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03 February 2023 is WEAR RED DAY.
The first Friday of February is Wear Red Day. Cardiovascular disease is the number one health related killer in women.The good news is 87% of all heart issues are believed to be preventable Anne Miller, the executive director of the American Heart Association.says there are ways to prevent heart disease."Women do present heart attacks differently than men.They might have back pain or a chest pain.There are different symptoms.We encourage you all to visit heart.org to learn about the signs and symptoms.I
February is National Heart Month
Each year, National Heart Health Month is observed in February.According to the World Health Organization (WHO),cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one cause of death,killing over 17 million people every year. The month is a very important period during the year.Awareness is created about the various heart conditions,and it goes a long way to help reduce the rate at which heart-related diseasesare taking the lives of people. We need to use this month to take extra care of our heart healthand
Mon Valley Habitat Seeking Homeowners for Kingwood Project
Stability. Self-reliance. Strength. Built through Shelter. Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity builds homes to create spaces our partner families can call “home." Do you know of a family who would benefit from our program? MVHFH is seeking partner family applicants for homes currently under construction in Kingwood, scheduled for completion in late spring. Individuals and families who meet the minimum criteria are encouraged to complete the pre-application available
Morgantown Lowdown says ''HOPING FOR THE BEST IS NOT PREPAREDNESS.''
Are you ready for an emergency? Many of us aren’t, but there’s expert help for that right here in town: The Morgantown business THE CPR GALS helps residents and businesses be prepared to turn worst-case scenarios into best possible outcomes. Let’s face it: Bad things do happen. Ignoring this fact and hoping for the best is not an effective way to prepare for potential situations or disasters. Education, training, and planning allow us to respond in a way that mitigates the damage. Knowing what to
Ray Roundtree Named Top Executive of Comcast’s Keystone Region
PITTSBURGH – January 25, 2023 – Ray Roundtree has been named Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Keystone Region, overseeing the organization’s operational, strategic and financial performance across areas serving western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. The Region is headquartered in Pittsburgh, where Roundtree is based. “With his industry expertise and broad experience running major markets, Ray will be a great leader for the
Apis Creative Offers Complimentary SWOT Analyses to Local Organizations
Apis Creative, a full-service creative agency based in West Virginia, is now providing complimentary SWOT analyses to organizations looking to improve its internal or external communications efforts. The acronym SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. A SWOT analysis evaluates a company's current initiatives and identifies which approaches are assisting or hindering the achievement of its goals. It also illustrates what external influences may have an impact on the company's
WVBB: Black Bears Announce Food Drive to Benefit Pantry Plus More
Black Bears Announce Food Drive to Benefit Pantry Plus MoreFood drive runs through February with weekend events and giveaways January 24, 2023 – The West Virginia Black Bears are proud to announce they’re stepping up to the plate to combat hunger in the Greater Morgantown community with “The Bear Necessities for a Good Cause” food drive benefiting Pantry Plus More. The food drive begins Wednesday, February 1 and ends Tuesday, February 28, with seven participating drop-off locations around
Gianola, Barnum & Jecklin, P.C. and Lewis Glasser PLLC, Combine as Lewis Gianola PLLC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top W. Va. Law Firms, Gianola, Barnum & Jecklin, P.C. and Lewis Glasser PLLC, Combine as Lewis Gianola PLLCCharleston and Morgantown, W. Va. (Jan. 11, 2022) — The lawyers and employees of Gianola, Barnum, & Jecklin, L.C. and Lewis Glasser PLLC announce that they have combined as the law firm of Lewis Gianola PLLC with offices in Charleston and Morgantown, W. Va.Lewis Gianola will continue to offer a full range of legal services to individuals, businesses and governmental agencies in
First United Bank & Trust Contributes to PACE Enterprises ''Vision 2025''
First United Bank & Trust presents Pace Enterprises in Morgantown, WV with their contribution to the Capital Campaign –“Vision 2025”. PACE helps people with disabilities find independence and community participation through gainful employment. PACE operates several businesses that employ people with disabilities and works with other businesses to find placement for workers. This trust fund donation is one part of a three-step plan that PACE Enterprises has moving forward. The “ Vision 2025” campaign also
WVU online graduate program earns population health management certification
West Virginia University’sMaster of Science in Population Health program is now certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, making it one of five inaugural programs in the country—and the only program in West Virginia—to be CAHME-certified in population health management. The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education is the accrediting body for graduate programs in healthcare management in the United States and Canada. CAHME-certified programs
Registration open for World Music Pedagogy professional development course
This summer, WVU’s School of Music will offer its seventh annual Smithsonian Folkways World Music Pedagogy professional development course, June 26-30. Join music educators, ethnomusicologists, and guest artists for workshops featuring music traditions of Appalachia, Ghana, Northeast Brazil, Mexilachia, Lebanon, Peru, and Trinidad. ? Principles and practices of World Music Pedagogy will be at the center of demonstrations and conversations throughout the week with attention to culturally sensitive, diverse,
Happy Friday the 13th!
Today is a Wonderful Day! THE CPR GALS want to celebrate by offering you an opportunity to Get Prepared for a medical emergency or disaster - before something awful happens! Call us today and book a Zoom class or presentation to receive 13% of the price. In person classes are also available. Stay safe, and have a great day! THE CPR GALS 304 618 6118
17th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Corporation Opens to the Public
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Justin Hershberger304-974-1400 17th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Corporation Opens to the Public MORGANTOWN W.Va. – Monongalia County’s newly created Public Defender Corporation (PDC) announces a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its recent opening. The event will be held Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023, at 265 Spruce Street, with a ribbon-cutting at 4 pm followed by an Open House from 4 – 6 pm. The office is located on the newly renovated third floor
