WVU School of Public Health Dean to Participate in Congressional Briefing on Opioid Epidemic
The West Virginia University School of Public Health will be among five schools in the Appalachian region to brief members of Congress in Washington, D.C. Monday (June 19) to share their findings and unique approaches to address the opioid epidemic. Dean Jeffrey Coben, M.D., will participate in “The Opioid Epidemic: Findings from Public Health Research […]
First United Bank & Trust Receives Healthiest Maryland Business Wellness at Work Award
First United Bank & Trust is pleased to receive the Gold Level Wellness Award for the second year in a row. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) presented the Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work Awards at the 8th Annual Worksite Health and Wellness Symposium 2017. The Wellness at Work Awards recognize […]
WVU School of Medicine Names Prominent Surgical Oncologist as Chair of Surgery
James Wallis Marsh Jr., M.D., acclaimed surgical oncologist and transplant surgeon, has been named to lead the Department of Surgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Marsh joins WVU from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the UPMC Cancer Center where he specializes in benign and malignant tumors of the […]
Spilman Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2017
Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that 21 of the firm’s lawyers were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2017. The objective of the Super Lawyers selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys […]
Marshall Health Welcomes New Administrators
Marshall Health, the faculty practice plan of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has announced the addition of four individuals into leadership roles within the organization. Evie Davis Garcia has been named department administrator for Marshall Cardiology. Davis has a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism and cross-cultural communications from Liberty University and […]
#AlmostHeaven Viral Campaign Reach Tops 5 Million in First Week
One week after the West Virginia Division of Tourism launched its #AlmostHeaven campaign, the campaign reach topped five million on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The campaign continues until West Virginia’s birthday on Tuesday, June 20. “We’re thrilled with the level of enthusiasm and engagement shown by all those who love West Virginia in tweeting, posting […]