WVU Medicine University Healthcare at Home joins home health agencies across the nation in celebrating November as National Home Care Month under the theme, “Home Care Delivers Freedom.” “Caring for the elderly, disabled and chronically ill in their homes truly is a privilege for us,” said Judy Hockman, system director of outpatient clinical services at…
At an early age, Rebecca McPhail’s family taught her by example the importance of industry and public service in West Virginia. Her father, grandfather and great-grandfather all worked as coal miners, and she watched her grandmother represent her community at the state capitol and lobby issues as a private citizen. Industry and public service—these are the cornerstones on which McPhail’s life began, and these are two of the elements that contribute to her success as the president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA).
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Website: dinsmore.com/matt_kingery/ Facebook: /matt.kingery.71 LinkedIn: Matt Kingery Written by Katie Allie Matt Kingery was a shy child who spent most of his free time outdoors with the neighborhood kids, playing basketball and riding bikes. Back then, he dreamed of being a fireman, doctor, architect and radio deejay. One of his favorite memories of growing…
Except for a few years away from home in the name of higher education, Roger Hanshaw has lived his entire life surrounded by the beauty of Clay County, WV, where his family has lived for generations. He left home for Morgantown to earn a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at West Virginia University (WVU) and later for the University of Notre Dame, where he received a Ph.D. in chemistry. Although he wanted to become a veterinarian growing up, he found himself in law school at WVU after following the advice of one of his earliest mentors, Steve Hannah, which led to his current role as an attorney at Bowles Rice LLP.
Marshall University now has a dedicated study and common space for student veterans. The Enterprise Holdings Foundation Military and Veterans Affairs Lounge, which was unveiled on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, features hardwood floors, seating, TVs, a kitchen, conference room and computer lab with free printing. Kim White, a U.S. Navy veteran, award-winning social worker…
Alisha Grass Maddox’s success does not just stem from her role as chief communications officer and owner at Charles Ryan Associates (CRA). Maddox’s success comes from giving generously of her time to those in need and focusing on what’s truly important in her job and family, as well as the obstacles she has overcome along the way.