Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Federal Workers Among First Affected By Government Shutdown
Thousands of federal workers in West Virginia have been furloughed due to a government shutdown that began Wednesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnderstanding How Babies Sleep
Sleep is a key part of both mental and physical health for everyone. But for many parents, ensuring their baby is getting good sleep can be frustrating and elusive. In the latest installment of our new series “Now What? A Series On Parenting,” we speak with an expert about infant sleep.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Parenting Series Kicks Off With Discussion On Changing Medical Advice
In the first installment of a new series called “Now What: A Series On Parenting,” reporter Chris Schulz sits down with Dr. Adriana Diakiw, an assistant professor of pediatrics at West Virginia University (WVU), to discuss how things have changed and what doctors recommend today.
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New Report Details Poor Infant And Maternal Health In W.Va.
A new report from the March of Dimes shows West Virginia’s already high preterm birth rate is rising.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLily’s Place Funded For Residential Family Treatment Services
Lily’s Place is a stand alone facility in Huntington where infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome, or NAS, can receive specialized treatment.
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