Mammograms save lives and Bonnie’s Bus brings the life saving technology to you
KEGLEY, WV (WVVA)– According to the American Cancer Society, over 250,000 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2017. Early…
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‘Stop the Bleed’ training held in Richlands
The American College of Surgeons designated Thursday as ‘Stop the Bleed Day,’ an educational training day to inform people what to do when…
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BMRC hosts picnic for first responders
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVVA) Workers at Bluefield Regional Medical Center treated local first responders to a picnic on Tuesday. “It just means the…
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New income guidelines released for WIC program benefits
(WVVA) The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announces new income eligibility guidelines released by the U.S. Department…
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West Virginia, 42 other states accuse drug companies of price-fixing
West Virginia joins a massive lawsuit which accuses 20 generic drug manufacturers of conspiring to fix prices on more than 100 different…
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New acting director named at Beckley VA
A new acting director has been named for the Beckley VA Medical…
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Putting a stop to suicides, Community Connections
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is launching events nationwide this week, in an effort to discuss ways to prevent…
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A Grand Opening for the Princeton VA Clinic
A wide array of dignitaries gathered for the relocation of a veterans clinic in Princeton, which is expected to serve at least 2500 Veterans. The…
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Health officials warn against washing raw poultry
If you think it’s best to rinse off raw chicken, think…
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Child advocacy center opens in Richlands
A grand opening celebration was held for a new non-profit child advocacy center in…
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