are using their expertise and equipment in a campus-wide effort to create personal protective equipment to keep up with the needs of health care providers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a release.

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CDC provides cloth face mask guidance

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The Centers for Disease Control has now said individual use of cloth face masks, even those made at home, can be helpful in slowing the spread of the highly-contagious coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as COVID-19.

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New River CTC closure extended

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In keeping with the new federal recommendations, New River Community and Technical College President Dr. Bonny Copenhaver announced on Monday that the college has extended the precautionary campus closure through April 30.

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How to make your own face mask

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There's one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase surgical masks or N95 respirators. Health care workers are facing shortages and need those masks to treat coronavirus patients.

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GVMC opens COVID-19 care unit

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Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea opened a COVID-19 care unit this week, according to the Greater Greenbrier COVID-19 Task Force.

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COVID-19 Consumer tips for protecting yourself and Medicare

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Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency develops. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term health conditions who appear to have a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19.

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Local hospitals offer remote appointments

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With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, WVU Medicine outpatient clinics and Marietta Memorial Hospital are offering alternatives to in-person appointments so patients can continue receiving care without risking exposure to the virus.

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Retired WVU doctor honored for work in treating gastrointestinal cancers

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OncLive®, the nation’s leading multimedia resource focused on providing oncology professionals with current and insightful information on patient care, in conjunction with The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, recently honored five individuals with a 2020 Luminary Award in GI Cancers for their commitment to the GI cancer community.

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Sen. Manchin encourages West Virginians to use 2-1-1

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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is encouraging West Virginians to utilize the 2-1-1 program operated by United Way of West Virginia. 2-1-1 connects callers with health and human services resources through trained certified specialists.

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Heroes on the frontline

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No matter how bad the COVID-19 pandemic gets, fires will break out, people will commit crimes and others will need immediate medical attention.

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WVU Medicine official offers insight on pregnancy, COVID-19

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have swirled around how the virus could impact pregnant women and their babies, and doctors at WVU Medicine are aiming to keep women and children as safe as possible while continuing to learn about the new virus.

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Hospitals ban visitors

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Area hospitals are taking measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory disease, caused by a coronavirus that is highly contagious.

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CDC encourages donating blood if you are well

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In healthcare settings all across the United States, donated blood is a lifesaving, essential part of caring for patients. The need for donated blood is constant, and blood centers are open and in urgent need of donations.

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Wife of first W.Va. COVID-19 case speaks

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When Carolyn Vigil speaks, it’s soft – not just like someone who has a cold, or someone who has the flu, but someone wary of the world around her. Someone looking for answers. Someone eager to educate.

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WVU Medicine deferring all its elective surgeries

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At the urging of the U.S. surgeon general and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday, March 19, until Friday, May 15.

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What you need to know about the coronavirus

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While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within West Virginia, surrounding states have been affected and health officials here say it’s nearly inevitable — we will see the coronavirus within our state.

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Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care: Half of primary care physicians say medical profession not prepared to meet expected increase in demands

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A new survey of primary care physicians appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report finds 9 in 10 primary care physicians (87%) expect to see an increase in people living with dementia during the next five years, but half (50%) say the medical profession is not prepared to meet this demand.

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DHHR cautions about phone scam

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has been made aware of a telephone scam that may be targeting its customers.

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Telemedicine: Essential to Stop Community Disease Spread

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As COVID-19 coronavirus encroaches into communities across the U.S., cardiology’s use of telemedicine could set a precedent for what specialties can do with the technology to both protect coronavirus-vulnerable patients and manage comorbidity that arises.

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Flu still more of a threat

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Health officials here are urging residents to take the same precautions for coronavirus that they would for this year’s particularly bad flu season.

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Reynolds Rapid Care Center Opens

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WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital opened a Reynolds Rapid Care facility in Benwood on Monday, offering a new option in health care for the community.

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What to know about the coronavirus

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Public health officials, experts and members of Congress this week sounded new alarms about the spread of a coronavirus that broke out in China late last year, after hundreds of cases erupted in Italy, Iran and South Korea in recent days.

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WVU is advancing Mountain State to new levels of success

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A lack of quality health care. A lack of education. And basically a lack of hope.

Those three elements have all been discussed by West Virginia University President Dr. E. Gordon Gee and WVU Medicine Vice President and Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Clay March in past interviews with WV News and The State Journal.

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Preston Memorial Hospital achieves five-star rating

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Hospitals making up Mon Health System have been awarded top ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2020, with Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital receiving a five-star rating, one of three in West Virginia.

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WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson pass MQSA with 100%

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According to WVU Medicine, in order to fight breast cancer, one of the most important things in the fight is to detect the cancer early. Fortunately, WVU Medicine is proud to announce multiple facilities passed the Mammography Quality Standard Act.

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Mon Health now offering pediatric sleep center

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Sleep problems and a lack of sleep can have negative effects on children’s lives, but a new service offered at the Mon Health Sleep Center could make a big difference in diagnosing those types of issues, according to a press release.

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PVH named five-star critical care facility

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) its highest score recently when it designated the critical access hospital a five star facility in its annual review of hospital quality and performance throughout the United States.

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Healthy classes, events and programs

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The Cabell Huntington Hospital Senior Services Department invites anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver or family member to participate in this free monthly support group focused on managing the disease.

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Rotary event raised $27,550 for charities

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The Shepherdstown Rotary Club's Annual Holiday Charity Ball, which was held Dec. 7, 2019, at the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department Hall, raised a total of $27,550 for 20 different charitable causes.

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Healthy People Healthy Places awards given

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The Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health has recognized seven communities with the new Healthy People Healthy Places designation at an awards ceremony held as part of the West Virginia Association of Counties Conference in Charleston.

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Flu is widespread across the US

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While much of the world's attention has been focused on the Wuhan coronavirus, there's another virus that has been keeping doctors offices around the country incredibly busy this time of year.

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Mon Health Medical Center first in WV to earn AFib accreditation

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Mon Health Medical Center has been nationally recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as the first hospital in West Virginia to earn an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology (EPS) Accreditation for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with AFib.

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For Your Health for January 27, 2020

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WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center is teaming with Jefferson County Council on Aging (JCCOA) to provide health and wellness educational programs for Jefferson County older adults in 2020.

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SWVCTC hosting TEAS exam for prospective nursing students

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be hosting the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam on our Logan campus – Building C, room 202 – for two days in January: Friday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 31. On both days, you can choose between a 9 a.m. time slot, or 2 p.m. slot.

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Exercise made easy

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With so much of the focus on losing weight when it comes to fitness, sometimes the pressure feels almost too high to get up and get moving. Add that to a busy schedule filled with a demanding job, a couple of kids and important family obligations, and being physically active may seem like a daunting and unrealistic task.

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WVU Medicine/JGH receives award

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As part of National Rural Health Day, WVU Medicine/Jackson General Hospital today announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in patient outcomes.

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W.Va. AG Launches Fourth Kids Kick Opioids PSA Contest

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Monday the launch of Kids Kick Opioids, a public service announcement contest that spurs the creativity of elementary and middle school students while raising awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.

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Duane Sikarskie named VIP at St. Joseph’s Hospital

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St. Joseph’s Hospital recently honored Duane Sikarskie with the Valued Inspired Person Award (VIP) for the hospital. Duane is the Director of Physical Therapy and inspires his patients daily to make progress in their rehabilitation.

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Red Cross plans blood drive at Beckley VAMC

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National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter — one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.

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Blood drive gives back locally

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Volunteers trekked through the inclement weather on Tuesday to Berkeley Medical Center, knowing that the demand for blood cannot be postponed for slippery roads and snowfall.

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Mon Health Medical Center first in WV to earn AFib accreditation

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Mon Health Medical Center has been nationally recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as the first hospital in West Virginia to earn an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology (EPS) Accreditation for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with AFib.

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Local doctor finds common ground over coffee

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For decades, one local doctor has helped treat patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease and other ailments. Now, he and his son have decided to try and heal something quite different – the divisiveness that has spread with the rise of social media.

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Local flu levels low, but peak is coming

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Flu season is officially underway, and while West Virginia’s levels of diagnoses remain fairly low, both local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict a peak later this month and into early January.

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Local flu levels low, but peak is coming

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Flu season is officially underway, and while West Virginia’s levels of diagnoses remain fairly low, both local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict a peak later this month and into early January.

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Nurturing students' mental health

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The American Psychological Association reports anxiety is the top presenting concern among college students at 42 percent, followed by depression at 36 percent, and relationship problems following close behind.

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New River CTC improves EMS programs to meet community needs

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From the fall 2018 to fall 2019, New River Community and Technical College saw the number of students in the college’s Paramedic and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs double, and while demand is one contributing factor, the restructuring of the college’s programs was the driving force.

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Subtle Warning Signs of Dehydration During Winter Months

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Winter is here and if you can see your breath in the cold, dry air – that’s water leaving your body. Maintaining adequate hydration at this time of year is tricky because the warning signs of dehydration can be subtle, says the International Bottled Water Association.

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WVU expert discusses impact of CHIP expansion

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The recently expanded West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program covers maternity care, and a West Virginia University expert says that can make a real impact on mothers and children in the state.

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HealthCare.gov open enrollment extended after glitches

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The CMS is extending the Affordable Care Act open-enrollment period for 2020 exchange coverage after reports that some customers experienced technical difficulties while attempting to sign up for a plan on Sunday, the deadline to enroll.

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WVU Extension helps youth struggling with weight

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Armed with data from a new study raising alarms about the health of children in the Mountain State, a West Virginia University Extension Service program has mobilized to help families who want to make healthy lifestyle changes.

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CDC: E. coli outbreaks reported in bordering states

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The new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is continuing to grow with cases in four of the states bordering West Virginia, but so far Monongalia and Preston counties, as well as the state for that matter, remain unaffected.

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Calacino's donates to Hospice

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After hosting three days of music and food, Calacino’s Pizzeria owners Jeff and Jamie Weeks visited the Hospice of Southern West Virginia campus to present the organization with the money raised from the Carol S. Weeks Memorial Hospice Benefit.

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Camden Clark Medical Center receives top ratings

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center has been named among the top 10 percent in the nation for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, overall medical care, cancer care and orthopedic care, according to two national studies.

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Health insurance enrollment deadline looming

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The Affordable Care Act is still in place and open enrollment is almost over for West Virginians who need to enroll, re-enroll or switch health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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WVU, Monongalia County Health Department establish Academic Health Department to enhance public health training, research and service

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Top-tier training, research and service opportunities will remain at the forefront for students in the School of Public Health as West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department establish an Academic Health Department, reinforcing the School’s commitment to give students learning experiences based in real-world public health practice.

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WVU studies effects of new opioid law

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In 2017, West Virginia healthcare providers wrote 81.3 opioid prescriptions for every 100 state residents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national average? Just 58.7.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

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Susie Haught, Case Manager for Community Care of West Virginia, joins Mayor David McCauley in raising awareness for lung cancer patients and prevention and early detection of the disease.

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WVSOM places importance on cybersecurity, awareness

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West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) information technology department recognizes the importance of cybersecurity and continues to take steps to increase awareness of the subject among employees and students.

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Marshall Psychiatry expands partnership with Mitchell-Bateman Hospital

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Marshall Psychiatry has signed an agreement with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to provide physician services and other certified professionals from the field of psychiatry to support Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, a state-supported 110-bed psychiatric hospital at 1530 Norway Ave. in Huntington, according to a news release.

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WVU Medicine Children’s, Nexstar partner for Mediathon on Nov. 13

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WVU Medicine Children’s, the state’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, has partnered with Nexstar Media Group to host a Mediathon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in conjunction with the WVU Day of Giving to raise funds that will help patients and families in need of life-changing care.

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WVU Medicine Children’s One Day for Kids

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WVU Medicine Children’s has partnered with Nexstar Media Group to host a Mediathon on November 13 in conjunction with the WVU Day of Giving to raise funds that will help patients and families in need of life-changing care.

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Potomac Valley staff connects with Keyser Primary School

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WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital had the opportunity to connect with children from Keyser Primary School as part of the community helper event. According to the first grade team at KPS, “Every year, first grade organizes the community helper event to bring awareness of different job and professionals in our community.

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How walking benefits the whole body

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The benefits of walking almost any distance (except from the couch to the refrigerator and back, perhaps) are well-known and emphasized widely, perhaps more so in recent years with obesity declared a national medical epidemic in America.

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Serving the women of West Virginia

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Bonnie’s Bus — a mobile 3D mammography collaborative program between the WVU Cancer Institute and WVU Medicine — continues to offer private breast cancer screenings to women in rural parts of West Virginia with limited or no access to screening mammography.

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Avoid spreading the flu

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With the arrival of flu season, everyone should take precautions now to prevent the spread of the illness through the community.

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Adverse Childhood Experience Counseling Training Available in WV

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The WV ACES Coalition is launching the availability of Connections Matter®, an innovative, hands-on training for counselors, teachers, law enforcement, healthcare providers, parents and more! Professionals across the state are being trained to help communities support individuals who have been affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).

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BMH fills roles for substance, mental health treatment program

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Plans are underway for the new Boone Memorial Hospital Substance and Mental Health Treatment Program. The hospital, in partnership with Marshall Health, PROACT (Provider Response Organization for Addiction, Care and Treatment) of Huntington and Cabell Huntington Hospital received the AFA State Opioid Response: Community Innovation for Treatment Access and Retention grant.

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WVU using tech to tackle health care costs

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In another instance of cross-discipline collaboration, researchers at West Virginia University are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to combat rising health-care costs while also delivering more efficient and accurate diagnoses of cardiovascular diseases.

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STD rates hit record high in 2018

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Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reached a record high in 2018, resulting in more babies born with syphilis, according to a report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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UHC earns vascular testing accreditation by IAC

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United Hospital Center has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in vascular testing in the areas of peripheral venous testing, peripheral arterial testing and extracranial cerebrovascular testing.

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Red Cross launching new AmeriCorps VISTA project

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The American Red Cross West Virginia Region plans a new AmeriCorps VISTA Project to increase Red Cross volunteer capacity across West Virginia and enhance Disaster Action Teams that respond to disasters across the state every day.

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WVU Medicine deploys non-invasive heart imaging tech

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By joining forces with an Ohio-based medical technology company, WVU Medicine has recently made a new addition to its arsenal in the fight against cardiovascular health problems and become a first in the medical community at the same time.

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WVU Medicine deploys non-invasive heart imaging tech

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By joining forces with an Ohio-based medical technology company, WVU Medicine has recently made a new addition to its arsenal in the fight against cardiovascular health problems and become a first in the medical community at the same time.

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Health professions student recruitment fair set for Sept. 27

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High school and college students have the opportunity to explore careers in health professions at the 2019 College Student Development Program and Student Recruitment Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, September 27, at the Marshall University Memorial Student Center in the Don Morris Room.

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WVU Medicine hospitals recognized as Most Wired

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Nine WVU Medicine hospitals, including Camden Clark Medical Center, have earned the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives 2019 HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition as a certified level 9, the second highest achievable recognition, on the domestic and ambulatory surveys.

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SJMH/Weston Rotary blood screening set for Oct. 12

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The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is relevant to many parts of our lives. Those individuals concerned with their health can have that ounce of prevention at a low price when participating in the Multiphasic Blood Screening coordinated by the Weston Rotary Club and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), in Weston.

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FDA To Banish Flavored E-Cigarettes To Combat Youth Vaping

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President Trump announced Wednesday that the administration will move to force e-cigarette companies to take flavored vaping products off the market, as young people's use of them continues to rise and reports emerge of deaths and illnesses tied to vaping.

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Mountaineer docs going high tech to meet patient needs

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Between limited avenues of travel, rugged terrain and lack of internet in some areas, rural patients in West Virginia have plenty of obstacles to overcome just seeking health care in-state. But efforts are underway to remove some of those obstacles.

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DHS Foundation to host community events on Sept. 12

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On Thursday, September 12 the Davis Health System Foundation will host a Blessing of the Bricks ceremony at the Davis House, followed by a dedication of a new space that will be transformed into a Serenity Garden for patients, guests, and staff.

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These states have the highest and lowest death rates

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The five US states with the highest death rates have an average rate 49% higher than that of the five states with the lowest death rates, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

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PVH, GRMC to open pain clinics

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Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) will both be the site of Integrative Pain Centers that will help patients struggling with chronic pain find relief through alternative treatment methods.

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Fitch: Small not-for-profit hospitals see biggest margin rebound

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Not-for-profit hospital and health systems' median operating margins bounced back more than 10% in 2018 over the prior year following two straight years of margin declines, with the biggest gains concentrated at the low end of the ratings spectrum, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.

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Tobacco: The lost decade

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It seemed like a new era in the half-century battle against the deadly toll of tobacco: U.S. health officials for the first time would begin regulating cigarettes, chew and other products responsible for a half-million American deaths annually.

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WVU Cancer Institute achieves radiation oncology accreditation

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The WVU Cancer Institute has demonstrated compliance with the standards of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®) and has become the first Radiation Oncology Department in the state to receive four-year accreditation.

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Blood drive to be held on Sept. 4

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Every two seconds, someone needs blood, platelets, or plasma to survive. These patients depend on blood donors to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.

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Walk to raise money for children fighting cancer

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Fighting cancer is hard; fighting childhood cancer is even harder. Imagine, as a parent, grandparent or family member hearing the news that your child or loved one, who can barely tie their own shoes, has been diagnosed with this life altering disease.

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Kasich, Gee group to push opioid settlement toward hospitals

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West Virginia University President Gordon Gee and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich are creating a nonprofit that will fight to steer cash from any national opioid settlement to hospitals, rather than to local and state governments already sparring for control of the dollars.

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Wests make donation to WVU Medicine Children's

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West Virginia University men’s basketball and NBA legend Jerry West and his wife Karen have together made a leadership-level donation to the “Grow Children’s” Capital Campaign to pay for the new tower of WVU Medicine Children’s.

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2-day WV opioid summit set for teens

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As West Virginia high school students settle into a new routine and begin a new year, they also can look forward to hearing from former NBA player Chris Herren at the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and MVB Bank’s Opioid Awareness Summit at Marshall University in September.

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DHHR says Cabell HIV cluster is growing

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Cabell County’s ongoing HIV cluster, still the only one active in West Virginia, has risen to 71 cases, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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WVU Medicine develops in-office surgery options

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Dr. Shafic Sraj, who specializes in orthopaedic hand surgery at WVU Medicine, and a team of three other physicians offer a newer approach to hand surgery that doesn’t require an operating room or even a hospital visit.

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Nutrition ‘Going to School’

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Students at four elementary schools in Ohio County will be learning about what is best to for them to eat with help from Wheeling Hospital’s dietician.

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Feds shut down WV pharmacy over 'imminent danger'

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Federal authorities halted an Oak Hill pharmacy’s ability to dispense controlled substances Thursday, saying its practices of distributing buprenorphine, an opioid, posed “an imminent danger to the public health or safety” of the community.

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Raleigh General now has stroke accreditation

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Raleigh General Hospital has received stroke accreditation from the joint commission, making them the only hospital in southern West Virginia with a certified stroke program, according to hospital officials.

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WVU telehealth study to prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

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Rural Americans are more likely than their urban counterparts to die prematurely from the five most common killers: heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Beckley VAMC to host mental health summit

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The US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Raleigh County will host a mental health summit of medical professionals at the National Mine Health & Safety Academy near Beckley, in August.

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WVU researchers use telehealth to head off hospitalizations and ER visits

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rural Americans are more likely than their urban counterparts to die prematurely from the five most common killers: heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. Telehealth—the use of technology to provide healthcare remotely—is an emerging way to combat these trends.

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Improved Prosthetic Hand Has A Lighter Touch And Easy Grip

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Keven Walgamott, a real estate agent who lost his left hand and part of his arm in an electrical accident in 2002, got emotional when he was able to clasp his hands together and "feel" the space between his thumb and his index finger using a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in 2016.

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New WVU Medicine garage nears completion

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he growth of WVU Medicine shows no signs of slowing down, but one thing that is nearing the finish line is more parking opportunities for patients and visitors to the hospital system.

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Dr. Karam is recovering

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A popular Beckley cardiologist who was seriously injured when his house in North Carolina exploded earlier this month is recovering, an office worker reported Tuesday.

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First WVU Brain Camp kicks off in Morgantown, WV

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Between baseball, math, space and other interests, there are a lot of different summer camps to choose from, but one group of high schoolers is getting a sneak peek into the lives of neurologists during West Virginia University’s first Brain Camp, which commenced Monday.

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Couple helps others break chains of addiction

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After setting out on the road to recovery about five years ago, David and Lakie Delida left a drug treatment center with little more than a couple of trash bags full of clothes, but today they are part of the community that reaches out with understanding and love to people who want to escape the chains of drug abuse and alcoholism.

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Marshall research symposium honors scientific contributions of Dr. Zijian Xie

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A two-day research symposium at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine honored the scientific achievements of Zijian Xie, Ph.D., and his 2008 discovery of the scaffolding/signaling function of the Na/K-ATPase sodium pump, a significant research finding that has had tremendous applications in both biology and medicine.

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W.Va. Head Start and fatherhood programs receive federal aid

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U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Tuesday announced $16,467,418 for Head Start and fatherhood reentry programs across West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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WVU, Pitt working together on opioids, obesity

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Although the Backyard Brawl is making a comeback, the long and epic rivalry between West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh does not apply when it comes to tackling the Appalachian region’s ongoing health challenges.

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Guard Against Overzealousness

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The health care industry, ranging from pharmaceuticals companies down to physicians, certainly has contributed to the substance abuse crisis. Overwhelmingly, however, health care practitioners did so involuntarily. They believed drug company assurances that there was only a minuscule risk of addiction to opioid painkillers.

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Tudor's Biscuit World raises $34,000 for Make-A-Wish

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Since October 2018, Tudor’s Biscuit World employees and customers throughout the state have worked together to raise $34,000 in an effort to help grant the wishes of West Virginia children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.

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Celebrating Independence Day the safe way

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As the Fourth of July holiday has arrived, many residents in the Kanawha Valley have probably already stocked up on bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers and other types of consumer fireworks.

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Car show raises money for a good cause

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Some unique cars were on display in Parkersburg this afternoon.
Proceeds and donations from the Cruise-In put on by BIG A Mufflers went to WVU Children’s Hospital.
The car show which took place at the South Parkersburg Walmart had about 50 cars on display.
This was one of the several car shows this group has put on in the area raising money over the last few years.

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For Your Health for July 1

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Try either free exercise class at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. Beginning Tai Chi will be offered at noon every Tuesday and provides a gentle workout to improve balance and fitness. In addition, Exercise as Medicine will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and will get you up and moving toward a healthier, fitter you.

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W.Va. ranks 43rd nationally in well-being of children

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West Virginia has seen gains in three of four indicators of child well-being used to track children’s health as well as three of four family and community indicators, according to the 2019 Kids Count Data Book released this month by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Beckley ARH receives HFAP accreditation

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Beckley ARH Hospital has been awarded accreditation by HFAP, the nation’s original independent, accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Civil War Hospital comes to visit Beverly

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On the 13th and 14th of July, Angels will descend upon Beverly. Instead of bright lights and feathered wings, however, these Angels will come with sharp instruments, rolls of bandages, and a lot of blood.

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CAMC, WVSOM collaborate to open regional campus in 2020

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Starting next summer, the Charleston Area Medical Center will have more students from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine training in its facilities, according to a news release Wednesday announcing a new collaboration between the two entities.

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DMC Men’s Health Night is June 20

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Davis Medical Center is offering men over the age of 50 an opportunity to learn how to stay on top of health issues and ways to prevent illnesses during the Men’s Health Night.

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WellKids FIT

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The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center announces a youth summer fitness program, Wellkids Fun In Training.

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WVU Medicine statewide leader in ENT services, head and neck surgery

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While WVU Medicine has and continues to build a reputation of tackling some of the state’s most high profile health concerns, such as various forms of cardiac illnesses, cancer and addiction, the healthcare organization also provides a wide range of quality-of-life services to help area residents.

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Startup has High Hopes of Battling Alzheimer’s in WV

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A West Virginia Healthcare startup, named High Hopes, has emerged with a strategy to not only change the way we care for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, but also has a unique and creative approach to help those who don’t have $3,333-$8,500 per month to pay for their loved ones’ care, which is the average cost of Alzheimer’s care in West Virginia.

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Cancer patients encourage medical marijuana in West Virginia

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The wheels of change are turning in the Mountain State. Not everyone is in agreement about medical marijuana, but treatment will soon be legal. For one cancer patient going through chemotherapy, his desperate search for relief turned him to use medicinal marijuana.

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WVU Medicine celebrates EMS Week

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The American College of Emergency Physicians is celebrating Emergency Medical Services Week this week with events organized around the theme “EMS Strong, Beyond the Call.”

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Marshall University unveils commemorative plaque today at research celebration

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Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert this afternoon joined Vice President for Research John M. Maher, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Chairman Michael J. Farrell and university mascot Marco to unveil a plaque commemorating the university’s climb in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Are avocados and almonds vegan? Here's why some say no

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A video recently doing the rounds on Facebook included a segment from the BBC comedy quiz show QI. The video asks which of avocados, almonds, melon, kiwi or butternut squash are suitable for vegans. The answer, at least according to QI, is none of them.

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Sunscreen enters bloodstream after just one day of use, study says

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It took just one day of use for several common sunscreen ingredients to enter the bloodstream at levels high enough to trigger a government safety investigation, according to a pilot study conducted by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, an arm of the US Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA asking manufacturers to study safety of chemicals in sunscreen

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Several ingredients commonly found in sunscreens may be absorbed into the bloodstream rather than remaining on the surface of the skin, suggesting the need for further study by manufacturers, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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U.S. attorney tackles substance abuse epidemic

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In a public safety forum held Thursday evening at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart kept circling back to a topic much in the news — the country’s substance abuse epidemic.

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WV hospitals suing over opioid epidemic cost

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Health systems throughout the state representing 25 West Virginia hospitals filed a lawsuit Monday against pharmaceutical companies and drug stores, accusing the companies of peddling their pills in single-minded pursuit of profit, leaving local hospitals to revive the bodies, treat the babies born with symptoms of withdrawal, and pay for the care for those with lives too devastated to pay for it on their own.

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Kids Run Club offers fun and fitness

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At the four corners of the front lawn at Coal City Elementary School, students in groups of roughly 20 stand eagerly awaiting their instructions from teachers and volunteers wearing lime green shirts.

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Local recovery group to premiere addiction documentary

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A local group aimed at helping those in active addiction work toward recovery is set to host the premiere of a documentary on Saturday that addresses drug addiction and the impact it has had in the Maryland, Washington D.C. and West Virginia area.

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April 25, 2019, set as "Dr. Ahmed D. Faheem Day" in Beckley

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"Interesting local figures" was a theme of the regular meeting of Beckley Common Council on Tuesday, with appearances by a nationally celebrated local psychiatrist and members of the Flying Eagles basketball team, and data reports on trash, cleaned streets and deviled eggs.

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Free sports physicals available at Marshall Health

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With practices right around the corner, Marshall Health is offering free sports physicals to students from its partner schools Thursday, May 16, at Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI), located at 2211 Third Avenue, Huntington.

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PMH dedicates pulmonary rehab center

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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may breathe a little easier as Preston Memorial Hospital on Thursday dedicated the Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary Rehab Center.

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Free diabetes classes set for April, May

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Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network’s Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program is partnering with two organizations in the Beckley area to provide free diabetes education.

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Give blood with Red Cross during National Volunteer Month

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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring.

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Marshall Medical Outreach plans visit to Charleston

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Marshall Medical Outreach (MMO), a student-created and student-run initiative established at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 2011 to deliver medical care for those who don’t have it, will visit Charleston’s West Side for a special clinic later this month.

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WVU Medicine ranked among best hospitals in the world by Newsweek

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For WVU Medicine, the focus on increasing the quality of care for the state’s patients and research into addressing health issues affecting the people of West Virginia have paid off, as the medical center was recently recognized by Newsweek as being among the world’s best hospitals.

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Health effects of eggs: Where do we stand?

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Are eggs good for you or not? The 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends the nutrient-dense food as a source of protein, but an article in JAMA this month made a stir when it reported an association between eating eggs and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.

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Pollen season arrives in the Mountain State

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Pollen is an unavoidable fact of life for anyone who plans on taking one breath or more outside this spring — a primal annoyance plaguing life since plant reproduction and human respiration first crossed paths.

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Nitro continues wellness program

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In a continued effort to assist citizens of Nitro and the surrounding areas to live healthier lifestyles, the city of Nitro is continuing its Get Out and Move physical fitness campaign through June.

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Many Guidelines For Heart Care Rely On Weak Evidence

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Doctors turn to professional guidelines to help them identify the latest thinking on appropriate medical treatments, but a study out Friday finds that in the realm of heart disease, most of those guidelines aren't based on the highest level of evidence.

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Daily low-dose aspirin no longer recommended as heart attack preventative for older adults

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If you're a healthy older adult looking for ways to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, don't turn to that age-old standby: daily low-dose aspirin. It's no longer recommended as a preventative for older adults who don't have a high risk or existing heart disease, according to guidelines announced Sunday by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

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Marshall wins designation as a research institution

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Marshall University's new classification as an "R-2" research institution places the university in the same category as prestigious research universities like Wake Forest and Baylor, and officials hope it will help attract even more talented minds to Huntington.

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School of Pharmacy to host Preview Day

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High school and college students interested in a pharmacy career can experience Marshall's curriculum firsthand at the School of Pharmacy Spring Preview Day from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 8.

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HIV cluster confirmed in Cabell County

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An active HIV cluster of 28 known cases has been confirmed in Cabell County, primarily among the area’s population of intravenous drug users, according to the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health.

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CHH hosting Senior Resource Fair

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Cabell Huntington Hospital's Senior Services are hosting many of these regional organizations during the Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital atrium.

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Pediatric surgeon brings expertise to Tri-State region

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Pediatric surgeon Daniel A. Beals, M.D., joins the Marshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital, bringing a new pediatric specialty to the region.

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Possible drug treatment center discussed for McDowell

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What sort of drug treatment center and services McDowell County needs to address its ongoing problems with people fighting addiction to opioids and other controlled substances were among the ideas shared Monday with a volunteer group exploring the idea of opening a new treatment center.

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ONC's Rucker says proposed regs will put patients in power of their healthcare

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In releasing two long-anticipated rules, the CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Monday aimed at preventing data blocking and improving interoperability. The rules require organizations to implement open data-sharing technology to ensure data can move from one plan to another, potentially via patient apps. The agencies also released two requests for information on promoting interoperability and reducing any burden on providers regarding health IT. The proposals will make public the names of providers who block patient information.

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A ‘Fountain Of Youth’ Pill? Sure, If You’re A Mouse.

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This story also ran on Daily Beast. This story can be republished for free (details).
Renowned Harvard University geneticist David Sinclair recently made a startling assertion: Scientific data shows he has knocked more than two decades off his biological age.

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How music can change the way you feel and act

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Music is present in every part of our lives. Our spiritual rituals are framed with songs, children learn the alphabet through song and the malls and cafes we visit during our leisure time are rarely silent.

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WVU researchers assess how a vegetarian diet can help prevent or control diabetes

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As West Virginia University works toward becoming the world’s first Blue Zones Certified university, a graduate-student researcher in the WVU School of Public Health is exploring how one of the Blue Zone Project’s tenets—eating an abundance of vegetables—can make individuals with diabetes, and those at-risk of developing the condition, healthier.

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Diabetes prevention class begins Feb. 7

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The Bruce Chertow Diabetes Center at Marshall Healthwill host another yearlong series of diabetes prevention classes beginning Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center in Huntington.

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Why colorful foods boost immunity

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As flu season rages on, it might be comforting to know that what you eat can help your immune system fight off any potential coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

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Red Cross reissues emergency call for NCWV

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The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snowstorms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations.

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What to know about frostbite

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It's COLD. We're talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or toes if you're not careful.

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Adults could rock themselves to better sleep and memory, study says

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Insomniacs may need to return to their earliest remedies for a good night's sleep: A bed that gently rocks like a cradle helped a small group of adults sleep better and longer, a study published Thursday in Current Biology found. Add to that, a night tucked into the adult-cradle also improved their memories.

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Nitro announces wellness program

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In an effort to assist citizens of Nitro and the surrounding areas to begin to live healthier lifestyles, the city of Nitro is introducing a Get Out and Move physical fitness campaign, according to a news release.

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Why opioid-addicted patients are still searching for help

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The Trump administration, Congress and states are pouring billions of dollars into addiction treatment to fight the opioid crisis, but accountability for the burgeoning industry hasn’t kept pace with those efforts — leaving patients vulnerable to ineffective care, fraud and abuse.

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Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donors

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A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care.

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Students to take a stand against drug epidemic

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Members of the "Not Us" Movement, a drug prevention/awareness movement and social media campaign, are seeking college, high school and junior high students to attend the "Not Us Student Day" at the Capitol in Charleston Thursday, Jan. 17, to make a symbolic stand against the growing drug epidemic.

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Is It A Nasty Cold Or The Flu?

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It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy — maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned?

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WVSOM to offer free osteopathic manipulation to community

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Area residents and students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will get an opportunity to be of service to one another at the school’s Student Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Clinic, which will take place in two separate sessions starting Jan. 9 and Feb. 13, respectively.

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WVU Medicine first in state to use ECMO procedure

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West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute physicians recently became the first in the Mountain State to use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, to help in opening an obstructed airway in a patient.

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Maintaining your weight through the holidays

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The average person gains 1 to 2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, and those who are overweight often gain more, including children. Research shows that holiday weight gain is a major contributor to total yearly weight gain, so why not resolve to maintain your weight this holiday season?

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Marshall University PhD student receives national research grant

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Sarah Binion Brunty, M.S., a biomedical research doctoral student at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, recently received a pre-doctoral fellowship grant in pharmacology and toxicology from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation Inc. (PhRMA).

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Marshall Health adds two surgeons to its team

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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital medical and dental staff welcome Farzad Amiri, M.D., and Shawna Grimm, D.O., to their surgery teams of providers.

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Senior diabetes program offered

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Are you living with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, caring for someone living with diabetes, or are you someone who just wants to learn more about healthy living?

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DMC earns distinction

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Davis Medical Center recently announced the renewal of a continued three-year accreditation in mammography by the American College of Radiology.

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Steps to protect you, community during flu season

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While autumn brings with it a variety of pleasant changes – including cooler weather, colorful fall foliage and more – it also marks the beginning of flu season, which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.

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Area organizations elect officers

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The West Virginia Hospital Association, representing 63 acute care and specialty hospitals and health systems in West Virginia, recently elected new officers and appointed trustees for 2018-2019.

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Hospitals are big business in West Virginia

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Time was, if you lived in West Virginia and had a major health problem, you had little choice but to go to Cleveland, Pittsburgh or elsewhere to seek the kind of medical treatment you needed. That’s no longer the case.

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NIH awards WVU $11.2 million for interdisciplinary cancer research

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West Virginia University’s School of Pharmacy will soon become one of the few pharmacy schools in the nation that leads a center of biomedical research excellence. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, these centers support interdisciplinary, thematically related research into preventing, diagnosing and treating health problems.

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Free depression screenings in Harris Hall

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Marshall University’s Psychology Clinic will participate in National Depression Screening Day by offering free depression screenings to Marshall students and the Huntington community.

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Daily Baby Aspirin May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk

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Taking low-dose aspirin is a daily routine for many people because it may lower the risk for heart attacks and strokes, and some research has tied it to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Now a new study in JAMA Oncology suggests it may lower the risk for ovarian cancer as well.

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Congress angles for air ambulance cost transparency

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Last November, a fully insured North Dakotan was dispatched on an 84-mile medical air transport from Langdon, N.D., to Grand Forks. When the charges came in at more than $66,000, out-of-network insurance covered just $16,000.

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Stollings discusses ATV safety at WSO symposium

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The World Safety Organization's 31st annual International Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Development Symposium was held in Charleston last week and District 7 Senator Dr. Ron Stollings addressed attendees regarding ATV safety on the Hatfield/McCoy Trail System.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute partners with group for free exams

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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute’s CHOICE program, in partnership with the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Education and Research Foundation and more than 20 medical organizations from across the United States, will host a first-of-its-kind, one-day free cardiovascular screening and diagnostic examination event at four WVU Medicine locations in North Central West Virginia on Oct. 20.

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Cabell County past peak in Hep A outbreak

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Cabell County's hepatitis A outbreak appears to be two months past its peak as the frequency of local cases continues to decline gradually, according to the Cabell-Huntington Health Department.

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Area experts encourage early flu vaccinations

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While data for the 2018-19 flu season has not yet been collected in West Virginia, health care providers warn that the season has begun, and it's not too early for individuals to get vaccinated against the virus.

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2 million US teens are vaping marijuana

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A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening health concerns about the new popularity of vaping among teens.

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MU scientist awarded grants for obesity, diabetes research

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Jung Han Kim, Ph.D., a professor in the departments of biomedical research and clinical and translational science at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, recently received two national grant awards for her genetics and molecular-based diabetes and obesity research.

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Knowing About Prostate Cancer Could Save Your Life

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, aside from skin cancer. Approximately 164,690 men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2018 and about 29,430 are expected to die from prostate cancer this year. In West Virginia alone, about 820 will be diagnosed and 180 will die from the disease.

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Editorial: Purdue Pharma research offer could do some good

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Purdue Pharma, known for manufacturing OxyContin and, more recently, for being the subject of lawsuits filed by at least half a dozen states and hundreds of municipalities, now hopes to be known for something else - contributing research toward a lower-cost, life-saving antidote for opioid overdoses.

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Senate to clear opioids package this week, next steps unclear

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The Senate will likely vote Thursday on its package of 70 bills aimed at reining in the opioids epidemic. But it remains unclear how the Senate and House of Representatives can hammer out the significant differences between their bills as November's midterm elections loom near.

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WVU doc develops new app to help detect skin cancer

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Swipe left or swipe right? As it turns out, the same features of popular matchmaking apps have plenty of medical and educational uses thanks to the work of staff and students at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus.

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Hospital welcomes new oncologist

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Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Vaibhav Verma, M.D., to the Chemotherapy/Infusion Department at the Weston hospital. Dr. Verma specializes in oncology and hematology.

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VA hosting renaming ceremony Sunday

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The Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center will be officially renamed during a ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the center's campus at 1540 Spring Valley Drive in Huntington.

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Ex-DEA to address opioid crisis

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Former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Dr. Barry Ball will present a program later this month at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs about the opioid crisis.

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Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Deadly Rationing

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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a terrible way to die. It’s what happens when you don’t have enough insulin. Your blood sugar gets so high that your blood becomes highly acidic, your cells dehydrate, and your body stops functioning.

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CDC: CT, Blood Tests Not Needed for Concussions

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New children’s concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents that most kids’ symptoms clear up within one to three months.

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PROACT facility to open Oct. 1

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The dream of creating a single point for triaging and treating substance use disorder is less than 30 days from fruition as the new PROACT facility continues to take shape at the corner of 8th Avenue and 20th Street in Huntington.

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Senate Opioid Package Hits Snag As Democrats Pump The Brakes Over Provision Benefiting PhRMA-Backed Group

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The provision would authorize the government to give grants to groups that focus on addiction and substance-abuse disorders, but the only organization that fits the criteria is the Addiction Policy Forum, an advocacy group funded by PhRMA. In other news on the crisis: opioid taxes, skyrocketing fentanyl deaths, treatment alternatives, insurance coverage and more.

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Addiction: What parents should look for

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When it comes to addiction, community members can learn more about the current state of illicit and illegal drugs in our region and what parents should know to help keep their families safe.

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Precautions are key during flu season

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While Hampshire Memorial Hospital is not currently under a visitation advisory, staff members say it’s still important for county residents to take precautions during this flu season.

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Researcher studies new blood clot test

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Getting tested for deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, can disrupt a patient's whole day. Typically, one of the first methods a clinician uses to diagnose the condition is an ultrasound in order to see the blood vessels in a patient's legs and assess blood flow. From check-in to check-out, the procedure can take several hours. For rural patients, who often drive long distances to reach medical practices where the necessary equipment and personnel are available, the process is even more onerous.

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WVU researcher studies quick blood test to help diagnose blood clots

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Getting tested for deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, can disrupt a patient's whole day. Typically, one of the first methods a clinician uses to diagnose the condition is an ultrasound in order to see the blood vessels in a patient's legs and assess blood flow. From check in to check out, the procedure can take several hours. For rural patients, who often drive long distances to reach medical practices where the necessary equipment and personnel are available, the process is even more onerous.

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Alumna recounts graduating in first WVSOM class during White Coat Ceremony speech

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She recounted stories about the school in its early years – how the majority of the “non-traditional” students searched for places to live in Lewisburg, how Gwen Clingman cooked large pots of food to feed students for $1.05, and how custodians would place black plastic over the windows to darken a histology classroom in order for students to be able to see slides through their microscopes.

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Ongoing Fight

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The devastation caused by abuse of prescription drugs has been known for years in West Virginia. Doctors who write phony prescriptions and pharmacies filling them with no questions asked have helped our state become the worst-hit in the nation by the substance abuse epidemic.

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CDC chief applauds local addiction fight

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Speaking with a physician's plain, calm precision as both the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the father of an adult son recovering from addiction, Dr. Robert Redfield offered encouragement and praise for the multi-disciplinary directness the Tri-State has built in addressing its own portion of the nation's opioid epidemic.

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Resident affected by medicine recall

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An Elkins resident was stunned to discover that a medication she was prescribed to treat high blood pressure is currently on a nationwide voluntary recall list, and she is hoping to warn other patients.

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Medical marijuana workshop planned

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The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, with co-sponsorship by Eastern Gateway Community College, will host a workshop on the impending legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio.

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Shut Down ‘Pill Mills’ in W.Va.

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The devastation caused by abuse of prescription drugs has been known for years in West Virginia. Doctors who write phony prescriptions and pharmacies filling them with no questions asked have helped our state become the worst-hit in the nation by the substance abuse epidemic.

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Marshall nursing faculty member presents research at 18th annual AAERI conference

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Dr. Nancy Elkins of the Marshall University College of Health Professions School of Nursing recently presented her research titled “A Phenomenological Study: Lived Experiences of Students Who Do Not Succeed in Four Year Baccalaureate Nursing Programs” at the 18th annual Association for the Advancement of Educational Research International (AAERI) conference in Fort Myers, Florida, last month.

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Davis Medical recognized for excellence

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Officials, physicians and staff at Davis Medical Center are pleased to announce they are a recipient of the 2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The award, which recognizes exceptional hospitals across the U.S. demonstrating superior outcomes in women’s healthcare services, was announced July 31 and was awarded specifically in the category of hysterectomies.

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Cutting the Ribbon

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated local medical facility.

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Priddy named Instructor of the Year by state EMS

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Cabell County EMS' Connie Priddy has been named Instructor of the Year by the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for her role in establishing and overseeing the state's first Quick Response Team, which has served as a model for other counties to emulate in treating widespread addiction.

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DRS offers free services for vision impaired

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Helping those with vision impairments is one of the most important works of Lions Club International. Last Tuesday, the Durbin Lions Club learned about services provided through the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services.

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Drugs, addiction issues raised at Paw Paw community forum

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A community forum at the Paw Paw Public Library last Thursday focused on the dangers of prescription drugs, heroin and methamphetamine Roughly 20 attended the event. Some spoke of family members who struggled with addiction or who were lost in drug overdoses. Others expressed concerns about drug activity in the town.

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Drug OD deaths continue to decline

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Drug overdose deaths in Berkeley County continue to decline with the county reporting a 51.4 percent drop in deaths for the first seven months of 2018 compared to the same period last year, according to county figures released Thursday.

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Babies Dependent On Opioids Need Touch, Not Tech

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Dr. Jodi Jackson has worked for years to address infant mortality in Kansas. Often, that means she treats newborns in a high-tech neonatal intensive care unit with sophisticated equipment whirring and beeping. And that is exactly the wrong place for an infant like Lili.

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Defendant in HOPE Clinic case to plead guilty

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One of the defendants in a case of an alleged pill mill operation in southern West Virginia has agreed to plead guilty to aiding and abetting in the operation as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

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Trump Wants To Take Opioid Manufacturers To Court

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During a White House cabinet meeting on Thursday, President Donald Trump signaled his desire to join the litigation scrum by asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against certain pharmaceutical companies involved in the supply and manufacture of opioids. Trump said he preferred pursuing a federal lawsuit rather than joining existing actions filed by states.

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The Worst Year For Drug-Overdose Deaths — 2017

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Vox reports that, according to preliminary data, more than 72,000 people died from drug overdoses, and The Washington Post details how the synthetic opioid fentanyl contributes to the United States' vulnerability. Also in the news, reports about how Purdue Pharma downplayed addiction risks of opioid painkillers and new Food and Drug Administration warnings about how some pet owners use their pets to gain access to these powerful drugs. On the treatment front, strategies for addicted inmates and dependent babies.

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Legislators calling for tougher drug laws

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Area legislators are working on drafting bills to present in January when the new session starts that would create a "punishment that fits the crime" following the alleged overdose crash that occurred in Ritter Park in Huntington two weeks ago.

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WVSU board moves to create nursing program

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West Virginia State University’s Board of Governors voted Tuesday to ask the state Higher Education Policy Commission to let the school offer nursing bachelor’s degrees, which the school’s president said would be WVSU’s first nursing degrees in a decade.

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5.1 million pounds of beef added to salmonella recall

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One of the nation's largest beef producers, JBS Tolleson, is recalling an additional 5 million pounds of beef products over possible salmonella contamination, the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday.

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National Night Out deemed success

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Local law enforcement, first responders, and members of the community came together at the Lewis County Park on Tuesday evening, Aug. 7, for Weston’s third National Night Out celebration.

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New health major offered at PSC this fall

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If you’re searching for a unique career that blends three areas of interest — healthcare, technology and business management — then earning a degree in health informatics and information management may be for you.

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ODs in Cabell remain steady

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Cabell County's overdose totals remained steady through July at 106 reported overdoses in the past month, according to records logged by Cabell County EMS.

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Suboxone may be safer for women in pregnancy

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In a recent study examining the safety of addiction treatment medications, West Virginia University faculty found that Suboxone may be safer for pregnant women and their babies than methadone or Subutex.

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Agritherapy for veterans coming to Huntington

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The Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center will devise and pilot a new program to provide military veterans with agricultural training, aided by a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Office of Rural Health.

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Beckley VA to host Mental Health Summit

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The Beckley VA Medical Center will host a Mental Health Summit highlighting recent advances in improving veterans' care. The summit will take place at the National Mine Health & Safety Academy from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9.

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Check Your Medical Records For Dangerous Errors

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When Liz Tidyman’s elderly parents moved across the country to be closer to their children and grandchildren years ago, they carried their medical records with them in a couple of brown cardboard folders tied with string.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute garnering national attention for work in artificial intelligence in diagnostic cardiology

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Recent editorials written by Partho Sengupta, M.D., chief of Cardiology and chair of the Center of Innovation, and Sirish Shrestha, M.Sc., biostatistician and machine learning research scientist, at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute provide framework regarding the use of artificial intelligence for precise and early detection of cardiac disease.

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Botox for Migraines - WVU Medicine Health Report

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More than 36 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. They can be debilitating, costing about $20 billion a year in medical expenses and lost productivity. In this WVU Medicine Health Report, Dr. John Phillips explains why Botox is becoming a more common treatment for chronic migraine and how Dr. Umer Najib at the WVU Headache Center helped a patient live a pain free life after treatment.

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Leftover Opioids? Most Older Adults Hang On to Them

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Nearly a third of older Americans filled a prescription for an opioid during the past 2 years, and many of them did not receive sufficient counseling on the risks of taking opioids, how to reduce their use, when to switch to a nonopioid pain reliever, or what to do with leftover pills, according to a new poll.

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Nightingale Awards recognizing area nurses

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The Future of Nursing West Virginia (FONWV) Action Coalition announces the inaugural 40 over 40 Nightingale Awards, recognizing 40 nurses who dedicated over 40 years of exemplary nursing service in practice, education, leadership and mentoring, according to a press release from United Hospital Center.

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Red Cross faces blood shortage

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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients.

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How opioids reshape your brain

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None of us has the brain we were born with. Brains grow and adapt. This process, called neuroplasticity, doesn’t end when you step out of the classroom. Even habits — reaching for cookies when stressed out, keeping your head down during staff meetings — cut “trails” in the brain throughout life that can be hard to overcome.

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West Virginia University selected as first site to launch an innovative clinical trial for Alzheimer’s

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West Virginia University (WVU) has been selected as the first site for an innovative clinical trial to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Ali Rezai, M.D., director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, will lead the initiative in collaboration with INSIGHTEC, an Israel-based medical technology company who received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin the clinical trial using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer’s.

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U.S. "most dangerous" place to give birth in developed world, USA Today investigation finds

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A USA Today investigation finds the United States is the "most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world." Every year in the U.S., more than 50,000 mothers are severely injured during or after childbirth and 700 die. USA Today's investigation, "Deadly Deliveries," claims women are dying and suffering life-altering injuries during childbirth because hospitals are not following long-known safety measures.

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St. Mary's honored for stroke care procedures

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For the eighth year in a row, the Regional Stroke Center at St. Mary's Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

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Walk-in vaccination clinics offered for back-to-school kids

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Students entering school for the 2018-19 school year are required to have up-to-date vaccinations in most cases before they will be allowed to attend classes. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department are offering walk-in vaccination clinics at the health departments.

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MU gets federal funds for suicide education

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West Virginia's congressional delegation announced Monday that Marshall University received a grant of $102,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services so that it can offer improved mental health services for its students and help to promote the importance of mental health and wellness.

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Mobile lung cancer screening program to assist in early detection

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The WVU Cancer Institute is applying for a Certificate of Need with the West Virginia Health Care Authority for a mobile lung cancer screening program, which will be called LUCAS. This program would increase access to screening for patients in rural areas and address the growing demand for cancer services in the state.

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Camp Catch Your Breath kicks off

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Camp Catch Your Breath (CCYB) is a week-long program held at West Virginia University's Jackson Mill where campers ages eight to thirteen participate in your usual summer camp activities like arts and crafts, games, and swimming.

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W.Va. Nurse Fights Opioid Epidemic Through Harm Reduction

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Across West Virginia, people are fighting back against the opioid epidemic and pushing the message of recovery. Some of these people run harm reduction clinics – which sometimes include needle exchanges. We meet a nurse in the Eastern Panhandle who runs one of these programs.

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Manage diabetes to give your body fuel

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Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can make it difficult for your body to turn food into energy. Like a car, your body need fuel to work. Food is fuel, but having diabetes can change how much and which types of food will work well in your body.

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Sydnee McElroy: Anti-vaccine billboard could harm community

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When people ask me why my husband and I chose to stay and raise our family here in Huntington, I always tell them the same thing. The people of West Virginia believe in community and kindness and pulling together to take care of their neighbors. I'm proud to count myself and my children among them.

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CHH awarded for heart attack protocol

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Cabell Huntington Hospital has been awarded the Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Bronze Quality Achievement Award for creating quality improvement measures for treating heart attacks as outlined by the American Heart Association.

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Health Alert: Whole grains

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Welcome back to Health Alert! Tonight, we will discuss healthy eating. The next time your kids want a snack, try looking to whole grains. They are not only nutritious, but delicious!

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Study: 1 in 5 WV young adults not working

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One in five of West Virginia's 18- to 24-year-olds are neither in school, employed nor have a degree beyond high school, according to a new report by WalletHub, a personal finance platform that ranks states on different social matters through number of demographic metrics.

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State grant to fund QRT for overdose victims in Wood County

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Officials in Wood County hope a quarter Million dollar grant from the state Department of Health and Human Resources will help cut into the region’s opioid problems. The one year stream of funding is aimed at putting together a Quick Response Team, similar to those now in place in Huntington and other locations, to follow up with overdose victims.

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Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor

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If you're in the hospital or a doctor's office with a painful problem, you'll likely be asked to rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10 – with 0 meaning no pain at all and 10 indicating the worst pain you can imagine. But many doctors and nurses say this rating system isn't working and they're trying a new approach.

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Experts: Foot care vital for diabetics

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Whether they have been diagnosed or not, diabetes is affecting thousands of people in North Central West Virginia, said Patti Cook, registered nurse and diabetes education coordinator at United Hospital Center.

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Walk with a Doc offers steps toward a healthier lifestyle

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Dana DeJarnett, health promotion coordinator for the Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center said this event was created to allow individuals to “make a connection with a doctor and get people out exercising and walking in a more comfortable environment.”

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Public hep A forum set for Thursday

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In response to the ongoing hepatitis outbreak, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department will host a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 703 7th Ave. in Huntington.

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Opioid forum coming to Marshall next weekend

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The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy will present a public forum for understanding the opioid crisis and policy practices to address its many complications on Saturday, July 28, at Marshall University's Memorial Student Center.

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New Nursing Care Center in Wheeling Named for Bishop Bransfield

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Private rooms for every patient, welcoming gardens and a spectacular mountaintop view are just some of the amenities awaiting residents and visitors at the new Bishop Michael J. Bransfield Continuous Care Center of Wheeling Hospital. The new facility was unveiled Saturday afternoon. The bishop presided at the blessing and dedication ceremony attended by about 100 invited guests.

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Cabell County hepatitis A cases hit triple digits

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Cabell County's number of confirmed hepatitis A cases rose by 21 percent this week to 114 - up from 94 the previous week and nearly tripling from 44 cases four weeks ago, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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Summer brings risk of mosquito-borne illness

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"West Virginia is a historically low-incident mosquito-borne (illness) busy state," said Miguella Mark-Carew, director of epidemiology and prevention services for the state Department of Health and Human Resources. "We do have endemic diseases like West Nile virus and La Crosse encephalitis that we get a handful of cases every year."

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Ticks that carry Lyme disease are spreading fast

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Think you live in a place that's free from disease-carrying ticks? Don't be so sure. Citizen scientists found ticks capable of transmitting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in dozens of places across the United States where the pests had never previously been recorded, a new study reports.

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Public Hep A forum planned Thursday

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In response to the ongoing hepatitis outbreak, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department will host a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 703 7th Ave. in Huntington.

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Highmark announces new drug contract

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Highmark has announced a new contract for a drug for patients with diabetes. To address high prescription drug costs, Highmark announced an outcomes-based contract with Boehringer Ingelheim for Jardiance (empagliflozin), an oral medicine to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes who have cardiovascular disease.

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Flu vaccinations available at health department

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The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and Putnam County Health Department, which give approximately 9,500 vaccinations during each flu season, are now offering flu vaccinations from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Born at 22 weeks, preemie survivor is heading home

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A five-and-a-half-month miracle in the making saw the sunlight for the first time in his young life Wednesday. Xavier Workman — born more than four months premature — was finally released from Cabell Huntington Hospital on Wednesday, nearly 170 days after birth.

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Editorial: Poverty affects children across the state

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West Virginia is home to an array of demographics, despite what outside perception may suggest. There are areas of booming business and industry, educational hubs and small rural communities. An issue affecting all corners of this diverse state is poverty - specifically children in poverty and how it impacts their well-being.

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American Medical Organizations Denounce US Breastfeeding Stance

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Leading medical organizations have this week criticized the stance taken by the US government at a United Nations (UN) health assembly earlier this year, whereby it tried to defeat a resolution calling on all world governments to "protect, promote, and support breastfeeding" and to limit misleading marketing of formula milk.

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WMC seeing a baby boom

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Weirton Medical Center is seeing a baby boom with a recent surge in deliveries. Obstetricians at WMC are delivering babies in greater numbers at the hospital than they’ve seen in decades. Deliveries in June were twice the average delivered before 2012.

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Challenges and opportunities of the opioid crisis detailed at WVU event

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During a presentation at West Virginia University Wednesday afternoon, researcher and author Henry Brownstein said the nation’s opioid epidemic has dynamics that make it very different from past drug trends. But, he added, new ways of tackling this drug crisis could avoid problems created by responses to previous ones.

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UHC thanks Kuhn for donation

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People’s Hospice, a department of United Hospital Center, received a check for $276,432.34 from the estate of Gleason T. Kuhn, according to a press release from UHC.

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Why breastfeeding is the "gold standard" for babies' health

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pushing back against a New York Times report that the Trump administration tried to block an effort from the United Nations to promote breastfeeding. The Times reported that the U.S. wanted to remove language in a resolution that called on governments worldwide to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

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National Cancer Control Plan in US: 'Blueprint' From ACS

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) has undertaken a major initiative to refocus nationwide efforts for cancer control in the decades ahead, which it describes as "a blueprint toward the control of cancer and a mortality reduction goal for the year 2035."

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center earns Gold Seal of Approval

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its total hip and knee replacement surgery programs, demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease specific care.

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Hepatitis A cases still rising in Cabell County

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Cabell County's number of confirmed hepatitis A cases rose by 29 percent this week to 94 - up from 73 last week and more than doubling from 44 cases two weeks ago, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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Dr. Doug Brooks happy to be back home

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“Why did you move back from Tampa and Charlotte to this place?” This was the question Dr. Doug Brooks was often asked when he first returned to his hometown of Parkersburg in June 2017 to practice family medicine with WVU Medicine-Camden Clark Medical Center.

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St. Mary's offering free grief course

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St. Mary's Department of Spiritual Care and Mission and St.Mary's Mental Health Counseling will present "Navigating Grief," a free course for anyone who has experienced a loss. The four-week course begins on Monday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Regional Heart Institute Room 204.

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Travel tips: How to stay healthy on vacation

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Warmer, longer days are here, and with the approach of summer many of us are looking forward to travel plans. Get the most out of your vacation with these health tips from WVU Medicine primary care provider Mollie Cecil, MD.

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73 hepatitis A cases confirmed in Cabell

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Cabell County's number of confirmed hepatitis A cases rose by 40 percent this week to 73 confirmed cases - up from 44 last week and 36 two weeks ago - according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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WVU researcher pursues updated vaccine against whooping cough

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Before the whooping-cough vaccine came into widespread use in the 1940s, about 9,000 American children died from the infection each year. Today, thanks to the vaccine's efficacy, reported cases of whooping cough have dramatically declined and fatalities have dropped to up to 20 children each year.

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Know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's

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This June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer's Association to help raise awareness of this devastating disease. You can start by learning and sharing the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

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RMHC of Southern WV announces Happy Wheels program

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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virginia, in partnership with CAMC Women & Children’s Hospital, is launching a new program called the “Happy Wheels Hospitality Cart,” aimed at providing comfort items such as toiletries, drinks, snacks, books and age-appropriate toys to patients, their families and hospital visitors.

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HealthNet unveils new $6 million helicopter

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Economic growth typically generates more people, and with that expanded population comes a greater call for emergency medical services to transport patients in the shortest amount of time possible.

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Self-refer: Lung cancer screening

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Did you know that there are more deaths from lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women in the US. Cigarette smoking is the most frequent cause. If you’re a current or former heavy smoker, you may benefit from a yearly low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan.

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Poliovirus is used to help fight deadly brain tumors

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One of the world's most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small study who were given genetically modified poliovirus, which helped their bodies attack the cancer, doctors report.

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Dr. Short to present hernia seminar Thursday

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If, when you think of a hernia, it brings to mind a condition only your father or grandfather needed to be concerned with, you’re not alone. There are many misconceptions about hernias, and the failure to seek a proper diagnosis can lead to unnecessary suffering and risk of complications.

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Summer skin care tips from a dermatologist

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It’s summer – finally! You’re outside more often, facing the heat, humidity, chlorine at the pool, or salt water at the beach. And you want your skin to look its best. What steps should you take? WVU Medicine dermatologist Erica Ghareeb, MD, tells you how to reduce the toll that summer exposures can have on your skin.

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Questions and answers about hepatitis A

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Since March, about 300 people in West Virginia have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, and one West Virginian has died from it. West Virginia’s cases have been linked to a multi-state outbreak of the illness.

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Kids' exposure to addiction drug rose 215% in three years, study says

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More than 11,200 calls concerning children's exposure to buprenorphine, an opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder, were made to US poison control centers from 2007 to 2016, a new study found. Eighty-six percent of the exposures were in children below the age of 6; 89% of the exposures were unintentional.

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Join the movement to end Alzheimer's

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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer's Association needs you to get involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer's, a disease that is often misunderstood.

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Obesity rates surging in rural America

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Country folk are being hit harder by the U.S. obesity epidemic than city dwellers, two new government studies show. Nearly 40 percent of rural American men and almost half of rural women are now statistically obese, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers reported Tuesday.

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Residents respond to new needle exchange program

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More than 60 community members gathered in the public safety complex Tuesday evening for the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department’s educational presentation concerning a recently implemented harm reduction program.

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Menopause: Cool insight into hot flashes and mood swings

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Menopause is a part of every woman’s life, but treatment methods may vary based on your personal and family history, and desired comfort level. Roberta Renzelli-Cain, DO, is a board-certified WVU Medicine obstetrician and gynecologist and a certified menopause physician. In this article, Dr. Renzelli-Cain discusses menopausal symptoms, and provides tips to cope with hot flashes and mood swings.

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Red meat allergy may be linked to heart disease

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High saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease, but a team of researchers are suggesting a red meat allergy may make some people more susceptible to buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart.

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Facility opening pushed back

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The CEO of Highlands at Sugar Grove announced that the former Navy Base, now a residential drug rehab center, will delay opening from July to October until the dormitory can be brought up to regulatory standards.

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US could back 1st pot-derived medicine, and some are worried

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A British pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the U.S government will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant, but parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feeling more cautious than celebratory.

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Tri-State restaurants to donate sales to Hoops Children's Hospital

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Restaurants across the Tri-State will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital on Tuesday, June 19, during the "Hungry for Hoops" fundraiser. A minimum of 10 percent sales will be given to the children's hospital, located within Cabell Huntington Hospital.

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Weight-loss surgery: 6 myths debunked

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Have you tried multiple diet and exercise programs without success? Is your weight significantly affecting your health? If you are more than 100 pounds above your ideal weight, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may be a good option for you. Lawrence Tabone, MD, director of Metabolic and Weight-Loss Surgery at WVU Medicine, gives you the facts about this life-changing procedure.

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National marijuana summit may head to Charleston

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While President Donald Trump and the nation's U.S. attorney give conflicting signals about marijuana use, a federal official in West Virginia hopes to have an "honest conversation" about the controversial drug at a national marijuana summit in Charleston this fall.

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CDC: Suicide rates rising across the US

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On average, one West Virginian dies by suicide every 24 hours — now a top-10 cause of death in the state overall and the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults aged 15 to 35.

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DMC offers no cost visit for uninsured

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Davis Medical Center is offering no-cost physician office visits from 1 to 5 p.m. July 10 at the DMC outpatient family practice clinic. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 304-637-3894.

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Surgeons honored by Surgery Review Corp.

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Cabell Huntington Hospital has been recognized by the Surgery Review Corporation as a Center for Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, according to hospital release. Cabell Huntington is the only hospital in West Virginia to earn the recognition, which is established to improve patient experiences and increase the availability to minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.

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Could your child have scoliosis? 5 things parents should keep in mind

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Does your child have a spinal curve in the shape of an S or C or other posture problems? If so, it could be an abnormal curvature of the spine called scoliosis that usually begins around puberty. Make sure your child is seeing a doctor regularly, and scoliosis can be diagnosed and monitored early. WVU Medicine Children’s pediatric orthopaedic surgeon John Lubicky, MD, highlights what you need to know about this spinal condition, treatment, and diagnosis.

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W.Va. Alzheimer’s group shares tips

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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association together with advocates in the early stages of the disease are encouraging families to talk about memory and cognition concerns sooner. Early diagnosis offers many benefits, including access to more effective medical and lifestyle interventions and the ability for the person with Alzheimer’s to take an active role in planning with family members for the future.

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Managing Cancer Pain in the Era of an Opioid Crisis

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Opioids are commonly used to treat pain in patients with cancer, especially in those with advanced disease. But in the era of the opioid epidemic and crisis, there are growing questions and concerns over how to appropriately manage cancer-related pain and avoid misuse and overuse of these agents.

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Will medical marijuana replace opioids in war on cancer?

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President Trump recently told reporters he will likely support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, which could finally help cut through the red tape blocking scientists from conducting large-scale trials on the benefits of medical marijuana in cancer patients.

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U.S. Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Among Women Than Men

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The number of people dying by suicide in the United States has risen by about 30 percent in the past two decades. And while the majority of suicide-related deaths today are among boys and men, a study published Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics finds that the number of girls and women taking their own lives is rising.

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Butler recognized with award

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Garrett Butler, MD, Davis Medical Center physician, was recently recognized by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine for his outstanding guidance and mentoring of medical students.

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Reed receives Broaddus Hospital Scholarship

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A Philip Barbour High School Senior is receiving some help with pursuing her career goal in radiation oncology. Sarah D. Reed, daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Reed of Moatsville, was awarded the Broaddus Hospital Scholarship for $1,200 through the Barbour County Community Foundation.

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Adopt healthier habits for Men’s Health Month

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The statistics surrounding men’s health can be daunting. On average, men live five years fewer than women. They also have a higher death rate for most of the leading causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and suicide. One in two men will develop cancer in their lifetimes.

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Area nurses receive awards

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Nurses from Wheeling Hospital and its affiliates — Belmont Community Hospital, Harrison Community Hospital and Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center — were honored recently with nurse excellence awards.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute garnering national attention for work in artificial intelligence in diagnostic cardiology

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Recent editorials written by Partho Sengupta, M.D., chief of Cardiology and chair of the Center of Innovation, and Sirish Shrestha, M.Sc., biostatistician and machine learning research scientist, at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute provide framework regarding the use of artificial intelligence for precise and early detection of cardiac disease.

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Blood test might help predict both preterm and healthy delivery dates

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For most women, one of the most stressful parts of giving birth is not knowing when it’s going to happen. Roughly 15 million pregnant women face life-threatening spontaneous preterm birth every year. And doctors don’t really understand why some pregnancies — nearly 10 percent of all U.S. births — end suddenly, weeks or even months before they should.

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Researchers say they're on the verge of creating a revolutionary, non-addictive painkiller

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Researchers in Massachusetts believe they may be on the brink of creating a revolutionary non-addictive painkiller. Developed by Blue Therapeutics, Blue-181 could be a big step forward in dealing with the growing opioid crisis. The team there said it wanted to make a drug that is a total replacement for the opioids currently on the market – something that people could safely stop using without the possible dangerous side effects.

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Berkeley Medical moves ahead with wellness center

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Berkeley Medical Center is moving forward with plans to build a $12-15 million wellness center to be located on a 76-acre piece of property next to BMC’s main campus on Tavern Road, according to BMC President Anthony Zelenka, who spoke at the Martinsburg Rotary Club meeting Thursday.

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Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression

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Lifting weights might also lift moods, according to an important new review of dozens of studies about strength training and depression. It finds that resistance exercise often substantially reduces people’s gloom, no matter how melancholy they feel at first, or how often — or seldom — they actually get to the gym and lift.

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Cabell OD totals increase in May

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Cabell County's overdose totals increased to 112 in May after steadily declining in seven of the prior eight months dating back to September 2017, according to records logged by Cabell County EMS.

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CAMC see positives of utilizing telemedicine

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Health care officials say telemedicine services at Charleston Area Medical Center are increasing and providing people the opportunity to receive medical attention without having to leave their hometowns.

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Drug Prevention Summit set for June 5 at MU

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The 12th annual Drug Prevention Summit will again facilitate public comment about the nation's opioid epidemic as it returns to Marshall University from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, hosted by the Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership.

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Mon County Commission discusses new county-wide EMS protocol

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The initial phase of a new county-wide protocol pertaining to how EMS units are dispatched was laid out Wednesday afternoon as the Monongalia County Commission hosted a press conference with representatives from the four ambulance services operating in the county.

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WVU hosts Opioid Grant Workshop

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Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., brought federal substance abuse agency representatives to Morgantown on Wednesday to offer tips on applying for competitive federal substance abuse grants.

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WVU research shows risk factors for chronic opioid therapy

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New research suggests there are four factors that increase the odds a patient will wind up on chronic opioid therapy — the opioid’s duration of action, types of parent opioid compounds, a patient’s history of drug-use disorder and a patient’s medical conditions associated with pain.

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Researchers find most vitamins and minerals don't lower risk of heart disease

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We certainly like buying them. In the United States in 2012, it was estimated that 52 percent of the population was taking supplements, 31 percent were taking multivitamins, 19 percent were taking vitamin D, 14 percent were taking calcium and 12 percent were taking vitamin C. Clearly, we think they’re good for us. But are they?

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Surgeons honored by Surgery Review Corp.

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Cabell Huntington Hospital has been recognized by the Surgery Review Corporation as a Center for Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, according to hospital release. Cabell Huntington is the only hospital in West Virginia to earn the recognition, which is established to improve patient experiences and increase the availability to minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.

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Effort underway to ban trans fats worldwide

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Trans fats could disappear from a lot of your favorite foods, if the World Health Organization gets its way. The organization launched a new initiative in hopes of helping countries kick the trans fat habit.

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Kanawha County vaccination clinic draws hundreds

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More than 500 people attended a mass hepatitis A vaccination clinic held Friday by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department - the first of three planned events aimed at restaurant and food service employees in Kanawha and Putnam counties.

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CDC warns of swimming-related illness

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about the dangers of bacteria, parasites and viruses that can be picked up in pools, waterparks and natural bodies of water.

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AAP Favors Flu Shot Over Nasal Spray Vaccine

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The inactivated influenza vaccine provides superior protection against influenza infection compared with the nasal spray vaccine and should be the first choice for immunization during the upcoming 2018-2019 flu season, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in a statement this week.

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Money helps smokers quit better than e-cigarettes, study finds

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It's a big question for smokers and policymakers alike: Do electronic cigarettes help people quit? In a large study of company wellness programs, e-cigarettes worked no better than traditional stop-smoking tools, and the only thing that really helped was paying folks to kick the habit.

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AHA Advisory Recommends Fish Twice Weekly for CV Health

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In an updated scientific advisory, the American Heart Association (AHA) reaffirms advice that adults consume fish two times per week to help reduce the risk for congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, sudden cardiac arrest, and ischemic stroke.

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What is the Nordic diet? (And why should you start eating it?)

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You are probably familiar with the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil. The diet has been associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

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E-cigarettes disappoint in a workplace quit-smoking study

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It's a big question for smokers and policymakers alike: Do electronic cigarettes help people quit? In a large study of company wellness programs, e-cigarettes worked no better than traditional stop-smoking tools, and the only thing that really helped was paying folks to kick the habit.

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Lung cancer rates in young women raise concerns

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Lung cancer rates have been historically higher among men than women, but new research reveals that trend has flipped in younger Americans. Over the past two decades, while lung cancer rates have generally gone down, women ages 30 to 54 have seen less of a benefit.

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Routine DNA Screening Moves Into Primary Care

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If you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk for a treatable medical condition, would you want to know? For many people the answer is yes. But typically such information has not been a part of routine primary care.

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WVU School of Nursing creates new scholarships for nursing students

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As the vice president of health promotion and wellness and dean of the WVU School of Nursing, Tara Hulsey, Ph.D., understands the need for qualified nurses in West Virginia. She is taking her passion for nursing and education one step further by providing $25,000 for WVU nursing scholarships.

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Editorial: The dangers of fentanyl

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Fentanyl is a name you hear constantly in the news these days. It is a very powerful pain reliever used with cancer patients and others suffering from severe pain.

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Breath test can save money and catch cancer early

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The only way to test for symptoms of stomach or esophageal cancer is to undergo an upper endoscopy, a test that can be invasive, cost thousands of dollars and has a small percentage of success in actually finding a tumor.

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Davis Medical to host health event for seniors

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Davis Medical Center will host a Senior Health event June 6 at the Family Practice area of DMC in Elkins. This free event will provide valuable health screenings and a better understanding of key issues specific to senior health.

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‘We come from crafty people’

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“We’re like Sophia and Dorothy from ‘The Golden Girls!’” Suzanne Stewart said, laughing. “Well, just look at us, Mom is short like Sophia, and I’m tall like Dorothy.”

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DHHR to fund alternate opioid treatment program

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will be funding local groups to help them develop an opioid abuse program that directs victims to community medical and health services, rather than routing them through the courts.

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Nonopioid drug approved by FDA for opioid withdrawal symptons

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Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the first nonopioid treatment to ease withdrawal from quitting addictive opioids. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expedited approval of Lucemyra to help combat the U.S. opioid epidemic. Two-thirds of drug overdose deaths in 2016 involved opioids, mostly fentanyl, heroin and prescription painkillers.

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WVU launches minor in addiction studies to combat nation's opioid crisis

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In the face of the national opioid epidemic, the West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services will launch its minor in addiction studies beginning in the fall of 2018. The minor, open to undergraduate students in all academic disciplines, will provide students with a broad-based view of addiction theories, assessment and treatment to prepare them for employment in substance use disorder treatment and related settings.

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AP-NORC Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care

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Most young adults haven't given much thought to their own needs as they get older, but a significant number are already providing long-term care for older loved ones, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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HUD chief compliments WV's opioid fight

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After touring three of the region's drug rehabilitation facilities on Monday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson said West Virginia has "excellent examples" of solutions to the nation's opioid crisis.

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Which states have the biggest drug problems?

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As the opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on communities across the country, new data looks at where drug abuse is most pronounced and which geographic areas in the United States are most at risk.

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Volunteer Hospital Chaplains sought

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Spiritual Care Services at WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center is a ministry of healing that provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, their families, hospital staff and volunteers.

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Most experts agree: Walking is good exercise

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We humans need to exercise in order to stay healthy. Exercise protects against disease and early death, and keeps us mobile and able to perform daily tasks.https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/14/health/walking-exercise-partner/index.html

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How depressed is your state?

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Major depression is on the rise among Americans and certain groups and parts of the country have been hit harder than others, according to a new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield of America.

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Maternity care earns recognition

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The birth of a child is one of the happiest times for parents, and during 2017 more than 300 babies were delivered at Davis Medical Center Family Birthing Center.

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Vascular Center Work Continues

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With abundant sunshine Wednesday and warmer weather in the area, work crews continue to construct the Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center, next to Go-Mart along Railroad Avenue in Elkins.

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How Can We Stop New Mothers From Dying?

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In 1982, the rate of maternal mortality in the United States was falling so rapidly (by 8.6% annually since 1935) that it seemed set to reach an irreducible minimum before the end of the century.

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HPV vaccines prevent cervical cancer, global review confirms

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The human papillomavirus or HPV spreads through intimate contact during sex with someone who is infected. In some women, an HPV infection will persist and lead to cervical cancer. HPV vaccines protect against cervical cancer in young women, especially when the women are vaccinated between the ages of 15 and 26, a new Cochrane Report finds.

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Opioid addiction in U.S.: 7 in 10 say it's a very serious problem

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Seventy-one percent of Americans say the issue of opioid addiction is a very serious problem for the country, and most feel the federal government should be doing more to address it. Majorities across political lines and age and income levels (71 percent) call the issue very serious.

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Leapfrog Group gives Mon Health an ‘A’

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Mon Health Medical Center recently received an “A” grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization, for its commitment to meeting the highest patient safety standards in the U.S.

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Health Alert: Using robots to sterilize rooms at UHC

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Operating rooms are supposed to be sterile environments, but studies show these rooms remain contaminated with microscopic pathogens that can cause Surgical Site Infections, even after these suites have been cleaned using traditional methods.

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Wheeling Hospital Holds Ethics Discussion

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Fielding questions during a recent showing at Wheeling Hospital of “My Name is Bill W.” are co-moderators Dr. Valerie Satkoske, director of ethics at the hospital, and Dr. E. Phillips Polack, chairman of the hospital’s Committee on Ethics.

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Greenbrier to receive 1,008 Narcan doses

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Greenbrier County Health Department will receive 1,008 dosage units of the life-saving drug Narcan® (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4mg, as a donation from Cardinal Health to support the agencies’ efforts to respond to opioid overdoses in Greenbrier County.

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Weston ENT to host open house

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The staff of Weston Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Audiology are inviting the public to help them celebrate 10 years in practice with an open house and cookout, from 4-6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 2, at their office located in the Market Place Shopping Center.

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WVU Medicine's Metabolic and Weight-Loss Surgery

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Those looking to drastically lose weight but have already tried other methods without success have another option available to them in the form of WVU Medicine Metabolic and Weight-Loss Surgery at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

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Illnesses from ticks, mosquitoes, flea bites have tripled in recent years, CDC says

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The number of illnesses caused by mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the United States over the last 13 years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the report, more than 640,000 cases were reported across the country from 2004 through 2016, though officials say the actual number of illnesses is likely much higher.

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Narcan's a lifesaver, but is it being relied upon too much?

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Pat Cornell, a paramedic in Monongalia County, says he responded to about 10 overdose calls in one recent weekend. He was very shaken by one particular episode, the overdose of an 18-year-old student who reminded him of his own daughter. Using naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, a drug that can reverse overdoses, Cornell and his crew were able to save her and the other patients' lives.

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Lily's Place receives Pfizer grant

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Lily's Place is the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Pfizer Foundation to increase rehabilitation services for mothers with substance use disorders and their prenatally exposed infants.

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Our youth, our future: Allison Cree

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It's no secret: going to the hospital is no walk in the park. And kids especially, sitting in a hospital bed can be scary, boring, and usually means lots of time away from friends and family.

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DHHR awards funds for fast response opioid project

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has provided funding for a new opioid addiction treatment approach that provides immediate hands-on counseling services to addicts seeking emergency room treatment, officials said Wednesday.

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AHA Rescinds Large Sections of New Stroke Guidelines

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In a somewhat bizarre turn of events, the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) has rescinded its recently released stroke guidelines, publishing a "correction" in which large parts of the document have been deleted.

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Signs of ADHD in girls

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Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention: the three main symptoms individuals with ADHD typically display.

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Addiction treatment hub coming to city

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A former CVS Pharmacy in Huntington will soon house what local health care leaders are touting as the region's all-in-one referral point for addiction treatment and care - powered by some of West Virginia's most established and well-equipped providers.

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State-by-State Stats Show Disparities, Lost Ground in CVD

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The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) improved in all 50 states from 1990 to 2016, but large disparities exist between states, and the total burden of CVD increased in several states from 2010 to 2016, in a new analysis by the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Collaboration.

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New Medicare cards are coming for seniors

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are starting to mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare. The new cards will have a new unique Medicare number instead of a Social Security number. New cards are automatically being mailed to the beneficiary addresses on file with the Social Security Administration.

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Harm reduction expert calls KCHD program a "model"

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The needle exchange program at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is “one of the better ones I’ve seen in the country,” a public health expert said Tuesday at a meeting of a task force aimed at addressing the city of Charleston’s concerns about the program.

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Hundreds descend on Ritter Park to walk for their hearts

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Backdropped by a proper spring day, Ritter Park turned red Saturday as a sea of heart disease and stroke survivors, along with loved ones and supporters, converged for the 2018 American Heart Association Huntington Heart Walk, sponsored by St. Mary's Regional Heart Institute.

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Seeing Red: How to Spot and Treat Rosacea

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It often starts with easy blushing and flushing of your face. Over time, redness persists around the nose area before spreading to your cheeks and chin. Some people also experience outbreaks in the mid-forehead region.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta to Jeff Sessions: Medical marijuana could save many addicted to opioids

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I feel obligated to share the results of my five-year-long investigation into the medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Before I started this worldwide, in-depth investigation, I was not particularly impressed by the results of medical marijuana research, but a few years later, as I started to dedicate time with patients and scientists in various countries, I came to a different conclusion.

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4 New Ways You Can Avoid Fines For Not Having Health Insurance

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There are already more than a dozen reasons people can use to avoid paying the penalty for not having health insurance. Now the federal government has added four more “hardship exemptions” that let people off the hook if they can’t find a marketplace plan that meets not only their coverage needs but also reflects their view if they are opposed to abortion.

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WVU Stroke Center earns elite certification

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The WVU Stroke Center at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the first in West Virginia – and one of 130 nationwide – to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers – placing it among an elite group of healthcare organizations focused on highly-specialized stroke care.

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U.S. opioid scripts are dropping

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The number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. fell dramatically last year, showing their biggest drop in 25 years and continuing a decline amid increasing legal restrictions and public awareness of the dangers of addiction, new data show.

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FDA Panel Unanimously Backs Cannabis Drug for Severe Epilepsy

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A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee has voted unanimously to support approval of a purified formulation of cannabidiol (Epidiolex, GW Pharmaceuticals) as an adjunctive treatment for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome (DS) in patients 2 years of age or older.

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Berkeley County OD deaths continue to decline in 2018

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Drug overdose deaths in Berkeley County continue to decline this year, with the county reporting a 44 percent drop in deaths for the first three months of 2018 compared to the same period last year, according to county figures released Thursday.

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Drug take back event in Beckley April 28

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The Beckley Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs April 28 at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging in Beckley.

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Batman visits young boy battling cancer

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Batman paid a special visit Tuesday to a young boy who’s battling cancer. The West Virginia Batman from “Heroes for Hire” stopped in to see Holdyn Keefer at Hoops Children’s Hospital.

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National Drug Take-Back Day

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The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Department and the West Virginia State Police – Marlinton Detachment will participate in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Youth learn about health and careers

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Brooke County youth learned about staying healthy and careers in the health field at the Science Saturday event held Saturday at Hooverson Heights Primary School by the Alpha Delta Kappa educators sorority and Brooke County Reading Council.

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How music helps the heart find its beat

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"Music can pierce the heart directly; it needs no mediation," wrote scientist Oliver Sacks. Medical research lends credibility to his observation, as classical music is known to lower heart rate and blood pressure.

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The next naloxone? Companies, academics search for better overdose-reversal drugs

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Dr. Nora Volkow has heard a frightening scenario play out around the country. People are administering naloxone to synthetic opioid drug users who have overdosed. But the antidote doesn’t work well. So they give another dose. And it’s only after multiple doses — four, five, even six times — that drug users finally come to their senses.

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What are the signs of heart attack in a woman?

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A heart attack is a life-threatening event caused by a disruption in the blood flow to the heart. Knowing the female-specific symptoms of a heart attack could help a person seek medical attention sooner, which may save their life.

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PVH joins CORE for donation awareness

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Nationally, 115,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 2,500 in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Someone is added to the transplant list every 10 minutes and at least 20 will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need.

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Immune therapy scores big win against lung cancer in study

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For the first time, a treatment that boosts the immune system greatly improved survival in people newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer. It's the biggest win so far for immunotherapy, which has had much of its success until now in less common cancers.

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Could caffeine be good for your heart?

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How do you take your caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant that has been linked to improving how your brain functions. No wonder it is one of the most widely used drugs on the planet. The most common forms of caffeinated beverages include coffee, tea and energy drinks. New research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that caffeine is not harmful to the heart, as it has previously been suggested, and may actually be good for it.

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WVU Cancer Institute offers self-referral for lung cancer screening

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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in both men and women in the US – more than breast, prostate, and colon cancer deaths combined. With the majority of lung cancer cases caused by cigarette smoking, research shows that former or current heavy smokers may benefit from a yearly low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan.

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Health Alert: Improving ER patient flow

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With more than 56,000 patients visiting the Emergency Room annually, which makes the UHC ER one of the busiest in the state, UHC had to find ways to get people in and out of the ER faster.

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A Drug to End Addiction? Scientists Are Working on It.

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Scrambling for ways to contain America’s out-of-control opioid crisis, some experts in the field are convinced that one bit of good advice is to just say no to the enduring “just say no” antidrug message. Addiction, they say, is not a question of free will or a correctable character flaw, as a lot of people would like to believe. Rather, it is an affliction of the brain that needs to be treated as one would any chronic illness.

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WVU Medicine celebrates Donate Life Month

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Nationally, 115,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 2,500 in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. At least 20 will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need. Someone is added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes.

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Researcher explores connection between sepsis and dementia

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In the short term, sepsis can injure patients' lungs and kidneys, trigger problems with blood clotting and cause the liver and other organs to fail. But in the long term, patients who overcome sepsis may face other health issues. Particularly, sepsis survivors are more likely to develop long-term changes in learning and memory, and they may show signs of dementia earlier and to a more severe degree.

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Esophageal cancer: More common among men than women

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About 17,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with esophageal cancer each year – more than 13,000 are men. It affects the esophagus – a long tube that sends food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Esophageal cancer can make it difficult to eat and affect your quality of life. WVU Cancer Institute thoracic surgeon Ghulam Abbas, MD, is an expert at treating esophageal cancer and tells you how to reduce your risk of the disease.

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April is Cancer Control Month

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This year, an estimated half million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Cancer patients are parents and grandparents, children and cherished friends; the disease touches almost all of us and casts a shadow over families and communities in North Central West Virginia.

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Shrine Clubs to sponsor orthopaedic screening for children at UHC

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The Central WV Shrine Club, the Lewis County Shrine Club and United Hospital Center are sponsoring the 22nd Annual Nemesis Shriners Pediatric Orthopaedic Screening Clinic, for children up to 18 years of age, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at UHC Family Medicine, 5th floor of the Physician’s Office Building, on the campus of UHC, I-79 at the Jerry Dove exit.

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CBD oil, derived from cannabis, gains popularity

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There's a fast-growing part of the cannabis industry that doesn't involve pot: a compound known as cannabidiol, or CBD. Some use it for a variety of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, depression and seizures. Unlike THC, one of the other components in marijuana, CBD won't make you high.

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April is STD Awareness Month

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Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are among the highest reported sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States. In 2016, more than 1.5 million cases of chlamydia were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis followed with 468,514 cases — a 18.5 percent increase from 2015 — and 27,814 reported cases respectively.

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Fitness event encourages people to walk for exercise

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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, in collaboration with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, is encouraging its employees and area residents to develop the healthy habit of walking with the annual “Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days” program.

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Huntington Quick Response Team is having an impact

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Work by the Huntington Quick Response Team is being credited as one of a number of ways Cabell County is turning the tide on the addiction epidemic. The “QRT”, as it is called, is a team of concerned residents and medical professionals tied to Marshall University who track down the victim in every single overdose call in the county.

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FDA tightens restrictions on Essure birth control device

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Since it was approved to go on the market in 2002, Essure, an implantable permanent contraceptive device, has been plagued by controversy. Thousands of women have filed grievances with the US Food and Drug Administration about unintended pregnancies, miscarriages, stillbirths, severe pain and bleeding.

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Flu activity down, but Influenza B still around

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While influenza activity has peaked and has been decreasing across the United States, health officials are cautioning that the flu is still around. Flu activity level is still up nationwide, with more cases of Influenza B.

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Wheeling Hospital recognizes employees

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Wheeling Hospital and its affiliates, Belmont Community Hospital, Belmont Community Health Center, Howard Long Wellness Center and Bishop Joseph Hodges Continuous Care Center, recently honored 16 employees who have provided the hospital with 25 years of service.

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CHH breast centers earn national accreditation

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The Breast Health Center and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center's Diagnostic Breast Center have been awarded a three-year full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, an administration of the American College of Surgeons.

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Doctors warn of "second wave" of the flu

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Though it may not feel like it everywhere yet, the calendar says spring is here. But that doesn't mean we're out of the woods when it comes to this year's nasty flu season, experts warn.

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Health Fair set April 14

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Those looking to take advantage of free and discounted health screenings should mark their calendars for April 14 when the Barbour County Community Health Fair will be held at Broaddus Hospital from 7 a.m. to noon.

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Program offers peer support

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A program organized by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-West Virginia is allowing certified peer supporters to lend an ear to folks struggling with a mood disorder.

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Wheeling Hospital Recognizes Employees With 25 Years of Service

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Wheeling Hospital and its affiliates, Belmont Community Hospital, Belmont Community Health Center, Howard Long Wellness Center and Bishop Joseph Hodges Continuous Care Center, recently honored 16 employees who have reached a significant milestone in their health care careers — providing the hospital with 25 years of service.

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DMC Auxiliary crafts activity aprons

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Brightly colored aprons handcrafted by members of the Davis Medical Center Auxiliary will provide stimulating activities for elderly patients with cognitive impairment.

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Flu season winds down in Williamson area

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this year's flu season has hit its peak, and is in a steady decline after one of the worst flu seasons of the past decade.

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Huntington syringe exchange to continue

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The Cabell-Huntington Health Department plans to sustain the regular operation of its syringe exchange program, even after the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department began the week by suspending its own program under pressure from police.

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8 tips for recovering from a stroke

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Recovery from a stroke doesn’t end when a patient leaves the hospital or a rehabilitation facility – it’s an ongoing process that can take a while. But there are things you can do that will make a big difference in your overall function and quality of life after a stroke. WVU Medicine Physiatrist Karen Barr, MD, provides important tips for stroke recovery.

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Hidden in Plain Sight Offers a Clear View of Drug Awareness

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Sistersville Police Chief Rob Haught and New Martinsville School Assistant Principal Shawn Coen have been visiting school and churches in both Tyler and Wetzel Counties, educating parents on drug abuse prevention through an awareness program titled "Hidden In Plain Sight."

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WVU-P series to focus on opioids

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Beginning Thursday, West Viginia University at Parkersburg will present a three-part education series to bring opioid addiction awareness to the Mid-Ohio Valley.

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Global use of antibiotics soars as resistance crisis worsens

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In recent years, antibiotic resistance has risen to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world. Yet despite this growing health crisis, new research shows worldwide use of antibiotics skyrocketed between 2000 and 2015, largely driven by dramatic increases in low-income and middle-income countries.

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Tri-State counties rank low in report

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A new report outlining the state of health in the nation's 3,007 counties has determined what many in the Tri-State have long realized: counties in southern West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky fare far worse than other parts of their respective states.

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Building Healthy Families: WVU Medicine pediatrician shares how-to tips

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Family members not only share genetic traits but also daily habits. How we choose these seemingly small, routine practices in the short-term can have a big impact on our health and the health of our loved ones in the long-term. Lisa Costello, MD, a WVU Medicine pediatrician, shares some tips for raising the bar on your family's daily health goals.

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Dementia training to take place on March 28

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Broadmore Senior Living will host a Virtual Dementia Training with River Park Hospital from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. Guests will get to experience and see what daily life is like through the eyes of someone living with dementia.

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Stonewall Jackson Home Care awarded Gold Seal

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Stonewall Jackson Home Care announced it has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective care.

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Marshall University moving forward with School of Pharmacy projects

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Marshall University’s Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to move forward with a public-private partnership to build a new School of Pharmacy on the current Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Medical Campus and to build housing for pharmacy school students, medical school students and medical school residents.

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Man joins lawsuit against drug distributors

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The town of Man recently filed a lawsuit against multiple drug manufacturers and distributors in the U.S. District Court of Southern West Virginia, joining a wave of other municipalities that have recently alleged the defendants failed to follow state and federal law to prevent the distribution and abuse of prescription pain medication throughout the Mountain State.

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Opioid Painkiller Is Top Prescription In 11 States

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Americans fill about 4.5 billion prescriptions each year, at a cost of more than $323 billion. But what are we actually buying? In 11 states, the top prescriptions are opioid pain pills that are mixtures of acetaminophen and hydrocodone (brand names Vicodin and Norco), according to new data from GoodRx, an online prescription cost service.

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Alzheimer's costs Americans $277 billion a year -- and rising

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Sharp increases in Alzheimer's disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report reveals. About 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease -- 5.5 million of them aged 65 and older. By 2025, the number of seniors with Alzheimer's could reach 7.1 million, up nearly 29 percent.

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Prescription NSAID pain relievers increase risk of irregular heartbeat, study shows

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Some prescription pain relievers commonly used for arthritis and other conditions may come with a concerning heart risk. A study that looks at prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers, or NSAIDs — like prescription-strength ibuprofen and naproxen — found that people taking them had an 18 percent higher risk of irregular heartbeat, also known as atrial fibrillation or a-fib.

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Cut calories by 15% to stay young, study says

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Maybe there's no need for a fountain of youth after all. New research suggests that cutting calories by 15% for two years can slow the metabolic process that leads to aging and protect against age-related diseases.

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Panel looks at impact of drug addiction

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The GFWC Woman’s Club of Elkins hosted a panel discussion regarding the local impact of teen and adult drug addiction Tuesday night at Halliehurst on the campus of Davis & Elkins College.

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New technology coming to Cancer Care Center

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Physicians, planners, architects, engineers and others recently gathered to finalize plans for the construction of a vault at the Cancer Care Center in Elkins, which will hold a new, state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator.

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Preventing the flu

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With the widespread occurrence of influenza this year, prevention is on the mind of many parents. The CDC says prevention starts at home.

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WVU Medicine hosts “Go for the Greens” class

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“Growing up, did your parents make you eat vegetables?” asked Judy Siebart, a registered dietician from WVU Medicine. Most people said “yes” but mentioned typical vegetables, such as corn, beans or potatoes.

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Adults Skipping Vaccines May Miss Out On Effective New Shingles Shot

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Federal officials have recommended a new vaccine that is more effective than an earlier version at protecting older adults against the painful rash called shingles. But persuading many adults to get this and other recommended vaccines continues to be an uphill battle, physicians and vaccine experts say.

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Symposium Meant to Provide Hope in Fighting Opioid Addiction Epidemic

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There’s currently a shortage of social workers, foster parents, and solutions for the opioid epidemic; West Virginia, or central Appalachia, has been considered the epicenter of this challenge. The Concord University Social Work and Sociology Department is sponsoring the second annual Opioid Symposium.

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DAISY award winners announced

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s Nurse Work Life Council named Joan DiTonto, R.N., as recipient of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses for the third quarter 2017.

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Health Alert: Poison Prevention

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Poisoning is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The majority of these deaths are children. Children swallow pills, household cleaners, insecticides, paints, plants, and other products around the home.

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Martin is new Rescue Squad medical director

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On his 18th birthday, Dr. P.S. Martin became an EMT. He had been studying for the test long before then, but wasn’t allowed to take it until he was 18. The fact that the test was being offered was the perfect birthday surprise for him

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HealthNet Aeromedical Obtains Four-Year License

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HealthNet Aeromedical Services has completed the state-required licensure of EMS agencies and received an “A” rating from the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. The rating grants HealthNet a four-year license for critical care transport.

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WV local governments file 11 opioid lawsuits in federal court

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The governing bodies of nine towns and two counties in West Virginia have filed lawsuits alleging drug manufacturers and distributors failed to follow state and federal law to prevent the distribution and abuse of prescription pain medication thorough the Mountain State.

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HIMG surgeon to present on breast surgery options

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Dr. Ben Moosavi, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at HIMG in Huntington, will discuss the ins and outs of breast surgery during a free presentation and dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the St. Mary's Conference Center, 2849 5th Ave. in Huntington.

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Drug deaths rose 8,370% in some US counties over 34 years

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From 1980 to 2014, 2.84 million Americans died of alcohol, drugs, suicide, domestic violence or abuse, according to a study published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA. Perhaps most alarming, drug deaths increased by more than 600% in this time period.

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Medical team works to get tonsillectomy patients home faster

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After having their tonsils removed, patients often can't leave the hospital for six hours, even if they bounce back from surgery sooner. Hospital policy commonly mandates a six-hour recovery time. But research led by Habib Zalzal, a resident in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, suggests that not all tonsillectomy patients have to wait that long.

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Marshall Med School marks 40 years

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Long before the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine came to be known as a cornerstone of the Huntington community, before it grew to encompass multiple buildings and employ and graduate hundreds, it consisted of a handful of classrooms, a few dozen teachers and staff and 24 students.

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Why this doctor recommends the "Pegan" diet

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With so many diets to choose from and nutritional guidelines seemingly in constantly flux, deciding what to eat can be challenging at times. Mark Hyman, M.D., hopes to help simplify those decisions.

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Rural maternity care losses lead to childbirth risks

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Rural hospitals offering obstetric care services have declined over the past decade, which has contributed to a rise in health risks and infant mortality in some of the country's most medically underserved areas, according to a new study.

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Locals honored at chamber dinner

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A pair of Logan County citizens were honored by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and dedication at the 85th annual Logan County Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner on Friday night at the Special Occasions Events Center.

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Eating healthier without quitting sugar

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Sugar-free diets are a big trend this year, but just quitting sugar is unlikely to improve your health. Cutting down on ultra-processed foods, eating more vegetables, and exercising will.

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Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine Week events

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During its annual observation of Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Week, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will focus on how women and the armed forces have impacted osteopathic medicine.

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Hearts Get 'Younger,' Even At Middle Age, With Exercise

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Eventually it happens to everyone. As we age, even if we're healthy, the heart becomes less flexible, more stiff and just isn't as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in the 50s or early 60s. And among people who don't exercise, the underlying changes can start even sooner.

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WVU Heart and Vascular Institute offering technology-enabled smart clinics for cardiology patients

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Patients at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute’s Cardiology Clinic in Morgantown might be surprised to see their doctors walk into the room with a pocket ultrasound instead of a stethoscope – a feature of the Institute’s technology-enabled smart clinic, which bridges the traditional practice of medicine with the latest technology to provide patients with more personalized care.

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Flu experts call for new vaccines, drugs and diagnostics

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Though no new ground was broken at Thursday's congressional hearing about national influenza preparedness and response, several less-familiar points were underlined by officials testifying on behalf of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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FDA approves 23andMe test for breast cancer gene mutations

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The FDA has approved a test for genetic predisposition to breast cancer that can be taken at home from the popular DNA testing company 23AndMe. Inside the labs at 23AndMe in Mountain View, California, technicians are processing thousands of saliva samples, all of them from people who used the take home kit to get genetic information about their ancestry or health.

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Free Diabetes Self-Management Program starting soon

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Are you living with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, caring for someone living with diabetes, or are you someone who just wants to learn more about healthy living? Would you like to gain confidence and new skills to manage your diabetes and feel healthier?

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Why Lupus is mostly a women's disease

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Of the 16,000 cases of lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body — that are reported each year in the United States, 90 percent occur in women. Sex differences have long and obviously been suspect as a driving factor, but now scientists think they have a specific culprit: over-expression of a gene called Tlr7.

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Opioids no better than Tylenol for chronic pain, study finds

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A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain. In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing problems with walking or sleeping. And they provided slightly less pain relief.

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Opioid overdose ER cases rise 30%, according to CDC

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Although providers and federal and state agencies have increased their efforts to curb the opioid epidemic, new data released Tuesday shows that emergency department visits related to opioid overdose have increased across the country.

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March is National Nutrition Month

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March is National Nutrition Month, and the WVU Medicine Dietetic Internship Program and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are encouraging everyone to “focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.”

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E-cigarettes: Where do we stand?

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E-cigarettes are increasingly being used as a nicotine alternative as smokers seek ways to kick their habit. They work by heating a pure liquid called e-juice -- composed of flavorings, propylene glycol, glycerin and often nicotine -- until it vaporizes. The resulting vapor is much less offensive to many, both smokers and non-smokers.

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Mid-Ohio Valley ‘on track for another great year’

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When it comes to economic development in the Mid-Ohio Valley, 2017 will be “a hard year to beat,” says Lindsey Kerr Piersol, director of the Wood County Development Office. “But we’re on track for another great year in 2018.”

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Creative thinking at WVU Medicine

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Creative thinking defined is a way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective that suggests unorthodox solutions. That describes what is taking place at the Health Sciences Center at WVU under the leadership of Clay Marsh, MD, vice president of the University, executive dean of the center, and professor of medicine.

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Health Alert: Strollin' Colon Part 2

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Last week we discussed on Health Alert that March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and that UHC has an inflatable colon exhibit on March 8 and 9. Now, we are going to discuss colon cancer signs, risks and options.

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Bully or Bullied: How Parents Can Respond

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Bullies have been around for ages, but today’s technology gives them a new weapon for acting out against others. Recent reports suggest as many as one in four teens has been the victim of cyberbullying.

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Is breastfeeding good for Mom’s heart?

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Women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy may be able to reduce their risk of heart disease by breastfeeding for at least six months per birth, according to new research that will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session.

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BreastCare Center opens at WMC

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A journey for the last five years at Weirton Medical Center officially came to an end Tuesday with the grand opening celebration for the hospital’s new BreastCare Center.

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Leaders look to break cycle

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Addiction is now being passed from one generation to the next, according to a panel of community, legal and health experts in the Eastern Panhandle.

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Healthy Heart Fair held at SJMH

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The annual Healthy Heart Fair held at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital (SJMH) provided 48 screenings to participants on Valentine’s Day, in the hospital lobby.

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Geriatrics still failing to attract new doctors

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The geriatrics specialty was unable to attract enough future doctors to its fellowship programs this year even as more students graduate medical school and the demand for geriatricians grows with the aging population.

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Concerns over health effects of vaping - and rising use among teens

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E-cigarette use and vaping have been described as safer alternatives to smoking cigarettes, but advocacy groups and some scientists studying the growing trend say those nicotine-containing devices carry known health risks to developing teenage brains -- and some kids are already using them.

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Health Alert: Strollin’ Colon

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March, which is just a few days away, will mark National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and joining us tonight for a two-part interview is Dr. Ryan Mark, a resident at UHC Family Medicine Residency program.

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Nasty flu season showing signs of winding down in U.S.

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Could this nasty flu season finally be winding down? U.S. health officials on Friday said fewer visits to the doctor last week were for fever, cough and other flu symptoms than during the previous two weeks. Flu-like illnesses accounted for 1 out of 16 doctor visits last week, while the number of states reporting high patient traffic for the flu also dropped, to 39 from 43.

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10 best foods for your heart

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Keeping your heart healthy is about more than avoiding fast food and overly processed chow. You can also pump up your heart's health by choosing foods that will help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

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Overdose deaths fall in 14 states over 12-month period

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New provisional data released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that drug overdose deaths declined in 14 states during the 12-month period that ended July 2017, a potentially hopeful sign that policies aimed at curbing the death toll may be working.

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Mon Health hosts annual HealthFair

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The Mon Health Medical Center hosts its annual HealthFair this week at the Morgantown Mall with over 50 vendors in attendance. Residents are invited to make appointments for procedures including an ultrasound screening of carotid arteries. CPR/AED certified courses were offered on Friday.

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Hospitals offering free mammograms

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Breast cancer screening can save lives. That’s why Davis Health System is introducing a new program to make screening mammograms free to women who qualify.

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New WVU scholarship established

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A $100,000 endowment was established by Richard Swanson and his wife, Dr. Kathryn Skitarelic Swanson, to support students enrolled in the WVU School of Medicine’s histotechnology program.

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Preventing osteoporosis

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It's never too early to start thinking about preventing osteoporosis. That's the message from doctors at Johns Hopkins University.

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Healthy Heart event set today

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February is American Heart Month, and Davis Medical Center wants to help local residents take charge of their health by offering a free Healthy Heart educational forum from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the ground floor cafeteria overflow.

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Naloxone manufacturer donates 4K injectors

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The Cabell-Huntington Health Department will receive 4,000 Evzio naloxone injectors, those designed with step-by-step directions for the average person to administer in an emergency, through a donation by Kaleo Inc., the drug's manufacturer.

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FluMist set to return for next flu season

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Flu vaccinations may become painless again. A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee voted Wednesday to recommend, once again, that FluMist, the nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine, be used during the 2018-19 season.

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NIH officials see Marshall's addiction efforts

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Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine on Tuesday hosted Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz, director of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, for a firsthand tour of the university's research into the nation's opioid epidemic.

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What every woman should know about cervical cancer

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Are you getting screened for cervical cancer? January was Cervical Health Awareness Month – a good time to remind women to talk with their physician about risk factors. WVU Medicine obstetrician and gynecologist Ossama Elsaccar, MD, provides facts about the disease and tips to protect your health.

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Town hall forum focuses on the opioid crisis in West Virginia

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"This is the biggest barrier facing for people like me and facing this community is the lack of information and the lack of resources," said Cassidy Thompson who is recovering from addiction. "Individuals who are getting stoned or high are treated less than human."

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'Stop the Bleeding' Day Training

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More than 30,000 lives could be saved each year with effective bleeding control. It’s why Cabell County EMS is working with Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center to train people to help during active shooting situations. They say it all starts with a kit called ‘Stop the Bleeding.'

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Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk

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Ultra-processed foods are not known for their health qualities. We know this, yet it's hard to resist the doughnuts your kind colleague brought into the office. Now, research published Wednesday in the BMJ may give you at least a longer pause before you pick the pink one with sprinkles.

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Heart walk

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Pupils, faculty and families from St. Joseph the Worker Grade School in Weirton, Thursday, held a walk-a-thon in the school’s gymnasium as part of its “Heart Healthy Month” observations. During the event, the school also donated $675 to Weirton Medical Center for its heart care programs.

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Free mobile app for expectant parents

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Valley Health has announced the launch of its first mobile app, VHS Babies. The staff developed the app to help pregnant patients learn about their developing baby and changing body, keep track of appointments, know what to watch for, and feel well-prepared for the birth of their child.

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Addiction coalition receives $1M gift

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Healthy Connections, a coalition of more than 30 agencies organized by Marshall University and Marshall Health to address gaps in addiction and recovery services, has been awarded a $1 million endowment from Quality Insights, a Charleston-based health care company.

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Living With Black Lung: Coal Miners Caught In A Surging Epidemic

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The central Appalachian coalfields are in the middle of an unprecedented epidemic of severe black lung disease. In a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association federal researchers released the results of a study conducted at just three black lung clinics. The study confirmed 416 cases of the most severe form of black lung disease, Progressive Massive Fibrosis.

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Screenings and healthy lifestyle key to good health outcomes

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West Virginia ranks among the highest in the nation in deaths from several noncommunicable diseases, including cancer and diabetes. Local health care providers have some words of advice for residents to improve these statistics: Take care of yourself and see a doctor.

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Cabell Huntington Hospital resumes surgeries

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Cabell Huntington Hospital resumed surgeries at its main operating room Monday under a modified schedule after postponing elective surgeries for nearly two weeks. The moratorium was put in place Jan. 30 as a precaution after granular particles were discovered in a small number of sterile trays.

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Health Alert: Lung Cancer Screenings Part 1

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West Virginia ranks in top five states for lung cancer. Tonight on Health Alert, we discuss the importance of a lung cancer screening and how it can make a difference. Joining us is Linda Carte with United Hospital Center.

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Heart month activities at WVU Medical Centers

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Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. February is American Heart Month and National Women’s Heart Health Month. In recognition, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are sponsoring several programs throughout the month to educate the community on how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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Hepatitis Clinic held Fridays in Morgantown

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The number of cases of Hepatitis C is on the rise, one of the legacies of the opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov), the number of cases has risen in West Virginia from 46 in 2011 to 63 in 2015, making the state the second highest per capita in the nation for cases of Hepatitis C. For the United States overall, the number is even more dramatic, almost doubling from 1,232 in 2011 to 2,436 in 2015.

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Women: Love your heart all year long

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Did you know that each year more women die of heart disease than breast cancer? Heart disease kills one in four women in the US. Know the risk factors you can control and talk with your doctor about your concerns.

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Innerviews: Drug baby influx saddens returning maternity nurse

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She was reared in meager circumstances in Putnam County, a child of Jehovah’s Witness parents. A driven achiever, she managed to follow her dream into nursing. She landed in the “happy unit,” what she calls “mother abbey” at CAMC’s Women and Children’s Hospital.

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9 ways to have a healthier, happier winter

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With fewer daylight hours and colder temperatures, you may feel the urge to curl up on the couch more often and lose motivation for leading a healthy lifestyle. WVU Medicine primary care physician Poonam Somani, MD, provides tips to help you live your best life during winter.

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Walmart Launches Groundbreaking Disposal Solution to Aid in Fight Against Opioid Abuse and Misuse

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In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as DisposeRx, the small packet contains ingredients that, according to the manufacturer, when emptied into a pill bottle with warm water, ultimately enable patients to responsibly dispose of leftover medications in their trash.

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Jenkins discusses opioid crisis

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The opioid crisis that continues to plague the nation gleaned a measure of political attention as GOP members of Congress gathered en masse this week in West Virginia — ground zero for the deadly epidemic.

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St. Joseph’s ‘goes red for women'

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St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon recognized American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” day by wearing red on Friday to help build awareness of heart disease in women.

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State, local groups work to combat opioid epidemic

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The opioid epidemic that has gripped the region in recent years continues to get worse with drug overdose deaths hitting an all time high. However, the war against addiction is currently being fought on both state and local levels.

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Pain conference to feature St. Mary's specialist

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West Virginia's pain management specialists will discuss best practices to screen, diagnose and treat chronic pain as the West Virginia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians launches its first regional conference series beginning Friday, Feb. 2, in Charleston.

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CHH opens new Chest Pain Observation Unit

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New to the facility in January, Cabell Huntington Hospital is now operating a nine-bed Chest Pain Observation Unit that offers diagnostic care and oversight to patients with initial signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, jaw or arm pain, nausea and breathing issues.

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Manchin: Opioids fight needs focus, funding

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A declaration that opioid addiction is a national emergency will create the urgency needed and open more federal resources to combating the epidemic, a U.S. senator from West Virginia said Tuesday.

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Brain "pacemaker" tested in Alzheimer's patients

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Implanting a pacemaker-like device in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could help slow the decline in decision-making and problem-solving skills that's typically seen in these patients, a new study suggests.

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Hypertension present in 50-55 percent of WV adults

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When the American Heart Association redefined what it considered high blood pressure in November, the first rewriting in 14 years, it served as a wake-up call to thousands of Americans — just as the organization intended it.

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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center receives trauma verification

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The trauma center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has been re-verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.

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WVU Heart And Vascular Institute To Host Women Love Your Heart Event

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In celebration of American Heart Month, the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute will be hosting its annual Women Love Your Heart event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute on the campus of WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

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WVU graduate student researching drug addiction

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Between 2010 and 2015, the combined overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential-a drug category that includes methamphetamine, Adderall and Ritalin-equaled the number of overdose deaths from heroin.

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Free diabetes classes are offered at LRMC

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Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network's Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program is partnering with Logan Regional Medical Center to provide free diabetes education, according to a news release.

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Flu can spike heart attack risk in elderly, study finds

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A bad case of the flu can trigger a short-lived, but substantial, spike in some people's heart attack risk, new research suggests. Among 332 heart attack patients, the complication was six times more likely to strike following a bout of the flu, researchers reported.

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An In-Depth Look at the Opioid Response Plan

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On The Legislature Today, host Andrea Lannom is joined by Dr. Rahul Gupta, West Virginia’s Commissioner for the Bureau of Public Health. Gupta chats with Lannom about DHHR’s Opioid Response Plan - an initiative to explore the most effective ways the state can combat the opioid crisis.

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Questions over risks of Philip Morris's smoke-free tobacco device IQOS

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Regulators from the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday will consider a potentially safer alternative to cigarettes. Philip Morris International, the maker of Marlboro and other top brands, wants the FDA to approve a new tobacco device called IQOS. The company says the pen-like product creates an aerosol that's less toxic than cigarette smoke and poses less risk of disease.

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Analysis: Men twice as likely to die from overdoses

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Males are twice as likely to die from overdoses than women, among other findings, according to the 2016 overdose fatality analysis released on Tuesday by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health.

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Sleep apnea patient finds rest with implant device: "It saved my life"

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A treatment is offering hope for millions of patients with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes people to stop breathing when they're asleep. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, putting them at greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and memory loss. Patients who are older, overweight and male are generally most at-risk, reports CBS News correspondent David Begnaud.

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DHHR releases analysis of 2016 overdoses

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources released its analysis of 2016 overdose data Tuesday, noting factors that contributed to the highest state overdose rate in the United States.

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Telemedicine - WVU Medicine Health Report

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Not all rural hospitals have the specialists necessary to treat every patient... but thanks to Telemedicine, those needed experts can be consulted remotely to help diagnose and treat conditions like stroke, epilepsy, arthritis and psychiatric issues.

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Running rampant: Flu season severe, late in Eastern Panhandle

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“What we notice is that people get sick very quickly with this virus,” said Dr. Matthew Simmons, medical director of infection control for the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg and the Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, sister hospitals within the WVU Medicine regional health care network. “We’re seeing a lot more patients submitted to the (intensive care unit) who are very sick.”

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WVBHI working to battle breast cancer in WV

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A new West Virginia grassroots nonprofit organization - West Virginia Breast Health Initiative Inc. - has launched into 2018 with a goal to eliminate the "on average" six West Virginians a week who die from breast cancer.

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The Opioid Epidemic in Kermit, W.Va.

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As the opioid epidemic continues to kill people across the country, local governments are struggling to get a handle on the problem. More and more, states and municipalities are filing suit against pharmaceutical companies. That trend started right here, in the place that’s known as the “epicenter” of the opioid crisis.

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Health Alert: Thyroid disease

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Thyroid disease affects approximately 200 million people worldwide and, if is left undiagnosed and untreated, it can cause conditions such depression, tremors, muscle weakness, and constant fatigue.

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WV hospitals could lose $15M for low-income care

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West Virginia's hospitals stand to lose as much as $15 million toward treating low-income patients if federal cuts to the Medicaid's Disproportionate Share Hospital program remain in place, warned Joe Letnaunchyn, president and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association.

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Governors ask Trump, Congress to do more on opioid crisis

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Less than three months after President Donald Trump declared the U.S. opioid crisis a public health emergency, the nation's governors are calling on his administration and Congress to provide more money and coordination for the fight against the drugs, which are killing more than 90 Americans a day.

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Hospital treats increasing flu cases

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Because of the steep and unforeseen increase in the number of flu cases this year, St. Joseph’s Hospital’s influx of flu patients has resulted in visitor restrictions.

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SJMH welcomes new physician

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Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), in Weston, has welcomed obstetrician/
gynecologist Robert Harris, M.D., FACOG, to the medical staff. Dr. Harris is seeing patients at Mountaineer Healthcare for Women’s office in Physician Building Number Two on the SJMH campus.

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WV DHHR's opioid plan targets many angles of problem

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While the West Virginia Legislature convenes with the full force of the opioid epidemic looming large, the state Department of Health and Human Resources released its first opioid response plan Thursday - a six-point proposal to target addiction prevention and recovery on multiple fronts.

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Manchin signs letter asking for extension of opioid declaration

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Eleven U.S. senators, including West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, are urging President Donald Trump to extend his public health emergency declaration on the opioid epidemic, adding more action needs to be taken in ensuring resources are available in response and treatment efforts.

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Longtime MU Medicine physician announces retirement

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Dr. Gerard J. Oakley, gynecologic oncologist, longtime cancer specialist and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has announced his retirement from the school, Marshall Health and the medical and dental staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital effective Friday.

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ER work continues at DMC

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Progress is continuing on the construction of Davis Medical Center’s new emergency department, which is expected to be completed later this year.

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Healthy Harrison receives donation from Dominion Energy

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Healthy Harrison received a donation of $11,450 from Dominion Energy Thursday to help with its second Workplace Wellness program, which will begin this February. This donation will help with incentives, supplies and rewards, as they do a second test with 49 United Hospital Center employees.

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WV Legislature gives Justice's funding proposals warm reception

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Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to significantly increase state funding for economic development and tourism is getting a warm reception in the West Virginia Legislature — a year after lawmakers slammed the door on nearly identical spending increases in the 2017 regular session.

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Lung cancer screening programs help catch the cancer early

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Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related death in the United States and is one of the most preventable. However, while West Virginia still sits in the top five states affected by this disease, there are new tests that can help catch the cancer early.

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WVU Stroke Center, Ruby earn awards for heart, stroke care

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The WVU Stroke Center at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.

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Plateau Medical Center names CEO

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Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill named its newest chief executive officer on Thursday. Christopher Howe brings more than 15 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience to the role.

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Hospital visiting hours cut due to rising flu

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Due to a steady increase in influenza and influenzalike illness in Emergency Departments, Urgent Care centers and physician offices in our region, Valley Health System’s six hospitals are temporarily altering visiting policies beginning January 3 to limit the risk of exposure to patients other visitors, and staff.

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Davis Medical offering better health visits

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The new year offers a time to start fresh and Davis Medical Center is helping community members be healthier in 2018 by offering no-cost physician office visits from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 9 at the DMC outpatient family practice clinic.

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2017 RECAP: WVU Medicine expands

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WVU Medicine (WVUM) continued to expand in 2017, announcing plans for a substance abuse disorder treatment center, cancer center expansion and a new WVU Medicine Children’s tower attached to Ruby Memorial Hospital.

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Opioids now kill more people than breast cancer

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More than 63,600 lives were lost to drug overdose in 2016, the most lethal year yet of the drug overdose epidemic, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Report outlines emergency preparedness

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A report issued Tuesday from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) found the country does not invest enough to maintain strong, basic core capabilities for health security readiness.

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Scientists tune into brain to uncover music's healing power

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Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking up in surprised delight. Upstairs, a cellist strums an Irish folk tune for a patient in intensive care.

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Weirton Medical displays Love in Lights Tree

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The Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary is offering area residents an opportunity to honor their loved ones this Christmas season through the Love in Lights Tree located in the hospital’s main lobby.

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Medical advances to watch for in 2018

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The New Year will likely bring continued developments in the fight to improve our health. In 2017, we've seen headlines about new guidelines for blood pressure and the opioid crisis being declared a public health emergency. The FDA also approved gene therapy for childhood leukemia, and now gene editing is even spurring hopes pigs could become organ donors.

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Why American women are dying younger

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American women may be making strides in shattering the glass ceiling of the executive office and making it clear that sexual harassment is not OK. But in one very significant -- perhaps the most important -- aspect of their lives, they're falling short.

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Telemedicine For Addiction Treatment? Picture Remains Fuzzy

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When President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, it came with a regulatory change intended to make it easier for people to get care. The declaration allows for doctors to prescribe addiction medicine virtually, without ever seeing the patient in person

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Study: One ADHD medication could put unborn babies at risk

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A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association says a drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with an increased risk of heart defects in infants whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy: methylphenidate, sold under various trade names. Ritalin is one of the most commonly known.

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New resources on horizon for dementia patients & family caregivers

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As families cope with the diagnosis and care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, they turn to agencies and facilities for help and support. Local resources are limited, but Senior Life Services of Morgan County is leading efforts to assess community needs and develop earlier care options and support.

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14% of babies exposed to drugs

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WV Birth Score’s most recent data show 14 babies out of every 100 born in the state are exposed to at least one substance during pregnancy.

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Blue Cross to limit opioid scripts to 30-day supply

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will begin a new policy on Feb. 1 that limits opioid prescriptions to members to 30 days and in some cases five days, according to Blue Cross letters to patients and agents that Crain's has obtained. Blue Care Network already has the 30-day policy in place.

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NH, WV senators say opiate aid should be based on deaths

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In the battle against opiate addiction, New Hampshire and West Virginia are taking the most casualties when you consider the size of their populations. Mountain and Granite State lawmakers are pushing a bill to ensure their states receive a bigger share of federal aid.

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MU: Rebuilding Tri-State after opioids would cost $166M

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Controlling the damage caused by the region’s opioid epidemic would take an estimated $166 million in additional investments toward substance use treatment as well as economic redevelopment in the Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area, research by the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine indicates.

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A Google map for healthcare

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Much of the effort to develop cures using precision medicine has been for cancer patients, but an area that's getting more attention and could have more of an impact in the long term is population health. In that arena, instead of designing care around a particular individual, patient groups with certain genetic dispositions may be targeted with a different kind of care or screening.

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Musicians coming to West Virginia hospital

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The Volunteer Office at WVU Medicine and the West Virginia University Music Therapy Program have launched a volunteer program to provide music for patients and families at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

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Davis Medical Center earns accreditation

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Davis Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Lab has earned validation as a leader in vascular testing with accreditation for outstanding quality in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing, peripheral venous testing and peripheral arterial testing.

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Tri-State could face strong flu strain with weak vaccine

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While it remains too early to predict just how badly peak flu season will hit the United States, it's late enough to know to double-down efforts to make sure as many people as possible receive vaccinations before the area's flu season accelerates in January, said Dr. Rahul Gupta, commissioner for the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health and state health officer.

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This year's flu vaccine may only be 10% effective, experts warn

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Health officials say there are a number of signs pointing to a potentially rough flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 7,000 cases of influenza have been confirmed in the U.S. so far, which is more than double the number this time last year.

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New medical implant could replace prescription pills for some chronic pain sufferers

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A promising new high-tech medical device the FDA recently gave the go-ahead to could help some people move away from prescription painkillers. Twenty-six percent of Americans who are 20 and older report some type of chronic pain and every day, more than 650,000 prescriptions for opioids are filled. Two million Americans are addicted to those painkillers, which often provide a gateway to illicit drugs like heroin. But a new drug-free approach could help patients stop pain.

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More arthritis in U.S. than initially thought

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Arthritis in the United States is more common than previously thought, according to new research published by the Arthritis & Rheumatology medical journal- especially in people 65 years of age and younger.

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When is it time to see an orthopaedic specialist?

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Many injuries that seem minor at first can produce long-term complications without medical intervention. A sprained ankle from playing basketball and shoulder pain from helping a friend move are two good examples of this.

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Chamber to host Healthcare Symposium

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The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 Healthcare Symposium, presented by Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

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HHS concerned about Medicare's long-term sustainability

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A shrinking taxpayer base, swelling beneficiary numbers and growing healthcare costs all threaten Medicare's long-term viability, according to the HHS, and the agency warned the program would need to increase its revenue or drastically reduce benefits to balance its budget.

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How lack of sleep is harming your health

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Those nights where you toss and turn, or just don't get enough sleep in general -- they could be doing more damage than you think. Studies are showing lack of sleep is being linked to more long-term medical issues.

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Despite ACA Cost Protections, Most Adolescents Skip Regular Checkups

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As children move through adolescence, some face health hurdles like obesity, sexually transmitted infections, depression and drug abuse. Regular checkups could help families address such problems, and the Affordable Care Act paved the way by requiring insurers to fully cover well-child visits, at no charge to patients.

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St. Mary's honors organ donors with new memorial

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St. Mary's Medical Center honored those who have given the gift of life as it unveiled its organ donor memorial Thursday evening at the hospital in Huntington. Designed as a tree, each leaf bore the name of one of about 40 St. Mary's organ donors - those who have given a part of themselves so that another may benefit - with plenty of leaves empty and ready for more names to come.

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St. Joseph’s recognized for efforts

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Seven WVU Medicine hospitals, including St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon, were recently recognized for their participation in the Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge.

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Experts discuss economic cost of opioids

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West Virginia University economists say the state’s opioid crises, in addition to the direct problems associated with it, is costing thousands of jobs and diverting resources that could be used elsewhere.

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WVU Medicine welcomes anesthesiologist

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WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center and University Healthcare Physicians welcome John W. Miles, D.O., board certified anesthesiologist, to the Eastern Panhandle and the hospital’s medical staff.

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WVU to train addiction specialists

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More than one-fifth of West Virginia’s counties don’t have professionals to counsel those who fall victim to drug addiction, and West Virginia University wants to address the need.

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4 Common Flu Shot Myths

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The flu may often be thought of as a minor inconvenience, but it can be a life-threatening illness for children, pregnant women, seniors, and others who are at high risk for flu-related complications. Misinformation about the flu vaccine may keep some people from getting immunized.

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Opioid painkillers: Best advice to help you avoid addiction

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You're heading into surgery soon and your doctor has told you that you're going to need prescription painkillers. You can't help but think about all of the frightening reports over the last few years saying how easily people can become addicted to prescription opioids.

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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week highlights ongoing battle

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This week has been set aside at U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, according to officials with the Hancock County Health Department, which is joining with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recognizing the effort to combat the spread of antibiotic resistance.

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Touma Museum of Medicine gifted to Marshall

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Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma, longtime Marshall University supporters and physicians who have served the Huntington community for close to 50 years, have given the contents of the Touma Museum of Medicine to the Marshall University Foundation and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

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WVU Medicine awarded grant to help HIV, hepatitis C patients

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The WVU Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine has been awarded a four-year, $1.375 million grant from Frontlines of Communities in the United States (FOCUS) to identify and link to care patients infected with HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) at several WVU Medicine clinical sites.

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Center Offers ‘World-Class Cancer Care’

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The opening of the WVU Cancer Institute at WVU Medicine-Reynolds Memorial Hospital brings “world-class cancer care” to Marshall County, officials said Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility.

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Pet therapy used in hospitals to lift spirits and help heal

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Being in the hospital is typically not an enjoyable time, but there is something professionals use to cheer up patients and make their stay a little more bearable. Therapy dogs are used at Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, United Hospital Center and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.

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Helpers combat healthcare confusion

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With enrollment now open for the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace as well as Medicare Advantage plans, experts are working to cut through the confusion and help potential buyers navigate the market with as much knowledge as possible.

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2 pulmonary rehab centers open to offer COPD treatment

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Grace Anne Dorney Koppel of the Dorney-Koppel Family Charitable Foundation and Ted Koppel, who most notably hosted ABC’s “Nightline,” opened the Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley and Roane General Hospital in Spencer to provide treatment for those diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

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SJMH recieves an “A”

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Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has been awarded an “A” grade in patient safety for Fall 2017 according to a press release from Mon Health.

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Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER patients

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Emergency rooms are where many patients are first introduced to powerful opioid painkillers, but what if doctors offered over-the-counter pills instead? A new study tested that approach on patients with broken bones and sprains and found pain relievers sold as Tylenol and Motrin worked as well as opioids at reducing severe pain.

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Donation made to cancer center

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The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church of Weirton made a donation of $340 to the Weirton Medical Center Cancer Center.

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Former Marine chooses new career path

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New uniform, new city but U.S. Veteran Christopher Vance said there are similarities between his time in Iraq with the Marines and his life now as a nurse at Mon Health.

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Two Mon Health hospitals receive ‘A’ grades for Patient Safety

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Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston have been awarded “A” grades for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization.

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Could you be at risk for COPD?

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Nearly 9 percent of West Virginians have been told by a physician that they have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That figure is among the highest in the country, only lower than Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.

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St. Mary's to offer new support group

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St. Mary's Medical Center will offer a brain aneurysm, AVM and stroke support group the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at St. Mary's Conference Center, 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington.

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Festival of Trees to be held Nov. 11 and 12

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Friends of WVU Hospitals will host its Eighth Annual Festival of Trees Nov. 11 and 12 at Stepping Stones at Mylan Park in Morgantown. All net proceeds from this family-friendly event will benefit patient care and comfort initiatives at WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals.

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KIDS really do count in West Virginia

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West Virginia has been making steady progress in key indicators of child well-being. The Mountain State ranks among the top 10 states in the nation with the lowest number of uninsured children. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the percentage of West Virginia children without health insurance has dropped from 5 percent to 3 percent. West Virginia also saw improvements in the teen birth rate which fell from 45 percent to 32 percent.

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Ratnakar re-elected to ACG role

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Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar has been re-elected to serve as the West Virginia Governor of the American College of Gastroenterology, a national organization representing more than 14,500 gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases.

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Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties

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Older people with low incomes nearly everywhere would have access to free "Obamacare" health coverage next year, according to a study Thursday that found the Trump administration's efforts to undercut the Affordable Care Act have broad unintended consequences.

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Editorial: ABCDEs of breast cancer: 5 ways to limit your risk

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One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Some risk factors are beyond control, like age and family history of the disease, but there are some ways you can take action to decrease your chances of breast cancer. WVU Cancer Institute oncologist Sobha Kurian, MD, provides tips to reduce your risk and boost your overall health.

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Scientist appointed to lead brain health and performance program at WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute

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WVU Medicine has appointed Scott Galster, Ph.D., to lead the human performance research and brain health programs at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine. He will do so at the newly formed West Virginia University Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Galster also will serve as a tenured professor in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience at the WVU School of Medicine.

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Healthcare industry to create 4 million jobs by 2026

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The healthcare industry will continue to drive the nation's employment growth through 2026 by adding around 4 million new jobs, accounting for about a third of total job growth, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released earlier this week.

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DHS bus trip to Winter Festival of Lights set

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Davis Health System is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to Wheeling’s Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights Dec. 2. The cost includes round trip motor coach transportation, admission to the Good Zoo and Laser Light Show, Festival of Lights guided tour and bus driver tip.

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Trump readies opioid plan, but will it be enough?

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President Donald Trump's long-awaited declaration that the opioid epidemic is a national emergency finally arrives this week, but some advocates are worried that it won't be backed with the money and commitment to make much difference.

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Former surgeon general sounds the alarm on the loneliness epidemic

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Former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has tackled a range of public health crises including Zika, drug and alcohol addiction and obesity. Now, he's shedding light on a silent crisis: the rising number of lonely people in America. He believes it is a growing threat to our health and well-being.

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Neuroscientist looks to improve mindfulness research

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The mindfulness movement has grown in popularity over the past two decades, but research on its effectiveness is still catching up. According to a WVU neuroscientist, increasing the precision of mindfulness research can multiply the potential benefits that meditation and similar practices impart.

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CAMC gets creative to recruit and retain nurses

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Charleston Area Medical Center finds itself in a tough spot. The operation continues to lose money while at the same time needing to fill 300 system-wide vacancies in its nursing staff. CAMC believes it’s found a way to better recruit and retain nursing personnel.

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Highland-Clarksburg Hospital holds active shooter drill

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Members of the Clarksburg Police Department, Clarksburg Fire Department, Harrison County EMS, SWAT Team, Harrison County Bureau of Emergency Services and Office of Emergency Management on Tuesday responded to Highland-Clarksburg Hospital for a live, active-shooter drill.

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WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals Diabetes Education Center offering variety of classes

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 4 of them don’t know they have it. The WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals Diabetes Education Center is offering Diabetes Prevention Classes and other informational sessions to help keep more people from becoming a part of that statistic.

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FDA reviewing safety of opioid highlighted in CNN report

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Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration took the rare step of pressuring a drug company to stop selling an opioid painkiller that was widely abused. But as CNN recently reported, before it halted sales of Opana ER, Endo Pharmaceuticals cut a deal with a competitor to split profits on a generic version of the drug still on the market.

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Nonprofit gives ‘A’ to Mon Health facilities

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Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston have been awarded “A” grades for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization.

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7 WVU hospitals take part in challenge

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Seven WVU Medicine hospitals were recently recognized for their participation in the Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge, a collaboration between the West Virginia Hospital Association and Donate Life West Virginia to encourage hospitals throughout the state to bring awareness to the importance of organ, tissue and cornea donation.

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WV ranks fourth in premature birth rates

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Nearly 12 percent of babies delivered in West Virginia are now born premature — placing the Mountain State (11.8 percent) fourth behind Mississippi (13.6 percent), Louisiana (12.6 percent) and Alabama (12 percent) for the highest percentage of preterm births.

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WV ranks fourth in premature birth rates

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Nearly 12 percent of babies delivered in West Virginia are now born premature — placing the Mountain State (11.8 percent) fourth behind Mississippi (13.6 percent), Louisiana (12.6 percent) and Alabama (12 percent) for the highest percentage of preterm births.

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Plateau Medical gets go-ahead for expansion and renovation

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The West Virginia Health Care Authority granted a certificate of need to Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, allowing the hospital to move forward with a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation project that is expected to double the number of operating rooms.

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U.S. preterm births rise for second year in a row

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After nearly a decade of decline, the U.S. rate of preterm birth — the largest contributor to infant death in the country — increased again in 2016 for the second year in a row, according to a new report from the March of Dimes.

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Local nurse receives leadership award

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Emily Starks, a clinical supervisor in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Department, was among 40 nurses honored with the Emerging Nurse Leader award by the West Virginia Future of Nursing Action Coalition.

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CCMC providing screenings

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The Camden Clark Medical Center will be offering free health screenings for first responders and the community in the aftermath of the fire at the IEI Plastics warehouse on Old Camden Avenue.

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U.S. pays high price for obesity

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A U.S. adult who is "healthy" but obese could eventually cost society tens of thousands of dollars in medical care and lost wages, a new study estimates.

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Study to look at genes, habits and health

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In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, U.S. researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact — and to finally customize ways to prevent and treat disease.

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Pink Power night coming up

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East Ohio Regional Hospital and Ohio Valley Medical Center will be hosting the fifth anniversary celebration of Pink Power Night on Oct. 3 at the Ohio Valley Mall.

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Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery offers new options

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The Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery at Cabell Huntington Hospital was established to advance the science and practice of minimally invasive surgical procedures by providing its team of experienced and skilled specialists with the most advanced technology and devices.

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Superheroes swing by children's hospital

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While superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics don't typically share the spotlight, they made a special exception Thursday, much to the awe and excitement of several children at the Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

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Opioid overdoses shorten US life expectancy by 2½ months

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Opioid drugs -- including both legally prescribed painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin or illicit fentanyl -- are not only killing Americans, they are shortening their overall life spans. Opioids take about 2½ months off our lives, according to a new analysis published in the medical journal JAMA.

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The world is running out of antibiotics, WHO says

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Too few new antibiotics are under development to combat the threat of multidrug-resistant infections, according to a new World Health Organization report published Tuesday. Adding to the concern: It is likely that the speed of increasing resistance will outpace the slow drug development process.

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Campaign aims to improve passenger safety

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Child Passenger Safety Week began Sunday and will run through this Saturday, and WVU Medicine’s United Hospital Center (UHC) in Bridgeport hopes to spread awareness along with the campaign.

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Safe sleep for babies promoted

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As part of the “Say YES to Safe Sleep” campaign, health care providers at Raleigh General Hospital are trying to better educate new parents, grandparents and other child caregivers about proper sleep conditions for infants.

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Opioids Not Recommended for Cough Suppression in Kids, FDA Panel Says

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The Pediatric Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously (24 no, 0 yes) that the benefit/risk is not favorable for use of prescription codeine cough suppressants for treatment of cough associated with allergy or the common cold in pediatric patients aged 12 years to younger than 18 years of age.

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Dementia Incidence on the Decline

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As expected, dementia incidence overall increased with increasing age. However, there was a consistent pattern of decreasing incidence in sequential birth years, with an accelerated decrease in incidence rates for those born in the middle to late 1920s.

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For Many Women, Cervical Cancer Screening May Get A Lot Simpler

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Women ages 30 to 65 may decide how often they want to get screened for cervical cancer depending on the test they choose, according new draft recommendations for cervical cancer screening from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Testing every three years requires a Pap smear, and testing every five years requires a test for human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers.

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Opioid Misuse Still Largely a Prescription-Related Problem

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Marijuana continues to be the most widely used drug in America — with some 37 million users — but prescription and illicit opioid use also continues to be a relatively unabated problem, according to the latest annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

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US heroin deaths jump 533% since 2002, report says

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The number of heroin users in the United States jumped from 404,000 in 2002 to 948,000 in 2016, a 135% increase, according to the most recent government numbers. But even more striking: The number of people who had fatal overdoses related to heroin has skyrocketed from 2,089 in 2002 to an estimated 13,219 in 2016 -- a 533% jump.

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Hoops opens Child Advocacy Center

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Cabell Huntington Hospital will officially open the Child Advocacy Center at the Hoops Family Children's Hospitals on Tuesday, providing care to victims of abuse in a hospital setting.

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WMC gets high rating from online resource

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Weirton Medical Center has been named a 5-Star recipient for vaginal and C-section delivery by Healthgrades, an online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, officials have announced.

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Volunteers sought for October free health clinic

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Medical, dental and vision professionals willing to give their time are needed for the 2nd Annual Remote Area Medical and West Virginia Health Right Free Clinic which is scheduled for Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 in Kanawha County.

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Nicotine May Help Treat a Particular Type of Lung Disease

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Lung experts at Ohio State University Medical Center are testing whether nicotine can help people with a particular type of chronic inflammatory lung disease called sarcoidosis. If left untreated, sarcoidosis can cause severe lung damage and even death.

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Petition calls for FDA to remove ultra-high-dosage opioids from market

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Groups representing public health officials and doctors banded together Thursday to petition the US Food and Drug Administration to take ultra-high-dosage opioid pills, tablets and nasal sprays off the market. When prescribed, these opioids equal more than 90 milligrams of morphine (MME) a day in potency.

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Providers feel the pain of slow Medicaid mental services rule rollout

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David Ramsey's hospitals and emergency departments in West Virginia see the effects of the opioid epidemic every day. Medicaid beneficiaries battling addiction and psychiatric disorders crowd into his emergency departments even though the CMS has launched a nationwide policy to pay for substance abuse treatment and stays at inpatient psychiatric facilities.

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New study offers hope for early Lyme disease diagnosis

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Researchers may now be able to detect Lyme disease in its earliest stages and differentiate it from other tick-borne ailments with similar symptoms, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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WVU to host Children's Health Policy Summit

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As children’s access to quality and affordable health care is in uncertain times, West Virginia University’s John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics is partnering with the WVU Health Sciences Center and WVU Libraries to host a Children’s Health Policy Summit: Understanding the People, Place and Policy Behind Health Care.

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Opioids Will Be Limited Under New Procedures

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The nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager will soon limit the number and strength of opioid drugs prescribed to first-time users as part of a wide-ranging effort to curb an epidemic affecting millions of Americans.

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New potential for marijuana: Treating drug addiction

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Harm reduction is a strategy for treating addiction that begins with acceptance. A friendlier, less disciplined sister of abstinence, this philosophy aims to reduce the overall level of drug use among people who are unable or simply unwilling to stop. What should naturally follow is a decrease in the many negative consequences of drug use.

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US fertility rate hits a record low

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The US fertility rate has dropped to the lowest number reported since fertility records started being kept more than a century ago. There were 61.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 in the year ending the first quarter of 2017, according to numbers released by the National Center for Health Statistics on Tuesday.

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Scientists Aim For Better, Cheaper Tests For Alzheimer's

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Efforts to develop a treatment that stalls the memory-robbing devastation of Alzheimer's disease have so far been unsuccessful, but scientists are making strides in another important area: the development of better tests to tell who has the condition.

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Healthcare gains 39,400 jobs in July

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Healthcare hiring rose at a sizzling 39,400 jobs in July, marking the second straight month that job growth surpassed the white-hot average monthly gain of 32,000 last year.

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US hospitals set record for fast heart attack care

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There's never been a better time to be treated for a heart attack. U.S. hospitals have set a record for how quickly they open blocked arteries, averaging under one hour for the first time since these results have been tracked.

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Is 'overfat' the new obesity?

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If you are one of those people that stands on the scale every day or you obsessively plug your numbers into a BMI calculator, researchers want you to know you may be missing something.

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'Social Camouflage' May Lead To Underdiagnosis Of Autism In Girls

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Many more boys are diagnosed with autism every year than girls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disorder is 4.5 times more common among boys than girls. Boys appear to be more vulnerable to the disorder, but there is some evidence that the gender gap may not be as wide as it appears.

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Experts say detoxing while pregnant can be safe

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Due to the ongoing opioid crisis plaguing the nation, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Wednesday that an approach to treating babies born with addiction that was once thought to be harmful should now be considered.

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Speech may be a clue to mental decline

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Your speech may, um, help reveal if you're uh ... developing thinking problems. More pauses, filler words and other verbal changes might be an early sign of mental decline, which can lead to Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.

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How tapering off opioids can help people with chronic pain

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Last year, when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established new guidelines on prescribing opioids, it recommended that long-term opioid users be weaned or tapered off pain pills. A study published this week in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine bolsters this idea, finding that chronic pain patients who taper off opioids can have a better quality of life without them.

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Panel Calls on FDA To Review Safety of Opioids

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should review the safety and effectiveness of all opioids, and consider the real-world impacts the powerful painkillers have, not only on patients, but also on families, crime and the demand for heroin.

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FDA to require expanded training on opioids

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To help curb the nation's opioid overdose epidemic, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced, the agency will expand its requirements for prescription opioid manufacturers to provide prescriber training to clinicians, including nurses and pharmacists as well as physicians.

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Research raises hopes for gonorrhea vaccine

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Evidence from a mass vaccination campaign for an outbreak of bacterial meningitis in New Zealand had unexpected results: reduced rates of the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, a study published Monday in the journal The Lancet finds. It is the first time a vaccine has shown any protection against gonorrhea.

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Can poor sleep lead to Alzheimer's?

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One in three Americans doesn't get enough sleep, and 45% of the world's population doesn't, either. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls that a "public health problem," because disrupted sleep is associated with a higher risk of conditions including diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease.

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All Kids Should Be Screened for Obesity

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Earlier this week, an influential group of experts in preventive care affirmed that children age 6 and older should be screened for obesity and referred to intensive treatment when necessary.

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Teenagers are as sedentary as 60-year-olds by age 19

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The adolescent years are when people’s bodies are supposed to start the ascent to their physical peak. Teenagers are growing like beanstalks. Their hormones are raging. They’re eager for new experiences. By all accounts, this should be among the most active periods in a person’s lifetime.

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CDC panel again advises against FluMist

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Shots will continue to be the main option for the upcoming flu season. A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee recommended Wednesday that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, not be used during the 2017-18 season.

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Even moderate drinking could harm the brain

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Heavy drinking can lead to a number of serious health problems, including increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and dementia, but consuming even moderate levels of alcohol could be dangerous, as well, new research suggests.

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Higher heart disease risk persists for low-income populations

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Over the past 20 years, healthcare professionals have worked to reduce the incidence of heart disease across the U.S. But a new study published Tuesday in JAMA Cardiology suggests that low-income individuals haven't benefited as much from these efforts and remain highly vulnerable to develop heart disease.

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