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🌱 How a Hurricane doctor will shape rural health policy nationwide

Hurricane, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Hurricane! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hurricane doctor will shape rural health policy nationwide

Also on today's calendar: George Washington Varsity Football @ Hurricane.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Virginia physician to lead new national rural health committee (wvnews.com) — From her base in Hurricane, Dr. Kimberly Becher has been tapped to chair a new national Rural Health Advisory Committee for family physicians, giving Appalachia and rural West Virginia a stronger voice in shaping care. Her role will influence policies and programs aimed at improving access to medical services in small towns like ours and across the country.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • As we get older, I think we start to understand that the best relationships are not about completing someone
    They are about two people who already know themselves, choosing to share life together A good conversation, mutual respect, laughter, and someone… (Nextdoor Cow Creek)
  • US Foods Holding Corp posted a job opening for Day Forklift Operator in Hurricane. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hurricane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hurricane here.

🗞 Nearby News

Barboursville

  • Barboursville police ask for public assistance in vehicle theft investigation (wchstv.com)
  • Barboursville man pleads guilty to failing to maintain sex offender registration (wchstv.com)
  • Cabell County completes final phase of $4.5M emergency communications upgrade (wowktv.com)

South Charleston

  • Oncology Job Listing: Hematology/Oncology Physician Needed in West Virginia South Charleston, WV (mdlinx.com)
  • Pizzas & Cream opens second location with South Charleston ribbon cutting (wowktv.com)
  • Mays optimistic for improvement in second season since returning to South Charleston (wvmetronews.com)

Ok Hurricane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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