5 Things to Know About the Flu Shot if You’re Over 65
Over 65? The Flu Shot is Especially Important for You and This Year There’s New Guidance – 5 Things to Know Flu season is upon us and, unfortunately, is already quite severe. At this time, the U.S. is experiencing the highest number of influenza hospitalizations seen...
West Virginia Immunization Network Encourages Vaccination Ahead of the Holidays
As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with our family and friends, it is important that we take steps to keep ourselves and each other safe. The holidays give us a special opportunity for spending time and making memories with our loved ones. The West Virginia...
Students Who Face School Punishment Run Risk of Mental Health Problems
It’s estimated that roughly 51.5 million Americans’ lives are disrupted each year from mental health disorders. These conditions put a significant threat to one’s quality of life, physical well-being, interpersonal relationships, and life. Because of the significant...
School Suspension: How Wild Wonderful & Healthy is Planning to Lower Rates
West Virginia Schools are facing an uptick in school suspension rates leading to some students to forfeit schooling altogether. Race and socioeconomic class seems to be playing a role in the increase of suspension rates. According to federal data, reports indicate...
Nominate a 2022 WV Rural Health Leader
Click here to nominate a WV Leader The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc is proud to announce the 2022 West Virginia Rural Health Leader Recognition Program. November is National Rural Health Month and The Center for Rural Health Development in partnership with...
Food Distribution Sites and Food Pantries Help Fight Food Barriers
Did you know roughly 33 percent or more of US residents must travel an inconvenient distance to reach the nearest supermarket or grocery store? For folks who live in the more rural parts of the Mountain State, easy access to food or household supplies can be limited....
Nominations Requested: 2022 WV Women Making History Recognition March 2 – 30, 2022
March is Women’s History Month, and the West Virginia Immunization Network would like to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in West Virginia who are making history by fighting vaccine-preventable diseases. We invite you to nominate an outstanding woman...
In Open Letter on COVID-19 Vaccine Anniversary WV Health Leaders Urge West Virginians to Get Vaccinated and Boosted
Marking the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccine’s availability in West Virginia, top health experts across the state are reaching out through an open letter to urge West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted against the virus that causes COVID-19....
2021-2022 Flu Season – Why, When & Where
With the briskness of autumn around us, it’s a gentle reminder to think about getting ready for flu season. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that Americans to get their annual flu vaccine before the end of October. While the...
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams Urges WV Business Leaders to be Stewards in the Health of Their Communities
By Sharon Lansdale, President/CEO, The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. The Center for Rural Health Development, in partnership with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, the Logan Healthcare Foundation, and the Sisters Health Foundation, hosted former...
