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04/25/2024 - MetroNews by: Katherine Skeldon
RIPLEY, WV - Health department officials say that while the measles risk might be on the rise following a nationwide uptick– including the first case recently being found in West Virginia in 15 years– they say there are steps one can take to protect themselves from the disease.
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04/25/2024 - WVNews
CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) released data on the completion of the state's Medicaid program from April 2023 to March 2024.
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04/24/2024 - Charleston Gazette-Mail by: Ashley Perham
MORGANTOWN, WV - West Virginia University Hospitals announced Monday that an adult was diagnosed with measles in Monongalia County.
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04/24/2024 - Modern Healthcare by: Mari Devereaux
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Joint Commission is launching a new accreditation program on care quality and delivery standards for healthcare organizations that exclusively provide telehealth services.
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04/24/2024 - WOWK by: Lindsay Whitehurst, AP
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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04/23/2024 - MetroNews by: Mike Nolting
MORGANTOWN, WV - WVU Medicine says a patient in Monongalia County has tested positive for measles, the first confirmed case in the Mountain State in 15 years.
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04/23/2024 - WVNews by: Matt Harvey
CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Department of Health is highlighting National Infant Immunization Week this week to encourage parents to make sure their children are up-to-date.
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