News archive: Jul

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

WV Designated Stroke Centers

As of August 1, 2018, WV now has designated stroke centers. This designation has been implemented as a result of SB510 which was passed in the WV Legislature in 2017. WV OEMS will be updating the listing and map of designated stroke centers at least annually.For more information or to download a list of the designated centered, click on the title above

Friday, July 20, 2018

OCME Communication Systems Down

Please be advised all communication systems at OCME are currently down. Please forward this information to local emergency management, and request for any suspicious deaths requiring OCME intervention to call 304 767 1610 until further notice.

Friday, July 6, 2018

Emergency Neurological Life Support October 19, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: Emergency Neurological Life Support October 19, 2018 Please see the attached flier for information on the Emergency Neurological Life Support course being offered by St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Health Advisory 148 Voluntary NonOpioid Advanced Directive

The attached WV Health Advisory 148 provides guidance regarding the Voluntary NonOpioid Advanced Directive form as established in WV Senate Bill 273, the Opioid Reduction Act of 2017. Please distribute to appropriate staff. To read or download the Advisory, click on the title above.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Medical Policy Care Committee (MPCC) Friday, July 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM

The meeting of the Medical Policy Care Committee (MPCC) will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the WV Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601. The meeting of the Medical Command Committee will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 immediately following the MPCC meeting