Physician specialists to present Advanced Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor

Cabell Huntington Hospital Senior Services and Medtronics present, Advanced Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor, a free seminar on neurologic disorders and the medical advancements used to aid in relief. Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor are two of the most common adult-onset tremor disorders. Various tremor types may be seen in both conditions, and…

School of Medicine and Marshall Health Announce Administrative Changes

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and its faculty practice plan, Marshall Health, have announced two well-established physician leaders will assume new positions with the organizations in 2016. James B. Becker, M.D., currently senior associate dean for clinical affairs at the SOM, has been appointed vice dean for governmental affairs and health…

West Virginia State Alumnus Recognized for Giving Back to University, Students

West Virginia State University (WVSU) alumnus and retired United States Army Brigadier General Walter F. Johnson III has received the inaugural Career Exemplar Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). Johnson was one of 19 recipients of the award, given to distinguished alumni representing historically black land-grant universities, who achieved excellence in…