https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/ChildrensHospital/50 most recent storiesen-US77ebcc27-b66a-460f-9f39-d8fa86e6939fhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-earns-ct-accreditationkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-18T08:25:04-05:00919e6753-28b9-44ce-be5c-3f7286f70531https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=crawford-named-to-american-telemedicine-association-s-new-clinician-councilangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgAbigail Crawford, A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C., chief telemedicine advanced practice provider for WVU Medicine Children's in Martinsburg, has been appointed to the American Telemedicine Association's (ATA) new Clinician Council to address barriers to the broad adoption of telehealth and virtual care delivery, including emerging platforms that support technology-enabled healthcare. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-15T08:50:25-05:00b134a212-303d-4bd4-b3df-31d52f2d5bc6https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-encourages-safe-holiday-travelkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgThe holidays are a time to visit friends and family, which usually means travel. With more people on the roads, the WVU Medicine Children's Injury Prevention and Safety Program is reminding families to stay safe while out and about.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-12T14:23:45-05:001504eb30-396f-417d-b766-7cb9cb39d0cdhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=mountain-loggers-group-continues-holiday-tradition-with-191k-gift-to-wvu-medicine-children-scrice@wvuf.orgWVU Medicine Children's is celebrating the holiday season with gifts from the Mountain Loggers Group, Inc. The organization contributed over $191,000, a giant Christmas tree, and toys to continue its tradition of giving to support children in West Virginia and beyond.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-29T16:57:34-05:002113cb6c-c5e6-41a5-be56-92dbe4cd89e4https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-first-inregion-to-offer-new-type-of-ultrasoundkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's now has a new tool to better diagnose patients. Recently, staff in Pediatric Radiology completed the first two contrast enhanced ultrasounds in the region.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-28T08:26:50-05:009e1a232a-7e08-4335-8b0f-26bf4652eb38https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=donations-needed-for-wvu-medicine-children-s-annual-toy-drivekathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's is asking for the community's help to make the holidays special for its patients.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-17T09:10:49-05:003a48bf42-27b1-4b34-ac0e-eeba13ce92e1https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-marks-national-injury-prevention-daykathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute and the WVU Medicine Children's Injury Prevention and Safety Program are joining forces to provide valuable safety information to communities as part of National Injury Prevention Day (Nov. 18). Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-17T09:07:12-05:0063ce9e0f-c1ef-48bd-b70a-06743051a527https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-wvu-medicine-children-s-ecmo-teams-receive-national-awardsangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and WVU Medicine Children's received national recognition for their extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) teams at the annual meeting of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), the world's leading ECMO organization with more than 20,000 users and members from more than 50 countries.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-10T09:49:46-05:00dc606ee2-2c4a-498b-8e32-b8fc3cc73996https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-hold-car-seat-safety-checks-on-mondaykathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Medicine Children's Injury Prevention and Safety Program will hold car seat safety checks from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 13) in parking lot E along Willowdale Road, just outside of the hospital. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-10T09:49:19-05:00954545e3-2b02-499b-9113-373d6081c408https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-now-offering-rsv-antibody-injectionkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgJust in time for the beginning of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, WVU Medicine Children's is now offering an antibody injection to protect against it. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-27T09:14:40-04:006e7fb168-ab73-45d1-a8b0-13686cab00c1https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-add-playground-with-500k-gift-from-hayhurst-familycrice@wvuf.orgWVU Medicine Children's Hospital is adding a new playground to support children's health and well-being thanks to a $500,000 gift from the Hayhurst family.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-24T09:34:09-04:003dcb6a13-bc83-471d-97ce-517f644a82f3https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-urges-safety-on-halloweenkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgHalloween can be a fun time of costumes and candy, but it's also one of the more dangerous holidays for children.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-24T09:33:47-04:00fe66e282-6f56-4426-826d-8c211db0fb58https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=protect-your-kids-and-yourself-this-rsv-seasonkathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgAfter the 2022 surge of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases filled hospitals with sick infants and children, doctors at WVU Medicine Children's predict that numbers could begin to climb in the next few weeks. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-06T08:34:45-04:00116e488f-0917-44ef-81a8-47042989a868https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-celebrate-one-year-inside-its-new-hospital-on-sept-29kathryn.vey@wvumedicine.orgAfter a year of new spaces, new faces, and new miracles made, it's time to celebrate at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-26T09:39:53-04:009d49759c-c858-49c4-8491-c0a26d41b368https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-open-brachial-plexus-and-peripheral-nerve-clinicpeter.balistrieri@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Medicine Children's Neuroscience Center (CNC) is opening a Pediatric Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic in October.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-07T15:33:20-05:005144f8ad-210e-4071-b568-48c62119e5c4https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-telemedicine-efforts-celebrated-during-telehealth-awareness-weeknichole.mosley@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine is celebrating the success of its barrier-breaking telemedicine program during Telehealth Awareness Week, recognized Sept. 17-23.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-19T11:57:59-04:007a51d348-543d-447a-bee6-d1242cdde674https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=what-to-do-while-waiting-for-your-child-s-autism-diagnosisheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgWaiting for an autism diagnosis can be a stressful and uncertain time for parents. The process can take weeks or even months, and there is no guarantee that a diagnosis will be made. In the meantime, there are things parents can do to help their child and themselves.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-07T15:21:48-05:004740a951-e425-4991-9eb6-adb7145e0bb6https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-host-car-seat-safety-event-on-sept-18brianna.clark1@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Medicine Children's Injury Prevention and Safety Program will host a car seat safety event from 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, in parking lot E along Willowdale Road.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-15T11:44:28-04:00b967bc7b-fb33-462c-9f2b-9d6b93f51060https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-join-jdrf-for-community-one-walk-on-sept-30angela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's will join the JDRF Community One Walk in Morgantown at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at the Track and Field Complex at Mylan Park, aiming to raise more than $75,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-22T09:01:02-04:009a7af724-8bc2-48cc-8c5d-8405fa33bfa1https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-vascular-anomalies-clinic-offers-state-ofart-treatmentheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Medicine Children's Vascular Anomalies Clinic provides state-of-the-art treatment for hereditary and acquired vascular anomalies in children and adults.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-08T08:59:31-04:00db5d45da-05f2-47c9-9d56-9819c565056bhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospital-named-top-hospital-in-state-by-u-s-news-and-world-reportangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings. Eight WVU Medicine hospitals, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, were recognized as High Performing in one or more categories.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-22T12:41:55-04:00984448fd-92af-4479-8397-0caf11f557c9https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-childrens-earns-acr-ultrasound-accreditationnichole.mosley@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:47:58-05:00ae20def1-f124-4632-b3d3-8fdb46f81035https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=social-media-can-impact-youth-mental-health-self-imageheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.org Social media has become a common part of our daily lives. It is a way to stay in touch with friends and family or connect with people who share common interests. However, the U.S. Surgeon General recently released an advisory cautioning against the negative impacts social media can have on children and adolescents.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:49:25-05:0020bdfbf9-282b-417e-b061-a2ad3117fa90https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-and-mon-county-wic-partner-to-assist-new-momsWVU Medicine Children's and Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are partnering to ensure the healthcare needs of new moms and babies are met and to set the new family up for success. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-23T11:12:26-04:0033c89dae-5e2b-4b9d-a2e0-0bf5e90ba105https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=u-s-news-world-report-wvu-medicine-children-s-top-hospital-in-west-virginia-for-third-straight-yearangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's has received its third consecutive title as the top children's hospital in West Virginia, according to U.S News & World Report, which also awarded national rankings to WVU Medicine's Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery programs in its 2023-24 Best Children's Hospitals.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-07T15:21:27-05:00e9c84b56-4a08-4dd3-ae2f-0173e20432d8https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=more-women-are-opting-for-nurse-midwives-who-offer-high-touch-low-tech-care-at-every-stage-of-lifemarisa.sayre.m@wvumedicine.orgWhen you hear the term "midwife," does it conjure an image of a home birth by candlelight with no pain relief medications in sight? If so, you might be surprised to learn what today's nurse midwives are all about. Betsy Miller, C.N.M., M.S.N., a certified nurse midwife at WVU Medicine Children's with 24 years of experience, shares what a modern-day midwife does and why women choose them for their birthing experience.Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-12T11:12:29-04:0078dc127b-f713-49a3-88f7-24ad8277369bhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-and-united-hospital-center-named-to-newsweek-s-america-s-best-maternity-hospangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's Hospital in Morgantown and WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport have been named to Newsweek's 2023 list of "America's Best Maternity Hospitals." Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-10T10:20:11-04:0056123bf4-bb71-4a53-8bba-40af481d0b10https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-and-wvrc-media-to-host-cares-for-kids-radiothonmarisa.sayre.m@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's, the state's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital, has partnered with WVRC Media to host the Cares for Kids Radiothon on Sept. 7 and 8 to raise funds to benefit patients and families in need of life-changing care. Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-09T10:19:24-04:005718b852-fc8c-4fcb-a80a-92f84c473710https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-offers-hip-preservation-surgery-for-treatment-of-hip-dysplasiaheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's Orthopaedics is now offering periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), a surgical procedure that can help patients with developmental hip dysplasia avoid the need for a total hip replacement.Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-08T09:26:29-04:008dc1d733-4cbe-4704-8005-dc077d007dcahttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=monongalia-pediatric-and-youth-associates-joins-wvu-medicine-children-sangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgMonongalia Pediatric and Youth Associates, Inc., located at 1202 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive in Morgantown, has joined WVU Medicine Children's Primary Care.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-28T10:38:07-04:0061b505da-f3f9-4572-b00a-f66ac21c45c0https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-holds-pinwheel-event-for-child-abuse-prevention-awareness-monthnichole.mosley@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine in conjunction with WVU Medicine Children's held a Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony on Monday. The event brought the annual campaign, started in 2008 by Prevent Child Abuse America, to the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital campus. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-07T12:15:47-04:00517368b2-7f2d-4b88-9a36-7edab7699e4bhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-to-host-mediathon-with-nexstar-media-groupkhamric1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's, the state's only Children's Miracle Network Hospital, has partnered with Nexstar Media Group to host a Mediathon on Wednesday, March 22, to raise funds that will help patients and families in need of life-changing care. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-21T12:10:39-04:006d69f436-64b6-410b-9c4c-934f9118cfa0https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=west-virginia-kids-count-in-partnership-with-wvu-medicine-children-s-releases-oral-health-issue-brieWest Virginia KIDS COUNT and WVU Medicine Children's, in partnership with the Oral Health Coalition of West Virginia, has released an eight-page issue brief that highlights successes and challenges to improving dental care access for children and families in West Virginia.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T13:10:53-05:00d9d46e3d-9fdc-4b97-9d75-e12c1c8c201dhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=spirit-halloween-donates-more-than-108k-to-wvu-medicine-children-s-child-life-programkhamric1@wvumedicine.orgRepresentatives from Spirit Halloween costume retail stores recently presented the WVU Medicine Children's Child Life Program with a check for $108,025, which was donated by store customers last fall. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:12:56-05:0089d6f1b9-5b4b-40b6-a2a5-dcc6c163648bhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-edit-clinic-recognizes-eating-disorders-awareness-week-and-offers-helpnichole.mosley@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Medicine Eating Disorder Interdisciplinary Treatment (EDIT) Clinic encourages everyone to educate themselves on the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for eating disorders during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, observed Feb. 27 through March 5.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:14:14-05:00990321b6-1ec6-4a95-8dda-d8f2d8071a7dhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-joinsbpd-collaborativeheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgThe BPD Collaborative recently voted to make the WVU Medicine Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) its 36th member. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-24T12:09:52-05:00bae78700-6f14-43be-9cce-f5ea7f12e034https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=zane-webber-named-2023-children-s-miracle-network-hospitals-champion-childbrianna.clark1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's Hospital patient Zane Webber, 4, of Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2023 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Champion Child for West Virginia.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T10:47:01-05:003608baff-6b96-49dd-87e4-e272ac238f2ehttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=dental-school-students-faculty-and-staff-know-importance-of-free-screening-dayThe outreach event aims to address three of the main reasons patients avoid the dentists. They include cost, lack of awareness and fear.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T09:56:07-05:00502ffc85-27fb-43e8-99bb-40675880ba43https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=new-podcast-series-highlights-disability-related-stories-and-experiencescourtney.ringstaff@hsc.wvu.edusomempowerThe WVU Center for Excellence Disabilities (CED) has launched a new podcast series that will allow a glimpse into the stories, experiences and challenges of living with a disability in West Virginia.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T14:32:21-05:0035d2058d-e890-4bc8-9efa-c99577da2127https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-2023-gala-raises-over-1-3m-to-support-pediatric-medical-care-and-researchcrice@wvuf.orgThe 19th annual WVU Medicine Children's Gala raised more than $1.3 million to benefit West Virginia children and their families.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-14T13:20:53-05:00b04e6a40-52c3-4268-81d7-f9b8080f6d3dhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-maternal-fetal-medicine-empowers-mothers-with-diabetesheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgPregnancy brings with it a host of lifestyle changes, but for individuals living with diabetes, it can also create risk and challenges. WVU Medicine Children's Maternal-Fetal Medicine helps expectant mothers, like Daisy Greene, 37, of Morgantown, navigate those risks and challenges through monitoring and expertise.Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-27T12:00:37-05:00cde28427-1247-43ad-b2ac-b6baa70e3cc0https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-implements-new-surgery-to-address-laryngeal-cleftheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's pediatric otolaryngologist, Hussein Jaffal, M.D., has implemented a new minimally invasive surgical technique to address laryngeal clefts in infants.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-20T08:12:48-05:001a041b85-3e65-4576-9a00-975d370e1294https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-first-inregion-to-implement-device-to-address-chest-wall-deformitiesheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgPhysicians at WVU Medicine Children's are the first in the region to work with device manufacturer Pectus Services to implement the non-invasive T-Joe Pectus Bracing System for children with convex chest wall deformities, known as pectus carinatum. This is the first treatment for pectus carinatum to be implemented at WVU Medicine and WVU Medicine Children's.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-13T09:56:13-05:00bd62aad7-d33e-4ccc-afd2-69bd33d633fehttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=dr-dhaval-chauhan-to-join-wvu-medicine-children-s-heart-centerkhamric1@wvumedicine.orgDhaval Chauhan, M.D., pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, will join the team at WVU Medicine Children's Heart Center and the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute on Jan. 30. He will also serve as an assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-06T08:57:21-05:00fa01e316-d96f-432a-a0cd-f89d0ccb34eahttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=mountain-loggers-group-inc-marks-holiday-season-with-170k-gift-to-wvu-medicine-children-scrice@wvuf.org The Mountain Loggers Group, Inc., marked the holiday season by building upon its longstanding tradition of giving to WVU Medicine Children's. This year's contribution included a $170,480 gift, a giant Christmas tree and more. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-09T08:53:19-05:001f9cea97-a338-4c5f-b19a-b75c4de04570https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=cars-for-kids-effort-drives-86k-to-wvu-medicine-children-scrice@wvuf.orgA month-long fundraising effort by West Virginia auto dealers steered $86,350 in support to WVU Medicine Children's to aid kids dealing with health challenges.Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-11-11T09:07:32-05:005f536a5d-6982-4d40-aad0-fc71d238f6b4https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=telemedicine-reduces-barriers-to-pediatric-subspeciality-careheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgWest Virginia may be a small state, but some families have to travel up to four hours to access the care they need due to the unique geography of the state. Many patients have turned to telemedicine as a solution to this problem. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-01T09:19:34-04:008d2d57e2-4eef-4539-b578-989fb9465f78https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-and-unicare-health-plan-of-west-virginia-collaborate-to-improve-health-litercrice@wvuf.orgWVU Medicine Children's announced on Oct. 14 a $300,000 grant from UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia to help launch the WVU Medicine Children's Patient Navigator Program to boost health literacy in West Virginia by educating and empowering Mountain State families. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-25T10:13:04-04:001ba43038-6377-4cce-858a-5a4d84bf8eddhttps://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=preston-county-family-welcomes-first-baby-born-at-new-wvu-medicine-children-s-hospitalangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgKendi Pantojas came into the world in dramatic – and historic – fashion on Thursday, Sept. 29, when she became the first baby born in the Birthing Center at the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-04T12:54:11-04:0085ff9277-3082-424c-9639-cf154ea40018https://wvumedicine.org/childrens/news/story?headline=masking-to-remain-in-place-at-wvu-medicine-facilitiesangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgIn anticipation of what is expected to be a more severe flu season than last year, WVU Medicine will continue to require patients, visitors, and staff to wear masks in public and clinical areas of all its hospitals and outpatient clinics.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-04T12:46:32-04:00