In Open Letter WV Health Organizations Urge Universal Masks in Schools
Hurricane, WV - As West Virginia experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases and the virus’s highly contagious Delta variant spreads throughout the state, leading health organizations in West Virginia urge public and private schools to implement universal mask-wearing in...
HPV Vaccination: Protecting Preteens and Teens from Future Cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that can lead to certain types of cancers in both men and women. However, sometimes, HPV does not cause any immediate symptoms, so those who have HPV may not know it until cancer has developed years, or even decades,...
Getting Caught Up on Vaccinations for a Safe Return to School
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to miss wellness exams over the last year, it’s important that wellness visits and immunizations not be put on hold. Routine vaccination is considered an essential, preventive care service for children, adolescents,...
4 Things to Know About HPV
Human papillomavirus, known as HPV, is a common family of viruses that causes cancer. In this blog, we’ll explain what causes HPV, how it’s spread, and how to prevent the infection. HPV is a common virus. About 79 million Americans are infected with HPV, with roughly...
3 Things to Know About Cancer and the Flu
Battling cancer is a challenging and exhausting disease for both the patient and their loved ones. The life-threatening illness can certainly take a toll on one’s physical and mental health and has the potential to change daily life indefinitely. Cancer and cancer...
Flu Vaccination: Keep Yourself and Your Baby Safe
When you’re pregnant you do your very best to keep your unborn baby and yourself safe. From paying closer attention to your diet, fitness, and overall wellbeing, taking care of your health is even more important when you’re carrying a little one. Pregnant women are...
Flu Vaccination: An Important Matter Before We Gather
The holiday season is just around the corner, but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coinciding with this year’s flu season, there are new factors to consider beyond Thanksgiving dinner, side dishes and holiday decorations. Small household gatherings are a common way...
Workplace Flu Vaccination: 5 Things You Should Know
With COVID-19 continuing to spread as we head into flu season, it’s critical to prevent the spread of germs and illness everywhere we go. That means at home, the grocery store, school and even our place of employment. Because many of us spend thirty plus hours a week...
3 Things to Know About Chronic Disease and the Flu
Living with a chronic disease has its daily challenges and can certainly take a toll on one’s physical and mental wellbeing. In the Mountain State, West Virginians most commonly suffer from asthma, heart disease, COPD, diabetes, extreme obesity and cancer. With that...
3 Risks This Flu Season
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s flu season is expected to be a challenging time for Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that the flu, a respiratory illness, has caused 140,000 - 810,000 hospitalizations and 12,000...
