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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 17, 2025

EBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions

Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 16, 2025

Monongalia EMS Joins Life Saving Blood Transfusion Stabilization Program

Starting May 1, Monongalia EMS (Mon EMS) will be able to perform whole blood transfusions. Whole blood transfusions have saved 16 West Virginian's lives since the launch of the program in Cabell County in November 2023.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 15, 2025

New Operating Room At Berkeley Medical Focuses On Cardiovascular Care

WVU Medicine has opened a new hybrid operating room for cardiovascular procedures at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 15, 2025

NIOSH Cuts A Matter Of Life Or Death For Workers, Scientist Says

Two weeks ago, almost all the workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) and Health offices in Morgantown woke up to notifications that they were out of a job. The cuts are part of a sweeping reduction in force at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as across the federal government in general.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Apr. 15, 2025

Cuts At NIOSH Morgantown And Revitalizing A Coal-Fired Power Plant Site, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation with a NIOSH worker affected by cuts earlier this month, and the redevelopment of a recently demolished coal-fired power plant.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 14, 2025