Mon General Hospital has entered into a partnership with Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. (Mountain State OPTI) to offer a Family Medicine Residency program.             “With a projected shortage of primary care physicians in the north central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania region in the...

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Dr. Lively treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal and medical problems related to sports and physical activity.

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has reaccredited Mon Health Medical Center’s Sleep Center for its demonstrated high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. “At the Mon Health Medical Center Sleep Center, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality care close to home,” said Dr. Andrzej Jaworski , Medical Director of the Mon Health Medical Center Sleep Center and Mon Health Medical Center Pulmonologist. “This reaccreditation is a testament to that dedicati...

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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care and follows the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program’s certification in August 2023. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review indi...

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The Family Medicine Residency at Mon Health Medical Center provides a broad, inpatient experience. It lets residents practice hospital-based medicine confidently.

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When Robert Dewitt was diagnosed with COVID-19, he did not expect that he would have to take a step away from his favorite hobbies, or that he would need extended pulmonary care. He decided to trust the Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab team at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital to get him back to enjoying the things he loves. Robert is a Kingwood native who loves to garden. His life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was not sure if he would be able to garden again due to his b...

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The Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program received a new recumbent bike by donation from the Lewis County Heart Society. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health for individuals that have experienced a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, or heart surgery. It is an individually tailored program consisting of exercise and education to help patients feel better, increase endurance, and im...

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• 9/26/2023
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and publishe...

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has reaccredited Mon Health Medical Center for the second year in a row as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2021. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia and is the 24th hospital in the entire country to receive this honor. This distinction is based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care. Hospitals and hea...

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                With the addition of a new Rehabilitation Unit, Monongalia EMS is looking out for firefighters, law enforcement and first responders at the scene of major incidents in the community.                 The new Mon EMS Rehabilitation Unit went into service the week of March 6. The unit consists of a trailer stocked with canopies, coolers, medic...

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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR...

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The lobby of Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is now home to a new and inspiring display — a vibrant collection of paintings created by one of its own, Andrzej Jaworski , MD, FCCP, DABSM. Dr. Jaworski , a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at Mon Medical Center , showcases his passion for visual storytelling and global culture through his art—capturing vibrant moments and meaningful scenes inspired by travel. His journey as an artist began in the 1990s, in a quiet moment after a late-night ICU sh...

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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated handmade gowns and wraps for families who have suffered infant loss to the Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center as part of the Angel Gowns Project. The gowns are made from donated wedding dresses and given to parents of stillborn babies or newborns who have passed shortly after birth. The Angel Gowns project was inspired by Jill Buterbaugh and the late Joanne Liptock, two friends and colleagues at Mon Health Medical Center. From their des...

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Mon Health Medical Center has received redesignation as HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was the first accredited hospital in West Virginia and 24th in the country to receive this prestigious designation. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, includin...

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            Mon General Hospital’s new Orthopedic Center opened to patients for the first time on Monday morning, Jan. 30.             The new Orthopedic Center features four state-of-the-art operating rooms, 13 private pre- and post-operation rooms and an eight bed Post-Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU).  The new center has been built with room to add two additional operating rooms if n...

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for the third year in a row based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have demonstrated their comm...

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Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) invites patients needing a family medicine specialist to contact one of our newest physicians, Dr. Arielle Placke, DO. As a MHMC physician, Dr. Placke is making a difference every day in the lives of her patients. She provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family. Currently, she is seeing patients from age 12 and up. She is particularly interested in women's health and enjoys doing small office procedures when possible. One of her goals is...

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Mon Health Medical Center as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in May based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center becomes the only hospital in West Virginia and only the 24 th hospital in the entire country to receive this honor. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an AC...

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Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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The Hazel Ruby McQuain Birth Center takes a unique approach to make sure your delivery is a safe, memorable experience.

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Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8 am to 3 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday 8 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Release from Becker's Hospital Review The American College of Emergency Physicians  released  the names of 107 emergency departments on its Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll for sepsis care. Facilities on the 2019 "E-QUAL Honor Roll" have participated in a year-long quality improvement program and have shared their performance data with ACEP. The following EDs were recognized for their achievements in improving outcomes for sepsis patients: Alliance Health Seminole (Okla.) Baptist Memorial ...

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Mon Health Medical Center has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery along with Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, who has been recognized as a Master Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence by Surgical Review Corporation. This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “We’re proud to recognize Mon Health Medical Center and Dr. Jaschar Shaku...

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Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Friday: 8 am to 3 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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            The Wound Healing Center of Mon General Hospital was recently designated as a National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Affiliate Treatment Center.             “This designation is an excellent example of the quality health care Mon General is able to offer to the community,” said Eric Eberhart, Director of the Wound Healing Center of Mon General. The Wound Healing Center is one of only two ...

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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta as an expert in pulmonary and sleep services. “We are proud welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta and his expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to our comprehensive team of providers at Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Farishta will allow Mon Health to expand our services and increase access to specialty care for our patients.” Dr. Farishta obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...

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The Family Birth Center at Mon Health Medical Center recently received an award from the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services (WVDIS) for their contributions to the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program. Each U.S. state participates in a Hep. B Prevention Program which originated in 1991 from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the CDC’s initiative to eliminate Hep. B transmission. These programs work in collaboration with local health departments, physicians, and hospitals...

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Mon Health recently added four new cardiologists to its Heart & Vascular Center team. Robert Hull, MD , Bradford Warden, MD , Wissam Gharib, MD , and Samantha Crites, DO , are now accepting patients. They join six other cardiologists at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center: Paul Alappat, MD ; Kishore Bingi, MD ; Michael Englund, DO ; Morgan Lyons, MD ; Michael O'Keefe, MD ; and Richard Smith, MD . The center also includes cardiothoracic surgeons Fawad Khan, MD ; Jay Kim, MD ; and Alexander Nagy...

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Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized again by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary  Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, one person experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. The most common symptom is chest pain, ...

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Enough is Enough I’m boycotting snow I hate the stuff Don’t ask me to go out I’ve had enough!   I won’t make snow men Or angels and such It’s cold and it’s wet And there is just too much.   I’m yearning for spring For cruises and more It’s got to be 50 ‘Til I’m out my door.   So pooh! On the snow I’m boycotting the lot Wake me up when it’s over I’ll just sit here and rot!

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Mon General Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement ® by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia. This distinction recognizes Mon General Hospital for demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care and better overall outcomes for knee and hip replacement procedures. Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in the area...

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Contact the Family Medicine Residency Program.

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Mon Health Medical Center has received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entities. The DNV Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Certification is derived from evidenced-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and a...

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Mon Health Medical Center’s  Family Birth Center  remains a trusted care provider for the Flowers family as they welcomed their third baby girl on Saturday, February 3. Baby Ivy Flowers was born weighing 8lbs 8oz and measuring 21 in. Welcomed by her mom Jessica Flowers and her dad John Flowers, Ivy is the third child of the Flowers family to be born at  Mon Health Medical Center  in Morgantown. “When we had our first daughter, we asked around to see where people recommended and we de...

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Compensation and Benefits are available in a residency program in southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia.

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• 12/3/2015
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) for 2023. Awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation, the COEMIG program identifies surgeons and facilities worldwide performing minimally invasive gynecological procedures and achieving defined standards for patient safety and care quality. As well as the accreditation for Mon Health Medical Center, several physicians were named as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, including ...

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• 2/7/2023
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  Mon Health Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). The COEMIG accreditation is awarded to surgeons by the Surgical Review Corporation, an internationally recognized patient safety organization. As well as the accreditation for Mon Health Medical Center, several physicians were named as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, including Christine Brodisch Wilson, MD, FACOG , Susan Capelle, MD, FACOG , Craig Herring, MD, FACOG ...

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• 12/22/2021
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Nuclear medicine scans generally exposing patients to no more radiation than a standard X-ray and are important tools in treatment and diagnosis.

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• 10/23/2015
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                Mon General Hospital has become the first hospital in North Central West Virginia to receive full Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).                 “By becoming an accredited Chest Pain Center, Mon General has demonstrated the high level of q...

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• 7/19/2013
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Signs and tests The health care provider may note decreased breath sounds or a friction rub when listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ). Tests may include the following: Chest x-ray CT scan of chest Pleural fluid gram stain and culture Thoracentesis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) When empyema complicates pneumonia, the risk of permanent lung damage and death goes up. Patients will need long-term treatment with antibiotics and drainage. However, most people fully recover from...

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Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital Sleep Center in Reedsville has earned continued accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), marking 10 consecutive years of nationally recognized excellence in sleep care. Directed by Khaldoun Mozahem , MD, the Mon Preston Memorial Hospital Sleep Center provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for people experiencing a wide range of sleep-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless leg...

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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that its Radiology Department has been awarded the designation as a Prostate Cancer MRI Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  ACR Accreditation ensures your community that your facility delivers the highest standards of image quality and safety by verifying that you meet certain requirements for equipment, medical staff, and quality assurance protocols. To achieve this designation, the Mon Health Radiology team has met t...

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Since 1982, the outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mon Health Medical Center has provided a specialized program for those battling COPD.

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• 10/1/2015
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The Family Medicine Residency's Core Faculty and Staff specialize in family medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry.

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Dr. Chaudhari is a hospitalist at Mon Health Medical Center.

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Christopher Hedio is a Stress Tech Technician.

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Meet Dr. Samantha Crites, a Mon Health cardiologist.

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Dr. Nagy is a cardiothoracic surgeon who practices in Morgantown.

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Lisa Henry is a nurse practitioner at Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center.

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Becca Cain, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in cardiology.

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The Orthopedic Center of Mon Health Medical Center is located near the garden entrance, on the first floor of the South Tower.

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• 9/10/2015
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John Howard Subaru customers have the opportunity to share the love locally by selecting the Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center as their local charity during this year's "Share the Love" event. Entering its 10th year, Subaru dealers nationwide are raising funds for charities. For every new Subaru purchased or leased between Nov. 17 and Jan. 2, 2018, $250 will be donated to charity. For the third time in the last four years, John Howard Subaru selected the Mon Health Cancer Center to be the local...

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Signs and tests Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Calling your health care provider

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Signs and tests A physical examination may reveal crackling sounds in the lungs and a rapid pulse (heart rate). The following tests may also help diagnose this condition: Arterial blood gas Blood culture Bronchoscopy Chest x-ray Complete blood count ( CBC ) CT scan of the chest Sputum culture Swallowing studies Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome depends on: The severity of the pneumonia The type of bacteria causing the pneumonia How much of the lungs are involved If acute respiratory fa...

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Signs and tests Tests that may be used to diagnose chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis include: Biopsy of infected tissue, such as open lung biopsy Bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage CBC Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Histoplasma complement fixation titer Histoplasma urinary antigen test (positive only if the person also has disseminated histoplasmosis) Immunodiffusion test Sputum culture and stain Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The infection usually goes away with antifu...

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Signs and tests Sputum KOH test Sputum fungal culture Coccidioides complement fixation titer to measure antibodies to the fungus in the blood CBC with differential Chest x-ray Chest CT scan Coccidioidin skin test Bronchoscopy (possibly with transbronchial biopsy) Open lung biopsy Mediastinoscopy Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) to rule out meningitis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) With treatment the outcome is usually good, although the disease can come back. Some patients, such as those with immun...

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Meet Dr. Bradford Warden, Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center's executive director and chief of cardiology.

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Meet Dr. Wissam Gharib, a Mon Health cardiologist.

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Dr. Sakellarides is a primary care physician who practices in Core, West Virginia.

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Dr. Byron is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

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Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Johnson as a primary care provider specializing in both family and sports medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Johnson and his expertise in family and sports medicine to Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We look forward to expanding this much-needed care for patients in Weston and across the region.” Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Wes...

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Dr. Lyons is a cardiologist who practices in Elkins.

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Dr. Suzanne Gharib is a part-time rheumatologist at Mon Health Rheumatology.

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Mon Health Medical Center is a 189-bed, acute-care hospital in Morgantown, WV. It's the flagship member of Mon Health System, which offers full service.

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• 8/21/2015
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who experience rhythmic issues, such as atrial fibrillation, and in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Medical Center is the first and only center in West Virginia to be awarded Electrophysiology Accreditation and was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evalua...

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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Melinda Cooper to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cooper brings nearly ten years of experience in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Not only is Dr. Cooper an incredibly talented medical professional, but also, she has a strong passion for providing community-based care and puts her patients first. We...

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The Wound Healing Center of Mon General Hospital recently marked its sixth year of offering Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy to patients with chronic wounds. The center’s two HBO chambers first went into use on June 9, 2004. “Because of the HBO chambers, the Wound Healing Center has been able to offer a whole new service to the community for the treatment of non-healing wounds,” said Katie Cunningham, Director of the Wound Healing Center. “We are the only ones in Monongalia County to offer this. “Ou...

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• 6/8/2010
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The Mon General Hospital Sleep Center recently moved to a new location, a place where people typically go to sleep – a hotel. The Sleep Center opened on April 1 in the Holiday Inn at 1188 Pineview Drive in Morgantown, on the Mon General Hospital campus. It was previously located off of J.D. Anderson Drive. “Being located in a hotel has many advantages,” said Kailee Knight-McMillen, a Polysomnography (sleep) Technician and Manager at the Mon General Hospital Sleep Center. “Patients have access to ameniti...

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• 5/17/2016
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Staff from John Howard Motors delivered 80 blankets and 10 craft kits on Tuesday, July 11, for patients of the Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. The donation was part of the Subaru Loves to Care Initiative in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In addition to the donations, the dealership gave the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation a check for $10,296 from their Share the Love Event. During that time, those who bought or leased a Subaru could choose Mon Health Cancer Center ...

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• 7/12/2017
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With the recent re-accreditation by the American College of Cardiology, Mon Health Medical Center continues to be the only accredited chest pain center with primary PCI in north central West Virginia. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation have proven exceptional co...

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• 11/6/2017
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Signs and tests Arterial blood gas (measures levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; in respiratory alkalosis, the level of carbon dioxide is too low) Chest x-ray Pulmonary function test Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) What will happen depends on the condition that is causing the respiratory alkalosis. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have any symptoms of lung disease, such as chronic cough or shortness of breath.

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Biopsy of lymph node or lung (often done with bronchoscopy) Blood test for antibodies to the fungus Bronchoscopy with lavage Complete blood count ( CBC ) Sputum smear ( KOH test or Papanicolaou stain) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outlook in milder cases is usually good. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis can be serious, particularly in people with weakened immune systems from: Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy Chemotherapy Glucocorticoid medications (prednisone) Heart-...

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Examination may show: Clubbing of the fingers or toes (in people with advanced disease) Enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the neck or other areas Fluid around a lung Unusual breath sounds (crackles) Tests may include: Biopsy of the affected tissue (rare) Bronchoscopy Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Interferon-gamma blood test such as the QFT-Gold test to test for TB infection Sputum examination and cultures Thoracentesis Tuberculin skin test Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by...

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Tests that may be done include: Bronchoscopy with culture Complete blood count (CBC) Chest x-ray Chest CT scan Lung biopsy Modified AFB smear of sputum Sputum culture Sputum Gram stain Thoracentesis with culture Tissue culture Tissue and fluid analysis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most people get better after treatment with antibiotics. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if: You have symptoms of pulmonary actinomycosis Your symptoms get worse or d...

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• 8/27/2010
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First Aid Apply ice immediately to help reduce swelling. Wrap the ice in cloth -- DO NOT place ice directly on the skin. Try NOT to move the affected area. To help you do this, bandage the affected area firmly, but not tightly. ACE bandages work well. Use a splint if necessary. Keep the swollen joint elevated above the level of the heart, even while sleeping. Rest the affected joint for several days. Aspirin, ibuprofen, or other pain relievers can help. DO NOT give aspirin to children. Keep pressure off...

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• 8/27/2010
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• 6/20/2025
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• 12/12/2022
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• 1/31/2024
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• 7/13/2023
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• 6/22/2023
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Dr. Mitchell is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

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• 1/10/2012
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John Huber, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in primary care.

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• 6/2/2017
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Dr. Dixon is a primary care physician in Morgantown, WV.

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• 12/20/2011
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Dr. Arthurs is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

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• 2/18/2012
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• 11/13/2023
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• 1/13/2012
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Choosing where to deliver your baby is an Olympic-sized decision, but parents who choose Mon Health’s Family Birth Center are awarded a ‘gold medal’ experience. The Mon Health Family Birth Center offers a personalized experience for families from the moment they choose Mon Health through delivery. Welcoming a new baby into the world is deemed one of life’s biggest feats, and Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Centers offer gold-medal worthy, perso...

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• 7/25/2024
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Ashley VanScyoc, ACNPC-AG is a nurse practitioner who specializes in cardiology.

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• 2/8/2021
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• 5/15/2024
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Dr. Alan Hess is a primary care physician who specializes in primary care.

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• 1/7/2012
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• 2/21/2012
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• 3/20/2024
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• 7/17/2020
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• 12/20/2011
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Lowell Jeremy Larew, MPAS, PAC, is a general surgery physician assistant in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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• 4/9/2018
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Dr. Sherman is an obstetrician/gynecologist who practices in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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• 7/1/2015
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Our heart care team in Kingwood is committed to elevating the stan...

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• 1/16/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation ( AACVPR ). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed ...

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• 10/16/2023
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Subaru of Morgantown presented Mon Health Cancer Center with a donation of $11,100 for their annual Share the Love Event. The donation will support cancer patients through the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation Angel Fund. During the Share the Love Event, those who bought or leased a Subaru could choose Mon Health Cancer Center as a charity to receive a donation. “The generosity from Subaru of Morgantown is greatly appreciated by the patients of Mon Health Cancer Center, and we are thankful for the dea...

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• 5/19/2023
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• 12/10/2018
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• 1/24/2020
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• 1/14/2019
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John Howard Subaru raised $13,835 for the Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center during Subaru's 10th Annual "Share the Love" event. From Nov. 17, 2017 through Jan. 2, customers who purchased or leased a new Subaru were able to direct a $250 donation to their choice of several national charities selected by Subaru and one local charity chosen by local dealerships. John Howard Subaru in Morgantown selected Mon Health's Radiation Therapy Center, part of the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center, as its local...

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• 4/13/2018
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• 1/24/2020
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WVU Medicine and Mon Health System have joined forces to protect the community from the spread of the flu virus. Polices have gone into effect at both healthcare institutions requiring their respective employees, medical staff, residents, and volunteers to be vaccinated against the flu as a condition of employment.      The mandatory flu inoculation policies include provisions to apply for an exemption on religious or medical grounds. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis ...

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• 8/13/2015
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                Mon General Hospital has taken the first steps toward adding a radiation oncology center to its Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. A Certificate of Need (CON) application for the new center has been submitted to the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Pending approval of the CON, construction could start by early September.                 T...

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• 5/28/2013
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John Howard Subaru customers will have the opportunity to share the love locally by selecting The Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital as their local charity during this year’s “Share the Love” event. Entering its ninth year, Subaru dealers nationwide are again raising funds for charities. For every new Subaru purchased or leased between Nov. 17 and Jan. 3, 2017, $250 will be donated to charity.  For the second consecutive year, John Howard Subaru selected the Zelda Stein Weiss C...

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• 11/21/2016
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Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program classes beginning in late February. The program provides education and support to individuals who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. "This program provides the education people need to prevent diabetes," said Andrea S. McCarty, ...

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• 2/5/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Progam classes beginning in September. To qualify for the program, a person must be at high risk for developing diabetes or have been diagnosed by a physician as someone with prediabetes. A combination of factors increase an individual's risk of type 2 diabetes, including: Family history Obesity or being overweight Age 65 or older Gestational diabetes Inactivity "Research shows that modest lifes...

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• 8/13/2018
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Signs and tests Listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ) reveals sounds called crackles (rales) in the lung, which can mean pulmonary edema. A chest x-ray may be performed. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most cases are mild, and symptoms improve promptly with a return to lower altitude. Severe cases may result in death due to respiratory distress or brain swelling (cerebral edema). In remote locations, emergency evacuation may not be possible, or treatment may be delayed. Thes...

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Blood test for presence of aspergillus in the body (galactomannan) Blood test to detect antibodies to aspergillus (serum precipitins for aspergillus ) Bronchoscopy or bronchoscopy with lavage (BAL) Chest CT Chest x-ray Sputum culture Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome can be good in many patients. However, it depends on the severity of the condition and other factors. In some people, surgery can be very effective when it is successful, but this surgery is complex and can...

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. You will be asked whether you smoke, and if so, how much and for how long you have smoked. When listening to your chest with a stethoscope, your health care provider can sometimes hear fluid around the lungs or areas of partial lung collapse. Each of these findings could (but does not always) suggest cancer. Small cell lung cancer has usually spread to other parts of your body by the time...

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• 8/27/2010
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Signs and tests Arterial blood gas (measures levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; in respiratory acidosis, the level of carbon dioxide is too high) Chest x-ray Pulmonary function test Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) How well you do depends on the disease causing the respiratory acidosis. Calling your health care provider Severe respiratory acidosis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help if you have symptoms of this condition. Call your health care provider if you have s...

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• 8/27/2010
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First Aid Have the person sit down, rest, and try to keep calm. Loosen any tight clothing. Ask if the person takes any chest pain medication for a known heart condition. Help the person take the medication (usually nitroglycerin, which is placed under the tongue). If the pain does not go away promptly with rest or within 3 minutes of taking nitroglycerin, call for emergency medical help. If the person is unconscious and unresponsive, call 911 (or your local emergency number), then begin CPR . If an infa...

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• 8/27/2010
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First Aid Apply ice immediately to reduce swelling. Wrap the ice in cloth -- avoid using ice directly on the skin. Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 1 hour for the first day. Then, every 3 to 4 hours. Use ice for the first 3 days. After that, either heat or ice may be helpful. Rest the pulled muscle for at least a day. If possible, keep the pulled muscle elevated above the level of the heart. Avoid using a strained muscle while it is still painful. When the pain subsides, start activity slowly and in...

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• 8/27/2010
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First Aid 1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom. 2. If you have a pump suction device (such as that made by Sawyer), follow the manufacturer's directions. 3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area may swell. Create a loose splint to help restrict movement of the area. 4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and change colo...

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• 7/31/2025
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Dr. Shakuri Rad is a Mon Health urologist who specializes in robotic surgery for urological conditions.

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• 7/2/2018
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• 7/16/2020
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• 7/15/2025
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• 9/19/2023
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Dr. Bowlin is a pediatrician who practices in Morgantown.

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• 1/7/2012
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• 5/28/2025
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• 8/1/2013
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• 12/27/2023
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Dr. Albert is a child psychiatrist practicing in Morgantown. She is a physician with Mon Health Wedgwood Psychiatry.

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• 7/18/2018
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• 12/5/2023
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