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MARTINSBURG – We all know West Virginia is wild and wonderful, but unfortunately for some of us with the wild comes the un-wonderful allergies. Allergic rhinitis is the body’s, specifically the nose’s, response to environmental triggers. Typical symptoms include but are not limited to runny nose, nasal congestion, facial pressure, itchy, watery eyes and sore [...]
CHARLES TOWN – I do a lot of facials and see a lot of skin. Although I see a fair amount of deep wrinkles, skin cancer and pre-cancers, I also see a lot of beautiful skin. Some of the most wrinkle-free skin I see belongs to older women who have never spent a lot of time [...]
Continue reading …“Big Latch On”: Nursing women and their babies will gather in Ranson and other communities across the United States at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to take part in the nation’s first synchronized nursing event. The local Big Latch On will take place in the first floor conference room at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. This is the second [...]
Continue reading …MARTINSBURG — A dog has a torso and four limbs, two eyes, two ears, one nose, a heart, a couple of lungs, a brain. So do a cat and a gerbil and a lion and a prairie dog. So what makes humans different from these other mammals? One of the primary differences is verbal communication. We [...]
Continue reading …West Virginia University Hospitals-East’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital last month named two employees as June Jewel Award winners. The Ruby award was presented to Kristy Brown, left, a registered nurse in the Special Care Unit. Brown was presented with her award by Val Penick, RN, education manager. The Ruby award represents richness and warmth in the [...]
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Hundreds turned out Friday to help raise money to fight cancer as Jefferson County held its annual Relay For Life event at Charles Town Middle School. Storms with lightning and heavy rain forced organizers to move the opening ceremony and Survivors’ Lap into the gym, but soon the sun came out and participants headed to [...]
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Full ‘Steem Ahead, a life and career coaching business located in Martinsburg, held a charity event at the Shepherdstown Fire Hall on June 16, with proceeds being donating to the American Cancer Society. Those attending enjoyed music from DJ Dream Team, Zumba by Lilianna, a “Dance for the Cure” competition, dunk tank and various other [...]
Continue reading …Volunteers sought: Hospice of the Panhandle is looking for those who are willing to give of their time and make a difference in the lives of others. New volunteer training is scheduled for June 22, 29 and July 6. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities or are interested in attending [...]
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