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Two specialists from Davis Health System have returned from the Wild on Wounds conference in Phoenix with advanced wound care knowledge, aiming to enhance patient outcomes at clinics in Elkins and Philippi. Discover how this professional development will improve care for individuals with chronic conditions or non-healing wounds.

The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area will celebrate Cherokee culture with free events on September 21, including workshops, presentations, and an evening performance showcasing traditional Cherokee dance, storytelling, and music. For more details, visit www.afnha.org.

West Virginia University and Ascend WV are collaborating to provide essential office spaces for the West Virginia First Foundation, aiding in the distribution of nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds across the state. This initiative underscores WVU’s commitment to community engagement and support in combating the opioid crisis.

Four individuals in West Virginia were sentenced to federal prison for meth trafficking, including Terry Lee Mason Jr., who received 324 months, and Robert Joseph Wilson III, sentenced to 300 months. Extensive cooperation among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies led to these convictions.

Elkins High School celebrated the unveiling of its new athletic field scoreboard, sponsored by Davis Health System and Citizens Bank of West Virginia, during the home opening football game. The dedication ceremony featured a special coin toss by DHS COO Mark Gilliam and Citizens Bank CEO Nathaniel Bonnell, marking a significant investment in the local community and its sports programs.

Governor Jim Justice and Secretary of Arts, Culture and History Randall Reid-Smith paid tribute to the victims of September 11 during a solemn bell-ringing ceremony at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. The West Virginia Liberty Bell was rung four times to honor the four crashes, while flags were flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day.

West Virginia WIC is teaming up with Rhode Island and Connecticut to improve online shopping access for participants, funded by the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact. This initiative aims to modernize the WIC shopping experience with a curbside pickup model and is led by Rhode Island.

Taylor Hospitality has promoted Carlos Ramirez to Executive Chef at Oxley House Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in Elkins, where he plans to introduce an Appalachian-inspired menu and continue the popular “Cuisine Around the World” series. Ramirez, formerly the restaurant’s Sous Chef, is celebrated for his culinary creativity and dedication to excellence.

The WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management is revolutionizing chronic pain treatment by focusing on the whole person, combining advanced medical approaches with therapies such as acupuncture, movement therapy, and nutritional counseling. Learn how their comprehensive care plan aims to reduce reliance on prescription pain medication and improve quality of life for patients living with chronic pain.