Living in West Virginia offers a range of health and medical benefits that combine natural resources with quality healthcare. The state is home to renowned healing springs, such as the historic Berkeley Springs and White Sulphur Springs, which have attracted visitors for centuries in search of relaxation and therapeutic relief. West Virginia also boasts reputable medical centers, such as WVU Medicine in Morgantown and the Charleston Area Medical Center, providing residents with access to advanced healthcare services and specialists. Moreover, the rural, mountainous landscape promotes an active, outdoor lifestyle and cleaner air, contributing to lower stress levels and improved overall well-being for those who embrace country living.
OAK HILL, W.Va. — Overlooking the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia, this up-and-coming community adjoining America’s newest national park has been ranked among the safest cities in the U.S. Reflecting on the achievement, its mayor says the result is one of the benefits of living in a small town where residents are neighborly. … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program have announced that the state seat belt use rate for 2022 came in at 92.5 percent, a new record. The rate exceeds the national average of 90 percent. “It just doesn’t get better than being able to say West Virginians are using their … Read more
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month in the U.S. where nearly three million people suffer from epilepsy. Everyone should understand what an epileptic seizure is and know what to do when someone has one. A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in movement, behavior, and consciousness. Different kinds … Read more
More patients are using computers or smartphones to visit their doctors virtually, but not everyone can embrace telemedicine easily, especially elderly patients. In West Virginia, where 20 percent of the population is older than 65, it’s a particular problem, says Kimberly Wallace, a doctoral candidate at the West Virginia University School of Nursing and nurse … Read more
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg, West Virginia, has been named fourth in the nation for producing the greatest number of primary care resident practitioners. According to U.S. News & World Report, the school is now ranked among “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Between 2017 and 2019, more than 70 percent of its … Read more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice today has issued a stay-at-home order to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in West Virginia. Justice is directing all West Virginia residents to stay at home and limit their movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. According to a posting being disseminated by the Governor’s Office, state … Read more
During a live, statewide address at the State Capitol in Charleston, Governor Jim Justice urged West Virginians to take all necessary precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including staying home as much as possible. “We might be able to prevent us from getting to a point where we’ve got to shut down the … Read more
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation, says a WVU nurse-practitioner, who’s offering 10 tips to avoid the blues while the nation attempts to flatten the peak of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Governor Jim Justice today issued an executive order directing all restaurants and bars in West Virginia to limit service to carry out, … Read more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice joined state health, education, and emergency response leaders in Charleston today to update residents on precautionary measures being taken to protect the public from the potential spread of novel coronavirus. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, though it’s anticipated that the disease will be reported … Read more
Do the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they adhere to actually protect them against death and cardiovascular problems? Maybe not, according to a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials by Safi Khan, an assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine. His findings appear in the Annals of … Read more
