WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital

21/07/2025

16/07/2025

“We want people to get as much of their care as close to home as possible. Traveling for care is financially, physically, and emotionally taxing. We want better options for patients.” - Dr. Kledzik

💛 Fighting cancer with precision, purpose, and heart.

Meet Molly Kledzik, MD, a surgical oncologist at the WVU Cancer Institute whose advanced techniques and deep Appalachian roots are helping improve outcomes for patients across West Virginia and beyond.

👏 Learn more about her journey, her passion for surgical oncology, and how she’s shaping the future of cancer care:
wvucancer.org/about-us/highlighted-provider/kledzik

16/07/2025

The sun is out, and your local emergency department is busy. From preventing drowning and heat sickness to bug bites and brain injuries, on the latest Live Healthy West Virginia podcast, we talk about summer safety with Dr. Christopher Goode, chair of the WVU Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine.

Watch or listen at WV MetroNews here ➡️ https://wvmetronews.com/podcast/live-healthy-wv/

15/07/2025

Minority communities in West Virginia face significant barriers to mental health care. As part of July’s National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, WDTV 5 News highlighted voices working to make a difference.

Dr. Dilip Chandran, associate professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, emphasized the importance of welcoming, culturally sensitive spaces. Read more at the link in the comments below. ⤵

15/07/2025

Long summer days, weekend hikes, afternoons by the water — this time of year invites everyone to spend more time outdoors. But while sunshine is a welcome part of the season, it also brings a quiet risk: ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Vlad A. Codrea, M.D., Ph.D., director of Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at the WVU Cancer Institute shares some tips on how to stay safe this summer.

WVU Medicine physician shares ways to stay sun-safe and enjoy summer

14/07/2025

09/07/2025

All proceeds from this inspiring event go to Tonie's Fund, supporting breast cancer research and the next generation of scientific leaders.

🎶 Music, memories, and a mission.

Join us on Friday, July 26 at the Westover VFW for a special benefit concert in memory of Tonie Renner Gentile, a Morgantown native whose love for music and community lives on through Tonie’s Fund.

The evening will feature performances by Wade Hayes, Copper Crossing, Andrew Kidd, and a very special guest, 10-year-old singer-songwriter Remy Adair. Doors open at 6pm, with music starting at 6:30pm.

All proceeds support the Tonie Renner Gentile Breast Cancer Research Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute, helping advance breast cancer research and empower student scientists.

🎗 Add a name to the tribute wall honoring cancer fighters, survivors, and loved ones.

🎟 Get tickets and details: ToniesFund.org

Let’s raise awareness, fund research, and celebrate the lives touched by cancer—with music and heart. 💛

08/07/2025

Thanks to years of expert care at the WVU Eye Institute, one patient is still seeing the world clearly.

Under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Mauger, he’s been able to preserve his vision and quality of life—something he doesn’t take for granted.

Bob Burdette hoped it wasn’t too late. As he rushed to the WVU Eye Institute, the vision in one corner of his left eye slowly faded away.

04/07/2025

Wishing a happy and safe Independence Day to all!

03/07/2025

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Arthritis is not just an “old person’s” disease; kids can get arthritis, too. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and 220,000 in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease. We talk about juvenile arthritis and how it’s treated with Dr. Paul Rosen, chief of Pediatric Rheumatology at WVU Medicine Children's.

Watch or listen to the latest Live Healthy West Virginia podcast here➡️https://wvmetronews.com/podcast/live-healthy-wv/