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In Kanawha County, WV, Opioid Settlement Funding for Syringe Services Faces Barriers

November 17, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

In the early afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 17, emergency rooms in Charleston, West Virginia, began experiencing an influx of people in the throes of a drug overdose. By the following morning, some three dozen overdoses had been reported, many resulting in hospitalization and intubation. Emergency […]

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In Push to ‘Make Appalachia Healthy Again,’ Some Big Barriers to Health Go Ignored

May 16, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

West Virginia consistently ranks at or near the bottom among states for health outcomes. But despite a new focus on health, officials aren’t addressing the everyday barriers to healthy living.

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In North Carolina, Helene’s Destruction Underscores the Value of Homegrown Rural Health Care

March 20, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

In a region where many suffer from chronic conditions that require long-term medical care, cultural awareness can help provide a a firm foundation for doctor-patient relationships.

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In Kanawha County, WV, Opioid Settlement Funding for Syringe Services Faces Barriers

In Push to ‘Make Appalachia Healthy Again,’ Some Big Barriers to Health Go Ignored

In North Carolina, Helene’s Destruction Underscores the Value of Homegrown Rural Health Care