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2025 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame
West Virginia is always making new strides in industries like business, manufacturing and technology. However, none of this would be possible without ensuring the health of its population. Across the state lie health care professionals who work tirelessly to keep citizens healthy, in turn giving the Mountain State stronger families, workplaces and communities.
Combating the Opioid Crisis
Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), has spent his career in medicine, public health and diplomacy, addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing communities today.
Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of health care. In an industry that is always looking for new ways to overcome inefficiency and human error, the integration of AI in the medical field means an increase in efficiency and accuracy, creating the opportunity for providers to better serve patients and improve outcomes.
From Ideas to Impact
The phrase innovation in health care draws the mind naturally toward new medical devices, drugs and treatments. However, it can also take the form of creatively addressing social determinants of health, practicing preventative medicine, improving efficiency and eliminating human error.
Vaping Epidemic
In the past, smoking cigarettes was common as there wasn’t much information on just how harmful they were. Today, the severe health risks associated with smoking are well-documented, and the habit is widely frowned upon. However, a similar public health crisis is emerging in the 21st century with the rising use of electronic tobacco devices,commonly known as e-cigarettes.
Our Commitment to Health Care Expansion
The expansion of health care facilities in West Virginia will help improve accessibility, enhance patient care and drive economic growth throughout the state. By bringing state-of-the-art medical services closer to home, these expansions will reduce travel times for patients, offer a wider range of specialized treatments and create valuable job opportunities.
Health Care Heroes
Educating health care workers is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by West Virginia’s diverse and often underserved populations. Comprehensive education programs provide essential knowledge and skills, enabling health care professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.
Introducing The Young Guns Class of 2025
Every day, professionals across the board are working to improve the Mountain State, giving their all to ensure that their respective fields are making a noticeable impact on their communities. These leaders represent hard work, a determination for achieving their goals and a love for their home state that inspires them to stay and do all they can to move it forward, all while still having many years of their career ahead of them.
Progress in the Panhandle
In 2022, Governor Jim Justice approved the bid award of $31.9 million for the Wheeling Streetscape Project. This project, scheduled to be completed by summer 2025, will beautify downtown Wheeling by adding decorative traffic signals, plants and trees as well as brickwork along Main and Market streets and between 10th and 16th streets. ADA-compliant curb cuts and widened sidewalks are also part of the project.
Planting the Path to Food Security
Amidst its renowned rolling hills and tight-knit communities, West Virginia faces a serious issue: the prevalence of food deserts and widespread food insecurity.
In many rural and urban areas, access to fresh food is limited or nonexistent, contributing to higher rates of diet-related illnesses and leaving residents with few nutritious options.
Hive Heroes
Bees often go unnoticed as they fly, usually overlooked and sometimes feared. Yet, these tiny creatures, along with other pollinators like butterflies, birds and moths, are essential for the food supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes that they pollinate one in every three bites of food humans eat. Beekeepers play a crucial role in maintaining the health and preservation of these bee colonies.
Rooted in Education
With an increasing need for sustainable farms that produce fresh, quality food, West Virginia is working to create a new generation of farmers who will carry on production for decades to come.
