WVSOM involved in National Science Foundation grant for West Virginia flood preparedness WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginians prepare for 2024, an official at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) wants to be sure citizens and state officials are aware[Read More…]

WV Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington announced today that Janell Ray, its founding Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2023. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Laura Boone, Senior Program Officer, to serve as the next CEO starting in January. Ray will continue[Read More…]

WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — With the completion of final exams in mid-December, students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) are ready for the holiday break, most returning home for the holidays. For Alexandra Crawford, a WVSOM Class of 2026 student, it means returning home to Virginia[Read More…]

Lookahead to include leadership presentations, panels on economic development and healthcare CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save The Date’ for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5,[Read More…]

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s interim Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services heard a presentation on the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy during its Tuesday meeting.  Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension[Read More…]

WV Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I finally come to you with some good news – we are finally getting into the votes for social security.” That’s how Austin McVey, director of Social Security for the State Auditor’s Office, began his testimony before the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee[Read More…]

BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 15 at the Historic Black Knight Country Club, 2400 South Kanawha Street, in Beckley. The event is open to the public and there is no[Read More…]

Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal miners and what they endure to make a living for themselves and their families. One of the most important takeaways[Read More…]

WV Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome dentist Keith A. Hickman, DDS, to Parkersburg Family Care Dental. Dr. Hickman is excited to join the clinic’s dental team and looks forward to helping people improve their smiles. “I am especially passionate about teaching patients about good[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks is offering a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards by adding an extra amount to the card balance. The promotion is valid on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com between Nov. 20 and[Read More…]

WV Press Association BECKELY, W.Va. – Matthew Moore, owner of Regions, LLC, earned third place in the recent Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition with his plan for a cloud-based kitchen and mobile unit to deliver fresh regional menu items to local residents. His business pitch resonated with the[Read More…]

WV Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mon Health Progressing ThroughPostpartum Program (P3) was recently awarded the West Virginia Rural Health Association(WVRHA) Award for Excellence in Rural Health. Through Mon Health’s P3 Program, mothers are screened before, during, and after pregnancyfor any indication of anxiety, depression, or mood disorder. This[Read More…]

By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — If one looks around the hospitals throughout the state of West Virginia, they’ll find multiple graduates of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in their ranks, WVSOM President James Nemitz said. The school desires the opportunity to have a statewide impact.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Bob Foster, D.O., who retired from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in July after 45 years of service, was a man who wore many hats. At the school’s Wild West Benefit, he wore the one that helped make him an[Read More…]

WVSOM to provide guidance to Frostburg students on navigating the path to medical school WV Press Release Sharing FROSTBURG, Md. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and Frostburg State University have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will better prepare Frostburg students interested in pursuing a[Read More…]