Friday, May 24 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:48:25 GMT
Democrats have thrown their support behind Delegates Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, and Tim Miley, D-Harrison, in the race to replace Rick Thompson as Speaker of the House.
Democrats have thrown their support behind Delegates Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, and Tim Miley, D-Harrison, in the race to replace Rick Thompson as Speaker of the House.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:52 GMT
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:50:08 GMT
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:14:28 GMT
The Warren T. Anderson, M.D. Center for Cardiac Care features three cardiac catheterization laboratories, 14 pre- and post-procedure rooms, a stress lab and two nuclear cameras.
The Warren T. Anderson, M.D. Center for Cardiac Care features three cardiac catheterization laboratories, 14 pre- and post-procedure rooms, a stress lab and two nuclear cameras.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:00:45 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV (AP) — A pregnancy center that counsels women not to have abortions has moved next door to a women's health facility in Charleston that provides abortions. Woman's Choice offers free counseling
A pregnancy center that counsels women not to have abortions has moved next door to a women's health facility in Charleston that provides abortions.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:26:31 GMT
Old Colony Realtors congratulated CAMC on meeting their fundraising goal of $15 million for the new CAMC David Lee Cancer Center. "Through our gift of $25,000 to this campaign for the new cancer center
Old Colony Realtors congratulated CAMC on meeting their fundraising goal of $15 million for the new CAMC David Lee Cancer Center.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:07:13 GMT
Marshall's medical school Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has been looking for new space where it can grow its rapidly expanding biomedical research program. Now, it's found what it needs.
HUNTINGTON, WV — Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has been looking for new space where it can grow its rapidly expanding biomedical research program. Now, it's found the space it needs – at the university's Forensic Science Center Annex.
As the federal government nears the so-called fiscal cliff, one organization has asked Congress to avoid Medicaid cuts in the federal budget.
The Children's Hospital Association sent letters this week to President Barack Obama as well as Senate and House of Representatives leadership urging them to protect the program from cuts that could affect access to health care for millions of Americans, including 438,000 West Virginians.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., a staunch supporter of Medicaid, applauded the association for its move.
"Medicaid is a lifeline for our nation's most vulnerable families and children," Rockefeller said in a statement. "We must not turn our backs on them. We have tough budget decisions to make, and it's essential that we find a real compromise solution."
To Rockefeller, the answer to the nation's debt problems lies in tax increases for the rich. Asking the wealthiest to pay more taxes would relieve the financial burden many people on Medicaid face, he said.
"With more than half of West Virginia children enrolled in Medicaid, we must make sure this program remains strong for our kids," Rockefeller said. "And not only does Medicaid provide essential health care for so many West Virginia children, but it also helps lift families in need out of poverty, is the primary resource for long-term care for the elderly and is a serious job creator across the country. I will stop at nothing to protect this lifeline and the crucial care it provides."
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