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Akron Children’s and Frontier Local launch in-school health partnership

NEW MATAMORAS - Students returning to school on Aug. 20 in the Frontier Local School District will have access to a variety of pediatric-focused health services through a new partnership between the district and Akron Children’s School-Based Health Centers. “With a parent’s consent, a nurse practitioner can provide a wide range of medical exams and services to students in person or through telehealth,” said Dr. Lisa Miyatake, medical director of school-based health services for Akron Children’s. “SBHC is a very successful and proven approach to keeping children healthy in ...

Teen of the Week: Jayla Pomroy weighs career in occupational therapy

LOWELL - Jayla Pomroy is enjoying her final high school summer before entering her senior year at the Washington County Career Center. At 18-years-old, Pomroy will complete her final year of high school in the sports medicine and exercise science program. “I’ve always been drawn to ...

‘Never Too Old to Learn’ program at First UMC

PARKERSBURG - First United Methodist Church at 1001 Juliana St., is offering older adults a program called “You’re Never Too Old to Learn,” which encourages them to broaden their knowledge and explore creative abilities without spending a lot of money. The program will follow a free ...

Memorial Health Foundation grants $5,000 for Pleasants County disaster relief

ST. MARYS – Following the severe storm event last month, Memorial Health Foundation approved an emergency grant to help the citizens of St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, New Matamoras and surrounding communities. On July 21, disaster struck the cluster of small, rural towns when twin tornados touched ground. The strong winds and heavy rain not only collapsed roofs, twisted radio towers, and shattered windows, but also flipped mobile homes, mowed down trees and tore the West Virginia welcome sign from the historic Carpenter Bridge. A total of $5,000 from Memorial Health Foundation ...