Registration for free ultrasound screenings and CPR training courses at Mon Health Medical Center's HealthFair ends Friday, Feb. 9. The HealthFair will be Friday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Morgantown Mall. Appointments for ultrasound screenings of carotid arteries, abdominal aorta and gallbladder are still available for Saturday, Feb. 24. Register by calling 304-285-2730 or 304-599-7358. Mon Health Surgical Care will perform the screenings. The CPR/AED certified...

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• 1/31/2018
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and individuals concerned with their health can have that ounce of prevention at a low price when participating in the upcoming Mon Health Fair Multiphasic Screening. The annual event will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, 111 Mylan Park Lane, in Morgantown, from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. The event benefits the four Rotary Clubs in Monongahela County. “This screening can provide an early warning of...

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• 9/1/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center will hold its 2018 HealthFair Friday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Morgantown Mall. HealthFair offers free and low-cost screenings, health information, special events and demonstrations from more than 40 local medical organizations. This year Mon Health Medical Center will off low-cost multiphasic blood analysis screenings from 6:30-11 a.m. The cost is $30 for the multiphasic screening, $15 for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and $15...

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• 1/11/2018
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            Mon General Hospital is the only hospital in the region designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR).             This ACR designation means that Mon General’s Lung Cancer Screening program is committed to practicing safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.        &n...

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• 10/14/2014
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            A new low-cost screening program for those at risk for lung cancer is now being offered by the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital.             With lung cancer continuing to be the number one cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, Mon General’s Lung Cancer Screening Program is a new approach to diagnose and treat the disease in its early stages. The...

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• 11/22/2013
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                Are you at risk for a heart attack?                Mon General Hospital is offering a new screening that may help determine whether a heart attack is in your future. Called a “CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Screening Exam,” this test can signal the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD). ​             ...

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• 5/8/2015
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As lung cancer continues to be the number one cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, The Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital is offering a new lowcost screening program to help patients who are at risk for lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Screening Program is a new approach to diagnose and treat the disease in its early stages by using a low-dose CT scan of the patient’s lungs. With early detection, eighty-five percent of lung cancers can be found in the earliest,...

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• 10/8/2013
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The longest-running breast cancer screening study ever conducted has shown that regular mammograms prevent deaths from breast cancer, and the number of lives saved increases over time, according to an international research team. The study involved 130,000 women in two communities in Sweden. It showed 30 percent fewer women in the screening group died of breast cancer and that this effect persisted year after year. Now, 29 years after the study began, the researchers found that the number of women saved ...

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• 7/7/2011
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Mon Health Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as a Lung Cancer Screening Center in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning – sometimes called CAT scanning – is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions. “Annual lung cancer screenings can significantly reduce lung cancer deaths and identify cancers at an early and treatable stage. Being a ...

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• 6/8/2023
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is collaborating with the Skin Cancer Foundation to provide free skin cancer screenings in Morgantown on Saturday, Sept. 21 on the Destination Healthy Skin bus. Destination Healthy Skin is the Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer screening and education program. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is partnering with the Skin Foundation and Mon Health Dermatologist Dr. Mary Hall to provide free, full body skin exams. “Regular skin checks are vital for ea...

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• 9/18/2024
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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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To better serve our community, Mon Health Medical Center is changing the date and the location of its annual  HealthFair . In 2019, the HealthFair is moving to June 8, out of winter and into late spring. And, the event will move to the Mon Health Medical Center campus. In past years, the HealthFair was at the Morgantown Mall. "Based on feedback from our community, we believe this change will make access to our health screenings and information from our partners more accessible," said Karol Koast, Mo...

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• 1/9/2019
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            Visitors to Mon General Hospital’s 32nd Annual HealthFair will have the opportunity to walk through a giant colon, participate in a scavenger hunt and get an overall picture of their health through a variety of wellness screenings.             The 2015 Mon General HealthFair will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at Morgantown Mall. Approximately 50 exhibitors will be at HealthFair, including ...

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• 2/16/2015
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Ferdinand C. Martinez , MD, will offer free vein screenings from 2-4 p.m., April 28, at Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospita l in Weston. The screening will provide information about a patient’s vein health and whether further care is needed to alleviate any problems. This free clinic is ideal for individuals experiencing symptoms such as leg pain, swelling or visible vein changes who may be unaware that these could be signs of treatable vein disease. The screenings will take plac...

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• 4/25/2025
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Lewis County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) Clubs are partnering together to host a luncheon to encourage community members to learn more about the importance of early detection for breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held at Noon on Tuesday, October 10 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Weston.  The goal of screening tests for breast cancer is early...

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• 9/21/2023
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Dominion Energy recently made a $3,000 donation to the annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair to help it continue to bring health screenings to rural West Virginia. "We are thankful to have Dominion Energy as a supporter for all 14 years of this health fair," said Bill Hennessey, executive director of the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation and health fair coordinator. The health fair, held at Canaan Valley Ski Resort's Bear Paw Lodge, provides residents from Tucker County and the surrounding region ...

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• 2/25/2019
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Dominion Energy recently made a $2,500 donation to the annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair to help it continue to bring health screenings to rural West Virginia. "Our 13th Annual Tucker County Regional Health Fair will be April 28, and we are proud to have Dominion Energy as a supporter for all 13 years," said Bill Hennessey, executive director of the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation and health fair coordinator. The health fair, held at Canaan Valley Ski Resort's Bear Paw Lodge, provides reside...

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• 2/1/2018
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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
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This October, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center held two sessions of its "Mammos and Massages" event, creating a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment for women to receive their yearly mammograms.  Women who were eligible for a mammogram were invited to attend the event with a friend and enjoy massages from local massage therapists and light refreshments. The event was designed to make the process of getting a mammogram less intimidating and more supportive, reminding women t...

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• 10/30/2024
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health providers bring timely recommendations to prevent, detect, and treat colon cancer. Also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the World Health Organization and the American Cancer Society. Colon cancer predominately affects older individuals with the majority of cases occurring in people aged 50 and above. While risk for this...

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• 3/25/2024
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Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Ghulam Abbas to lead the Thoracic Surgery program. Dr. Abbas is an internationally recognized robotic thoracic surgeon, specializing in high-risk patients with locally advanced lung and esophageal cancers. Dr. Abbas is the Cancer Services Director of CAMC, Vandalia Health South Region, and will be joining Mon Health’s Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Vandalia Health’s North Region. Before joining CAMC, Dr. Abbas was the Chief of Thor...

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• 3/11/2024
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  Grafton City Hospital, an affiliate of Mon Health System, will soon create a new clearinghouse for individuals struggling with substance abuse, called the Recovery to Resiliency (R2R) program. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Representative David McKinley, P.E. (WV-01), $995,000 in federal appropriations was secured to construct the program on the second floor of the hospital. “Representative McKinley was instrumental in securing the funding for the Recovery to Resiliency program for Grafton City Hos...

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• 1/3/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission on its telehealth platform application submission. Mon Health Medical Center will receive funding totaling $283,396 to enhance its current comprehensive telehealth program encompassing patient visits, including COVID-19 screening and diagnosis, medication management, chronic disease management and behavioral health visits. The funds received by Mon Health Medical Center were allocated from the $200 million in fundi...

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• 6/29/2020
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Mon General Hospital Women’s Imaging is now offering digital tomosynthesis, or 3-D mammography. “We have the most effective mammogram tool available for the detection of breast cancer,” said Mon General Hospital Radiologist Frederick Gabriele, MD.  “Three-dimensional mammography improves early detection and also reduces the need for patients to return for additional imaging.” Digital tomosynthesis creates a 3-dimensional picture of the breast using X-rays. This is different from a standard mammogra...

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• 1/12/2017
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health Equipment & Supplies is observing the month with free health screenings, post-mastectomy fittings, discounts and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, Mon Health Equipment & Supplies will offer: Free post-mastectomy fittings with a certified mastectomy fitter. Walk-in fittings are welcome throughout October. Free ultrasound screenings of the carotid arteries, gallbladder and abdominal aorta by the Mon Health Radiology Team. A s...

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• 10/22/2018
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System experts from around the state will provide education and outreach as part of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21. The Great American Smokeout, a nationwide event encouraging people to quit smoking and using other tobacco products, serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and provides resources and support for those ready to make a fresh start toward better health. Experts at Vandalia Health’s Davis M...

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• 11/18/2024
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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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During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System and Davis Health System are partnering with Hope Gas to raise awareness of the critical importance of early detection in improving breast cancer outcomes. By encouraging women to receive potentially life-saving mammograms, the partnership aims to promote proactive health measures that lead to earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better long-term survival rates. To further motivate women, those who receive a ...

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• 10/4/2024
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Lewis County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) Clubs are partnering together to sponsor the 30th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon to encourage community members to learn more about the importance of early detection for breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held at Noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Weston and will feature two n...

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• 10/1/2024
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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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During September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Mon Health Urology is spotlighting the critical role of early detection in safeguarding men’s health.  Mon Health’s nationally-recognized urology team encourages regular screenings for men ages 55-69 years based on American Urological Association guidelines. Those with risk factors, such as a family history of prostate cancer or African American men, should be screened in their early 40s. Studies show that regular, proactive screenings allow for e...

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• 9/9/2024
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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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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 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 Preston Memorial Hospital hosted ‘Stay Balanced Bruceton’ for individuals 60 years or older who attend events at North Preston Senior Center and for patients at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Bruceton/Kingwood. Stay Balanced Bruceton is a wellness event for seniors with an emphasis on balance and fall safety. Staff members of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital performed balance tests for seniors at North Preston Senior Center and provided inform...

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• 7/24/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating April’s Women’s Month and recognizing the outstanding Women’s Healthcare Services across the health system. Mon Health Medical Center is proud to offer advanced, nationally recognized gynecologic surgery in Morgantown. In 2023, Healthgrades awarded the hospital a 5-star rating for gynecologic procedures and the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. The hospital also received Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the Surgical Review Corporation. Addit...

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• 4/23/2024
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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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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 Marion Neighborhood Hospital has started a new White Hall Wellness Series to promote healthy living and support the Marion County community. The first event was held on Wednesday, March 22 at the Town of White Hall Safety Building. Chris Hedio, Health Coach, shared information on exercise and nutrition and provided blood pressure and pulse checks to the eleven attendees. A healthy meal was provided to support well-being from Say-Boys Restaurant and included grilled chicken, green beans,...

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• 4/4/2023
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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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Mon Health System has taken swift courses of action to safeguard patients, employees and communities served by Mon Health facilities as the novel coronavirus threat level continues to be assessed. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliate, Grafton City Hospital, have precautionary measures in place to prevent the transmission of respiratory illness. “The health, safety and well-being of our patients and Mon Health colleag...

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• 3/19/2020
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Mon Health System will begin a phased approach to safely resume services to address the current and ongoing medical needs of patients in accordance with national and statewide guidance, effective Tuesday, April 28, 2020. This decision was made in agreement with Governor Jim Justice’s recent announcement of the state’s initiative to begin lifting restrictions on elective procedures and surgeries. Nearly a month ago, Mon Health System hospitals delayed elective, non-emergent surgeries to increase capacity...

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• 4/27/2020
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A multidisciplinary team of experts have come together to contribute to the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tom McClellan, Anesthesiologist Dr. Paul Gera and Engineers Dr. Justin Chambers and Ephraim Pittore have developed a cost-effective face shield assembled with easily accessible materials. “Our team was tasked with finding an inexpensive face shield by the National Guard,” explained Dr. Thomas McClellan. “After the masks were built, we created a handout with step-by-...

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• 3/27/2020
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In November 2019, Mon Health Medical Center raised funds for a comprehensive, community-focused perinatal depression program, one of only 13 in the nation through its annual Ball of the Year. Mon Health Medical Center is now proud to announce its first Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Nurse Navigator to further support families during pregnancy, birth and beyond. One in 9 mothers will experience a perinatal mood disorder such as postpartum depression following childbirth. Care teams at Mon Health...

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• 2/5/2020
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The 57th Annul Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's Ball of the Year will benefit the development of a community-focused perinatal depression program, one of only 13 in the nation. The annual fundraising event will be held on November 16, 2019, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfont Place. Over the past five decades, this yearly community event has helped raise nearly $2 million for local, patient care. "We are excited the Ball of the Year committee and the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary chose to ...

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• 8/14/2019
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                Mon General Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s best employers for older workers, achieving high marks in the 2013 AARP and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list for 2013.                 Mon General was ranked 15 th in the nation among perennial top employers, after earn...

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• 7/1/2013
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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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