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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 13, 2025

Charleston Drug Summit Aims To Connect Families To Resources

More than a dozen organizations are partnering to hold a summit for West Virginians affected by Substance Use Disorder to connect and share information.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Dec. 16, 2024

$650M Deal Means Firm Won’t Face Prosecution For Encouraging OxyContin Sales

The Justice Department will not prosecute a consulting firm accused of encouraging OxyContin sales in return for $650 million in resolution payments.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 13, 2024

First Foundation Offers Another Chance For Prevention And Recovery Grants

The foundation responsible for distributing West Virginia’s opioid settlement funds is giving applicants a second chance to obtain funding to fight the state’s drug epidemic.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 18, 2024

The Healing Appalachia Festival And Mingo County's Hospital Reopens, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Healing Appalachia music festival returns to Lewisburg this week, and Mingo County's only hospital reopens.

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Government Caelan Bailey, Sep. 17, 2024

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on AmerisourceBergen’s Insurance Litigation Timeline

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard two cases Tuesday morning involving AmerisourceBergen, a major drug company involved in opioid settl...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 29, 2024