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Kanawha Falls PSD under investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The Kanawha Falls Public Service District (PSD) is under investigation due to accusations of neglectful management. The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia announced on Tuesday that it ordered the investigation into Kanawha Falls PSD to determine “whether its management is grossly and willfully inefficient and unresponsive to the needs […]
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Raleigh General Hospital introduces clear drapes for c-section mothers to see babies
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh General Hospital is taking steps to improve a patient’s experience for labor and delivery, all thanks to a capstone project. The capstone was done by Staff Registered Nurse Megan Burrell. Through this capstone, she noticed a difference in both mothers and babies who undergo a traditional birth, versus those who […]
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Mousa named 2026 WVSOM Preceptor award winner
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dr. Albeir Mousa, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at Marietta Memorial Hospital, has been recognized for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students with the 2026 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central West Region. Preceptors assist and provide guidance to School...
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital expands access to pediatric sleep medicine
PRINCETON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) has expanded access to pediatric sleep medicine through a new collaboration with internationally recognized sleep specialist David Gozal, MD, bringing specialized expertise to children and adolescents throughout southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. The collaboration enables families in the region to access pediatric sleep evaluations and ongoing specialty care closer to home, reducing the need for travel to larger academic medical centers. "At Princeton Community Hospital, we are committed to bringing advanced specialty care to the communities we serve," said Karen Bowling, president and CEO of PCH. "Through this collaboration with Dr. Gozal, families throughout our region will have access to world-class pediatric sleep medicine expertise while remaining close to home and their support systems." Sleep disorders in children can affect learning, behavior, growth, emotional well-being, and overall health. Symptoms often extend beyond sleep itself and may include chronic snoring, breathing pauses during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, attention difficulties, behavioral concerns, or academic challenges. Children referred for evaluation can undergo testing through the PCH Sleep Lab. Dr. Gozal will interpret pediatric sleep studies, develop treatment recommendations, and provide consultations and follow-up care through telemedicine. "This collaboration creates an important resource for
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital's ‘Dr. Dad’ passes away
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WV hospital leaders discuss rural healthcare challenges and opportunities
LOGAN Healthcare leaders from Logan Regional Medical Center and the West Virginia Hospital Association discussed the challenges facing hospitals across the state, including workforce shortages, Medicaid funding concerns and the unique demands of providing healthcare in rural communities during an appearance on WVOW's "LRMC and You." The program featured Logan...
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Raleigh General Hospital officially names new autonomous floor-cleaning robot Floorence Moppingale
Beckley, WV (WOAY) Raleigh General Hospital’s newest team member now has an official name. After receiving nearly 200 entries from employees and community members, the hospital has named its new autonomous floor-cleaning robot “Floorence Moppingale.”. The winning name is a play on Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern...
WVNS
RGH announces the selection of a new Chief Nursing Officer
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh General Hospital announced the selection of their new Chief Nursing Officer! According to a press release, Eric Flynn, MHS, BSN, RN, will begin working in his new position on June 21, 2026. Flynn has been serving as the Director of Nursing prior to the selection, and he will be succeeding […]
WVNS
Raleigh General Hospital names new floor-cleaning robot
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh General Hospital announced that a name has been selected for their new cleaning robot! According to a press release, approximately 200 entries were received by the institution, submitted by members of the community and staff members. One was chosen for their new floor-cleaning robot: Floorence Moppingale. The name is a […]
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Mountain Wellness WV offers primary care and natural wellness options in Lewisburg
When Wade Smith closed the doors to his family practice in Florida and moved to West Virginia, he didn’t have plans to open another one. He got a job in corporate health care but soon realized it wasn’t for him. “I quickly came to realize that I couldn’t...
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Raleigh General Announces Winning Name for New Floor Cleaning Robot
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After receiving nearly 200 creative entries from employees and community members, Raleigh General Hospital has officially selected a name for its new autonomous floor cleaning robot: Floorence Moppingale. The winning name pays tribute to Florence Nightingale, widely recognized as the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale’s emphasis on cleanliness, pioneering hospital sanitation, […]
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McDowell County residents ‘irate’ over potential Welch Community Hospital sale
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital to hold 10-week internship for nursing students
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) announced that they welcomed 20 nursing students into the 2026 Nurse Extern Program. According to a press release, the program provides students with clinical experience as they enter their last year of nursing school. The program received 40 applications from nursing programs throughout the region, such as Concord University, Bluefield State University, the University of Charleston, Southwest Virginia Community College and West Virginia Junior College, the release stated.
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Robert C. Byrd Clinic’s DELM program celebrates one-year milestone with continued growth and community impact
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Robert C. Byrd Clinic’s (RCBC) Diabetes Education and Lifestyle Medicine (DELM) program is celebrating its one-year anniversary with remarkable growth, expanding community impact, and continued national recognition. Since launching, the DELM program has helped hundreds of individuals across the Greenbrier Valley take control of their...