WVCTSI Project ECHO, in collaboration with the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, is launching an ECHO Project to eliminate hepatitis C in pregnant women and infants. These one-hour sessions will launch in April 2026 and include didactic and de-identified case presentations. The sessions will be recorded, and one general hour of CME credit will be offered.
From the Center for Rural Health Development: “We’re proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 West Virginia Rural Health Leadership Award at the Appalachian Health Leadership Forum! The West […]
07 May 2026
WVCTSI Project ECHO, in collaboration with the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, is launching an ECHO Project to eliminate hepatitis C in pregnant women and infants. These one-hour sessions […]
21 Apr 2026
From the European Journal of Pediatrics: “Very preterm infants are at increased risk of respiratory morbidity, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) being one of the most common neonatal respiratory complications. Although […]
19 Mar 2026
From the NIH: “In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use […]
16 Mar 2026
From JAMA Network Open: “In this cohort study involving 38, 219 mother-child pairs, maternal physical activity before and during pregnancy was associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in late infancy. Moreover, higher levels […]
04 Mar 2026
From the American Heart Association: “Female stroke survivors were more than twice as likely as their stroke-free counterparts to have another stroke while pregnant and in the six weeks after […]
02 Mar 2026
From The Lancet: “43 studies were included in the systematic review, and 17 studies in the meta-analysis. When considering sibling comparison studies, paracetamol exposure during pregnancy was not associated with […]
25 Feb 2026
From Medscape: “Early breastfeeding, particularly during the first 4 months of life, was associated with fewer emotional and behavioural problems in children at the age of 4 years. Children breastfed […]
23 Feb 2026
The West Virginia Perinatal Partnership extends its congratulations to Dakota Collins, a Patient Navigator at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, on passing her certification exam to become a Certified Perinatal […]
09 Jan 2026
Are you 18 years or older and in your 2nd or 3rd trimester of a healthy pregnancy?
This research study is aimed at helping pregnant women with sleep and light physical activity using group support.
01 Jul 2025
The Weave WV Summit will provide a shared learning experience focused on building multidisciplinary collaborations in your communities, implementing best practices for responding to substance use, DV, and mental health in your service settings, and learning about recent policy developments that are impacting your work.
12 May 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), reports that current data shows a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the reduction expected to remain above 36% as pending cases are resolved.
07 May 2025
The WV Perinatal Partnership is thrilled to offer 100+ scholarships for this exceptional and informative training opportunity!
Every birthing facility will receive 2 scholarships for their staff/faculty. Each Drug Free Moms and Babies program site will also receive 1 – 2 scholarships.
06 Mar 2025
“As part of the federal Title V Block Grant, the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) is required to complete a comprehensive Needs Assessment every five […]
30 Jan 2025
WVCTSI Project ECHO, in collaboration with the WV AAP, is launching a pilot ECHO Project to eliminate hepatitis C in pregnant persons and infants. These one-hour sessions will launch in […]
20 Nov 2024
Press Release from West Virginia Department of Human Services: “CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reminding women that treatment for substance use disorder is available […]
13 Nov 2024
Please join us for this free presentation November 14th at 12:00 pm Dr. Boothe will discuss the signs and symptoms of postpartum psychosis, as well as how to identify patients […]
02 Oct 2024
Click to the third slide to watch the recording of the webinar
17 Sep 2024
From HRSA: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. […]
02 Apr 2024
WEST VIRGINIA, March 8 — With the support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental […]
13 Mar 2023
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) launched a brand new Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS) – Now: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). This new hotline is confidential and toll-free and is designed for expecting […]
22 Jun 2022
By Amelia Ferrell Knisely Staff writer | Nov 13, 2019 | Read Original Story at The Gazette Mail West Virginia holds the nation’s largest share of children who will face […]
14 Nov 2019
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald ReporterSee the Original Article In a recent study examining the safety of addiction treatment medications, West Virginia University faculty found that Suboxone may be safer for […]
07 Aug 2018