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LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to reopen labor and delivery services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center through a new agreement between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), restoring a critical healthcare service to the region. The Governor also announced a nearly $4 million Rural Health Transformation Program […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces Reopening of Labor and Delivery Services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.
Along Interstate 79 in North Central West Virginia, two kinds of workers carry a quiet fear about their own mental health. One group is the physicians, nurses and other clinicians who keep the state’s hospitals and clinics open. The other is the federal workforce in Clarksburg, home of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, […]
In the wake of this week's tragedy in Mt. Lebanon, mental health is top of mind, including for first responders.
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The President of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, Dr. Kishore K. Challa, was honored for his lifetime achievement in the field of cardiology. According to a Facebook post, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology bestowed the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Challa. WVU Cardiology Chair […]
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) — Memorial Health System (MHS) has announced MemorialCareNow, a virtual urgent care service, is now available to patients in Ohio and West Virginia. MemorialCareNow is a mobile app that connects patients with urgent care providers. The service is designed for non-emergency health concerns and allows patients to receive care without traveling to an urgent care or emergency department.
The Lawrenceville hospital this week opened a pediatric Express Care clinic on the first floor adjacent to the main lobby.
A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.
Thousands of Medicaid recipients in Allegheny County will face new hurdles to keep their health insurance next year as stricter reporting requirements are imposed by the federal government. County officials are joining forces with healthcare providers and state lawmakers to help residents navigate the changes. On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive...
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage.
Center Township is under a boil water advisory after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, prompting Central Valley School District to send students home for remote learning Tuesday. The contaminated sample was pulled from the intersection of Old Brodhead Road and Wilhelm Drive on Oct. 28, and officials say nearby testing sites came back clean.
Four Allegheny Health Network outpatient surgery facilities have been recognized among Pennsylvania’s highest-performing ambulatory surgery centers, according to an AHN news release. The honor comes from Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 rankings. AHN’s Monroeville Surgery Center, Westmoreland Outpatient Center, Bethel Park Surgery Center and Wexford...
A Halloween-week disaster killed 20, sickened thousands and helped reshape U.S. air pollution laws.
Parents in Pittsburgh now have another option when a child spikes a fever or twists an ankle after the pediatrician's office has closed for the night. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened a new Express Care location at its main hospital, giving families a same-day alternative to the emergency room for minor illnesses and injuries during evenings and weekends.
Experts on aging from around the region and state gathered in Pittsburgh recently to share recommendations with federal lawmakers about how to improve the quality of life for elders throughout Pennsylvania. U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman convened a congressional hearing to examine the challenges of caring for growing...
With major changes to the Medicaid program set to take effect soon, a host of Allegheny County and nonprofit officials said they are working hard to ensure as few people as possible lose their health care coverage in the coming months. “We’ve been sounding the alarm for more than a...
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Career Rehabilitation Building Services celebrated the grand opening of its new Adult Day Program facility in Johnstown on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Community members, local leaders, and supporters stopped by the new Ferndale Avenue location to tour the facility and take part in the celebration. Guests enjoyed refreshments, explored the facility, […]
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $19.6 million to fund 18 clean transportation technology projects spread across 15 counties, part of a continuing push to cut diesel pollution tied to freight and cargo transportation. The money is aimed squarely at communities that officials describe as disproportionately affected by that kind of pollution, from Philadelphia to Allegheny County.
A new three-year contract recently ratified by nurses at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh will raise wages, boost staffing and end dreaded day-to-night shift turns. Oncology nurse Joanna Stone said the contract, approved by the 1,500 nurses represented by the SEIU Healthcare PA union Monday, would keep experienced nurses at the hospital and improve outcomes for patients.
A former Sheetz site in Youngwood is set for a multi-business transformation as local entrepreneur Ed Christofano moves two of his ventures to the property and adds a 1950s-style diner. Hayden’s Pharmacy — which also has locations in Mt. Pleasant Borough and Donegal Township — opened along North Fourth Street...
