The Latino American Who’s Who recognizes Marshall’s Brooks
Dr. Monica García Brooks, assistant vice president for information technology, online learning and libraries with Marshall University, was selected for inclusion in Volume IV of The Latino American Who’s Who. Brooks has been with Marshall University for 20 years, having started her career there as a member of the library faculty. She said her secret to […]
Local Physical Therapist Hosting Free BackPain and Sciatica Workshop
Local physical therapist, Lincoln Kinkade, is hosting a free, low back pain workshop Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. in the Dynamic Physical Therapy Westover clinic. If you suffer from back or leg pain when you stand, walk or sit for long periods of time like when driving, if you have pain, numbness or tingling […]
Stretta Therapy Provides Relief to Patients with Acid Reflux
“In Huntington alone, approximately one in three people suffer from some form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),” said Nihar Shah, MD, a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist at Cabell Huntington Hospital. “Some of these individuals are taking medication more than two times a day to help control their acid reflux. That can lead to other, more serious problems.” […]
Morgantown Social NetworX Happy Hour Comes to Black Bear Evansdale on November 12
The next Morgantown Social NetworX (MSNX) Happy Hour will be held at Black Bear Burrito Evansdale on Thursday, November 12, from 5-8 p.m. “Matt and I are honored to host this event for long-time customer Mary Ulch and Morgantown Social NetworX,” says Jason Coffman, owner of Black Bear Burritos and Black Bear Evansdale. “It has […]
$3.4 Million in Savings by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Funds will be used to help Medicaid recipients
A new contract designed to cut down on non-emergency transportation costs for Medicaid patients is paying big dividends for the State of West Virginia, saving $1.9 million in its first year. The Bureau also estimates that it saved $1.5 million this year by securing a non-emergency medical transportation broker, bringing the total savings to the […]
West Virginia’s First NIH Phase I SBIR Grant in 8 Years Awarded to Huntington’s Progenesis Technologies, LLC
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded Progenesis Technologies, LLC, a Huntington, WV-based biotech firm with ties to Marshall University, a grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for approximately $144,000, company officials announced today. This is the first NIH Phase I award for a West Virginia company in eight years and […]
