Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults, but early detection and today’s treatments can slow progression and help preserve central vision.
West Virginia healthcare facilities are cutting healthcare-associated infections, with notable drops in CLABSIs and CAUTIs, according to the CDC’s 2024 report.
Nina Sharp Hebb has been named director of entertainment for Elkins’ new Railyard Event & Conference Center, bringing 30+ years of industry experience to shape programming in its 410-seat theater.
Barbour Community Health Association has promoted Sonja Mitchell to radiology director, expanding her oversight of radiology operations across its Barbour County clinics.
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner says he won’t release West Virginia voters’ unredacted personal data — like Social Security or driver’s license numbers — to the U.S. Department of Justice, citing state law and privacy.
West Virginia’s Natural Resources Commission meets Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m., with public access at six in-person district locations statewide and a view-only livestream on YouTube.
West Virginia hospitals are urging lawmakers to keep state healthcare policy stable as sweeping federal changes threaten more than $1 billion in lost resources.
WVDNR stocked trout in 38 West Virginia lakes and streams during the week of Feb. 2. Stockings missed due to weather will be made up later, and anglers 15+ need a WV fishing license plus a trout stamp.
WVU Extension’s West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns Feb. 26–28 in Charleston, offering 23,000 small farm families education, new tech ideas and networking to boost efficiency and profits.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the IJDC approved nearly $9 million for five West Virginia water and sewer projects to boost reliability and support growth.
