Marshall University School of Pharmacy Researchers Publish a Review Article on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

A team of researchers at Marshall University’s School of Pharmacy recently published a review, “Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): Neurodevelopmental Challenges, Current Treatments and Future Directions,” in the March 7 edition of Current Opinions in Neurological Science. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is the expression of symptoms presented by newborns shortly after birth due to the abrupt…

West Virginia Aerospace Industry Shares Economic Impact on State and Future with Governor Justice

Governor Jim Justice, Secretary Woody Thrasher and State Senator Mike Romano met members of West Virginia’s aerospace industry today at Bombardier’s facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia.  The discussion focused on the industry’s recent economic impacts and opportunities for growth in the state. Among those present were leaders from the West Virginia Aerospace Alliance, Bombardier, The…

WVU Medicine University Healthcare, Noon Rotary Announce Community Wellness Screening

The 32nd annual Community Wellness Screening sponsored by WVU Medicine University Healthcare, the Martinsburg Noon Rotary Club, and The Wellness Center will be held Saturday, April 8 from 6 – 10 a.m. at the Dorothy McCormack Center on the Berkeley Medical Center campus. Bring the entire family and take advantage of these discounted wellness screenings. …

Fourth Annual Urban Agriculture Conference Adds Track Targeting Veterans

The fourth annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference will feature a new track highlighting agricultural opportunities for the state’s Armed Forces veterans. The two-day event will be held April 28-29 at Camp Virgil Tate in Charleston. The veteran track emerged as West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service, a conference host, expanded its agricultural programming…

West Virginia Banker Continues as Past Chairman

William A. Loving Jr., president and CEO of Pendleton Community Bank in Franklin, W.Va., will continue to serve as past chairman of the board of directors for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) for 2017-18. Loving is also chairman of ICBA Consolidated Holdings. His new term as past chairman begins at the conclusion of…

WVU Cancer Institute to Celebrate 32nd Annual Spring Gala

Supporters of the WVU Cancer Institute will celebrate the Cancer Institute’s history of excellence in cancer treatment, prevention and research during the 32nd Annual Spring Gala at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, April 28 – April 30. During the weekend-long signature event participants will experience a wide variety of educational and…