CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National[Read More…]
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Celebrating National County Government Month: County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia hosts annual essay contest for 8th grade students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) is proud to announce the launch of its annual essay contest in celebration of National[Read More…]
WVSOM alumnus turns tragic events into opportunity to serve others
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – To this day, Michael Peterson, D.O., tastes blood in his mouth during stressful situations. Peterson is regional assistant dean for the South Central Region of the West[Read More…]
Jennifer Garner to deliver keynote address at GameChanger event
Award-Winning actress headlines dinner program for Prevention Education Golf Classic FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Award winning actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Jennifer Garner will deliver the Keynote Address at the fourth annual[Read More…]
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month at the West Virginia and Regional History Center at WVU Libraries. The public is invited[Read More…]
WV TRAIL announces Sam England as executive director
West Virginia Press Association The Board of Directors of WV TRAIL announces the selection of Sam England as its inaugural Executive Director. A new non-profit organization devoted to increasing the awareness[Read More…]
Pulmonology and critical care specialties address health risks common in West Virginia
WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va.— If you think pulmonologists always focus on a patient’s lungs, you’d be wrong. Tom Takubo, D.O., of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class[Read More…]
Spring Awards Ceremony provides more than $102K to WVSOM students
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Each year, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) recognizes medical students for their achievements in academics and the community during the school’s annual Spring Awards[Read More…]
Charleston urologist explains draw, demands of competitive specialty
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Providing residencies is a key to developing medical specialists in West Virginia. Getting such an opportunity changed the career path of one Charleston urologist and has been benefitting[Read More…]
Primary care is ingrained in WVSOM’s mission, but school excels at preparing students for any specialty
Urologist, pediatric anesthesiologist, dermatologist, pulmonologist and general surgery featured in latest magazine LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At its core, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has always been driven by[Read More…]