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Guest Column: Expressing Thanks For Family Caregivers

NOV 24, 2024

AARP WV State President discusses National Family Caregivers Month and the impact of caregiving on our lives

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.

West Virginia COVID-19 News and Information

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WV PEIA Hosting Public Hearings On Proposed Increases

NOV 10, 2024

FY2026 plan includes several changes to health care plan for state employees and retirees

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Clarksburg Notre Dame High School's Rachel Rogers Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 13, 2015

Fighting Irish three-sport student-athlete earns statewide honor

A Caregiver's Story: "It's like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro"

By Tom Hunter, NOV 9, 2015

November is National Caregiver Awareness Month. It is a time to honor, celebrate, and acknowledge the millions of family caregivers across the country. AARP West Virginia volunteer Jane Marks shares her personal caregiving story, reflecting on her caregiving experience with her mother.

Parkersburg High School's Ethan Airhart Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 6, 2015

Big Reds' two-sport student-athlete scores statewide honor

Elkins High School's Skout Barger Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, OCT 30, 2015

Tigers' three-sport student-athlete earns statewide honor

AARP to host Livable Communities Seminar Nov. 10 in Charleston, WV

By Tom Hunter, OCT 30, 2015

AARP West Virginia will host community planners, transportation professionals and partners for a daylong discussion Nov. 10 in Charleston, West Virginia, focused on advancing active transportation and sustainable, livable communities in the Mountain State.

Lewis County High School's Dylan Gump Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, OCT 23, 2015

Minutemen three-sport athlete earns statewide honor

Jeanette Alexander Named 2015 Recipient of AARP WV Andrus Award for Community Service

By Tom Hunter, OCT 20, 2015

AARP West Virginia has presented its highest volunteer recognition, the Andrus Award for Community Service, to Jeanette Alexander of Charleston. Alexander was among six nominees from across the state who were formally recognized during an Oct. 20 luncheon event at Charleston’s Edgewood Country Club.