Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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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 Emily Rice, Dec. 19, 2024

Ambulance 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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 22, 2024

State Officials Announce New Protocols For EMS

A new state protocol allows emergency medical services to render aid at home in eligible cases, reducing emergency room crowding.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Nov. 06, 2023

Issues With Weedkiller Round Up And W.Va.’s EMT Shortage Is Improving, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the dire shortage of EMT’s and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction. Randy Yohe spoke with Jody Ratliff, director of the State Office of Emergency Medical Services, on meeting the challenges facing those who come to our aid.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, May. 23, 2023

State EMS Director Tackling Mental Health Issues Head-On

Randy Yohe spoke with state Emergency Medical Director Jody Ratliff on what’s being done to relieve the mental anguish first responders face on the job.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 23, 2023

First Responders’ Mental Health Needs And Reintroducing Chestnut Trees, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, May is mental health awareness month. Randy Yohe speaks with state Emergency Medical Director Jody Ratliff on what’s being done to relieve the mental anguish first responders face on the job.

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