Doctor with elderly patient

A State of Caring

Winter 2021Leave a comment

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many people outside the Appalachian region have showed an interest in relocating to more rural areas, including West Virginia. One of the main criteria for many people looking to move is access to quality health care amenities. While statistically West Virginians face some less than favorable health outcomes and some struggle to gain access to health care due to the rural terrain, the Mountain State is also home to several world-class health care systems and a culture that takes care of its own.

Remote work

Live Here, Work There

Winter 2021Leave a comment

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic pushed people toward remote work, which is a trend that will most likely continue even after it is safe to return to the office. Many employers and companies have found workers are just as or more productive from home, allowing them to cut costs by incurring fewer overhead expenses.

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West Virginia Staycation Guide

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West Virginia was made for social distancing. With its rolling hills, tucked away hollows and flowing rivers and streams, the terrain of the Mountain State enables residents and visitors alike plenty of room to roam and enjoy its beauty while being safely distant from others. Much like many other industries, tourism took a hit in West Virginia in 2020.

Joan Phillips, M.D., FAAP

Joan Phillips, M.D., FAAP

2021 Hall of FameLeave a comment

aring for children has always been a passion for Joan Phillips, M.D., and she had a lot of practice growing up as the oldest of seven children, which prepared her for her future. Phillips, co-medical director of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), has dedicated her career to helping children in need.

Ali Oliashirazi, M.D.

Ali Oliashirazi, M.D.

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It is said the two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. Ali Oliashirazi, M.D., professor, chair and residency program director of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, believes to his core that this is what he was meant to do with his life.