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WV Hospital Association CEO Jim Kaufman joins Secretary Warner for “Just Three Questions!” to discuss Building a Stronger Healthcare Workforce
West Virginia Secretary of the State
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August 15, 2025
Charleston, W.Va. – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Jim Kaufman, President and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed healthcare’s essential role in West Virginia’s...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Urging DEA to Ban “Designer Xanax”
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 18, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action to ban bromazolam, or “Designer Xanax,” which is linked to deaths across the...
West Virginia Secretary of Health Announces New Dementia Services Director
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 7, 2025
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has selected Steve Semenik to serve in the role of Dementia Services Director, a position established during the 2025 Legislative Session and passed into law on July 11, 2025, through House Bill...
Layoffs in 2025 Drive Surge in Demand for Bad Credit Personal Loans Across the U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
Dallas, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This release is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice or a solicitation to lend. Super Personal Finder is not a lender, does not make credit decisions, and does not guarantee...
Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 7, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The...
West Virginia Department of Human Services Nationally Recognized for Modernizing Medicaid System
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 4, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS Champions Award winner by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the agency’s successful modernization of the state’s Medicaid...
West Virginia Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month with Launch of New Website
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 1, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is proud to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month by launching a new, user-friendly website: bcse.wvtylertech.com. The site offers an...
33 West Virginia Companies Honored for Expanding Global Reach at 2025 Export Awards
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
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August 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of...
33 West Virginia Companies Honored for Expanding Global Reach at 2025 Export Awards
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
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August 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of...
Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Aerial Rescue For Injured Rock Climber In West Virginia
Maryland State Police
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August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025 (SENECA ROCKS, WV) – Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) performed an aerial hoist rescue on Saturday after a rock climber was injured in West Virginia. On August 2, at approximately 2:20 p.m., rescue personnel from...
SleepScript MD Offers Nationwide Telemedicine Program for Prescription Sleep Medication Access
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Physician-led telehealth sleep clinic provides fast care using safe, non-addictive medications across 40+ states. SHELBYVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sleep disorders affect millions of working professionals...
The Wellington Group, LLC Officially Launches AppealNavigator™ — The AI-Powered Tool Built for Today’s Denials Crisis
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
AI-powered platform streamlines clinical appeals, reduces administrative burden, and helps hospitals overturn denials faster. INDEPENDENCE, OH, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wellington Group is proud to officially...
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 15, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
SURVEY: Parents Overwhelmingly Want College Sports to Teach Life Skills and Improve College Outcomes
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of the House v. NCAA settlement and growing concerns over the future of collegiate Olympic sports, a new nationwide survey of more than 800 parents of high school-aged...
Attorney Rusty Webb Launches National Kratom Lawsuit Initiative Amid Rising FDA Warnings
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charles “Rusty” Webb, founder of the Webb Law Centre, is stepping into the national spotlight as one of the first attorneys to formally launch a litigation strategy focused on...
The Joint Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
- Refranchised 37 clinics; Franchises now represent 92% of the portfolio - - Acquired rights to the Northwest regional developer territory - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator,...
Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Ohio County, W.Va.
FEMA
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August 6, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia and Ohio County are opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Triadelphia. The Center will open at Triadelphia Community Center at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 31. The center is located at: Ohio County Disaster...
Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Marion County, W.Va.
FEMA
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August 6, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia and Marion County are opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Triadelphia. The Center will open at City of Fairmount Public Safety Building at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 31. The center is located at: Marion County...
PracticeLink Announces Strategic Partnership with 3RNET
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
ST. LOUIS and HINTON, West Virginia, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PracticeLink, the nation’s most trusted physician recruitment resource and home of the most widely used online physician job board, is pleased to announce a strategic...
Moose, Deer & Elk from CWD Areas Must be Processed Before Entry into Vermont
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
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August 6, 2025
Hunters traveling outside Vermont to hunt moose, deer, or elk need to follow a regulation designed to protect Vermont's deer and moose from chronic wasting disease, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Moose were added to the...