For more than 15 years, the staff at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has been providing wound care to local residents, making a difference in their lives on their road to recovery. The staff knows that all wounds do not heal the same way, nor within the same time frame, so they are dedicated to caring for people with wounds that have resisted traditional means of healing.  The team recently expanded with the addition of Mon Health physician Dr. Ferdinand Martinez. The therapy ...

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• 2/24/2021
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In an effort to increase access to timely, high-quality care, Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon is now offering walk-in care to patients. Walk-in clinics are a convenient option for people who need quick medical care for non-life-threatening health conditions such as, but not limited to: minor injuries like cuts, sprains or burns, sudden illnesses like colds or ear aches, skin conditions like rashes or bites, and more. At Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon, Dr. Amy Pearson and L...

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• 8/13/2024
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This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System providers are tackling the diabetes crisis in West Virginia and the surrounding regions by raising awareness, providing education, and offering accessible services for the prevention and management of the disease. Nearly 16% of adults in West Virginia live with diabetes, with many more at risk due to conditions like obesity and prediabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports. Mon Health’...

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• 11/12/2024
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The Village at Heritage Point donated a handmade dollhouse to the children at the Suncrest Early Learning Center. The Village strives to make available a multitude of events, activities, and hobbies, allowing the residents to continue to enjoy what they love most. As residents of The Village for six years each, Wayne Stiles and Glenn Snyder have enjoyed building many dollhouses together as a hobby. The two friends had the opportunity to join staff in donating the house that they built to the local child...

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• 3/7/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center and Acuity Healthcare are pleased to announce the West Virginia Health Care Authority has approved the application for a Certificate of Need (CON) to develop a 25 bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) to be located on the 4th floor of Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. The LTACH will provide specialty care to critically ill and medically complex patients. In February 2019, Mon Health Medical Center partnered with Acuity Healthcare to establish long-term acute care hosp...

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• 6/4/2019
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   Mon General Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center® for Cardiac Care by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of Highmark’s Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program.  Blue Distinction Centers are hospitals shown to deliver quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community.    In 2006, the Blue Distinction Centers for Sp...

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• 8/26/2013
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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Mazezka , DO, to Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mazezka to our team in Kingwood as a primary care provider,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Mazezka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Her dedication to serving patients locally ensures that our community ...

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• 1/15/2025
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MedExpress and Mon Health System are excited to announce the launch of a collaborative care initiative between the two health care organizations. MedExpress will coordinate care with Mon General Hospital and Mon Health System’s network of physicians if more advanced care is needed by patients, while continuing to respect patient choice. In addition, MedExpress has recently announced the construction of a second Morgantown neighborhood medical center, this one adjacent to the Mon Health System campus on ...

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• 9/2/2014
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Mon General Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center© for both Maternity Care and Knee and Hip Replacement by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of Highmark’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program recognizes healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality specialty care – safely, effectively and cost efficiently. The goal of the program is to help consumers find both quality and value for their spec...

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• 4/19/2016
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As flu season approaches, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Primary Care is dedicated to helping patients and families in West Virginia stay healthy. Flu season can bring a host of concerns, from mild symptoms to serious complications, especially for vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. That’s why having access to a trusted primary care physician (PCP) is so important during this time. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early intervention when symptoms arise...

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• 11/6/2024
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Mon Health’s Digestive Care team provides a wide range of advanced digestive care services to patients across the region, offering minimal wait times and quick results.  Mon Health Digestive Care patients can get expert care close-to-home without the months-long wait for appointments and results, and with Mon Health’s comprehensive team of providers, patients are continuing to get their much-needed digestive care services more efficiently and conveniently than ever before.  Mon Health’s advanc...

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• 9/24/2024
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Two of Vandalia Health’s northern region hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s best for specialty care in the 2026 Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards. Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center was named among the top 10% in the nation for Outpatient Prostate Care and received the 2026 Healthgrades Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award, while Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital received a Five-Star Rating for Total Knee Replacement for the fourth consecutive year (2023-...

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• 10/28/2025
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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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• 7/16/2024
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family. Their longtime office will remain at the current location at 3132 Collins Ferry Rd in Morgantown and will be named Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest.  Drs. Horvath and Czinege at Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest will continue to see patients for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, conduct health screenings and physical exams, and offer primary, wellness,&...

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• 8/1/2023
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Vidya Petla to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Petla will be practicing at the Mon Health Primary Care location in Morgantown. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Dr. Petla join our best-in-class care team delivering expert medical care,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “She will be a tremendous asset to the health of our communities.” Dr. Petla graduated from Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sci...

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• 11/7/2022
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Patients receiving treatment at Vandalia Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood were surprised with a variety of comfort items to support their care thanks to a generous donation of care packages from Clear Mountain Bank staff. For this project, Clear Mountain Bank, along with industry partners Alkami and Prelim, purchased items to create 250 packages to distribute to local hospitals throughout the bank’s service region, with more t...

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• 2/26/2025
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  Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Ryan Walker to its dedicated team of physicians, Drs. Marilyn Bonfili and Lisa Flower . Dr. Walker brings nearly eight years of experience as a primary care physician to the Fairmont clinic. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said Dr. Bradford Warden , Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Walker is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thri...

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• 3/9/2022
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Abersold, FNP-BC , to its dedicated team of providers. Benjamin will be practicing as a family nurse practitioner at Mon Health Primary Care in Core. “We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Abersold to the Mon Health family. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic team of primary care providers and will certainly benefit the patients we serve in Core, West Virginia,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon H...

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• 10/23/2023
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Mayle as a new psychiatrist. “Access to mental health care and support services is vital to the overall care we provide to the patients we serve. We are proud to continue to grow our team of mental health care providers at Mon Health and provide greater access to these much-needed services,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mayle to the...

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• 8/1/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been awarded $1.5 million through the West Virginia Rural Hospital Grant Program. The funding will enable the expansion of existing facilities to create additional patient care areas, further enhancing the quality of care provided to the Kingwood community and surrounding areas. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Jim Justice and the state of West Virginia for this generous investment in rural health care and our hospital,” said Melissa Lockwood...

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• 12/13/2024
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care – Fellowsville celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, August 21. To commemorate this incredible milestone, both current and former staff gathered for a celebratory lunch at the clinic. In an effort to also recognize the patients they serve and celebrate the 20-year milestone alongside them, each patient at the clinic on the day of the anniversary received a celebratory treat bag. “Our patients and their care are our top priority, so to celebrate 20 years of providi...

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• 9/4/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will open a new comprehensive infusion center offering increased access to cancer care to local patients. Congressman David McKinley (ret.), along with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito, secured $580,000 in federal appropriations to construct the new facility. This invaluable support was instrumental in ensuring that patients in rural West Virginia receive quality, close-to-home cancer care. Currently, patients with cancer in Preston County must leave...

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• 10/12/2023
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Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again....

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• 7/12/2021
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Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we do in Primary Care. A little bit of common sense and planning can go a long way in keeping our patients healthy throughout the summer,” said Dr. Jason McNair , Mon Health Primary Care Provider. “In our visits, we routinely talk about topics like adequate water intake, using sunscreen, and instituting exercise responsibly, wh...

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• 7/9/2024
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Blacksville community members Cathy Chisler and Lisa Raber turned personal experiences into a heartfelt mission to support Vandalia Health's Mon Health Medical Center , rallying their community to donate more than $600 in funds and much-needed items for the hospital’s Care Closet. The Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet provides clean clothing and essential items to patients in need, and for Chisler and Raber, it has already made a personal impact. “My son was in a dirt bike accident, and the Care C...

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• 1/29/2025
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College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins presented a check of $380,000 in support of cancer care services to Mon Health Cancer Center on Thursday, August 22.  In February 2024, Huggins announced that the funds of the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund, established by Huggins and his family in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia, would be directed to Vandalia Health. Vandalia Health, comprised of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Hea...

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• 8/22/2024
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Mon Health Primary Care – Morgantown has been named Morgantown Magazine’s 2023 “Best of Morgantown” for Best Primary Care Clinic. This year, the community cast over 161,000 ballots to select their favorite local businesses. “Our staff are devoted to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, close to home and we are honored to provide a positive impact in the lives and health of our local communities,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President, Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. The physicians...

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• 2/14/2023
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown, Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood and Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston — along with Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, are featured in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals edition for participation in national heart care quality programs through the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The publication highlights hospitals across the country that take part in natio...

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• 2/19/2026
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  Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is expanding its services with the addition of Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards to the clinical staff. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be joining the staff at the newly opened office at Market Place Mall in Weston, where Debra Murray, NP , also provides care Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be seeing patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. She is perfectly suited for her new location with specialized training in rural heal...

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• 8/9/2021
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ibrahim will be practicing as a primary care physician in Morgantown. “We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ibrahim to Mon Health. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we deliver,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Ibrahim graduated from the Royal ...

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• 7/11/2023
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The Women's Care team at Mon Health OBGYN is proud to welcome two new highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners to its team starting Monday, May 24. Deborah Boyer, NP and Amy Kitzmiller, NP will further the high quality, close to home care patients continue to receive at Mon Health from the providers they know and trust. Boyer joins Mon Health from a local gynecology center. She received her BSN and MSN from West Virginia University and has practiced at WVU Hospitals as a nurse practitioner and...

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• 5/24/2021
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia. In June, Mon Health System welcomed Dr. Peter Kochupura to lead Pulmonary Care Services . Dr. Kochupura joined pulmonologist Dr. Allison Cihla to bolster comprehensive lung care at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, and through his leadership, Mon Health has strengthened its pulmonary care services and introduced new procedures to best...

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• 9/16/2024
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Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health System have long been known for quality heart care, and their cardiology services have only been strengthened after the creation of Vandalia Health brought the institutions together. For brothers Elie Gharib, MD , and Wissam Gharib, MD , the partnership even reunited their professional careers. Dr. Elie Gharib is a cardiologist and medical director of the cath lab and cardiovascular services at CAMC in Charleston. His brother, Dr. Wissam Gharib , is a ...

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• 2/20/2023
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of two nurse practitioners, twin sisters Courtni DeWitt, FNP-BC and Julie Smith, FNP-BC to its dedicated team of providers.  “I am pleased to welcome two exceptional nurse practitioners to our Mon Health family. Together, they will continue to build a stronger, healthier community and forge a path towards compassionate and innovative healthcare in the Kingwood area,” said Melissa Lockwood, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health...

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• 7/18/2023
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Mon Health Bariatrics offers advanced robotic and laparoscopic options for those seeking bariatric surgery. As the need for comprehensive bariatric care continues to increase, Mon Health Bariatrics is expanding its comprehensive care team with the addition of Cassie Brode, Ph.D., Psychologist.  To evaluate and help patients prepare for bariatric surgery, Dr. Brode joins bariatric surgeons Dr. Mustapha Daouadi and Dr. Emanuel Mejias on the Mon Health Bariatrics team as a psychologist to evaluate pat...

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• 10/3/2024
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been nationally recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in both patient experience and cardiac care. The hospital received two major distinctions from Healthgrades: 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award Five Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025) The Outstanding Patient Experience Award is based on results from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, a nationally administered tool...

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• 5/13/2025
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care honors Dr. Michael Schwarzenberg amidst his retirement on Monday, Sept. 30. Dr. Schwarzenberg has a legacy of care in Preston County spanning 37 years. In 1987, Dr. Schwarzenberg and his wife, Dr. Bernice Schwarzenberg, began their medical career by opening a private practice in Kingwood. Known locally as “Dr. Mike,” Dr. Schwarzenberg was a medical staff member of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, served as Chief of Staff, and in other leadership roles within the medi...

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• 9/30/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital have been awarded The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award in recognition of their continuous efforts to address the unique health needs of the rural communities they serve. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people li...

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• 8/12/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center goes above and beyond to make patient-centered care a top priority with its Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are donated and given out as needed. In a recent clothes fundraiser, over 500 articles of clothing were donated to the C...

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• 2/28/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is one of only nine facilities in 17 states to achieve 5 stars in all five women's care procedures rated by Healthgrades® in 2017. The procedures include C-section and vaginal deliveries, hysterectomy, urogynecology surgeries and other procedures related to the female reproductive system. The Healthgrades Women's Care ratings are based on 3-year Medicare patient data on clinical outcomes. To earn 5 stars, hospitals had to achieve significantly better outcomes than expected. "The...

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• 8/7/2017
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            Staff and patients in the Mon General Hospital Cardiac Care Unit received an early Christmas present this past November  – new Philips IntelliVue MX800 bedside patient monitors.              “The IntelliVue MX800 features an integrated PC (personal computer) for one intuitive view with clear patient status and relevant clinical information at the bedside,” said Toni Skinner...

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• 1/3/2012
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It is only a six-letter word, but hearing that word “cancer” can bring down even the toughest of us. As a physician, I spend a great deal of my time informing my patients that they have cancer and design a treatment plan that we all hope will rid them of this dangerous disease. Comprehensive cancer care consists of three treatment options: Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Mon General Hospital currently provides surgery and chemotherapy and recently has asked the West Virginia Health Care Authority to...

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• 8/16/2013
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Licensed Therapist, Jessica Garlow to its team of dedicated professionals. “We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Garlow to the Mon Health family. She is a valuable addition to our team at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry and will provide a much-needed service to our patients,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. Garlow received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work...

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• 1/24/2024
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Mon Health Primary Care physician Ashley Bainbridge will be relocating to Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care's Westover location where she will begin seeing patients June 26. Her office is currently in the Mon Health Medical Park in Suncrest. Dr. Bainbridge's new location will be 900 Fairmont Road, Westover, WV, through Aug. 24. The Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location will be moving to the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, Aug. 25-26. She will begin seeing patients at the Gate...

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• 6/14/2018
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  When Sandy Campbell began experiencing heart palpitations, she immediately knew that it could be a serious issue. After blockages in her heart were identified, she trusted the Mon Health Heart and Vascular team for her care.  Sandy described the feeling of her heart palpitations as her heart "flip flopping" in her chest. She made an appointment with her primary care provider who scheduled an EKG and bloodwork to find the cause of the palpitations. Sandy had lost both her father and grandmothe...

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• 2/1/2022
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Throughout October, Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital joined forces with community partners, local schools and organizations across Preston County to raise awareness for breast cancer and promote preventive health education. From pink bows adorning Main Street and South Price Street in Kingwood to a long-term partnership with Preston County schools to host “Pink Out” themed sports games, hospital staff and volunteers worked alongside community leaders to highlight the importance of early det...

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• 11/13/2025
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Mon Health Medical Center is committed to providing excellence in stroke care, and in 2024, the hospital received two national recognitions underscoring that commitment. In June, Mon Health Medical Center 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 entit...

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• 8/5/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that David Belcher, RN, and Maggie Burhan, RN, have been named Champions of Care by WV Living Magazine.  Belcher and Burhan were each selected from a pool of RN nominees from healthcare systems across the state as individuals who are compassionate and dedicated healthcare workers. Belcher has worked at Mon Health Medical Center since May of 2019. He currently keeps the operating room running smoothly as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, collaborating wit...

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• 3/27/2024
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            Mon General Hospital will be naming its Center for Cardiac Care in honor of Warren T. Anderson, MD, during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, May 14. More than $500,000 was raised in Dr. Anderson’s name by The Foundation of Mon General in support of the center.             The dedication ceremony will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mon General Hospital Main Lobby.  A program ...

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• 5/13/2013
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Mon General Hospital and Cornerstone Care celebrated the upcoming graduation of its first class of Family Medicine Residency physicians during a banquet celebration June 3. The Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency is a vision shared by Cornerstone Care Inc., a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in southwestern Pennsylvania; Mon General Hospital and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. The program was created to help address the physician shortage and ...

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• 6/6/2016
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On Jan. 8, the Suncrest locations for Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry will begin seeing patients in their new offices at the Mon Health Medical Park, building 1000. Wedgewood Primary Care offices will be located in Suite 1201 and Psychiatry Care will be in Suite 1202. Patients can enter the office’s parking lot from Mon Health Drive. Phone numbers for each office will remain the same. The move comes almost a year after Mon Health merged with Wedgewood, the largest private primary care p...

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• 12/5/2017
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Mon Health Surgical Care’s mobile imaging unit celebrated 25 years of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) of Vascular Laboratories in September. By achieving IAC Vascular Testing accreditation for 25 years, Mon Health Surgical Care has received a Silver Milestone Recognition for demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety. Every three-year cycle, accredited facilities undergo an intensive application and review process to re-...

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• 10/2/2024
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Mon Health Primary Care Mannington office now has two nurse practitioners who are welcoming new patients. Melisa Loving, MSN, FNP-C , and Amber Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC , are both taking appointments for new patients at the 800 East Main Street location in Mannington. The office is easily accessible and provides a comfortable setting for patients. Loving grew up in the Beckley and Princeton area of southern West Virginia. She attended medical school at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhanon. She chose to...

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• 11/14/2018
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital named Respiratory Therapist Angie Kisner the 2024 recipient of its first PHIL Award . The annual award is part of The FACES Foundation's program to recognize exemplary respiratory care. The PHIL Award is the only nationally recognized hospital-based program that honors outstanding respiratory therapists, nominated by patients, their family members, and other caregivers. Kisner, a nine-year employee of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, serves in ...

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• 11/11/2024
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  Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Medical Center, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have earned advanced certification in stroke care, affirming their readiness to handle strokes and stroke related medical problems. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital was recently awarded the DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification in October 2022. The certification is derived from evidence-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Assoc...

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• 11/21/2022
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When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then...

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• 4/5/2021
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to announce the addition of Shanece Forge as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome the newest addition to the behavioral health team. Shanece will greatly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive mental health support to our patients,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Shanece received her bachelor’s degree in ps...

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• 6/22/2023
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After realizing she was having a heart attack, Elizabeth Frum told EMS to take her directly to the Mon Health Medical Center Emergency Department.  She went directly into surgery, with a team led by cardiologist Dr. Michael Englund and received two stents to relieve a blockage in an artery known as the widow-maker.  Through her rehabilitation and recovery, her care team provided close medical monitoring, follow-up treatment, personal coaching, and lifestyle counseling to get her safely back on ...

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• 2/15/2022
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  As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...

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• 5/3/2021
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Lisa Simon, CPA, Mon Health Chief Financial Officer, will educate and empower conference attendees at the Women in Leadership Conference in Middleburg, Virginia on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Salamander Resort and Spa. Simon will join a panel of six additional women leaders representing health systems and CPA firms serving health care providers throughout the region. Panel contributors will discuss their career journeys, leadership strategies and challenges faced as female leaders climbing the ladder of succe...

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• 12/3/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 5-star recipient for vaginal delivery, gynecologic procedures and hysterectomy by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital's clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated. "Mon Health Medical Center has long been recognized in the community for its compr...

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• 12/7/2018
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Mon Health, in coordination with the West Virginia Jazz Society, is hosting a series of concerts across North Central West Virginia aimed to increase breast awareness and raise funds for cancer patients within the communities it serves. The Pink Ribbon Concert Series will provide a variety of music genres at different locations throughout North Central West Virginia the entire month of October. Each concert will benefit cancer care at a different Mon Health hospital: Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., Libby Eddy & Th...

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• 9/13/2019
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Trees to Go Fundraiser to benefit patients and their care. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary contributes to the community’s health by raising money for the hospital for various patient needs. The Auxiliary is made up of members that work to support projects and provide improvements for the patients, families, and staff of Mon Health Medical Center . The Trees to Go Fundraiser began in 2012 and was spearheaded by Kathy Pompili, who has b...

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• 11/14/2023
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The holiday season has come early to the Mon Health Medical Center lobby. Ten holiday trees are on display as part of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 'Trees to Go' Fundraiser. The trees, each locally sponsored and designed, are being raffled off to raise money in support of patient care at the hospital. Tickets may be purchased in the hospital gift shop or at the information desk for $1 each or six for $5. The holiday trees are on display in the hospital lobby until the drawing on Friday, Nov. ...

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• 10/15/2018
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care’s Westover location will begin seeing patients on Aug. 27 in its new location at the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, WV. The office will close at 5 p.m., Aug. 24. The office will remain closed Aug. 25 – 26. Patients who need urgent care during the closure are encouraged to visit our Cheat Lake location. The office phone number will remain 304-292-7316. “The new location will provide easier access for our patients, including more parking,” said Frank Ortiz,...

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• 7/18/2018
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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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• 3/15/2013
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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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• 11/8/2021
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), together with the Gilmer County Health Department, Lewis County Health Departments, and the Family Resource Network, are encouraging community members to participate in the 2025 Community Healthcare Needs Assessments (CHNA). “This assessment will provide us with the information we need to better understand interests and needs of our community residents,” said Crystal Lough, Administrator, Lewis County Health Department, a coordinator of the project ...

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• 2/10/2025
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), an advanced technique for hysterectomy and pelvic surgery. Dr. Erin Miller , OBGYN at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, is now offering vNOTES procedures close-to-home for patients in Weston. vNOTES is an advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery that combines the benefits of laparoscopic and vaginal approaches resulting in safer outcomes and quicker recov...

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• 2/26/2024
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Participants in the second cohort of the Mon Health Explorer Program visited Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center to engage with representatives from the hospital’s Laboratory Services team. The visit provided an opportunity for aspiring health care professionals to gain hands-on experience and insight into careers in laboratory sciences. “During their visit, our participants learned about the critical role laboratory professionals play in patient care at Mon Health Medical Center – from conducti...

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• 2/3/2025
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On Saturday, April 6, the 12 th annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry, presented by Little General Stores, raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment in support of cancer care services at Vandalia Health and the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. The Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment was established by the Huggins family in their mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia. Coach Huggins has partnered with Vandalia Health to help provide cancer care ser...

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• 4/9/2024
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    On Sunday, July 21, 2013, The Dominion Post , Morgantown's local newspaper, ran an editorial in support of Mon General Hospital's plans to build a $7 million radiation oncology center.     The editorial was titled " Cancer will not wait. HCA needs to advance hospital's certificate of need ." Click here to read the editorial.

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• 7/24/2013
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Mon General Hospital’s Lymphedema Support Group recognized member Traci Spohn of Morgantown in March for her “passion and dedication” to lymphedema awareness. Spohn was presented with a Lymphedema D-Day award from the National Lymphedema Network. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month and the National Lymphedema Network honors individuals who have been inspirational in the lymphedema community. “We cannot choose whether or not we have a condition, but we can choose what we do with it. To me, it is importan...

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• 3/17/2016
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Mon General Hospital radiologists can now send images directly to physicians’ mobile devices, thanks to an upgrade in the hospital’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The advanced communication capability brings faster treatment to patients by reducing the turn-around time between capturing the image and receiving the doctor’s diagnosis or treatment instructions. “No matter where a doctor happens to be at any given time, we can now send images directly to his or her mobile device,” expl...

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• 5/10/2016
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center and Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital have been recognized with multiple 2026 Women’s Choice Award honors, reflecting a commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and exceptional patient experience across the region. These national recognitions reflect not only performance metrics, but the trust women place in Vandalia Health hospitals for care at every stage of life — from preventive services and maternity care to emergency treatment, advanced surge...

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• 3/3/2026
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                 The West Virginia Health Care Authority has granted the necessary Certificate of Need (CON) to allow Preston Memorial Hospital to join Mon Health System. This is the first of three steps that must occur before the partnership can be finalized. Both hospitals’ Boards of Directors must sign a “Definitive Agreement” followed by the closing of a construction loan for Preston Memorial’s new facility.  &...

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• 12/17/2013
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  Mon Health System and CAMC Health System, two health care systems nationally recognized for providing high quality medical care, have signed a letter of intent to create a new single health care system to serve the people of West Virginia.    The combined health system will endeavor to: • strengthen and expand the scope and scale of care available for patients and families, while managing health care costs; • advance a seamless continuum of care that improves access for the respective We...

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• 3/31/2022
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To better serve our community, patients in need of emergency care can now check up-to-the-minute emergency department wait times at Mon Health Medical Center, with other Mon Health System hospitals soon to follow. At Mon Health, our priority is the safety of our patients and our staff. We are focused on providing patients with the best possible experience from start to finish. When patients are seeking emergency or urgent care, knowing up-to-the-minute emergency department wait times will allow them to ...

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• 5/1/2020
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            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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• 12/11/2012
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Mon Health System has unveiled its new name - Mon Health – along with a new design system reflecting the growth and development of the venerable Morgantown-based health care organization.  Mon Health is comprised of two hospitals, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. A third hospital, Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, is expected to join the system later this summer following the due diligence process presently underway. Mon Heal...

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• 5/10/2017
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Vandalia Health is proud to recognize its nationally certified nurses and those pursuing professional development as part of National Certified Nurses Day, observed annually on March 19. Certified Nurses Day is a global celebration of nursing professionalism and excellence. Board certification is the highest professional credential a nurse can achieve, validating specialty knowledge, clinical expertise and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care. Across Vandalia Health’s norther...

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• 3/19/2026
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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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• 5/27/2020
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In 2024, four Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology providers became “Mon Moms” and delivered their babies at the Mon Health Family Birth Centers in Morgantown and Weston . These providers are now sharing their experience, expertise, and advice to those considering receiving their pregnancy and postpartum care at Mon Health. Dr. Marlee Greschner delivered her first baby in February. Dr. Greschner has worked as a Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology physician for nearly two years, and says that since ...

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• 6/10/2024
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital in three areas: pacemaker procedures, treatment of arrhythmia and hip fracture care. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions abo...

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• 7/29/2025
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Hospital and community leaders gathered today to officially mark the start of construction on the Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing in Bridgeport—a project that will expand access to quality care for Harrison County and surrounding communities. Modeled after the highly successful Vandalia Health Mon Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall—which has set the standard for small-format hospitals in the region—the new two-story, 40,000-square-foot hospital will ...

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• 6/5/2025
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The Progressing through Postpartum (P3) Program at Mon Health, in collaboration with Moodr Health , a cutting-edge medical technology startup from M&S Consulting and Intermed Labs that specializes in perinatal mental health, is proud to announce the adoption of the Moodr Health platform in their mission to transform perinatal mental health care for expectant and new mothers in Morgantown, WV, and surrounding communities. With this groundbreaking partnership and use of the Moodr Health platform, Mon ...

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• 8/29/2023
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Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation in echocardiography – a non-invasive assessment that can detect heart disease and signs of serious cardiovascular issues – based on results of an independent, third-party evaluation. The designation, from the non-profit Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), is based on assessment of care team staff experience, equipment and technology, and the quality measurements and outcomes. “Mon Health is continuing to raise the...

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• 10/13/2020
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            Monongalia General Hospital has received a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program (CCCP) accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.  The hospital underwent an evaluation process in order to receive the three-year designation, which was awarded with a gold-level commendation. Accreditation awards are based on compliance with the 36 standards, and an award indicates those health care centers that have “e...

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• 9/11/2013
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Vandalia Health northern region hospitals were granted accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation demonstrates Vandalia Health northern region hospitals’ commitment to using evidence-based criteria when developing quality educational activities that promote the professional growth of nurses. The Vandalia Health northern region comprises seven hospitals across north-central West Virginia, including Vandalia H...

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• 1/5/2026
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center leaders and community members celebrated the completion of the hospital’s first two Caring Cottages with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center Caring Cottages in Morgantown. Held during the holiday season, the dedication highlighted the importance of home, comfort and togetherness for patients and families traveling for medical care. Located on the edge of the Mon Medical Center campus, the Caring Cottages provide a comfortable, hom...

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• 12/19/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s comprehensive orthopedic services treat a wide range of conditions, including those of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, and hands. Whether you are dealing with a common injury or a more serious trauma, the Mon Health Preston Orthopedics team is here to help. Orthopedic providers located in the Physician Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital specialize in trauma services for breaks and fractures, including pediatric cases,...

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• 10/10/2024
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The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital with Chest Pain Center Accreditation, joining Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. This accreditation is 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 teams across the state ...

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• 8/27/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce the addition of Alexandre d’Audiffret , MD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. Dr. d’Audiffret joins the center as a leading vascular surgeon, bringing with him decades of expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as an impressive record of leadership and innovation in his field. Dr. d’Audiffret previously served as chief of vascular surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he l...

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• 1/9/2025
• Relevance: 7

Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce that Dr. Bradford Warden has been inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame and Dr. Wissam Gharib has been awarded the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association. The West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to West Virginia’s healthcare industry, and who have a passion for making the Mountain State a better, healthier, and happier place ...

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• 2/27/2024
• Relevance: 7

Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Kevin Gessler Jr., Vice President of Finance for the North Region of Vandalia Health and Mon Health System, has been appointed to Leadership West Virgina’s (LWV) 2024 class. LWV is an innovative program that grows, engages, and mobilizes leaders to ignite a lifelong passion to move WV forward. The 2024 class will visit various communities in WV to learn about issues affecting our state’s healthcare, education, tourism, and energy industries. They will learn ...

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• 2/12/2024
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CAMC and Mon Health System have signed a clinical affiliation agreement that promotes collaboration to address West Virginia’s high rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and opioid abuse. The agreement focuses on maintaining the two organization’s independence while working together to improve the coordination and access to the highest quality health care, strengthening consumer choice in where to get that care, improving our community’s health care outcomes and address disparities of health...

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• 5/26/2020
• Relevance: 7

                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
• Relevance: 7

Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates and Mon Health have reached an agreement to improve access and choice for primary care in the region. Once the agreement takes effect, Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates, the largest private primary care practice in North Central West Virginia, will become the Mon Health primary care vehicle for growth within the region.  “We wanted to make sure that our patients continue to receive the highest quality of care in this changing hea...

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• 1/25/2017
• Relevance: 7

Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an Always Ready for Kids (ARK) facility, demonstrating its commitment to providing quality emergency care for children and adolescents in Preston County and surrounding communities. The ARK designation is part of West Virginia’s participation in the national Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (EMSC), which works to ensure that children receive appropriate care during medical and trauma emergencies, regardless of where they...

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• 3/12/2026
• Relevance: 6

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has once again awarded Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, quality culture and cardiovascular care. The first hospital in West Virginia to be awarded the HeartCARE Center designation in 2020 — and the 28th hospital in the nation — Mon Medical Center earned redesignation in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and most recently in 2026 through meeting accreditation criteria ...

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• 2/12/2026
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Patients in Webster Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding areas will now have access to specialized cardiology care through a new telehealth service. Starting Friday, October 25, Dr. Morgan Lyons , a board-certified Cardiologist at Mon Health, will provide virtual appointments from Webster Memorial Hospital on the fourth Friday afternoon of every month. All outpatient cardiology needs will be accepted through this service, such as check-ups, medication needs, palpitations, and other important evaluati...

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• 11/5/2024
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Beginning January 17, patients at Grafton City Hospital will have access to advanced cardiovascular care thanks to a new partnership with Mon Health Heart and Vascular. “With Grafton City Hospital’s main focus on enhancing patient care availability within Taylor County and surrounding areas, this Cardiology specialty clinic allows residents more choices and convenience of obtaining medical services in their local community,” said George Boyles, Interim President and Chief Administration Officer at Graft...

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• 1/17/2020
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Dr. Ryan Walker , a Family Physician at Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont, has been honored as the Best Family Physician in the Best of Marion County contest, hosted by WV News and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. The contest received over 94,000 votes from residents across the area, highlighting the strong support and appreciation for local healthcare professionals. Dr. Walker has worked for Mon Health for more than two years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Family Medicine. "...

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• 11/4/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center physician Byron Dodson , DO, was recently awarded the designation of Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a leading independent organization that recognizes and certifies excellence in health care and surgical care worldwide. The Master Surgeon designation is awarded to physicians who meet the SRC’s standards for experience, skill, and patient outcomes. To earn this honor, Dodson underwent a thorough evaluation process including a review o...

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• 11/21/2024
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Mon Health Wound Care has been providing Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy in Morgantown for over 20 years. Recently, the Mon Health Wound Care clinic implemented a new HBO chamber that provides 100% oxygen under pressure to treat patients with various types of wounds. HBO therapy is a means of providing additional oxygen to the tissues in the body. While breathing 100% oxygen at atmospheric pressures greater than sea level, more oxygen is dissolved in the blood and distributed throughout the entire body....

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• 10/15/2024
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In an effort to increase patient accessibility to advanced GI care, Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of gastroenterologist Gorman Joel Reynolds, MD , to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience during a time when digestive care and gastroenterology services are needed most. “The demand for gastroenterology care is growing, and Dr. Reynolds offers Mon Health patients 12 years of experience in treating these types of conditions,” said...

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• 1/6/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Mon Health Medical Center is one of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Mon Health Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that the hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care...

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• 7/1/2024
• Relevance: 6

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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• 1/16/2024
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Because the complexity of care rises with age, the Emergency Department at Mon Health Medical Center is making changes to tailor its care to better meet our aging population’s needs by implementing a Geriatric Emergency Department, and on October 4, 2021, we received the Bronze Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). There is currently a dramatic expansion in the number of older adults with complex healthcare needs resulting in increased complications. The U.S. continues t...

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• 11/29/2021
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital was named by Becker’s Hospital Review on its list of hospitals with the shortest emergency department visit times. Based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Timely and Effective Care-Hospital data for 2023, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital’s ER is among the 12 hospitals in the United States with the shortest emergency department visit times, according to Becker’s. The nationwide median for emergency department visit times, measured ov...

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• 8/27/2024
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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Craig as a medical oncologist and hematologist. “We are proud welcome Dr. Craig to the Mon Health Cancer Center and our comprehensive team of providers,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Craig’s experience and expertise are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Craig is board-certified in hematology and on...

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• 7/15/2024
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Five high school interns presented their capstone presentations to Mon Health leadership to graduate from The Education Alliance’s WV Ready Summer Internships program. The WV Ready Summer Internships program began in summer 2019 as a four-week, paid internship program created by The Education Alliance that places rising high school juniors and seniors with West Virginia businesses. Since then, the program transitioned to include in-person, hybrid and virtual internship experiences that reduced geographi...

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• 8/22/2025
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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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• 7/9/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Health Cancer Center is proud to announce the addition of Benjamin Yan , MD, PhD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. With a commitment to personalized care and advanced technology, Dr. Yan is excited to offer comprehensive radiation therapy at Vandalia Health. “I am honored to join Vandalia Health and to be part of a team that is deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate cancer care,” Dr. Yan said. “My goal is to cure certain types of cancer especially in t...

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• 4/8/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center and Davis Health Cancer Centers offer comprehensive care to patients across the state. Mon Health, Davis Health Hospitals, and Grafton City Hospital offer advanced 3D mammography that leads the way in early breast cancer detection. This advanced screening method uses a less invasive technique that minimizes discomfort. 3D mammography provides clearer, more detailed images, making it easier for healthcare providers to detect abnormalities at ea...

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• 11/6/2024
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health Medical Center honors Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell and Carla Dunaway, NP as they retire from many years of providing medical care in West Virginia. Dr. Heiskell is a third-generation surgeon with whose family has left a legacy of care locally spanning over 100 years. In 1975, Dr. Heiskell began practicing as a physician at Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital. In 1987, he started his own private practice specializing in general and vascular surgery called Heiskell King Bu...

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• 10/7/2024
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Mon Health System and Minnie Hamilton Health System have entered into a clinical affiliation agreement to increase access to specialized medical and innovative care services for residents to ensure citizens of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties continue to have independent health care choice close to home. "This clinical affiliation allows patients to stay in the local community while receiving the highest-quality, most comprehensive care close to home," said Mon Health President and CEO, David Goldberg. "We a...

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• 5/4/2021
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David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System with Facilities in Morgantown and throughout North Central West Virginia, was selected to serve a two-year term on a top federal health care advisory committee. Goldberg's service on the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began June 1, 2019 and will end on June 1, 2021. David was officially sworn in as a member of the panel during the July 16, 2019 meeting in Washington, D.C. Sena...

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• 7/23/2019
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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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• 5/22/2020
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            Mon General Hospital’s Diabetes Learning Center is bringing the Center for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program to the Morgantown area through funding provided by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).             The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) will meet regularly for 16 weeks on Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. beginning May 22. The progra...

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• 4/24/2013
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Two Mon Health System hospitals have been nationally recognized for achieving the highest quality of care standards in the U.S. and for ensuring patients are protected from harm. The Leapfrog Group, a national not-for-profit organization driving quality and safety in American health care, gave its highest “A” grade to Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston in the group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The two Mon Health hospitals were the only hosp...

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• 11/8/2018
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Vandalia Health has successfully completed its first patient evaluation using the Glean Wireless Urodynamics BrightUro system, an innovative, minimally invasive technology designed to improve the assessment and treatment of bladder and urinary conditions. The technology is now available under the leadership of urologists Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , DO, FACOS, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties and Master Robotic Surgeon, David Hall , MD, and John Battin , MD, and the ...

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• 3/25/2026
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Vandalia Health proudly announces that Peter Kochupura , MD, Medical Director of Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, has successfully completed his 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy — a significant milestone that reflects the continued growth and advancement of pulmonary services across the region. Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, which Dr. Kochupura performs using Intuitive’s Ion platform at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospit...

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• 2/20/2026
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Vandalia Health leaders proudly announced that the infusion center at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been named the Norma Mae Huggins Infusion Center at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center, honoring the legacy of Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins’ mother and the lasting impact of the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment on cancer care across West Virginia. The special announcement was made during the 2026 Bob Huggins Fish Fry fundraiser held Friday, Jan. 30, at Mylan Park in Morgantown. “The naming of...

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• 2/3/2026
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Vandalia Health leaders and staff joined community partners Friday at Mon Preston Memorial Hospital to celebrate a major construction milestone for the hospital’s infusion and oncology center expansion with a ceremonial beam signing. The event marked continued progress on the project, which will create a dedicated space designed to expand cancer treatment services as well as other hospital based clinical services, improve patient experience and strengthen access to advanced oncology care close to home f...

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• 12/19/2025
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It’s the holiday season and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry wants to take the time to bring awareness to the infamous “holiday blues” and highlight services available to those in need.  Family gatherings, financial worries, breaking healthy habits, less sunlight, and unrealistic expectations. These are a few of the things that can contribute to the holiday blues. When the holiday season approaches, Americans feel immense pressure to not only participate in the holidays but to also ...

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• 12/27/2023
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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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• 9/3/2024
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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to our team of experts in urological care.  “We are proud to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to Mon Health and expand urology care across the system,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Novak joins our comprehensive team of urology providers and her expertise in both urology and robotic surgery will expand the high-quality care we provide to patients across the region.” Dr. Novak obtained her Doctorate o...

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• 7/30/2024
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As summer is winding down and students are gearing up for the next school year, Mon Health’s Primary Care providers share important information to ensure students are healthy and back-to-school ready. Well-child visits are a practical way to ensure that your student is their healthiest before school starts. Key components of the well-child visit include administering necessary immunizations, performing a physical examination to assess overall health, performing a behavioral and developmental assessment,...

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• 8/6/2024
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Mon Health providers Dr. Melinda Cooper and Deborah Boyer, NP , are taking advantage of the last few days in Women’s Health Month to share some health tips for women. Dr. Cooper, internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care physician at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry, shares the importance of prioritizing your health, especially as a woman. “As women, we tend to take care of everyone around us and won’t always take the time to focus on what we need to do to stay healthy, and that ...

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• 4/26/2024
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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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• 2/7/2024
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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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• 8/23/2022
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Mon Health System has announced plans to expand primary care and introduce specialty medical services in the Greater Fairmont area. Mon Health has executed a Letter of Intent with to build a new, 7800 square foot facility located in the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont, that will include new clinical office space for Mon Health Primary Care physicians, Dr. Marilyn Bonfili and Dr. Lisa Flower . Both Dr. Bonfili and Dr. Flower will vacate their existing office space of about 4,000 square feet, to move to t...

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• 2/7/2020
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  Mon Health System, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Mon Health Primary Care , Cardiology and introduce specialty services in the Greater Fairmont area at its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:30pm. “I have been honored to serve in the State Legislature representing the citizens of Marion and Monongalia counties for the past 3 decades ensuring that our citizens and su...

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• 9/28/2021
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center proudly announces ICU Nurse Micah Gerasimovich, RN, as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Care, a national recognition celebrating nurses for their skillful and compassionate care. The DAISY Award, created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, is awarded to nurses who consistently demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise and kindness, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. Micah was nominated by a patient’s family member w...

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• 10/3/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Cancer Center proudly welcomes Filip Ionescu , MD, to its oncology team. Dr. Ionescu brings nationally recognized expertise in hematology and medical oncology, with a special focus on innovative treatment strategies for solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Ionescu completed advanced fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at the internationally recognized H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida, where he served as Chief Fellow. He joins Vandalia He...

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• 6/25/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Cancer Center has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.  CoC accreditation is granted to institutions committed to providing quality cancer care by demonstrating compliance with the CoC standards. Each cancer program must und...

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• 6/16/2025
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Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the presentation of its first DAISY Team Award, recognizing the extraordinary compassion and teamwork of its nursing professionals. This prestigious honor celebrates a nurse-led group that demonstrates exceptional dedication, collaboration and patient-centered care. The DAISY Team Award, part of the internationally recognized DAISY Foundation program, acknowledges health care teams that work together to provide outstanding service and create...

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• 3/18/2025
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Vandalia Health proudly announces the installation of new state-of-the-art infusion chairs at facilities across the state, thanks to a generous $150,000 donation from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment. The upgraded chairs, designed with built-in heat and massage functions, are already enhancing the patient experience by providing exceptional comfort during infusion treatments, which can often last up to six hours. Facilities receiving new infusion chairs are: Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center : 12...

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• 2/27/2025
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Kenton Linger, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. "I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the DAISY Award. Upon receiving this aw...

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• 7/29/2024
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Mon Health is pleased to announce its recent recognitions in the inaugural Best in Mountaineer Country contest. The Best in Mountaineer Country is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best businesses, companies, groups, locations, items and services in the Mountaineer Country. Mon Health Medical Center was voted Gold and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Silver for Best Medical Facility in Mountaineer Country. In addition, Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Gold for B...

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• 8/8/2024
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Mon Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Kochupura as an expert in pulmonary and sleep medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Kochupura to Mon Health System,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “His expertise in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Kochupura is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical c...

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• 4/29/2024
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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 System and Grafton City Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to ensure Grafton area citizens continue to have independent health care choices close to home. The agreement, which was endorsed by the board of directors of both entities, allows Grafton City Hospital to achieve operational cost efficiencies through the use of Mon Health business support services, clinical affiliation and purchasing power. Grafton City Hospital will continue to focus on the health care needs of its c...

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• 9/18/2019
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On World Patient Safety Day, Mon Health System, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Mon Health Primary Care, Cardiology and introduce specialty services in the Greater Fairmont area at its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park on Thursday, September 17. "I have been honored to serve in the State Legislature representing the citizens of Marion and Monongalia counties for the past 3 decades ensuring that our citize...

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• 9/17/2020
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Mon Health System Hospitals and facilities, including Grafton City Hospital, has suspended all non-essential treatments in order to safeguard its patients and staff and support a community response to the coronavirus outbreak. Mon Health and Grafton City Hospital medical staffs and facilities are focused on ensuring top quality care and outcomes always. We live our mission of each patient every time always. Non-essential care is defined as that which is not time-sensitive for medical reasons. A Mon Heal...

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• 3/18/2020
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Sound financial management practices have once again earned a BBB+ bond rating for Mon Health System from Fitch Ratings, affirming an earlier BBB bond rating from S&P. Fitch noted that the rating “reflects Mon Health’s improved 2019 operating performance supported by efforts to streamline efficiencies, enhance core service lines and improve physician alignment.” Even with the “challenging fiscal 2020 operating environment given the coronavirus pandemic,” Fitch found that “Mon Health’s demonstrated o...

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• 8/3/2020
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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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• 6/2/2020
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Mon Health System is proud to announce a new partnership between Mon Health Medical Center and two longstanding physicians located in Uniontown, PA, Dr. John Sunyecz and Dr. Christine Wilson. With community physician offices closing in Uniontown due to an ongoing reorganization, this partnership will ensure the clinic remains open to continue providing women accessible, high quality gynecologic care from trusted experts. The message from Mon Health System President and CEO David Goldberg is simple: “The ...

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• 7/11/2019
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Kingwood, W.Va. - Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH) and Mon Health System (MHS) have signed a Letter of Intent to make Preston Memorial Hospital a member of the Mon Health System. The combination will be subject to approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. In addition to PMH, the Mon Health System is comprised of Monongalia General Hospital, Mon HealthCare, Mon EMS and The Village at Heritage Point. "We are very pleased to welcome Preston Memorial Hospital into the Mon Health System fami...

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• 9/3/2013
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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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            Now that all legal and regulatory hurdles are cleared, Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health System officials have cemented the partnership between the two health care organizations.              The alliance was finalized Friday, Feb. 21, with the closing of a $38.5 million construction loan, guaranteed by Mon Health System, to build a new Preston Memorial Hospital.  Ea...

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• 2/21/2014
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Mon Health Medical Center’s Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) classes beginning in September. The program provides education and support to individuals who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn how 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 McCa...

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• 8/9/2017
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Approval of a Certificate of Need by the West Virginia Health Care Authority to allow Mon Health to become the sole member of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital occurred in September. The transaction was finalized effective Oct. 1. In addition to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health includes Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, and a physician network with more than 100 providers in 23 locations across the region, including locations in M...

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• 10/2/2017
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Vandalia Health Mon Health Cancer Center is expanding treatment options with PLUVICTO®, a breakthrough therapy giving men with advanced prostate cancer new possibilities for effective care. PLUVICTO is designed for men who have metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a type of prostate cancer that has spread and developed resistance to androgen deprivation therapy. Many patients who qualify have also already tried chemotherapy. PLUVICTO is not chemotherapy. It’s a type of targeted radia...

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• 12/15/2025
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Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) classes beginning in September. The program provides education and support to individuals who are high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn how to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. Research shows that modest lifestyle changes can lead to a 5-7% weight loss and maintaining...

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• 8/30/2019
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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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• 7/7/2021
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Since opening its doors in October 2018, the Mon Health Elkins Heart and Vascular Center has provided patients with the highest standard of care, technical expertise and a caring patient experience that is not available anywhere else in the region. The new facility offers the convenience of quality care close to home by providing cardiac rehabilitation and diagnostic testing for patients. In only one year the clinic has had more than 1,000 cardiac rehabilitation outpatient visits. Denise Palmer, Mon Heal...

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• 12/30/2019
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center in Elkins is proud to announce the launch of its new Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) program, offering advanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the region.    The Cardiac CTA program is designed to provide fast, accurate, and non-invasive imaging of the heart, helping to detect heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions early and improve treatment outcomes. This technology delivers high-resolution images that allow physicians t...

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• 10/21/2024
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has achieved a regional first with the creation of a Single Port (SP) flip room — a special type of operating room that uses two robotic surgery systems to allow surgical teams to transition seamlessly between rooms, maximizing efficiency and increasing access to advanced robotic surgery. Each robotic system enables surgeons to perform complex procedures through a single, small incision, using advanced robotic instruments and 3D visualization. By introducing a flip roo...

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• 10/6/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital proudly announces Emergency Nurse Laura Schmidle, RN, BSN, as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is a nationally recognized program honoring nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, skillful care. Schmidle was nominated by a grateful patient who praised her ability to combine clinical excellence with genuine empathy. “[Laura] was the first nurse I have had since May 2021 that truly made me feel like she c...

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• 9/9/2025
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Vandalia Health leadership and staff joined community members, county and city officials, and donors today at Pete Dye Golf Club during the annual DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the new Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital. The ceremonial steel beam signing marks significant progress on the two-story, 40,000-square-foot hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing — just months after breaking ground in June. The hospital is modeled after the succe...

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• 8/4/2025
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Mon Health System , a member of Vandalia Health , is proud to announce that its long-anticipated Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing in Bridgeport is officially moving forward. This week’s filing of the hospital’s building permit with the City of Bridgeport marks a key milestone in a process that began nearly three years ago in July 2022, when Mon Health System filed for a Certificate of Need for the facility. The path to construction included extensive collabor...

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• 4/3/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has received the Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This distinguished honor recognizes the hospital’s commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment where nurses can thrive professionally and provide exceptional patient care. Mon Medical Center joins Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital , which received the Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2023, in being recognized for dedication to nur...

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• 2/21/2025
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Chuck Rinkes, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “It really is an honor to receive the DAISY award. I was surprised to hear that I was no...

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• 6/25/2024
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The West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) School of Nursing at Mon Health and Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) campuses celebrated nursing graduates during special pinning ceremonies held earlier this month in Charleston and Morgantown.   The ceremonies recognized 40 Morgantown and 28 Charleston nursing graduates who completed the WVJC School of Nursing’s 18-month nursing program and are now ready to enter the field. The nursing pinning ceremony marks a graduate’s transition from student to nurs...

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• 11/18/2024
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce its Giving Tree Fundraiser in honor of Christmas in July. Throughout the month of July, donations will be accepted to benefit Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are don...

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• 7/2/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring the board-certified nurses on staff across the system. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, cardiac vascular, oncology, emergency nursing, critical care, and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing ...

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• 3/19/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Michelle George, RN, as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Michelle’s peers read: “There was a patient admitted to the acute care unit of the hospital that had a cognitive disability. The patient lived in a group home and thriv...

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• 6/21/2023
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jamil Ahmed to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ahmed will be practicing at the Mon Health Pulmonary locations in Morgantown and Fairmont. “Access to high quality medical care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmed as an essential addition to our medical staff and to our local communities,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College at ...

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• 7/21/2022
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Mon Health has joined The West Virginia Provider and Hospital Organization (WVPHO), which combines physicians and hospitals into a single organization for obtaining payer contracts.  WVPHO integrates participants to produce significant efficiencies, including both improved quality and more cost-effective care.  “The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of patient care,” said Michelle Coon, President of the CAMC Health Network. “This is possible through physician leade...

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• 4/13/2022
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Samantha Lyons, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses quarterly at Mon Health Medical Center, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.  The nomination submitted from one of Samantha’s patients read, “I brought my 77-year-old father to the Emergency Department. He was clearly struggling and needed intense, supportive care. Samantha was the ...

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• 3/25/2022
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  Finding treatment for people battling addiction is difficult and hospitals are the last hope for many. Mon Health System has created the Mon Health Recovery Care Program. The programs vary slightly at each location, but the goal is the same: to make a difference in patients’ lives. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital provide support and services at the Emergency Room with a peer recovery program – Reverse the Cycle. Al...

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• 12/20/2021
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The Health Plan (THP) is excited to partner with Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health System to launch a high performance network (HPN) offering members the lowest premiums and costs at some of the largest and best health care facilities in the state. What is our high performance network? A high performance network is created when a health plan and health systems create a network to offer affordable care and improved patient experiences. Our partnership with CAMC and Mon Health provides a...

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• 10/26/2021
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A formal agreement has been signed by Monongalia Health System, Inc. (Mon Health System) and WVU Hospitals to combine the assets of Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport, establishing a single countywide emergency medical system to better serve the needs of Monongalia and Preston county residents. Under the terms of the agreement, HealthTeam’s operations in Monongalia County will be transferred to Mon EMS. After the two operations are combined, Mon EMS wi...

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• 5/29/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center has been nationally recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as the first hospital in West Virginia to earn an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) Accreditation for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with AFib. AFib is a heart arrhythmia characterized by an irregular, rapid heartbeat. Left untreated, the condition can increase a person’s risk of stroke and other life-threatening complications. Facilities earning the accre...

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• 12/31/2019
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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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• 6/6/2011
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The Diabetes Learning Center of Mon General Hospital’s self-management education program has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA Education Recognition effort, begun in 1986, is a voluntary process which assures that approved education programs have met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide state-of-the-art infor...

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• 2/9/2011
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People living in rural areas of West Virginia face any number of obstacles to receiving medical care from a specialist. The lack of reliable transportation, gas money, bad weather or just the long drive can be an obstruction to health care. At Mon Health, technology is removing the roadblock for the state’s rural residents. Mon Health has implemented a telemedicine project that connects its highly-trained medical professionals in Morgantown by computer with seven rural access sites in central and eastern...

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• 12/9/2016
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Mon Health Medical Center today dedicated its Intensive Care Unit in honor of Milan “Mike” Puskar. Puskar, who died in October 2011 at the age of 77, was one of the Morgantown  area’s leading businessmen, philanthropists and community supporters. In the mid-1960s, he sold shares door-to-door for his new company, Mylan Laboratories, Inc.,  which later became Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Under his leadership, Mylan Pharmaceuticals became an international  manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, a local ...

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• 6/14/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston have been awarded "A" grades for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. "Receiving this recognition not o...

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• 11/1/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey for delivering an exceptional patient experience.  The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes healthcare organizations that consistently rank in the top 5% in patient experience. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia to receive the 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award. The award is based on data gathered in the Press Ganey surveys that patients complete following their visits.&...

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• 11/29/2017
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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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Cardiologists Matthew Gaskill , DO, and Salam Sbaity , MD, of the Vandalia Health Mon Heart & Vascular Center at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown, have successfully performed the first procedure in West Virginia to treat heart rhythm disorders using the FARAPOINT Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Catheter as part of the FARAPULSE PFA Platform — bringing this advanced treatment option closer to home for patients across the state and surrounding region. Pulsed field ablation is a minimally i...

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• 3/18/2026
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Houman Khosrovi (HK) to lead Neurosurgery & Spine Services. “We are proud welcome Dr. HK and introduce Neurosurgery & Spine care to Mon Health Medical Center,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We have long been anticipating the implementation of Neurosurgery & Spine care, and Dr. HK’s expertise will allow us to offer this much-needed service to our patients, providing the very best in t...

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• 7/31/2024
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In a move to accommodate a growing patient base, Mon Health has recently purchased property in Elkins to expand its Heart and Vascular Center. Mon Health reached an agreement with the Randolph County Economic Development Authority (EDA) to secure the land along Railroad Avenue between the Go-Mart and the Holiday Inn Express. Since 1994, Mon Health has been serving the cardiac and vascular health needs of Randolph County and surrounding communities at its current Main Street location. “The Mon Health phi...

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• 5/3/2017
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health is taking the time to highlight the importance of regular screenings, vaccination, and education to reduce risk of disease. According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with one of the five gynecologic cancers including cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar. While there are many factors that can increase a person’s risk of gynecologic cancers such as age, family history, and p...

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• 9/3/2024
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Jennifer Sivak-Callcott, MD , the Oculofacial Surgeon at Mon Health, will chair the Wendell Hughes symposium that precedes the lifetime achievement award for Oculofacial Surgery. This symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The symposium, part of the AAO's Fall Scientific Program, will be held in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 25-26. This session provides a formal learning environment with speakers from acr...

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• 10/17/2018
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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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• 3/12/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center recently made upgrades to its Emergency Department to ensure a safer experience for all, most notably, its geriatric patients. Mon Health Medical Center is Bronze Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Geriatric Emergency Department (GED). This accreditation certifies the GED is a program with equipment, protocols, and procedures implemented by a team working together for senior-friendly care. The entire GED includes adjustments specif...

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• 11/5/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the completion of the Pittsburgh-North Central West Virginia region’s first procedure using Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system, an advanced integrated platform designed to transform surgery to enable better patient outcomes, more surgical efficiency, and actionable insights to help lower care costs.  The da Vinci 5 system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries. With more than ...

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• 8/8/2024
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West Virginia is among the 11 states with the highest prevalence rates for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). As COPD continues to be a rising issue for West Virginians, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown stands as a leader in its life-saving treatment. In August 2023, U.S. News & World Report named Mon Health Medical Center to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedu...

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• 1/23/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is the first in West Virginia to successfully implant AVEIR™ DR, the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system from Abbott that effectively treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms. The AVEIR™ DR provides a new minimally invasive option to treat the nearly 80% of people who require pacing in two chambers of the heart. Roughly one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, the AVEIR™ DR dual chamber leadless pacing system is made up of two devices – the AVEIR...

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• 5/20/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Patty Reese, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “This award means so much knowing that it came from a patient that took their time to ...

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• 2/12/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Jessica Semplice, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “Receiving the DAISY award is an incredible honor,” said Semplice. “When I was no...

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• 8/20/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is a full-service hospital located in Middletown Commons Mall in White Hall. In 2023, the hospital celebrated its second anniversary and its renewed commitment to enhancing the health of Greater Marion County. In just the last year, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood hospital provided care for 11,703 emergency department patients, began offering outpatient lab services, hosted a wellness series for community members, honored two nurses with DAISY Awards for extraordin...

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• 1/15/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall has announced the selection of Upshur County resident Carla Hamner, MSN, RN, as hospital administrator. Hamner previously served as the Nurse Director of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.  “There is such a great opportunity to work with Dr. Christopher Edwards and the staff at this hospital. We have a great team who are already bringing excellent healthcare to the commun...

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• 3/29/2022
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The Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is highlighting its success with the WATCHMAN FLX™ and WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro procedures ahead of September’s National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. AFib is a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat, and it is estimated to affect over 5 million Americans. Individuals with AFib have a five times greater risk of stroke than those with normal heart rhythms. AFib has no cure, but certain treatments, the most common being blood thinners, can mana...

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• 8/27/2024
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On November 10, Mon Health Heart and Vascular performed its 100th thrombectomy with the Inari FlowTriever Device, the first device to be awarded an FDA indication for treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE). PE is a common yet devastating condition in which one or more pulmonary arteries becomes blocked by a blood clot. Over the years, PE has been treated with various success rates. Oftentimes, patients with PE must undergo multiple procedures or use clot busting medications that pose a significant bleedin...

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• 11/16/2023
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center announced today that it has earned the HeartFlow CT Quality Award in the 2nd quarter of 2022. Recipients of the HeartFlow CT Quality Award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of a medical center’s cardiovascular imaging program. Recipients of the award are in the top 20% of global medical centers providing patients with a better pathway for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing CAT scans of the heart arteries an...

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• 9/14/2022
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kenneth Judson, Jr. to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Judson will be practicing as an Electrophysiologist at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, Kingwood, and McHenry, MD. “Access to high quality heart care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are excited to welcome Dr. Judson to help us continue providing best-in-class care in convenient, close to home locations,” said Davi...

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• 1/5/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center was recently awarded the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award for the third year in a row by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Mon Health Medical Center was the only hospital in West Virginia to achieve this designation.  For this annual analysis, Healthgrades evaluated hospital performance across four OBGYN services (vaginal delivery, c-section delivery, hysterectomy, gynecological procedures) in 16 stat...

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• 8/18/2022
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Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center heart failure patients can now receive the care they need from the comfort of their own homes. Mon Health Cardiologists Wissam Gharib  and Robert Hull  recently implanted the health system’s first CardioMEMS device, which allows specialists to constantly monitor a patient’s heart failure symptoms – without the patient leaving home. The CardioMEMS device is installed during an outpatient procedure in the Mon Health Medical Center Cath Lab. Drs. Gharib and Hu...

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• 9/25/2018
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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of Mina Shnoda , MD, to its team of cardiovascular specialists. Dr. Shnoda brings extensive clinical training, academic research and leadership experience in cardiology to the health system. A specialist in noninvasive cardiology, Dr. Shnoda earned his medical degree and a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Medicine from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt, where he also completed a three-year residency in cardiovascular medicine ...

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• 9/18/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Christine S. Daniels, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Daniels brings more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing practice and health care operations. Daniels has served Mon Medical Center since 2023, most recently as Associate Chief Nursing Officer, where she provided oversight for inpatient nursing units, the Emergency Department, Nursing Administrative Services and several specialty team...

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• 9/11/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital proudly announces Kendra Poling, RN, as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors the skillful and compassionate care nurses provide every day. Poling, known by her colleagues and patients for her dedication and kindness, was nominated for her commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a welcoming, community-focused environment. “This i...

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• 9/9/2025
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Vandalia Health welcomes Ngoc Thai , MD, PhD, to its highly skilled team of surgical specialists. With more than 20 years of clinical experience and health system leadership, Dr. Thai brings with him a distinguished history of innovation, collaboration and excellence in surgical care. Dr. Thai comes to Vandalia Health from Holy Name Medical Center in New Jersey, where he served as Chair of the Department of Surgery. He previously held leadership roles at Allegheny General Hospital and Allegheny Health N...

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• 8/11/2025
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Paddles will hit the water with purpose this Saturday, July 26, as Vandalia Health hosts its inaugural Dragon Boat Festival at Stonewall Resort – a day where fitness, fun and philanthropy come together to support rural health care in North Central West Virginia. One of the fastest growing team sports in the world, with nearly 50 million participants globally, dragon boat racing features 40-foot canoe-style boats paddled in perfect unison by 20 teammates to the beat of a drummer. It’s not just a thrillin...

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• 7/24/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has become the first hospital in West Virginia to perform a single coordinated procedure using both the WATCHMAN FLX Pro and the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) systems from Boston Scientific, offering advanced stroke prevention and rhythm control for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). This milestone treatment, which combined the use of two of the most advanced technologies available for AFib care, was performed by Salam Sbaity , MD, Electrophysiologist, a...

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• 5/19/2025
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Nursing students from West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) in Morgantown recently had the extraordinary opportunity to observe a history-making transplant procedure at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center — an experience that left a lasting impression on both the students and staff. The case, coordinated with the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), marked a groundbreaking moment in medical history: the first-ever international lung-only transfer. A specialized transplant team from Ontario, Ca...

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• 4/15/2025
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is proud to recognize Kyle Dean, RN, as a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses quarterly at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “I’m overwhelmed and thankful to be receiving a DAISY Award,” Dean said. “I love being a nurse--get...

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• 3/14/2025
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Vandalia Health convened its annual Leadership Summits this week in Charleston and Weston, bringing together 400 leaders and board members from across the system’s northern and southern regions. The Leadership Summits provided critical updates on Vandalia Health’s ongoing growth, integration, financial health and recruitment efforts for physicians and staff. Leaders also received key insights from the Institute for Academic Medicine on the expansion of graduate medical education programs, including new ...

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• 3/13/2025
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An international nursing acknowledgement program is now available across Mon Health System. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been initiated to honor nurses who provide “extraordinary” care to their patients. “We are excited to participate in The DAISY Award to honor the nurses who go above and beyond for our patients,” said Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive at Mon Health. “Throughout COVID-19, our nurses have remained steadfast in providing compassionate care as they were taxed both ...

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• 5/25/2021
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Jessica Myers, RN, as the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. A three-year employee at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , Myers ...

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• 12/26/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Michelle Lilly, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “This is just fantastic. Being a DASIY winner means so much to me. It is nice to be recognized fo...

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• 9/25/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Janine Barr, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “It is humbling to be chosen to be a Daisy Award winner. Compassion for others in their greatest tim...

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• 4/25/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Billie Jo Hoffman, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “I’m extremely grateful and humbled to receive the DAISY award,” said Billie Jo. “A...

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• 1/2/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Amanda Savage, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “Receiving this award is truly humbling,” said Amanda. “I just come to work every day and do what I love...

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• 11/8/2023
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College Basketball Hall of Famer Coach Bob Huggins is pleased to announce the 13 th Annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry with special guest, Golf Icon & Major Champion, John Daly. Reserve your seat to get a glimpse of two legends and get ready to be entertained by their commentary as they share the stage to host this special annual event. The evening will also include live music, silent and live auctions, special merchandise, delicious food, and a dinner show featuring Coach Huggins and friends. The 2025 Bob...

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• 1/2/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center has been named one of the best hospitals in the United States and West Virginia by Newsweek in their America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 ranking. This honor places Mon Health among the top 700 hospitals in the nation and highlights its commitment to high-quality healthcare. “This award is a reflection of our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our communities,” said Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of ...

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• 10/29/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host a free vein screening on Monday, October 28, from 2-4PM at the Mon Health Vein Care Center, located on the hospital's first floor.  This screening, conducted by Ferdinand C. Martinez, MD , will help patients assess the health of their veins and determine if further care is needed. During the screening, participants will view a short video and hear a presentation by Dr. Martinez before receiving an individual ultrasound. The ultrasound results...

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• 10/10/2024
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Danielle Martin, owner of local sewing business, Icelandic Ponies, recently made a donation of 20 handmade mastectomy pillows to the Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown. Mastectomy pillows provide comfort and support for women following breast surgery. After learning of the need for these pillows at the Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, Martin thought this would be a great way to give back to the community and serve people in need. “I had a lot of community support for this project,” said Marti...

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• 9/4/2024
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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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• 9/3/2024
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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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• 8/21/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has been rated as High-Performing for Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Mon Health Medical Center is among the elite 38% that earned an award. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive...

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• 7/16/2024
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National Hospital Week is May 12-18 and Mon Health System is honoring its staff across each hospital and celebrating with Disney themed activities each day. National Hospital Week is annually celebrated and recognized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to honor hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community. According to the AHA, each year, America’s hospitals and health systems provide care for over 32 million peopl...

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• 5/13/2024
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National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and Mon Health System is honoring its nurses and celebrating “through time” with decade-themed festivities. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This week annually recognizes the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care every day in a healthcare setting. Throughout the week, all Mon Health System hospitals will celebrate nurses with themed days and act...

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• 5/7/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital recently utilized the Mon Health System Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab to run patient simulation drills for staff. Simulation is becoming more commonly used to train nurses and other healthcare professionals, but it is often cost-prohibitive and affixed to one location. This innovative model makes simulation training mobile, expanding its access beyond a single location.  The mobile lab houses state-of-the-art simulation technology, allow...

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• 4/2/2024
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Sugar Bar – Sweets + Coffee has partnered with Mon Health Medical Center because of a love for its local care and shared vision of bettering the community it serves. Sugar Bar – Sweets + Coffee, under Harma Restaurant Group, is a sweet treat and coffee shop located in Morgantown’s Suncrest Towne Center. The shop serves a full coffee and espresso menu along with cookies, pastries, cakes, and more. As a part of its partnership with Mon Health Medical Center, the shop is now giving guests Mon Health Medica...

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• 3/14/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital offers specialized menopause medicine through specialist and OB-GYN, Dr. Carolyn Moyers . As women approach middle age, they may begin to experience changes in their menstrual cycles, mood swings, hot flashes, and other symptoms that are associated with perimenopause. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the condition and do not receive the appropriate diagnosis or treatment for their symptoms.  Perimenopause is a transitional stage that occurs b...

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• 2/13/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering Pelvic Floor Therapy close-to-home in Weston through Katherine Jones, PT, ATC and Beena Mazza, MPT . “Our community is in need of practitioners that can address these conditions, so I am very excited to expand the scope of my physical therapy care at this level,” said Jones. “Many common conditions can be treated through pelvic floor therapy, but not a lot of people are aware that this is a service physical therapists can provide.” This type...

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• 2/5/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center welcomes James Messenger as a Special Populations Navigator to spearhead new Peer Recovery team.  A West Virginia native, Messenger comes to his new role at Mon Health with 9 years of experience in peer recovery, working with Medication-Assisted Treatment patients, and advocating for individuals and families navigating the complexities of substance use disorder through paralegal work in Monongalia County Family Court. With his passion for Medication-Assisted Treatment and ...

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• 12/27/2023
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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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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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• 9/20/2023
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital 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 Associ...

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• 8/30/2023
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The Mon Health Cancer Center has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To achieve CoC reaccreditation, the Mon Health Cancer Center underwent a site visit to confirm the program’s compliance with accreditation standards that evaluate cancer care services offered by the program. “Receiving reaccreditation for the Cancer Center is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our patie...

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• 8/22/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to announce that they have received a 4-Star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  Hospitals are rated by CMS on a scale of one to five stars, with five being the highest and three being the most common.  “This achievement is a result of our skilled and compassionate staff providing evidence-based clinical best practices and patient-c...

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• 8/16/2023
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With a recent ruling by the West Virginia Health Care Authority (HCA), Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has announced it will move forward with construction and relocation plans in Lewis County. The new hospital, which will be a relocation of the existing facility, will be located at the intersection of Interstate 79 and U.S. 48 in Lewis County. This location is less than five miles from the current hospital, making it easily accessible to patients from throughout the region. “We’re excited...

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• 6/19/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Barry Fyock, RN, as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient during National Nurses Week. Awarded to nurses quarterly at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Barry’s patients read: “I had horrible swelling from my chest tube. My throat, face, and eyes swelled shut. Barry and the doctor worked very hard to push the ai...

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• 5/10/2023
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Two sets of parents welcomed 2021 New Year’s babies on January 1 at Mon Health Hospitals. Baby Layne, son of Josie and Cody Carpenter, arrived at Morgantown’s Mon Health Medical Center at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The family is from the Waynesburg, PA area. New parents Lora Nicholson and Chris Clark welcomed their New Year’s baby, Ryder, at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston, two hours later at 8:34 a.m. Staff at both Hospitals felt a special joy to be a part of these special N...

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• 1/4/2021
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that two employees, Ashley Blair and Wilma Sternthal, have recently been appointed to West Virginia leadership agencies. Ashley Blair, Risk Manager Clinical Safety at Mon Health System, has been named President-Elect of the West Virginia Society for Healthcare Risk Management (WVSHRM). WVSHRM initiatives focus on developing and implementing safe and effective patient care practices, the preservation of financial resources, and the maintenance of safe working envir...

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• 10/11/2022
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At the WV Chamber’s Business Summit at The Greenbrier on September 1, 2022, President and CEO David Ramsey shared that Vandalia Health is now official. CAMC and Mon Health System have signed the final agreement to become one integrated delivery system after receiving approval from all necessary regulatory and government review and approval. Dave Ramsey made the announcement during a speech at the 2022 West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit this morning at the Greenbrier Reso...

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• 9/1/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Stroke Ready Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. “We are extremely proud of our teams and their dedication to earning this distinction,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health Medical Center. “We strive...

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• 8/25/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to announce that both institutions have received The Leapfrog Group’s distinction for Hospital Safety in its Spring 2022 report. The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade rating is the highest earned by any hospital in North Central West Virginia. “Providing the safest, highest quality care is at the heart of all we do at Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Our team strives to co...

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• 7/12/2022
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Farrah Rash, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses quarterly at Mon Health Medical Center, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.  Farrah was nominated for the DAISY Award several times by her patients. Some of the nominators wrote: “There are not enough words to express my gratitude towards Farrah. She was our night nurse our entire st...

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• 1/5/2022
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In the Fall of 2020, Mon Health began the Mon Scholars program to provide scholarship benefits and the promise of employment with Mon Health System to nursing students in select nursing programs in West Virginia. One of the first Mon Scholars to graduate in the program is Jane Lew resident Chelsey Goddard, who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with an associate degree in nursing. She is employed by Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital , in Weston.  “I am so grateful for Mon...

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• 12/21/2021
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By: Candice Powers, MBA, CRCR, CRCA, and Matt Simon The global health crisis is creating significant roadblocks for providers trying to optimize their revenue cycle. The economic fallout of the pandemic continues to impact millions of Americans. Nearly 17 million Americans have lost employer health insurance. One in three adults are unable to pay their medical bills with the money available to them, while two-thirds of adults with private insurance have received an unexpected medical bill.  The goo...

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• 9/24/2021
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  Marjorie Hartman, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Marjorie’s patients read, “I had to have emergency surgery of a colon resection – very scary situation. She came in and told me all about IV and anesthesia, surgery, etc. She got my IV in on the first try painlessly. She was so k...

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• 9/22/2021
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