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Care Tech: Hospitals embrace new technology
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Changes in technology move faster than some people would like, but in the health care world new technology can mean improved health outcomes for patients and a new direction for doing... more »» 
Childhood obesity: A family battle
February 28, 2013 A changing society with lifestyles that include less physical activity, more time in front of electronic devices and a culture craving fast food are some of the variables that have led to a... more »» 
Youth Services: Expanding coverage, aid
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Youth service agencies have been providing assistance to the Upper Ohio Valley’s children and teens for many years. In Wheeling, the Children’s Home of Wheeling and St. more »» 
Elder Care: Plan early
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — As family members grow older, planning ahead can save time, money, and emotional distress. more »» 
Health care law: Providers unsure of coming effects
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Wheeling Health Right Executive Director Kathie Brown said she and other health care providers don’t yet know what effect the new health care law will have on current medical programs. more »»
Reform: A timeline
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — A majority of the changes being made to healthcare by the Affordable Care Act already are in place, with only a few remaining to be implemented over the next two year. more »» 
Exams: Diagnostic, preventative medicine key
February 28, 2013 When it comes to your doctor and your yearly medical exam, don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. Gone are the days when people stayed away from the doctor until a medical condition became unbearable. more »» 
Stay ahead: Prevent problems before they start
February 28, 2013 In today’s society there is much focus on being healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. more »» 
Mental health: More in focus
February 28, 2013 The Ohio Valley has been making strides in the mental health field, local physicians say, from opening up several facilities that provide a safe environment for those who are in need to making menta... more »» 
Vaccines: Still a concern for some
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Only recently, people’s concerns about vaccines have started to head in a new direction - a positive direction - because of lingering claims that vaccines are responsible for causing... more »» 
No smoking: Bans still an issue
February 28, 2013 By April 1, smoking at outdoor venues in Marshall County will be against the law. more »» 
Pediatrics: New center continues to grow
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Wheeling Hospital’s Center for Pediatrics continues to grow with the goal of providing new services and doctors previously not available here at home. more »» 
Aging: People are living longer
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — People are living longer than ever before thanks to new directions in advanced medical technology and better communication between doctors and patients. According to a report from the U.. more »» 
Law abiding: Hospitals will adapt to new law
February 28, 2013 WHEELING — Local hospital officials say they are heading in a new direction — a very unclear direction — in dealing with the coming changes from the federal health care la. more »»
Healthy living: Never too late to start
February 28, 2013 It’s been about two months since the ball dropped on a new year and you’ve yet to make it to the gym. Or you’ve continued to eat foods you know aren’t health. more »» 
On the rise: Slight increase in STDs locally
February 28, 2013 MOUNDSVILLE- The Mountain State’s sexually-transmitted disease rate of infection over the years looks similar to a rolling mountain range, according to Wheeling-Ohio County Administrator Howard... more »» 
Upgrades: Taking a bite out of the pain
February 28, 2013 WHEELING, W.Va. — Things are changing rapidly in the dental health world. more »» |
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