African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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Mobile Cancer Units Heading To Rural WVa. Counties
The WVU Mobile Cancer Screening Program will offer breast and lung cancer screenings in rural parts of West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMobile Breast, Lung Cancer Screenings Heading To Rural Counties
WVU Medicine will offer a series of breast and lung cancer screenings in parts of rural West Virginia next month. A state of the art mobile unit called “LUCAS” for lung cancer screening that w...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Work To Remove Lung Cancer Stigma, Save Lives
Each year, the American Lung Association turns turquoise for a week to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those lost to it and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExperts Say W.Va. Must Spend More On Tobacco Prevention
West Virginia invests less than one percent of its earnings from tobacco settlement money in prevention and cessation programs yet a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia.
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Spending On Smoking Prevention Lags And Holiday Meals On Wheels, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia. And, many seniors in the state experience food insecurity, especially during the holidays. Meals on Wheels serves seniors who are unable to leave their homes to get meals.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Health Committee Focuses On Tobacco Cessation and Lung Health
A bill prohibiting smoking in a vehicle when a minor is present passed the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources on Tuesday.
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