guidance and insight to the Legislature on how best to regulate pain clinics and pain management pharmaceuticals. Deer’ s perspective, expertise and contributions will help the Legislature create and further develop relevant pain management policies to help citizens of the state.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College CNA Students to Benefit from America’ s Promise Grant
For many students at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College( EWVCTC), paying for tuition for the certified nursing assistant program( CNA) just became much easier.
EWVCTC is one of 23 schools across the country to receive an America’ s Promise grant. The four-year, $ 3.7 million grant, funded by the U. S. Department of Labor’ s Education and Training Administration, provides tuition-free training and education leading to industry-recognized credentials for students and helps eliminate barriers and obstacles students face when attempting to enroll in college.
“ The AP220 grant will provide not only tuition dollars but also offer support to ensure successful completion of the program,” says Melissa Shockey, EWVCTC’ s program manager.“ Follow-up with the student will continue after their training ends to provide support, job counseling and educational counseling.”
Mon Health Breaks Ground on New Physician Office and EMS Facility
Mon Health has begun construction on a two-story, 15,780-square-foot facility that will house physician clinics and an emergency medical services substation.
When the new building opens in late summer 2018, Dr. Alan Hess, a Mon Health internal medicine physician, will occupy the first floor, and the Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location will relocate to its second floor. A two-bay garage for Mon Health EMS will be attached to the new building to provide easier access to the western and northwestern parts of Monongalia County and I-79.
“ This new site will help us fulfill our mission of serving the community,” says Darryl Duncan, Mon Health president and CEO.“ Our physician clinic will be very accessible and provide the services on-site that our patients need in order to
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