Faculty Member at WVU Parkersburg Receives Leadership Award
Dr. Melissa Spivy, West Virginia University at Parkersburg assistant professor of education and Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Sigma Omega Chapter counselor, has won the 2014-2015 Southeast Regional Chapter Counselor award. This award recognizes counselors from each region who excel in their roles. Spivy was selected by a panel of judges for her outstanding leadership skills […]
Further Actions Taken to Combat CWD of Deer in West Virginia
“As part of our agency’s ongoing management efforts to slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a larger portion of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia has been added to the current area where artificial supplemental feeding and baiting of deer is prohibited,” said Robert Fala, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural […]
Governor Declares July 30 as Gastroschisis Awareness Day
Having a baby is a joyous time that is accompanied by fear of the unknown. Many choose to use an ultrasound to unveil the sex of their baby before birth, aiding in the preparation process. For Jordan Bennett, an ultrasound unveiled more than whether her baby was going to be a boy or a girl. […]
Pediatric Oncologist/Hematologist Welcomed at Cabell Huntington Hospital
Paul Finch, MD, a physician specializing in pediatric oncology/hematology, has been welcomed to the medical staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital. He provides care to children undergoing cancer treatment at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. Finch received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Fayette County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Fayette County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be […]
Six West Virginia Students Attending National Summit and Leading Healthy Change in West Virginia Schools
Six students and two program advisors will represent West Virginia at the national Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit in Chicago, IL. The summit is expecting participation from 157 students and 95 Program Advisors representing 45 states from across the county. The Student Ambassador Summit is a multi-day, intensive and fun training for […]
