Mon General Hospital Gastroenterology Initiates Liver Clinic
Mon General Hospital Gastroenterology Interventional Endoscopist Faisal A. Bukeirat, MD, designates Thursday afternoons for liver patients. Dr. Bukeirat, MD, treats liver patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis (unspecified), Hepatitis A, B and C and hepatic encephalopathy. “The number of people with hepatitis C, fatty liver and liver cancer is constantly increasing,” […]
Governor Tomblin Announces State Assistance in Place at FEMA Disaster Reocvery Centers
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced representatives from a number of state agencies are now stationed at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers to provide state assistance to residents and businesses affected by last week’s flooding. “As cleanup continues in communities across the state, so many of our residents and small business owners […]
Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center Selected for Initiative Promoting Better Cancer Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center (ECCC) at Cabell Huntington Hospital as one of nearly 200 physician group practices and 17 health insurance companies to participate in a care delivery model that supports and encourages higher quality and more coordinated cancer care. The Medicare arm of […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Webster County
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Webster County to provide recovery assistance to survivors of the June 22 severe storms, floods, mudslides and landslides. The latest center to open is located in the City Council Room of the Webster Springs Municipal Building, 143 McGraw Ave., Webster Springs, WV 26288. Representatives from the Federal Emergency […]
What West Virginians Should Expect After FEMA Registration
After disaster survivors have registered for federal disaster assistance, FEMA will ask them to provide information on disaster damage, proof of identity and residence, insurance and other documentation, to determine eligibility. A FEMA contracted housing inspector may contact you to make an appointment to view disaster damage. It is important to provide good contact information […]
Disaster Assistance Tops $10.4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
One week after President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for West Virginia, more than $10.4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began June 22, 2016. That total includes more than $8.6 million in housing assistance and nearly $1.8 million in other needs […]
