When you think of “Appalachian cooking,” what comes to mind? For a lot of folks, it’s savory comfort foods like biscuits with sausage gravy, crispy fried chicken and mashed potatoes loaded with butter. But, what about folks who want that comfort food, without involving animals? Jan Brandenburg is a pharmacist and poet in Eastern Kentucky. Over the last 30 years, she’s collected and perfected recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Brandenburg about her new book The Modern Mountain Cookbook.

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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 Jack Walker, Jul. 15, 2024

Berkeley Medical Center Resumes Surgical Operations After Flooding

Berkeley Medical Center resumed full surgery operations Monday, with eight of its 10 operating rooms reopened. Flooding in late May temporarily suspended non-emergency services.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Jun. 26, 2024

Berkeley Medical To Resume Full Operations Next Month After ‘Man-Made’ Flooding Accident

After severe flooding in late May, Berkeley Medical Center will reopen its operating rooms in early July. The facility will also receive two new mobile operating rooms to ease the transition.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, May. 29, 2024

Berkeley Medical Center Operating Rooms Indefinitely Closed Due To Flooding

WVU Medicine's Berkeley Medical Center has temporarily suspended use of its operating rooms due to flooding damage to the facility's first floor.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Feb. 05, 2024

WVU Medicine Reopens Diabetes Self-Management Program In Martinsburg

WVU Medicine is accepting new applications for its diabetes self-management program based in Martinsburg at the Berkeley Medical Center. The program runs for six weeks in February and March.

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Health & Science Shepherd Snyder, Feb. 03, 2023

Chronic Disease, Pain Treatment Clinic Free In Eastern Panhandle

WVU Medicine’s Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers are hosting remote workshops to help teach Eastern Panhandle locals how to treat chronic diseases and pain.

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