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Between 2010 and 2015, the combined overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential—a drug category that includes methamphetamine, Adderall and Ritalin—equaled the number of overdose deaths from heroin. West Virginia University doctoral candidate Joshua Gross is investigating how a particular protein influences the brain’s response to such drugs. Gross is conducting his research…
Mon Health Medical Center will hold its 2018 HealthFair Friday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Morgantown Mall. HealthFair offers free and low-cost screenings, health information special events and demonstrations from more than 40 local medical organizations. This year Mon Health Medical Center…
In a recent release of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center’s (WV SBDC) “Small Business Snapshot”, a semi-annual overview of statistics, percentages and success stories, the organization touted continued job creation and economic growth in the Mountain State. “Over the last 5 years, our 17 business coaches in all 55 counties have assisted with…
Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at First United, is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine W. Getty, as Director of Business Relationships. Ms. Getty will be working closely with business clients to provide financial services and expertise within Allegany County and Garrett County, Maryland and surrounding markets.…
The U.S. Small Business Administration presents a free, six-part webinar series beginning in February to help small business owners navigate the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Program. Feb. 7: HUBZone Contracting: Make the Federal Government Your Customer 2-3 p.m. EST Small businesses will learn about HUBZone contracting vehicles and regulations. Click http://ems7.intellor.com/login/714969 10 minutes before webinar…
The Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery at Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) has been named a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) by the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association and Surgical Review Corporation. CHH is the only hospital in West Virginia to receive this accreditation. “As the first to bring da Vinci® to the region in…