Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad
Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.
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Monongalia EMS Joins Life Saving Blood Transfusion Stabilization Program
Starting May 1, Monongalia EMS (Mon EMS) will be able to perform whole blood transfusions. Whole blood transfusions have saved 16 West Virginian's lives since the launch of the program in Cabell County in November 2023.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGov. Justice Postpones Tuesday Events For Medical Issue
Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday evening that he postponed previously planned events in Huntington and Point Pleasant on Tuesday due a medical issue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDHHR Names New Medical Director For OEMS
State Health Officer and Commissioner of the West Virginia DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health, Dr. Matt Christiansen, announced Martin will replace interim director, Dr. Beth Toppins who served since April 2023.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'They Save Lives' — West Virginia Healthcare Workers Line Up To Get First Vaccine Doses
Many people across West Virginia and the nation are breathing a sigh of relief as a coronavirus vaccine is being distributed and administered — at medical facilities and to frontline workers.
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Nurse Discusses Challenges Of Providing COVID Care
Colton Mearkle is a registered nurse at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. When the pandemic began, his floor was converted to caring…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCOVID Costs Rise For W.Va. Healthcare System
The costs of treating COVID-19 patients are mounting, and they present a significant burden on the healthcare system in West Virginia
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