By Jessica Wright Recognizing progress, building capacity and changing the narrative—these are the goals of the West Virginia Healthy People Healthy Places (WVHPHP) initiative, which strives to tell a new story in the state’s journey toward a healthier future. In 2018, West Virginia hosted the Southern Obesity Summit, which brought together health leaders from across…
A longtime collaboration between area attorneys and CASA of the Eastern Panhandle has provided Christmas gifts for hundreds of vulnerable children since the program began 11 years ago. This year, the area gift drive has helped others experience the great joy of giving back. Begun in 2009 by the Eastern Panhandle Bar Association, the gift…
Marshall Health, Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center expand their pulmonary-critical care team of providers with the addition of Tarake Aljarod, M.D., and Jodi H. Biller, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Aljarod, a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist, has been named an assistant professor of medicine at the Marshall University Joan C.…
The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and a statewide group of partners announce the fourth-annual Student Ag Innovation Challenge to encourage problem-solving and innovation among West Virginia students interested in agriculture. Students in grades seven through 12 are eligible to compete for cash prizes including a $500 grand prize. The competition emphasizes solving an agriculture…
CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) recently announced the winner of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award. Pati LaBrosse of Martinsburg was honored with the award for her heroic and significant contributions to the organization and serving as a high-impact advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. LaBrosse has served as a…
By Angela Carr, RN, MHA, LHNA One of Thomas Jefferson’s most famous quotes is, “Knowledge is power.” He equated knowledge with power, safety and happiness. Dedicated long-term care nurses and health care workers have long cared for the respected senior community and those with chronic illnesses. They are a proud group of professionals whose strength…