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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -December is National Handwashing Awareness Month, and physicians at United Hospital Center say a simple, 20-second handwashing routine remains one of the most effective ways ...

If you're at a gathering this holiday season, two infection prevention specialists at Meritus Health have some advice for you. "Pass the gravy, not the flu," said Cathy Ware, BSN, RN. Tommie Blalock, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne ...