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St. Mary's Regional Spine Center offers comprehensive, coordinated care provided by an experienced team of physicians, nurses and therapists. We offer an inter-disciplinary approach to spine care, with the initial assessment performed by a physician who specializes in spine and musculoskeletal disorders. Our program combines the expertise of surgeons, radiologists, primary care physicians, pain and rehabilitation specialists, & many others.
The Tri-State Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS) has enrolled the first class in the innovative two-semester degree program in pharmacy technology. Presently, the people of our region are underserved in the area of pharmacy services. Many residents of the tri-state area are unemployed or underemployed and are looking for a new career with a brighter future and excellent earnings. The TIPS degree program is addresses both of these important community needs.
Health and Fitness Expo
The Herald-Dispatch is hosting a Health and Fitness Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Best of Tri-State Winners
A special section previewing The 2009 Best of Tri-State winners and sponsors.
Thunder on the Mountain
A special section previewing the Marshall University Thundering Herd's trip to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Check out this special section previewing the work the Create West Virginia does previewing the Create West Virginia Conference, Oct. 17-20.
College Football Preview
Check in with all your favorite college football teams to see what's on the horizon for the 2009 season.
High School Football Preview
Check out previews of all of the Tri-State's high school football squads for 2009.
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
MU Back to School
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks. Check here for more.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Camden Park memories
Check out photo galleries, videos and memories of Camden Park, West Virginia's only amusement park. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
Yard Sale Finder
Looking for a local yard sale in the next seven days? Check out this map to show you where the deals are, based on Herald-Dispatch classifieds. The map is updated daily.
Downtown Walking Tour
Download our mp3 file for your iPod, print our PDF map and and take a walking tour of downtown Huntington.
Bride Guide 2009
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Most Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Most Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
Send us your pet photos
If they're furry, feathered or slimy, send us photos of your pets to display in our online galleries.
Birthdays and Babies
Want to announce a birth or wish a friend happy birthday? Click here to view galleries and fill out the form.
She has worked in the Huntington area for over 6 years and is excited to become part of the Bodyworks team. She specializes in creative acrylic, spa pedicures, & manicures in which she has had extensive training. Pedicures not only look great but are therapeutic as well. They can aid in circulation and help with the aches and pains of neuropathy or just a long day on your feet. This treatment includes a foot soak, file & shaping, cuticle treatment, foot exfoliation, leg & foot massage, then polish and finishing.
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! movement for helping employees eat better and move more. It is the second straight year OLBH has received platinum level recognition. OLBH is the only company in the region to receive platinum level status.
Since 1982, Hospice of Huntington has provided quality end-of-life care to nearly 15,000 patients living in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne Counties in West Virginia and Lawrence County, Ohio. While patients and families who have utilized hospice services are fully aware of the benefits associated with this level of specialized care, many others continue to delay calling upon us for help, due to misconceptions, lack of information, or perhaps fear.
Most people know that exercise is recommended for better health, and that 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, such as walking or swimming, every day is adequate. You've also heard that strength training is important, to maintain functionality in daily life, prevent osteoporosis, increase lean muscle mass and prevent injury. These are important things to remember for a healthy lifestyle, but for anyone interested in seeing the results of their hard work in the gym or at the park, fitness assessment is a rewarding experience.
With beach season in full swing, many men and women are trying to put their best body forward to appeal to others. However, according to a February 2009 survey from the American Dental Association and Crest(R) and Oral B(R) the smile outranks eyes, hair and the body as the most attractive physical feature on a person. Therefore, taking care of your teeth and smile is essential.
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) is among the nation's top 10 percent in patient experience, according to HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
What is hospice? Different from traditional medical care, hospice care focuses on the comfort and quality of life of patients, while actively treating symptoms for patients who have a terminal illness. You do not have to give up your doctor to receive hospice services. The hospice team helps the patient live as pain free as possible, while supporting the family and giving them the knowledge and support to care for their loved ones in their home. Hospice is all about living.
St. Mary's Medical Center recently became the only hospital in West Virginia to receive the American Stroke Association's "Get With the Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award." It is the latest in a series of national awards recognizing St. Mary's commitment to advanced stroke care and the type of physician involvement needed for this type of accomplishment.
Today 1 in 8 American women and 1 in 150 men will face the diagnosis of breast cancer in their life. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second most common cause of death due to cancer in women. Over the last 20 years there has been a decreasing mortality from this disease. If detected early, small breast cancers that have not yet spread to the lymph nodes are associated with a 10 year survival rate of over 90%.
A new surgical procedure known as Balloon sinuplasty offers new hope for treating patients with chronic sinusitis and the associated rhinopathic headaches. Approximately 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis or what has been recently termed rhinosinusitis.
Are you carrying extra pounds that you'd like to send away? Do you hate diet food? If so, you're not alone. Despite a booming weight loss industry, obesity is on the rise, and many people are fighting the battle against weight gain while missing foods that give them comfort and satisfaction. Devin Alexander, television chef, cookbook author and weight loss expert, offers her top 10 tips to losing weight in your own kitchen while enjoying the scrumptious foods you crave.
Walking and breathing were difficult. Already a diabetic, she was on multiple medications. She tried different diets and even lost weight but would always gain it back.
As any parent knows, getting kids excited about anything that isn't the latest toy or gadget is a hard sell. When it comes to getting kids excited about personal grooming habits, parents know the task is even taller than usual.
The Tri-State Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS) will be offering an Associate in Applied Science (Pharmacy Technology) beginning in early 2009 with classes in downtown Huntington.
Urologists treat a variety of diseases of the urinary tract, including kidney stones, cancers of the kidney, prostate and bladder, conditions associated with prostate enlargement (BPH), and urinary incontinence, to mention a few.
Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington is a 28 bed long-term acute care hospital.We're unique in the area. In fact, there are only two long-term acute care hospitals in the state. Cornerstone Hospital is not a nursing home or a rehab hospital. We are what is known as a "hospital in a hospital" because we lease space at St.Mary's Medical Center.
Many of today's workers feel they're underappreciated at work. While employers often say such feelings stem from financial concerns, in actuality, a number of things can lead to employees feeling as though they're not as valued as they should be. Oftentimes, environment plays a significant role in how someone feels about their job.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer in the United States.
Whether you're a fan of winter or more of a hot fun in the summer sun type, once the cold weather hits you're often at the mercy of the elements. Slick roadways, driveways full of snow and wind can be dangerous for any of us, but even more so for seniors.
