Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on West Virginia Healthcare Press.
Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 25, 2025
WHEELING, W.Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in...
The Joint Corp. Signs Binding Agreement to Sell 31 Corporate Clinics in Arizona and New Mexico and to Acquire Regional Developer Rights in the Northwest Region and Refranchises Five Corporate Clinics in the Kansas City Region, Tracking to Become…
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 25, 2025
- The Joint to Deploy Capital and Enhance Profitability Profile by Reducing Regional Developer Count - - Largest Franchisee Signs Binding Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire 31 Corporate Clinics, Which Will Increase Its Ownership to 96 Clinics,...
Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Annual Survey Detects 62 Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease in 2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
·
June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025 Maryland’s chronic wasting disease management area has expanded to include Howard County The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday that 62 white-tailed deer sampled in 2024 tested positive for chronic wasting...
Virginia Beach Boy Shot in Head Finds Road to Recovery at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 24, 2025
Norfolk, Virginia, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORFOLK, Va. – Emily Rigsby and Steven Davis sat next to their son, Landyn, in the pediatric intensive care unit desperately watching for any sign that he would be OK. The 8-year-old had been...
Celia Huber Joins AMN Healthcare Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 24, 2025
DALLAS, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations, announced the election of Celia Huber to its Board of Directors during its annual meeting of...
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Flash Flooding in West Virginia
SAMHSA
·
June 16, 2025
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in Ohio and Monongalia Counties in West Virginia. A disaster or tragedy like this can have an enormous impact on...
Coach OTB Kicks Off 2025 Elite Technique & Skills Clinic Tour to Empower Young Athletes Nationwide
EIN Presswire
·
June 20, 2025
A high-impact, nationwide football clinic series blending elite training, mentorship, and youth empowerment. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Coach OTB, a nationally recognized football coach , elite trainer and...
2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award Recipients Named at Annual Conference
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
·
June 11, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health's Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buchannon...
Synchrocare Launches Franchise Opportunities Across West Virginia
EIN Presswire
·
June 10, 2025
Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Revolutionize Healthcare with Innovative Franchise Solutions in West Virginia WV, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a leading supplier of innovative medical devices and solutions, is...
West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Distinction
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
·
June 5, 2025
The West Virginia Cancer Registry, a program of the West Virginia Department of Health, has earned a national distinction by attaining the distinguished Gold Standard for Registry Certification from the North American Association of Central...
Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
·
June 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
PracticeLink Announces Inaugural First Practice Fund Scholarship Recipients, Celebrating Six Inspiring Medical Journeys
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 17, 2025
ST. LOUIS and HINTON, West Virginia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PracticeLink, the nation’s most trusted physician recruitment resource and home of the leading online physician job board, is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural...
Lisata Therapeutics and GATC Health Expand Relationship to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Development
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
June 17, 2025
Expanded alliance combines Lisata’s drug development expertise with GATC’s AI-powered Multiomics Advanced Technology® platform to accelerate and improve success rates of next-generation drug development Lisata to lead development efforts to...
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
Washington State Office of Attorney General
·
June 16, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
New York Attorney General
·
June 16, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million As Part of $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
·
June 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...
DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
·
June 27, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July...
Worsening Conditions of Beech Leaf Disease Confirmed Throughout the State
Maryland Department of Agriculture
·
June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 9, 2025) The Maryland Department of Agriculture has confirmed worsening symptoms of beech leaf disease throughout the State in counties including Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil,...
From Infancy to Adolescence: Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health
American Hospital Association
·
May 31, 2025
Even before the COVID pandemic, the mental health and wellness of our young people was failing. The pandemic exacerbated the crisis and made it difficult for them to access needed care; many health care systems are still struggling to meet the...
Flood Relief Update-DoHS Extends Application Deadline for SNAP Replacement Benefits
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
·
June 26, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the 10-day reporting period for the loss of food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...