This is a packed show with Major General Jim Hoyer talking leadership with Wally Hatfield, West Virginia Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt discusses Avian Flu in Dairy Cattle. In our health section we learn about ticks and other needed summer health tips. 

In our final segment we talk about the rising cost of insurance.

In this week’s episode we will hear from Doctor Lisa Costello who is at the leadership table with retired Major General Jim Hoyer. In our agriculture segment we will learn about a meat producer from southeastern West Virginia and in our health section we learn about a special grade given Holzer Health.

In our final segment we will celebrate the opening of the $35 million dollar expansion at Jackson General Hospital. We will hear from Albert Wright of WVU Medicine and Jackson General CEO Stephanie McCoy.

Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest. The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.   

Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.

The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners. 

Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.

The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners.