Saturday, May 18 2013 1:26 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:26:49 GMT
This is the sixth year that local sheriff's deputies, police officers, and state troopers were invited to join local firemen on Main Street as part of the "Fireman's Parade.
This is the sixth year that local sheriff's deputies, police officers, and state troopers were invited to join local firemen on Main Street as part of the "Fireman's Parade.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:58:49 GMT
Everyone gets a lead foot every so often. But a study showing that West Virginia has more fatalities from car wrecks than other areas in the United States may have drivers on Interstate 79 hitting the brakes.
Everyone gets a lead foot every so often. But a study showing that West Virginia has more fatalities from car wrecks than other areas in the United States may have drivers on Interstate 79 hitting the brakes.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:07:13 GMT
Marshall's medical school Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has been looking for new space where it can grow its rapidly expanding biomedical research program. Now, it's found what it needs.
HUNTINGTON, WV — Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has been looking for new space where it can grow its rapidly expanding biomedical research program. Now, it's found the space it needs – at the university's Forensic Science Center Annex.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:37:38 GMT
With Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's decision to expand Medicaid, many West Virginians could be part of that change in coverage when that it takes effect at the beginning of next year. However, those opposed
With Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's decision to expand Medicaid, many West Virginians could be part of that change in coverage when that it takes effect at the beginning of next year.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:26:48 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
Monday, May 13 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:54:37 GMT
Joe Tuttle, who acted as executive director of the Clay-Battelle Health Services Association from 1973 to 2012, was presented the 2013 Rural Health Leadership Award over the weekend.
Joe Tuttle, who acted as executive director of the Clay-Battelle Health Services Association from 1973 to 2012, was presented the 2013 Rural Health Leadership Award over the weekend.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:26:53 GMT
WESTON, WV (AP) — The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
WESTON, WV (AP) — The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
CHARLESTON (AP) — Federal funding for West Virginia's HIV-AIDS program is dropping by more than $200,000 because of the state's low infection rate.
The Department of Health and Human Resources said Monday that combined with last year's reductions, the cuts total more than $617,000. The money is being redirected to states with higher incidence rates.
Public Health Commissioner Marian Swinker says the state will have to eliminate a $20 reimbursement for HIV specimen collection and counseling services.
Last year, that program gave 15 local health departments about $92,000.
Two years ago, 49 health departments received the reimbursement.
Swinker says the cut is no surprise.
Other federal funds will still cover the costs of lab testing by the Office of Laboratory Services. But HIV testing may not be available everywhere and on every day.