CEO and CFO, QLabs, Inc. By Pagett Dusic “Owned, operated and staffed by West Virginians, serving West Virginians.” That is one of the trademark statements for QLabs, Inc., an independent clinical laboratory located in Charleston, WV, created by husband and wife Steve and Mary Collins. As CEO, Steve is responsible for oversight of the company,…
Associate Professor, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and Family Nurse Practitioner, Pocahontas Memorial Hospital By Staci Miller Born in the rural coal mining town of Quinwood, WV, Jill Cochran, Ph.D., APRN, was influenced by her parents to serve the community. They managed a small department store, which was the heart of the town, and…
Traveling with your favorite, four-legged, furry friend can be stressful. Whether you are a new pet parent taking your puppy on her first road trip or a long-time pet parent bringing your senior dog to her favorite hiking trail, it is important to plan ahead.
Chief of Cardiology, WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals By Kristen Uppercue For Kishore Challa, M.D., FACC, chief of cardiology at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, his parents were the most influential and encouraging people in his life. His father, who was a teacher, gave him advice when Challa graduated from medical school that has stuck with him…
Known as the Mountain State, it is no surprise that West Virginia has some of the most impressive peaks in the Appalachian region. With the highest mountains come the lowest valleys, and each offer their own unique appeal for locals and tourists alike. From camping and hiking to arts and entertainment, West Virginia’s peaks and valleys are almost heaven.
West Virginia may be known as the Mountain State, but did you know it also has over 32,000 miles of rushing river water, 121 public fishing lakes, nearly 300 rivers and creeks and countless private ponds?