Vandalia Health’s Davis Medical Center is set to host its annual Women’s Health Day on October 26, offering free health screenings, discounted blood tests, and wellness information for women of all ages. Attendees can benefit from affordable and comprehensive diagnostic services to enhance their preventive healthcare efforts.
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun at Fred W. Eberle Technical Center’s fourth annual Tech or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy themed activities, treats for children, hayrides, and haunted houses; costumes encouraged!
Join Broaddus Hospital on October 14, 2024, for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event focused on education and early detection; learn about screening advancements, enjoy community support, and honor survivors. Attend this public event from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and take proactive steps toward better breast health.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College teamed up to host a successful 5K run/walk and health fair in Buckhannon, attracting 117 participants and raising over $2,400 for the Wesleyan School of Nursing. The event featured awards for top racers across various age groups and included a health fair with 16 vendors promoting community wellness.
Kelley Tierney is spearheading the 7th Annual Soup Drive in Buckhannon, aiming to collect 7,000 cans of soup by October 31 to support Upshur County’s weekend food backpack program for students in need. Community members can drop off donations at her State Farm office, with contributions matched can-for-can.
St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation launches its 2024-2025 fundraising campaign, “Your Family’s Health is Our Mission,” highlighting the hospital’s history and community impact at a reception for past donors in Salvati Hall with key remarks from hospital and foundation leaders.
Experience the breathtaking fall colors of West Virginia with WonderFall Walks, a series of guided hikes across state parks, offering a perfect blend of nature, family fun, and the chance to earn a WonderFall WV State Park hiking patch. Whether you’re traversing the trails of North Bend, Kanawha, or any of the other featured parks, don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant autumn landscape.
Lynn Phillips, representing Governor Jim Justice, presented Distinguished Mountaineer Awards to John Jenkins and Annette Fetty Santilli at the Jenkins Ford Car Show, acknowledging their contributions to community support and pancreatic cancer research.
Three nursing students from Buckhannon have been awarded $25,000 scholarships as the first recipients of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Aspiring Nurses Program, a WVU Health System initiative aimed at reducing financial barriers and mentoring future healthcare professionals. Hailey Pugh, Emily Tackett, and Madisyn McDaniel will use this support to finish their nursing education and eventually serve the local community, inspired by family legacies and personal experiences.
Join the community for a 5K run/walk and health fair sponsored by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College on October 5. Participate in the race to benefit the School of Nursing or visit the free Health Fair with over 15 vendors and fun activities starting at 8 a.m.