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Across W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis

Communities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.

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Dementia And The Holidays, Hope For Opioid Settlement Money And Concerning Health Trends, This West Virginia Week 

On this West Virginia Week, we hear about some of the health challenges facing West Virginians — including lung disease, HIV/AIDS outbreaks and recovery.

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Monongalia QRT Part Of Region’s Response To Opioid Crisis

West Virginia has been at the center of the country’s opioid epidemic for years, but robust community responses have been built to tackle the issue head on.

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Jan Rader Discusses Her Career And The State Of Public Health In Huntington

Former Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader speaking to David Adkins about her tenure at the Huntington Fire Department, public health, and response programs.

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