West Virginia Communities Unite Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a dangerous disease, with more than 1,300 women expected to be diagnosed in West Virginia in 2012. Although mortality rates are decreasing, an estimated 294 West Virginia women will still die from the disease this year. As the fight against breast cancer continues, West Virginia communities are coming together to spread the […]
Tennessee Avenue Medical Office Building Construction Begins
Groundbreaking and excavation for a new medical office building on Tennessee Avenue across from City Hospital has begun. West Virginia University Hospitals-East City Hospital Foundation, owner of the property, is leasing a portion of the 10-acre parcel to a Chicago based developer who is constructing a 45,000-square-foot medical office building on the property. The development […]
National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day Oct. 2 in Charleston
National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day to promote entrepreneurship among individuals ages 50 and older will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Charleston Area Alliance located at 1116 Smith Street, Charleston. The local event, as part of a larger effort by the U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP, is designed […]
SBA Web Chat Series Will Offer Tips for Women On Starting and Growing a Small Business
Are you a woman who is ready to start or expand a small business? Now’s a good time to take that first step, with help from a U.S. Small Business Administration series of four web chats during October, which is also National Women’s Small Business Month. Each week in October, SBA’s web chat series will […]
Honors College Celebrated at First Anniversary of Institute for Innovation in Education
West Liberty University celebrated its inaugural Honors College as it welcomed dignitaries and media to campus to hear an update on the college and learn about the progress of the entire Institute for Innovation in Education. The Honors College is one of the collaborations managed by the Institute, led by Executive Director Ron Witt. The […]
“Courage Walk” at Thomas Hospital Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness
On Tuesday, October 2nd at 12 noon outside of the Clinical Pavilion, Thomas Memorial Hospital’s Breast Care Center is hosting a Courage Walk, in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We encourage those who have been touched by breast cancer or who are currently dealing with this disease to join us outside of the Clinical […]