Marshall School of Medicine Announces Five-Year Program to Improve Access to Diabetes Care in West Virginia
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has launched a new program, Care Coordination of High Risk Diabetes Patients, thanks to a $1.5 million grant over five years from the Merck Foundation. Marshall is one of eight program grantees supported through the new $16 million, five-year Merck Foundation initiative, Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care, to […]
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Opens Substance Abuse Program for Adolescents
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital launched their Substance Abuse Program on July 5, 2017. This program commenced as a pilot program for adolescents ages 13-17, with a dual diagnosis, providing inpatient treatment for those in need of detoxification/intensive substance use treatment. The Substance Abuse Program focuses on intensive group therapy, recreational and individual therapy sessions, educational and skill-building […]
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits West Virginia to Address Members at ABCWV Annual Meeting
The Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia (ABCWV) met at the Greenbrier Resort and Hotel for their 22nd Annual Winter Meeting from January 11th through the 14th. They were joined by the United States Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, to provide the keynote address on Saturday night. Secretary Acosta was appointed by President Donald J. […]
Marshall’s ‘The L’ to be recognized at the State Capitol by the WV Legislature
Marshall University’s Luke Lee Listening Language Learning Lab, also known as “The L,” will have a presence at the West Virginia State Capitol Thursday, Jan. 18, when it is recognized for its work in providing listening and spoken language outcomes to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Established in 2006, The L is the first preschool program […]
River Group Creates the COAL RIVER U Entrepreneur Support Program
The Coal River Group is using funding from a WV Development grant to provide specialized consulting and business development support for existing and start up entrepreneurs in the Coal River Watershed Region. “We see a need for many new businesses to support the growing kayak-based tourism economy in our region,” says Bill Currey, Chairman of […]
Ronald McDonald House to Honor Heroes Among Us at 2018 McGala
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virginia is set to honor heroes, big and small, as part of their annual McGala fundraiser on Saturday, February 10 at Charleston’s Embassy Suites. Longtime supporter and prominent local attorney Tom Flaherty will be honored for his 30+ years of service to RMHC of Southern West Virginia. Six-year-old […]
