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Health insurance chaos awaits young Americans when they turn 26
InsuranceNewsNet - Pennsylvania
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September 2, 2025
Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. That is the age at which the Affordable Care Act declares that young adults generally must...
Hospital hosts signing ceremony
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
BUCKHANNON — Two local college nursing students were recently recognized during a special event. WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recently celebrated the future of nursing with a signing ceremony honoring two students selected for the Aspiring...
West Virginia bishop opposes religious and philosophical exemptions to school vaccine law
WBOY - West Virginia
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August 28, 2025
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is weighing in on West Virginia’s ongoing debate over school vaccine exemptions, warning that efforts to loosen the state’s requirements put children at risk. In an article...
COVID-19 vaccines harder to get at pharmacies in DC, Virginia and 12 other states
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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September 3, 2025
The Trump administration's changes to COVID-19 vaccine guidance and a delayed vaccine advisory meeting is making it more difficult for people to get the shots at pharmacies in Washington, D.C., Virginia and 12 other states. Pharmacies in three...
Community Health Fair, PODA event and more
Kanawha Valley Update - West Virginia
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The Lede The latest updates from communities around Kanawha County. Kanawha County, W.Va. A community health fair will focus on keeping local neighbors healthy, and one local middle school is helping students celebrate their birthday one cake kit...
How Do We Transform Our System From Sick Care To Health Care?
Forbes
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A key reason for U.S. healthcare dysfunction is that we spend the vast majority of our healthcare resources taking care of people who are already very ill and too little on preventive care. getty It is well known that the U.S. healthcare system...
New health officer agrees with Morrisey on vaccine exemptions
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON — Allowing West Virginia families to opt out of the state’s school vaccination requirements has been a priority for Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The state’s new acting health officer agrees with him on the issue. Dr. Mark McDaniel, a doctor...
West Virginia moving to offense in Backyard Brawl
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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August 28, 2025
For too long, West Virginia has sat at the bottom of health, education, and economic rankings. Policymakers have spent decades trying to solve these problems, but frustratingly little progress has occurred. Action, not platitudes, is needed for...
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Tim Armstead dies
WOWK - West Virginia
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August 26, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Justice Tim Armstead has died, according to a spokesperson for the court. He was 60 years old. The spokesperson says Armstead passed away shortly before noon Tuesday after a...
Refugees in Kansas and Missouri could lose SNAP benefits any day — and health care cuts are next
KRPS - Kansas
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September 3, 2025
For refugees, asylees and other immigrants who have sought safety in the United States, government food assistance could go away any day. Health care benefits will soon follow. After President Donald Trump's signature legislation passed in July...
WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. These counties are in close proximity to...
Introducing the newest member of our medical staff: John A. Dugas, MD
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
WVU Medicine John A. Dugas, MD Bridgeport Pediatrics Bridgeport, W.Va.—Dr. John Dugas is joining Bridgeport Pediatrics, having finished his pediatric residency at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He graduated from WVU summa cum...
West Virginia PSC has opened proceedings into the town of Gary’s water system
WOAY 4 - West Virginia
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August 27, 2025
McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has opened proceedings into the town of Gary’s water system, saying that it has received a number of complaints. The PSC will now determine whether or not the utility is...
Garrett Regional Medical Center Welcomes Largest Cohort to WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program
Deep Creek Times - Maryland
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Innovative partnership with Allegany College of Maryland expands nursing workforce pipeline in Garrett County Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC), in collaboration with the Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) School of Nursing, recently held an...
West Virginia Sheriff's Office looking to hire new deputies
WTRF - West Virginia
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August 27, 2025
Ohio County, W.Va. (WTRF) – Are you looking for a new career in law enforcement? The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire two new deputies to join the force. The office offers competitive pay, good health insurance, a uniform allowance,...
What we’re seeing from the 49ers: Healthy, hungry stars make for plenty of optimism
The Athletic
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September 3, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers, it turns out, did not die from a thousand nicks and scratches this training camp. They are actually pretty healthy — after what seemed like daily injuries — entering Sunday’s season opener in Seattle. Our biggest takeaway,...
WATCH: Angels of Assisi rescues 14 dumped puppies in West Virginia
WSLS - Virginia
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August 29, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. – Angels of Assisi recently saved 14 dogs from McDowell County in West Virginia after they were found stranded on the side of the road. One of the dogs has an injured foot, and there may still be a couple roaming around in the...
United Hospital Center hosts their summer 2025 Aspiring Nurse signing ceremony
The Parsons Advocate - West Virginia
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September 2, 2025
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center would like to welcome our Summer 2025 Aspiring Nurse Program cohort. These nursing students participated in a formal signing ceremony Friday evening at UHC. Nineteen local nursing students received up to $25,000...
West Virginia Moving to Offense in Economic ‘Backyard Brawl’
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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For too long, West Virginia has sat at the bottom of health, education, and economic rankings. Policymakers have spent decades trying to solve these problems, but frustratingly little progress has occurred. Action, not platitudes, is needed for...
West Virginia is moving to offense in the ‘Backyard Brawl’
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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For too long, West Virginia has sat at the bottom of health, education, and economic rankings. Policymakers have spent decades trying to solve these problems, but frustratingly little progress has occurred. Action, not platitudes, is needed for...