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It Takes a Village: Understanding & Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Huntington 🤝 | |
Join us for a vital event focused on tackling Substance Use Disorder in Huntington. We'll explore the overview of modern drug trends, helping you understand what's happening in our community. Discover the real impact of addiction on our bodies, so we can better support those in need. Plus, find out how Huntington is taking action to address this issue. It's an opportunity to learn, discuss, and work together for a healthier, safer city. Join us in making a positive difference on October 5. | |
September Lunch & Learn: Incorporating DEI Into Corporate Strategy with Dr. Alan Letton 🍴 | |
Level Up at the 2023 Member Trade Show! 🕹️
September 28 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Mountain Health Arena
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Marshall, WVU Launch Program to Keep
Local Talent in West Virginia 🌄
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Marshall University President Brad Smith and West Virginia University President Gordon Gee announced the launch of First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs.
This is a sister program to the successful Ascend WV with six participating communities: Huntington, Morgantown, Greater Elkins, Eastern Panhandle, Greenbrier Valley, and New River Gorge.
Marshall University and West Virginia University graduates who accept a full-time, remote, entrepreneurial, or hybrid job offer are eligible to apply for First Ascent.
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Marshall Health, Marshall University and Mountain Health Network Boards Approve New Name for Integrated Academic Health System 🏥 | |
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The Marshall Health, Marshall University and Mountain Health Network governing boards earlier this month voted unanimously to approve a single name for the newly integrated academic health system — Marshall Health Network, Inc.
Marshall President Brad D. Smith, Mountain Health President and CEO Kevin Yingling, and Marshall Health CEO Beth Hammers with Toney Stroud moderating, discussed the integration and evolution of the new health system during the West Virginia Chamber Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs.
The integrated academic health system will consist of Mountain Health Network’s four hospitals: Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and Rivers Health; its ambulatory facilities, medical offices and employed physician practices; and Marshall Health’s physician practice and its facilities.
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Join Alpha Technologies, Inc. for a Tech Talk led by Scale System Engineer, Sean Walsh, and Regional Sales Manager, Ross Brosmer. They will delve into cutting-edge virtual advancements and offer valuable insights on Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, problems that may arise from it, and how a Scale migration can be your best solution.
Following the Tech Talk, stay for a baseball game! Relax, unwind, and cheer on the Charleston Dirty Birds playing the Lexington Counter Clocks. The room will be stocked with food and beverages for the entire evening. Seats are limited.
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Huntington Children's Museum to Host
Second Annual SandFest on September 10 🏝️
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Huntington Children’s Museum and Marshall University’s Office of Intercultural and Student Affairs are teaming up to bring the beach to you this September. The Second Annual SandFest will take place Sunday, September 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Marshall University's Memorial Fountain behind the MU Student Center. Marshall student groups and local businesses will compete in a tabletop sand sculpture competition to see who will win the Golden Shovel award. | |
Hoops Family Children’s Hospital receives $1.5 million for Neonatal Therapeutic Unit upgrades 🏥 | |
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The Neonatal Therapeutic Unit (NTU) at the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH) has recently undergone a makeover, providing a more welcoming, enlarged space for families thanks to a $1 million gift from the Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary and a $500,000 grant from the Mylan Charitable Foundation.
The NTU is the first of its kind in the state of West Virginia and one of the first in the United States to treat newborns prenatally exposed to substances causing symptoms of withdrawal, a condition called Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). In this unit, the babies benefit most from the quiet, supportive hospital setting. Babies with severe symptoms may need treatment with medications, while those with milder symptoms may only need therapeutic handling.
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Festival Offers $10,000 in Prizes to Makers of All Ages 🏗️ | | |
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the West Virginia Makes Festival, the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is offering $10,000 in cash prizes to winners of this year’s Design Challenge.
Multiple prizes will be awarded in adult and youth categories, including a $5,000 cash award to the adult champion, $1,000 to the youth champion and $500 to the People’s Choice winner, as voted on by festival goers.
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Upcoming Events at Schooner's Waterfront Grille 🎵 | |
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Huntington’s Kitchen Announces
September Class Schedule 🔪
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Huntington’s Kitchen, a community outreach program of Cabell Huntington Hospital, has announced its cooking class schedule for September 2023.
All classes are limited to 16 participants, ages 15 and up, unless otherwise specified. Visit the link below to view the schedule and to register.
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Fashion Renaissance: A Celebration of Resilience by
VC Boutique for CONTACT 👠
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While the glamour and style of the evening are undeniable, what truly sets this event apart is its charitable aspect. Together, we can make a difference in our community. This year, our efforts are dedicated to supporting CONTACT Rape Crisis Center. CONTACT serves the counties of Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, and Wayne, providing critical services such as a 24-hour crisis hotline, victim advocacy, and violence prevention education.
Event Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: Cellar Door and Le Bistro in Downtown Huntington
Please note that Eventbrite charges fees; if you would like to pay by check without additional fees, please contact CONTACT. All ticket sales are final.
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Heritage Farm Invites You to Be Part of Their
Annual Christmas Celebration 🎄
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MHN Opens Childcare Centers
for Health Care Workers 🏥
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
The Monday Morning Memo is Generously Sponsored by | |
Thank You to Our Investor Member | |
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Please note that the deadline for submissions for "In the News" in the Monday Morning Memo is at
4 p.m. each Wednesday for inclusion the following week. Submitted items will only appear one time in the memo unless discussed and agreed upon with Chamber staff.
Email all submissions to Rebecca Kasey, Director of Marketing, at rebecca@huntingtonchamber.org.
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