Governor Tomblin Issues Statement Following Harpers Ferry Fire

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today issued this statement following the Harpers Ferry fire: “Today’s news about the fire in Harpers Ferry is heartbreaking for our state, the community and those who call it home. Joanne and I send our thoughts and prayers to all those whose livelihoods have been affected. Officials from our Division of…

Marshall School of Medicine Receives $1.22 Million to Promote Primary Care

The department of family and community health at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has received a five-year, $1.22 million grant from the federal government to develop ways to educate and train new physicians in novel methods of primary care, specifically geared toward the patient-centered medical home and its team approach to…

Governor Tomblin Launches Statewide Truancy Diversion Initiative

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the launch of the Truancy Diversion Initiative, part of the governor’s comprehensive juvenile justice reform in West Virginia. The governor introduced the proposal as part of his 2015 State of the State address in January and signed Senate Bill 393 into law April 2, 2015.   “Since becoming governor,…

“Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Fall Workshop Sept. 18-20, 2015 at Watoga State Park

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that registration is underway for the fall “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” (BOW) workshop at Watoga State Park Sept. 18-20, 2015. This is an opportunity for women ages 18 and older to learn new outdoor skills. “Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never…

Capito and Manchin Call for Action to Reduce Methadone-Related Overdose Deaths

In an effort to curb overdose deaths related to opiate abuse, Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and six of their Senate colleagues called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to examine the use of methadone for pain, and to issue guidance to state Medicaid directors to remove methadone from…

Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2015 Team Celebration and Kickoff

The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is hosting a Walk Team Celebration and Kickoff for the 2015 Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Thursday, July 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Kickoff will be held at Charles Ryan Associates at Appalachian Power Park, located at 601 Morris Street, Suite 301 in Charleston. The…