In the past, smoking cigarettes was common as there wasn’t much information on just how harmful they were. Today, the severe health risks associated with smoking are well-documented, and the habit is widely frowned upon. However, a similar public health crisis is emerging in the 21st century with the rising use of electronic tobacco devices,commonly known as e-cigarettes.
Executive Vice President, West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians By Jean Hardiman When Gerry Stover served as the executive director of the Lincoln County Primary Care Center, he had his first chance to make a lasting impact on rural health care in West Virginia. A key goal was to transition the center from leasing its…
The expansion of health care facilities in West Virginia will help improve accessibility, enhance patient care and drive economic growth throughout the state. By bringing state-of-the-art medical services closer to home, these expansions will reduce travel times for patients, offer a wider range of specialized treatments and create valuable job opportunities.
Professor, Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences & Vice Dean for Basic Sciences, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine By Dawn Nolan As an original faculty member and now the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and vice dean for Basic Sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of…
President & CEO, Vandalia Health By Samantha Cart The greatest influence on David Ramsey’s professional success is simply this: he enjoys what he does. Ramsey’s career in health care administration has taken him across the country, and after moving to West Virginia in 2000 to serve as president and CEO of Charleston Area Medical Center…
Educating health care workers is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by West Virginia’s diverse and often underserved populations. Comprehensive education programs provide essential knowledge and skills, enabling health care professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.