Health & Science

NEST Program Helps Welcome Babies To Mountain State

Each NEST kit includes more than 20 newborn and postpartum essentials, including diapers, wipes, an infant thermometer, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding supplies, and a blood-pressure monitor. Families also receive information on postpartum health, infant safety and care, feeding and nutrition, and programs and resources available to support parents and their babies.

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WVSU Gets Millions In Federal Funds To Advance Agricultural Science

The $26.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help construct the West Virginia State University Agriculture Complex that will house laboratory space for the university, as well as the state Department of Agriculture.

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‘Us & Them’ Explores Challenge To Stay Or Go, Part 2, This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia has seen the largest population decline in the nation - nearly 1.5% - and many of those leaving are young people. In an episode that aired last month, Us & Them host Trey Kay heard from some young people who think they may stay in the state to launch their futures. This month, Kay talks with those who say living their dreams may well require moving away from the Mountain State. We listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them.

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Mysterious Rash Closes 3 Wyoming County Schools Until Monday

Lesions, sores and an itchy, red rash have affected more than 50 Wyoming County public school students.

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