WVSOM involved in National Science Foundation grant for West Virginia flood preparedness WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginians prepare for 2024, an official at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) wants to be sure citizens and state officials are aware[Read More…]
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Pallottine Foundation of Huntington CEO Janell Ray announces retirement; Laura Boone named next CEO
WV Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington announced today that Janell Ray, its founding Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2023. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Laura Boone, Senior Program Officer, to serve as the next CEO starting in January. Ray will continue[Read More…]
WVSOM student celebrating work and rewards during visit with family this holiday season
WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — With the completion of final exams in mid-December, students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) are ready for the holiday break, most returning home for the holidays. For Alexandra Crawford, a WVSOM Class of 2026 student, it means returning home to Virginia[Read More…]
Opinion: Never underestimate the power one person can make in your life
By Tammy Jordan, president, Fruits of Labor BECKLEY, W.Va. — One of the most powerful and truthful presentations I have ever witnessed was presented recently at the Communities of Healing Winter Gathering by Drema Hill, Ph.D., a Boone County native who has risen to be a national public health expert.[Read More…]
Media Alert: WV Press Association’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead is Jan. 5, Media Social is Feb. 1
Lookahead to include leadership presentations, panels on economic development and healthcare CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save The Date’ for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5,[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services gets presentation on WVU Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s interim Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services heard a presentation on the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy during its Tuesday meeting. Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Pensions and Retirement Committee hears Social Security coverage update, debates PEW report
WV Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I finally come to you with some good news – we are finally getting into the votes for social security.” That’s how Austin McVey, director of Social Security for the State Auditor’s Office, began his testimony before the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee[Read More…]
WV Hive Annual Open House and Awards Ceremony set for Dec. 15 at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 15 at the Historic Black Knight Country Club, 2400 South Kanawha Street, in Beckley. The event is open to the public and there is no[Read More…]
WVSOM students go underground for ‘eye-opening’ look at what coal miners endure to make a living for themselves and their families
Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal miners and what they endure to make a living for themselves and their families. One of the most important takeaways[Read More…]
Dr. Keith A. Hickman joins Parkersburg Family Care Dental
WV Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome dentist Keith A. Hickman, DDS, to Parkersburg Family Care Dental. Dr. Hickman is excited to join the clinic’s dental team and looks forward to helping people improve their smiles. “I am especially passionate about teaching patients about good[Read More…]
