WVU Researchers to Hold NIH-Funded Camp
“Have you ever been to camp?” asked Ann Chester, assistant vice president for education partnerships at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. “Camps are magical for building relationships. Over time, you can use those magical relationships for good.” The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has […]
Armacell to Expand Manufacturing Plant and Create New Jobs in Roane County
Armacell announced plans to expand its crosslinked polyethylene block or “bun” manufacturing capabilities and create 20 new jobs in the city of Spencer. The company currently employs 70 workers in the Roane County plant. “Armacell is a world leader in engineered foams,” said Governor Jim Justice. “We are honored that this company chose to do […]
Quality Insights Awarded Special Project to Test Paramedic-Delivered Expanded Care Services in West Virginia Communities
Quality Insights has received funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help emergency medical service (EMS) providers offer expanded care to people with Medicare who live in West Virginia. The goal of this collaboration is to lessen unnecessary hospital admissions and emergency department visits while enhancing access to quality care for […]
Marshall Digital Forensics and Information Assurance Program Joins Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence
The Marshall University Digital Forensics and Information Assurance program has joined the Bluegrass State Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (BGS IC CAE). Membership in the center means that participating Marshall students can attend BGS IC CAE outreach events including workshops, career panels, guest lectures, and other events. They are also eligible for scholarships and […]
Making Good on a West Virginia Promise: HSTA’s Success Stories
By Bethany Hornbeck Like HSTA itself, the young West Virginia professionals who have come out of the program are active throughout the state, living and working in their communities and making a difference. They are serving the health care needs of their towns and cities and establishing and growing local businesses. They are becoming leaders […]
