2020

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. birth rate fell to a record low after seeing a bump during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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WASHINGTON, DC - Contract provisions that stick nurses with the cost of training programs if they leave or are terminated before their contracts are up will largely be prohibited under the Federal Trade Commission's April 23 ruling to ban noncompete agreements — a decision National Nurses United is applauding.

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PARKERSBURG, WV - Steve Altmiller will be retiring as president and CEO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Hundreds of employees at CAMC are celebrating anniversaries this week including a few with over 50 years of service.

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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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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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MORGANTOWN, WV - West Virginia University Hospitals announced Monday that an adult was diagnosed with measles in Monongalia County.

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