New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Three Projects At Fairmont State University To Receive Federal Funding
Fairmont State University will receive close to $7 million from several federal agencies for three improvement projects on campus.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsProsecuting COVID-19 Fraud, Pharmacy Deserts and Spotting The Early Signs Of Dementia, This West Virginia Week
This week we heard about prosecutors on the trail of illegally obtained COVID-19 relief funds and communities grappling with the loss of pharmacies
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth Care Staffing Shortages And State House Of Delegates Sees Renovations, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, staffing shortages place an immense strain on the entire health care system. They leave hospitals and medical centers overwhelmed and unable to provide optimal care for patients. Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice continues our radio series. “Help Wanted: Understanding West Virginia’s Labor Force.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNursing Shortages Limit Timely Care In W.Va.
Nursing had the highest overall rates of vacancies and turnovers of all the professions studied in a hospital workforce report.
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W.Va. Hospitals Continue To Struggle Post-COVID-19
West Virginia’s hospitals continue to navigate an altered landscape since the onset of COVID-19. While there has been progress over the past year, hospitals in West Virginia still face a broad ranging shortage of healthcare workers. Health care providers struggle with a backlog of care for patients, problems with supply chains, mounting financial pressures and legislative changes to insurance.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Mobile Simulation Lab To Provide Medical Training To Rural Populations
The mobile simulation lab will provide access to nursing education for both currently practicing nurses and future nurses currently in nursing school.
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