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New wellness center set to open in Roane County

WebSPENCER, W.Va. (WCHS) — A new wellness center is set to open in Roane County, a major step in a project that has been 25 years in the making. The Roane …

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More than 125 people in 30 W.Va. counties exposed to …

WebHealth officials encouraged residents who are traveling to and from countries that have seen upticks in measles cases to make sure they are up to date on measles …

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Hospitals exploring differences between state, federal …

WebHospitals must mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for workers by Jan. 4, 2022, or risk losing Medicaid and Medicare funding. The vaccination requirements will impact …

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West Virginia Health Right to open clinic on Charleston's …

WebWV Health Right-West Side will open June 1 at 511 Central Ave. at Five Corners. She said the clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 …

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Local health leaders watching measles case in northern …

WebLocal health leaders are paying close attention after West Virginia confirmed its first known measles case in 15 years.Even though the Morgantown area is severa

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Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reinstates face …

WebThe health department is reinstating its mask requirement for visitors and staff, effective July 13, 2022, according to a news release. Health officials said they are …

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Mental hygiene system overwhelmed by caseload and …

WebUpdated Wed, May 25th 2022 at 10:59 AM. Over the past three years, West Virginia's mental hygiene system has seen more than 18,000 cases filed. (WCHS) HUNTINGTON, …

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Amjad to head partnership aimed at expanding …

WebA new partnership between the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Marshall Health is aimed at improving healthcare in the state’s jails, …

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Two wellness centers to be built in Gallia County

WebGALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WCHS) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced two grants in Gallia County on Monday to improve health care with students while helping …

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Governor Andy Beshear awards $500,000 grant to address …

WebGov. Andy Beshear awards a $500,000 grant to Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter and Pikeville Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Donovan Blackburn for a program …

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Unanimous vote continues the work of the only needle exchange …

WebA public hearing is scheduled Nov. 18. The Kanawha County Commission voted unanimously to let West Virginia Health Right continue its needle exchange …

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Survey reveals decline in public trust of health institutions, surge in

WebParekh admits the back and forth during the COVID-19 pandemic plays a role in why some people are more skeptical of major institutions. Survey reveals decline in …

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W.Va. DHHR denies SOAR certification and $150,000 in harm …

WebThe West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has denied applications from a grassroots harm reduction group to receive state certification and …

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Dr. Young's new opportunity will take her to CAMC

WebKanawha-Charleston Health Department Health Officer and CEO Dr. Sherri Young has announced she is leaving her position for a new opportunity. Starting in …

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Williamson Memorial Hospital to reopen after more than two year …

WebWILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The closure of Williamson Memorial Hospital in 2020 had a major impact on the local community. Without a hospital in Mingo …

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Some exempt from wearing face coverings due to breathing issues …

WebKANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — There are some individuals exempt from Monday's executive order from Gov. Jim Justice requiring West Virginians …

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Protest to bring back needle exchange drawing mixed reactions

WebTue, October 15th 2019 at 5:01 PM. Members of a North Carolina group that traveled to West Virginia to push for bringing back the needle exchange stage a die-in at Davis Park …

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Gov. Justice signs bill to split West Virginia DHHR into three

WebGov. Jim Justice on Saturday signed House Bill 2006, separating the DHHR into three new departments. The new departments are the Department of Human …

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Kanawha commissioner Kent Carper hospitalized

WebKANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Longtime Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper has been hospitalized since Friday, according to a …

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Maine governor signs new gun laws, mental health supports in …

WebMaine Gov. Janet Mills signs legislation to strengthen public safety and Maine's mental health system. (Photo: Gov. Janet Mills' Office)

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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after arriving to New York jail, …

WebAidala said he spoke to Weinstein on Friday afternoon after he was in transit to New York City from an upstate jail less than 24 hours after the appeals ruling, which was …

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