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DHS, WCMH to explore affiliation

WEBSTER SPRINGS — Webster County Memorial Hospital and Davis Health System have announced their intent to explore an affiliation arrangement to further align operational and strategic healthcare capabilities. “The Board feels strongly that local healthcare must be available in our community,” said WCMH Acting Board Chair Mary Anne Carpenter. “We have a long, proud tradition of independence but fundamental changes to the economy and healthcare industry are eroding our patient service capabilities and the future direction of our hospital. We feel it’s time to begin the process ...

O’Loughlin presented with Outstanding Preceptor Award

Dr. Gerard O’Loughlin, a family practice provider with the Physicians of St. Joseph’s, was presented with the Outstanding Preceptor Award by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The award goes to a physician who exhibits professionalism and demonstrates excellence in teaching ...

HomeOwnership Center celebrates National Home Ownership Month

ELKINS — Throughout June, the HomeOwnership Center Inc. celebrated National Home Ownership month, and this year’s theme that, “Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home.” Potential home buyers benefited from the organization offering its Home Buyer Education workshop at half price, and ...

DMC to host health event just for men

ELKINS — Davis Medical Center will host a Men’s Health event June 14 at the Phil Gainer Community Center in Elkins. This free event will provide valuable health screenings and a better understanding of key issues specific to men’s health. “June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect opportunity for Davis Medical Center to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems among men,” said Diana Patella, R.N., director of Population Health for Davis Health System. The event begins at 5 p.m. with free health screenings, which include: body mass index; PSA — prostate ...

New investment will improve connectivity for 134K households

CHARLESTON — Frontier Communications is making enhanced broadband service available to previously unserved residents throughout West Virginia. Elena Kilpatrick, Frontier senior vice president of operations, has announced that connected communities in 35 counties now may access increased speeds and services from Frontier. Over the past 18 months, Frontier has successfully leveraged the FCC’s Connect America Fund program to bring new broadband opportunities to approximately 16,900 CAF eligible households while improving speeds to an additional 117,000 households. That means more ...

Local organizations unveil new home plans available

ELKINS — Representatives from the HomeOwnership Center Inc. and Highland Community Builders hosted an event Thursday evening to unveil a range of new home designs available at the Highland Meadows neighborhood in Elkins. Realtors, contractors and current Highland Meadows homeowners have provided input on the home plans, which range from one-level ranch homes to two-story options that are great for larger families. The neighborhood, located off Wilson Lane, has more than a dozen new homes that already are occupied, and ready-to-build lots remain available, said Karen Jacobson, ...