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Webster Memorial Hospital has dedicated its chapel to Larry Lynch, honoring his 14 years of impactful service to the hospital and community. The dedication ceremony, held on July 16, featured heartfelt tributes from hospital staff and loved ones.

A WVU study reveals that affluent, densely populated areas in the eastern U.S. show higher PFAS contamination in drinking water, linking “forever chemicals” with socioeconomic factors and water sources. Learn how these findings challenge assumptions and highlight urgent public health concerns.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services reported a significant drop in the number of children in state custody, marking the lowest figures in over seven years due to strengthened Child Protective Services and workforce enhancements. Governor Jim Justice and state officials emphasize the continued dedication to reducing foster care numbers and improving child welfare services.

Join tourism professionals at the Highlands Creative Economy Tourism Summit on August 5 in Romney, where accessibility in tourism and hospitality takes center stage. Keynote speaker Eric Thompson from Access on the Go will share insights on better serving disabled travelers. Registration is free: www.afnha.org/news-archives/2024-tourism-summit.

The West Virginia Department of Education has announced the winners of the 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants, aimed at enriching afterschool programs across the state. Grantees include Greenbrier County Schools and Save the Children Federation, Inc., among others.

Seventeen college students are enhancing their design skills and gaining hands-on experience through summer internships at ZMM Architects and Engineers, working on real-world projects that benefit communities. Interns from institutions like Virginia Tech and West Virginia University, including favorites like Caroline Castle from the University of Tennessee, emphasize the invaluable learning and supportive environment provided by ZMM’s Charleston, WV, and Blacksburg, VA, offices.

Join Glenville State University and the West Virginia Storytelling Guild for the third annual “Come Spin a Tale” youth storytelling camp, culminating in a free concert on July 26 featuring performances by campers and the renowned MacAbre Brothers.

Weston resident Wendra finds renewed hope and freedom through pelvic floor therapy at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, overcoming years of incontinence and depression. Discover how effective therapy and compassionate care transformed her life.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice recently bestowed the 2024 Distinguished Mountaineer Award on Dr. Elizabeth Scharman, honoring her decades-long contributions to public health and emergency preparedness in the state. Scharman’s distinguished career includes leading the West Virginia Poison Center and playing a pivotal role in emergency response efforts.

WVU Medicine Children’s and the IMPACT WV program have launched a new clinic at the WVU Health Sciences Center to support families with infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The clinic, open on Wednesdays, offers comprehensive evaluations and resources to help with growth, development, and family bonding.