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Update on MHS Women and Children's Hospital
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (198+ words) BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) -Memorial Health System is continuing work on the planned Women's and Children's Hospital in Belpre. In a statement, Vice President of Clinical Quality and Medical Staff Services Telah Taylor said the project is moving forward as planned....
Mobile audiology clinic brings hearing care to rural communities
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (443+ words) PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WTAP) - Hearing loss affects people everywhere, but not everybody has access to the same care. Transportation is a major barrier to care for people in rural communities, who may not be able make the trip required to see…...
Washington County developmental disabilities levy on May ballot
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (308+ words) MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County voters will decide next month whether to approve new funding for the county's developmental disabilities board. The Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities is asking voters to approve a 0. 95 mill levy on the May 5 primary…...
WTAP+ | "I love working with the body to heal the body," chiropractor continues to grow health center
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (130+ words) I love working with the body to heal the body," chiropractor continues to grow health center'WTAP (WTAP) - In this episode, Phyllis Smith sits down with Heather Mc Carter, owner of Mc Carter Health Center. Former Parkersburg South High School teacher…...
WVU Medicine Camden Clark hosts Donate Life flag-raising
3+ day, 34+ min ago (376+ words) PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WTAP) -WVU Medicine Camden Clark and Lifeline of Ohio held a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony to raise awareness and encourage organ donation during Donate Life Month. Jessica Borden with Lifeline of Ohio said partnerships with hospitals like Camden…...
Ohio 211 expansion to reach all 88 counties by June
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (254+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTAP) - Gov. Mike De Wine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara Wente announced a partnership to expand Ohio 211 services to all 88 counties by the end of June 2026. Ohio 211 is a free, 24/7 service that connects callers…...
Nursing homes are dumping patients at homeless shelters, federal inspectors report says
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (1432+ words) A woman using a walker had shown up, incontinent and carrying "a large bag of medications." She was diabetic, managing a tibia fracture and alcohol-related dementia, and she was "dumped" at the shelter, according to federal inspectors. "The staff member…...
Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale says biopsy confirms cancer in lung and liver
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (325+ words) Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer, which sidelined him from the airwaves for two years…...
Tick season returns: Health officials urge precautions against Lyme disease
1+ week, 2+ day ago (317+ words) PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WTAP) - Ticks are active in warm weather, and health officials in the Mid-Ohio Valley are reminding residents to take precautions before heading outdoors this summer. The blacklegged tick, native to the region, is among the species that can…...
How hearing loss can affect relationships, safety " where to turn for help
1+ week, 1+ day ago (629+ words) (Aging Untold) " Hearing loss is not just a part of aging. It can also strain relationships and trigger other health issues, like falling or isolation. Amy O'Rourke, an aging expert, has hearing loss and said her husband noticed she was…...