Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExploring Nature And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, North Carolina author Leigh Ann Henion speaks with Inside Appalachia’s Bill Lynch about exploring nature at night for her new book, “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marve...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAmbulance Whole Blood Transfusions Save 16 Lives First Year
A program providing comprehensive life-saving care in West Virginia’s ambulances is expanding to more counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhole Blood Transfusions In Ambulances Could Save Lives In Two W.Va. Counties
More life-saving methods are available on ambulances in two West Virginia counties.
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National Blood Supply Dangerously Low, Says Red Cross
The need for blood donations is at a critical level nationwide, according to the American Red Cross. Eric Douglas spoke with Erica Mani, the CEO of the Central Appalachian region, to find out what is causing the shortage.
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