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Protecting Skin From Summer Sun And A Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a doctor discusses how and why to keep your skin safe from summer sun, farmers struggle with mental health and Shepherdstown kicks off Pride Month.

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Heart Association Supports W.Va. Request To Remove Sugary Drinks From SNAP Purchases

The American Heart Association has submitted a letter in support of Gov. Patrick Morrisey's request for the federal government to remove sugary beverages from SNAP benefits. 

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Mobile Breast, Lung Cancer Screenings Heading To Rural Counties

WVU Medicine will offer a series of breast and lung cancer screenings in parts of rural West Virginia next month.  A state of the art mobile unit called “LUCAS” for lung cancer screening that w...

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Morrisey Outlines 6 Steps To Improve Foster System

Morrisey laid out six reforms to the state’s child welfare system aimed at beginning a new era of transparency.

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