The Business of Health Care: West Virginia’s New Hospital CEOs
In 2014, two West Virginia hospitals ushered in a new era with a change in leadership. David Henry joined Bluefield Regional Medical Center as the new CEO, and West Virginia University Hospitals welcomed Albert Wright as president and CEO. Both men bring with them a unique resumé of experience and a new vision for the health of West Virginians.
The Cost of Addiction: An Economic Burden for West Virginia
In 2008, West Virginia had the highest rate of deaths related to prescription drug overdoses in the United States. The Mountain State and the surrounding region have led national trends concerning prescription drug abuse and misuse, and while the physical and mental aspects have been devastating, prescription drugs are costing more than lives. The economic burden incurred by West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky due to the criminal justice costs, loss in worker productivity and treatment totals $2.72 billion annually. Nationally, the loss of productivity, premature death, unemployment and incarcerated individuals comes at a price tag of $42 billion every year.
The Four Seasons: West Virginia State Parks
Travelers who seek recreation destinations in West Virginia have a library of locations from which to choose, some of the best of which are state parks.
High-Five: Historic Wedding Venues
The wedding day is one of the most important chapters in a couple’s history, and in West Virginia, there are several wedding venues that highlight histories beyond ceremonies and receptions.
Young Guns 2015
West Virginia’s people are consistently recognized as one of the unique assets of the Mountain State. Each year, we dedicate our fall issue to celebrating West Virginians by naming a select group of outstanding business professionals as Young Guns.
NASA Leading the Way: Educating, Experimenting and Exploring
Upon hearing NASA, the acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, most people immediately think of the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts and probably Tom Hanks’ role in the movie “Apollo 13.” While those are all fair interpretations, it is important to understand that NASA is so much more than rockets and movie sets. In addition to space exploration and research, one of NASA’s main points of interest is education, and the organization offers educational opportunities that begin with children in grade school and continue through high school and college.