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

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

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• 9/20/2023
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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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                With the addition of a new Rehabilitation Unit, Monongalia EMS is looking out for firefighters, law enforcement and first responders at the scene of major incidents in the community.                 The new Mon EMS Rehabilitation Unit went into service the week of March 6. The unit consists of a trailer stocked with canopies, coolers, medic...

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• 3/24/2016
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated handmade gowns and wraps for families who have suffered infant loss to the Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center as part of the Angel Gowns Project. The gowns are made from donated wedding dresses and given to parents of stillborn babies or newborns who have passed shortly after birth. The Angel Gowns project was inspired by Jill Buterbaugh and the late Joanne Liptock, two friends and colleagues at Mon Health Medical Center. From their des...

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• 8/7/2024
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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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            Mon General Hospital’s new Orthopedic Center opened to patients for the first time on Monday morning, Jan. 30.             The new Orthopedic Center features four state-of-the-art operating rooms, 13 private pre- and post-operation rooms and an eight bed Post-Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU).  The new center has been built with room to add two additional operating rooms if n...

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• 1/24/2012
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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 Medical Center (MHMC) invites patients needing a family medicine specialist to contact one of our newest physicians, Dr. Arielle Placke, DO. As a MHMC physician, Dr. Placke is making a difference every day in the lives of her patients. She provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family. Currently, she is seeing patients from age 12 and up. She is particularly interested in women's health and enjoys doing small office procedures when possible. One of her goals is...

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• 3/30/2021
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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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Release from Becker's Hospital Review The American College of Emergency Physicians  released  the names of 107 emergency departments on its Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll for sepsis care. Facilities on the 2019 "E-QUAL Honor Roll" have participated in a year-long quality improvement program and have shared their performance data with ACEP. The following EDs were recognized for their achievements in improving outcomes for sepsis patients: Alliance Health Seminole (Okla.) Baptist Memorial ...

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• 3/11/2020
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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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            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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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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The Family Birth Center at Mon Health Medical Center recently received an award from the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services (WVDIS) for their contributions to the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program. Each U.S. state participates in a Hep. B Prevention Program which originated in 1991 from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the CDC’s initiative to eliminate Hep. B transmission. These programs work in collaboration with local health departments, physicians, and hospitals...

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• 1/31/2023
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Mon Health recently added four new cardiologists to its Heart & Vascular Center team. Robert Hull, MD , Bradford Warden, MD , Wissam Gharib, MD , and Samantha Crites, DO , are now accepting patients. They join six other cardiologists at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center: Paul Alappat, MD ; Kishore Bingi, MD ; Michael Englund, DO ; Morgan Lyons, MD ; Michael O'Keefe, MD ; and Richard Smith, MD . The center also includes cardiothoracic surgeons Fawad Khan, MD ; Jay Kim, MD ; and Alexander Nagy...

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• 1/19/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized again by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary  Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, one person experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. The most common symptom is chest pain, ...

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• 2/21/2020
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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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Mon Health Medical Center has received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entities. The DNV Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Certification is derived from evidenced-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and a...

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• 6/7/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) for 2023. Awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation, the COEMIG program identifies surgeons and facilities worldwide performing minimally invasive gynecological procedures and achieving defined standards for patient safety and care quality. As well as the accreditation for Mon Health Medical Center, several physicians were named as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, including ...

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

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• 12/22/2021
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                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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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that its Radiology Department has been awarded the designation as a Prostate Cancer MRI Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  ACR Accreditation ensures your community that your facility delivers the highest standards of image quality and safety by verifying that you meet certain requirements for equipment, medical staff, and quality assurance protocols. To achieve this designation, the Mon Health Radiology team has met t...

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• 10/16/2024
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John Howard Subaru customers have the opportunity to share the love locally by selecting the Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center as their local charity during this year's "Share the Love" event. Entering its 10th year, Subaru dealers nationwide are raising funds for charities. For every new Subaru purchased or leased between Nov. 17 and Jan. 2, 2018, $250 will be donated to charity. For the third time in the last four years, John Howard Subaru selected the Mon Health Cancer Center to be the local...

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• 12/18/2017
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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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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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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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The Wound Healing Center of Mon General Hospital recently marked its sixth year of offering Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy to patients with chronic wounds. The center’s two HBO chambers first went into use on June 9, 2004. “Because of the HBO chambers, the Wound Healing Center has been able to offer a whole new service to the community for the treatment of non-healing wounds,” said Katie Cunningham, Director of the Wound Healing Center. “We are the only ones in Monongalia County to offer this. “Ou...

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

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

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

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• 11/6/2017
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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 American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Our heart care team in Kingwood is committed to elevating the stan...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• 8/13/2018
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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 Medical Center’s Family Birth Center is pleased to announce the arrival of baby girl Delilah Hiles, who made her appearance Jan 2 at 1:06 a.m. “We are very excited and honored for Delilah to be celebrated as a New Year's baby,” said parents Rachel and Levi Hiles.  Baby Delilah was born weighing 8 pounds and 1 ounce and measuring 20 1/4 inches. Dr. Erica Arthurs was on call at the Mon Health Family Birth Center for the start of the new year and delivered baby Delilah. “We are all very exc...

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• 1/2/2025
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Trees to Go Event. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 7, raffle tickets may be purchased to win a tree to benefit patient care at Mon Health Medical Center. The Trees to Go Event began in 2012 and was spearheaded by Kathy Pompili, who has been a member of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary for 29 years. Since then, the fundraiser has become the third largest fundraiser of the Auxiliary. Each year, the Mon Health Medical Center lobby is dressed wi...

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• 10/8/2024
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center is one of three hospitals in the nation to be visited by an international team from Otsuka Medical Devices and Recor Medical to discuss its success with the renal denervation (RDN) procedure for treating high blood pressure. Representatives from Otsuka Medical Devices in Japan, the parent company of Recor Medical, visited Cleveland Clinic and Henry Ford Hospital before visiting Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown on Thursday, Sept. ...

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• 9/12/2024
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Fall is just around the corner and the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is gearing up for the season by hosting its annual mum sale in support of the ongoing projects of Mon Health Medical Center. As of 2024, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary has served the hospital for 80 years, fundraising to provide additional support and services to hospital staff, patients, and the community. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has raised upwards of $3 million for the hospital. On Thursday, August 29, the A...

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• 8/29/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center recently achieved reaccreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). Additionally, Dr. Susan Capelle , Dr. Craig Herring , Dr. William McBee , Dr. Shane Prettyman , Dr. John Sunyecz , and Dr. Christine Wilson have been recognized once again as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Mon Health Medical Center has met nationally and...

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• 8/20/2024
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A new procedure offered at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center, is improving quality of life and shortening hospital stays for patients with the most common heart-valve disorder in the United States—mitral regurgitation.  Affecting nearly 1 in 10 people aged 75 and older, mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart’s mitral valve no longer closes properly, allowing blood flow to leak backwards into the heart . If left untreated, this can lead to an enlarged heart and he...

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• 10/15/2020
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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 recently signed on its first Surgical Technician Extern graduate from Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) to its Center for Outpatient Surgery. Cheyanne Palmer grew up near Hundred, West Virginia and currently lives in Blacksville. She graduated from Clay-Battelle High School in 2020 and spent her junior and senior year attending MTEC where she earned her Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician certifications. Palmer originally had plans to further her caree...

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• 7/23/2024
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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
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In October 2023 at the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary 59th Ball of the Year, Mon Health Medical Center announced the Caring Cottages, a patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center Campus made possible by the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation . After raising over $500,000 at the Ball and with months of preparation, the construction for the Caring Cottages is officially underway after breaking ground in May. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of pati...

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• 5/29/2024
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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 Medical Center’s Family Birth Center is pleased to announce the arrival of baby girl Gwendolyn Rose Eschler, who made her appearance on January 2. Baby Gwendolyn was born weighing 7lbs 11oz and measuring 19in. Welcomed by her mom Hilary Eschler and dad Benjamin Eschler, Gwendolyn is the first of her siblings to be born in West Virginia. “We’ve had a great experience here at Mon Health Medical Center. This is our 3rd baby, and each has been born in a different state,” said parents Hilary and B...

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• 1/5/2024
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  Mon Health Medical Center has recently unveiled the new Mon F.R.O.G., “Free Rides On Ground”. The Mon F.R.O.G. is a four-person golf cart designed to transport patients to and from their vehicles on the hospital campus.  The Mon F.R.O.G. was purchased for approximately $30,000 and donated by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary.  Members of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary who helped raise funds to purchase and donate the Mon F.R.O.G. “Our top priority is the health and safety...

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• 8/22/2022
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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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Huntington National Bank presented the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation with $25,000 check on Monday, August 7 at the DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic at Pete Dye. The donation supports the Greatest Needs Fund, which the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation utilizes for unexpected expenses, including specialized equipment, upgrades to facilities, and unique programs. “The health of our communities is vital, and by supporting the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation’s Greatest Needs Fund, we hope to make ...

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• 8/8/2023
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Thanks to a generous donation provided by Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, DO, FACOS , Urologist and Master Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health, Whitney Shakuri-Rad, EdD, and their family, Mon Health is proud to announce the dedication of the Mon Health Shakuri-Rad Family Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery. The funds from the donation will be used to promote and enhance the technology and care provided in the center, previously named the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, resulting in the best clinical ...

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• 7/27/2023
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The Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly re-designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. The facility first achieved this designation in 2017 and was designated again in 2023. This distinguished honor demonstrates that Mon Health Medical Center is adhering to the highest standards of care f...

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• 7/19/2023
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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 welcomed the area’s first baby of 2023, who arrived just minutes after the ball dropped to ring in the new year. Baby girl Carmella Louise Gooden was born at 12:14 AM on January 1, 2023, weighing 5lbs 13oz and measuring 18.5in. Carmella is the first child to parents Ashley Conn and Zachary Gooden. “We are very excited and honored for her to be celebrated as a New Year baby,” said parents Ashley and Zachary. The Family Birth Center staff at Mon Health Medical Center were pleased ...

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• 1/2/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that its 1,000th robotic surgery has been successfully completed using the da Vinci XI Surgical System which was first acquired by the hospital in 2019. “Over the past three years, we were able to create a state-of-the-art robotic surgical program for our communities that rivals the best in the country,” said Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, Robotic Surgery Medical Director . “We are also the only accredited Center of Excellence in the region which signifies that ...

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• 12/1/2022
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary has announced that their annual volunteer services award will be dedicated to long-term volunteer and named the Virginia Jarrett Volunteer of the Year Award.  “The award was named after Virginia Jarrett, who volunteered for 27 years and had over 26,000 volunteer hours,” said Nate James, Mon Health System Director of Employee and Volunteer Engagement. “Virginia passed away in February 2022, and the Volunteer Services Department could not think of a better way t...

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• 10/12/2022
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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has again been designated as the only UroLift® Center of Excellence in North Central West Virginia. The award is presented by NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of Urology. The UroLift® Center of Excellence designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive technology for t...

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• 9/7/2022
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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 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 Health Medical Center has been recognized for outstanding patient safety and quality by two organizations. Mon Health Medical Canter has been honored by Healthgrades as the only hospital in West Virginia to receive two distinctions of excellence – the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. These awards are based on government data for the prior three years. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive informa...

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• 5/30/2017
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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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Physicians at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center have reached a milestone performing the institute’s 100th and 101st Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures, an alternative for patients who may not be healthy enough for open heart surgery. TAVR is for people who have been diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic valve disease and who are at high risk or too sick for traditional open heart surgery. This less invasive procedure allows a new artificial valve to be inserted within t...

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• 6/1/2017
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With the recent re-accreditation by the American College of Cardiology, Mon Health Medical Center continues to be the only accredited chest pain center with primary PCI in north central West Virginia. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation have proven exceptional co...

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• 11/6/2017
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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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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’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
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First Exchange Bank has raised $3,000 to support Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center Foundation ’s breast cancer initiatives as part of the bank’s annual “Pink Out” event. For every deposit account opened during October, the bank pledged to donate $25, successfully reaching its goal of $3,000. Bank representatives were on hand Monday to present the funds to representatives of Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center Foundation at the Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecolog...

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• 12/31/2024
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce its 60th Anniversary Ball of the Year in support of a million-dollar endowment fund for the Caring Cottage at Mon Health Medical Center, a patient-family stay house on the hospital’s campus. This much-anticipated event is themed “Wild, Wonderful & Whimsical” in celebration of the many years of dedicated service to the community put forth by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary, Mon Health System, and generous donors and philanthropist...

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• 9/23/2024
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is selling football parking passes as a part of its yearly fundraiser to benefit patient care at Mon Health Medical Center . Located just a short walk from West Virginia University’s Milan Puskar Stadium, the Mon Health Medical Park functions as additional football game parking throughout the season. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is now selling parking passes for $120 per season or $20 per game. All proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary and directly benefi...

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• 8/29/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation raised $100,000 at its 34th Annual DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic at Pete Dye on Monday, August 5. The 34th Annual DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic is the second event in the Bill Hennessey Golf Series at the prestigious Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The event hosted 102 golfers in support of the critical needs of Mon Health Medical Center. The 16th Annual WVRC Media Invitational Golf Classic, the first event of the series, raised $80,000 for the hos...

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• 8/6/2024
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary with a special event that honored the many years of dedicated service provided by members. The celebration, held on July 18, was a heartfelt tribute to the Auxiliary's significant contributions to the hospital and the community. In conjunction with this milestone anniversary, a groundbreaking took place of the new patient family stay house, aptly named The Caring Cottage. As of 2024, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary h...

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• 7/19/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation raised $80,000 at its 16th Invitational Golf Classic sponsored by WVRC Media on Monday, July 8. As a part of the Bill Hennessey Golf Series at the prestigious Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia, the 16th Invitational Golf Classic hosted 116 golfers in support of the critical needs of Mon Health Medical Center. Special thanks to Tournament Sponsor WVRC Media and Platinum Sponsors AT&T, PNC Bank, and Radiological Physician Associates, Inc. for thei...

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• 7/10/2024
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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 Medical Center patients now have access to the FARMacy Program through the Vandalia Health Network. Vandalia Health Network’s FARMacy Program is designed to increase access to health education, healthy foods, and free resources for patients managing diabetes. Patients of Mon Health Medical Center can participate in the FARMacy Program’s free, 15-week course that will provide access to fresh produce, cooking tips, and physical education each week. By participating in the program, patients will...

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• 6/27/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has been reaccredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Byron Dodson , Dr. Mark Johnson , Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , and Dr. Kristen Statler have been reaccredited by the SRC as Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.  Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requireme...

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• 6/24/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center celebrates National Volunteer Week and honors its volunteers with a week of celebration. “Our volunteers do so much and certainly make an impact within the hospital,” said Jacob Mulder, Director of Volunteer Services and Guest Services. “Some may not notice just how impactful our volunteers are, but their smiling faces and positive attitudes really do make a difference to our employees, patients, and visitors, so we are proud to publicly recognize them this week.” From April 21...

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• 4/22/2024
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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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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 pleased to welcome Dr. John Nasr as a new advanced gastroenterologist provider to the hospital with a national and international reputation in endoscopy and complex endoscopic procedures.   Dr. Nasr received his Doctorate of Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Beirut, Lebanon and is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and of the National Pancreas Foundation. “We are proud to welc...

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• 2/21/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Mustapha Daouadi as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, a new, comprehensive service being offered at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, as well as procedures offered at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. Dr. Daouadi obtained his medical degree from the University of Algiers, Algeria. He served an internship in general surgery at Brigham Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, a residency in general surgery at...

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• 2/5/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center which serves patients across the state of West Virginia. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Medical Center is also offering heart-healthy initiatives for patients and staff.  “At Mon Health Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing the best heart care for the communities we serve, and as a part of that effort, we strive to provide ...

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• 1/31/2024
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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 a 155-bed hospital located in Morgantown, West Virginia with a mission to enhance the health of the communities it serves, one person at a time. In 2023, the hospital remained steadfast in this commitment and was a leader in rural healthcare advances to benefit patients statewide. Throughout 2023, Mon Health Medical Center was at the forefront of medical practices and technology. In just the last year, Dr. Shakuri-Rad performed the first urologic single port procedure in Wes...

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• 1/22/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center’s volunteers support the efforts of the hospital and contribute services in various positions to best fit the needs of patients and community. During the season of thankfulness and giving back, Mon Health Medical Center is expressing its gratitude to its many volunteers for their efforts and highlighting their valued contributions. Adult, college student, and junior volunteers serve in many roles across Mon Health Medical Center. From the Family Birth Center to the Emergency De...

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• 12/13/2023
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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 Cancer Center today announced that it has been trained and certified by Dendreon Pharmaceuticals to offer PROVENGE ® (sipuleucel-T) treatment through the Dendreon Service-Ready program. Mon Health Cancer Center is excited to offer to its patients the only FDA-approved cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Mon Health Cancer Center joins the network of the more than 2,400 treatment centers that have qualified as Dendreon Service-Ready practices and offered PROVENG...

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• 5/18/2023
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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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Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized by the West Virginia Hospital Political Action Committee (HOSPAC) for exceeding their individual hospital fundraising goal and leadership for this year’s campaign during the Health Care Leadership Summit at The Greenbrier. HOSPAC is a membership political action committee, organized by persons who support the improvement of healthcare in West Virginia, and who support hospitals and their role in improving healthcare. HOSPAC is a voluntary, non-profit, non-par...

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• 12/5/2022
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Melissa (Missy) Earnest, 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 a family member of one of Missy’s patients read, “My mom was admitted to the IPU to have a stint placed, Missy was her nurse. She did a great job communicating with us abou...

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• 11/29/2022
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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 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 Medical Center has announced that Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President of Mon Health System, has assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer. Atkinson is replacing previous Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Gilliam. “I wish to personally thank Mark for his tenure at Mon Health Medical Center. We appreciate his leadership and contributions for the last five years and wish him the best on his next endeavor,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon H...

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• 8/1/2022
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Beth Stepek, 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 Beth’s coworkers read, “For 37 years, Beth has gone above and beyond in the field of nursing. In the short five years that I have known her, she has shown me what it takes to be...

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• 7/14/2022
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has successfully completed their 500th WATCHMAN procedure treating patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).  AFib is a cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood normally. Many patients with AFib are at risk for a stroke when blood clots form in a small pouch of the left atrium known as the left atrial appendage. The Boston Scientific FDA-approved WATCHMAN device reduces the risk of stroke by addressing the issue and eliminating the ...

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• 5/17/2022
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Darrell Saunders, MD , Medical Oncologist, has retired from Mon Health Cancer Center after more than 42 years of practice in Morgantown, WV.  Dr. Saunders was born at St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital, the original Mon General Hospital in downtown Morgantown. He was raised in Morgantown and is deeply rooted to the people of this region. He earned his medical degree and attended residency at West Virginia University before completing his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Saunders ...

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• 4/29/2022
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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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  New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health Medical Center, with Dr. Parag Chaudhari's first three robotic bronchoscopy cases successfully completed. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal is to enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung. This technology integrates the latest advancements in robotics, software, data science, and endoscopy (the use of ...

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• 8/6/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Gaskill to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Gaskill specializes in cardiology and electrophysiology and will be joining the Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center in Morgantown, recently recognized as the first hospital in the state to receive an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) Accreditation. “In addition to the AFib Accreditation, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Mon Hea...

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• 7/20/2020
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Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center announce the newest board members to their governing bodies. Natalie Stone recently joined the Mon Health System board after years of service on the Mon Health Medical Center Board of Directors where she is currently Vice Chair. Stone is Executive Director of the North Central Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO affiliated organization representing more than 3,000 construction workers in the North Central and Eastern Panhandle regions of West ...

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• 7/29/2019
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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The award is presented by NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology. The UroLift® Center of Excellence designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to...

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• 6/18/2020
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Boston Scientific, the developer of the innovative WATCHMAN device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients has nominated Mon Health Medical Center to participate in another upcoming national clinical trial.  This newest trial is landmark and the first of its kind. Mon Health Medical Center is one of the first in the country to be invited and accepted to participate. Earlier this year, Mon Health Medical Center announced that it was selected by the American College of...

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• 6/16/2020
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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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Boston Scientific, the developer of the innovative WATCHMAN device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients has chosen Mon Health Medical Center among the first hospitals to participate in national clinical trials.  Mon Health Medical Center is also the first hospital in West Virginia selected for the clinical trials by Boston Scientific. Further, Mon Health Medical Center was recently recognized by the American College of Cardiology as the first and only hospital in ...

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• 2/6/2020
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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 Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center has earned the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Certification designation as a Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital. The National Safe Sleep Certification Program acknowledges hospitals with an established commitment to community leadership for best practices and education in sleep safety. Receiving such honors signifies an institution is dedicated to the mission of ensuring infant safety in their sleep environments and eliminating as many sleep-related deaths as...

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• 11/4/2019
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary was founded in 1943 to serve the mission of giving back to the community through fundraising initiatives for Monongalia General Hospital. The Auxiliary now has more than 500 active charter members, and has raised an excess of $2 million since the establishment of the organization. “We are proud to honor the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary for supporting the health of our community for 75 years,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Our ...

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• 10/22/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that it is a 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award recipient for the third year in a row as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. This award places Mon Health Medical Center among the top 10 percent of all hospitals evaluated for providing outstanding quality outcomes in gynecologic surgery. “At Mon Health Medical Center, we specialize in women’s health. We are devoted to providing the mo...

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• 10/15/2019
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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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John Howard Subaru raised $14,861 for the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation during Subaru's 11th Annual "Share the Love" event. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 2, customers who purchased or leased a new Subaru were able to direct a $250 donation to their choice of several national charities selected by Subaru and one local charity chosen by local dealerships. John Howard Subaru in Morgantown selected the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation as its local charity. This was the fourth time in the last five years th...

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• 5/13/2019
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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 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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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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Mon Health Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital. More than 200,000 adults and children have an in-hospital cardiac arrest each year, according to the American Heart Association.  The Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation program was developed with the goal to save lives of those who expe...

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• 6/19/2017
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The 57th Annual Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's Ball of the Year fundraising event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Morgantown Event Center at the Marriott Morgantown Waterfront Place. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., and it is followed by dinner and dancing. The Ball of the Year is one of the Auxiliary's largest fundraising initiatives. In fact, the 2018 event raised nearly $150,000 for new medical equipment for the hospital's respiratory/pulmonary care department. Danica Rubenstein, this y...

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• 5/2/2019
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The Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Project is offering free skin cancer screenings for the community this spring. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Mon Health Medical Center community wellness office at 304-285-2730. The following locations and dates are available: Mon Health Dermatology, Dr. Mary Hall, 1000 Mon Health Medical Park Drive, Suite 1000 Friday, May 10, 9-11 am. Hall Dermatology LLC, Dr. William Hall, 400 Drummond St. Tuesday, May 7, ...

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• 4/10/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center will be offering free flu shots at three community sites Dec. 5 and 6. The vaccine is available to anyone age 9 and over. Flu vaccine can help protect you from getting the flu, make the flu less severe if you do get it and keep you from spreading flu to your family and others. The CDC recommends individuals receive a dose of flu vaccine every fall. Mon Health Medical Center free, walk-in flu shot schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m., Scott's Run Settlement House T...

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• 12/3/2018
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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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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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Dorothy (Dottie) Oakes, RN, MSN, has joined Mon Health Medical Center as the Chief Operating Officer, effective Nov. 27. She succeeds Sarah Woodrum, who took a faculty position at WVU School of Public Health. Oakes is co-founder and chief nursing officer of ChangePartner, an organization that combines adaptive mobile technology with behavior science to improve the patient experience and quality of care. Prior to her role at ChangePartner, she served as vice president and chief nursing officer at WVU Hos...

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• 12/8/2017
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The accreditation committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded reaccreditation to Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center Laboratory , based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Known for its rigorous standards, the CAP accreditation enhances quality, reduces risk, and highlights a laboratory’s vital role in improving patient outcomes. Mon Health Medical Center’s Laboratory is one of over 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “This reaccreditation reflects our c...

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• 12/12/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has achieved a significant milestone by performing its first Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy implant, the world’s first FDA-approved heart failure device utilizing neuromodulation to address the symptoms of systolic heart failure.  Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy is a revolutionary advancement in heart failure treatment. It works by engaging the brain and nervous system to improve heart function, which is critical for patients...

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• 10/29/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris Cook , Cardiothoracic Surgeon, as Vandalia Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Cook brings a wealth of expertise to the role, joining Dr. Alexander Nagy, Medical Director at Mon Health to further elevate cardiothoracic services locally. Cardiothoracic surgery focuses on treating conditions of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest. This includes everything from coronary artery bypass surgery to heart valve repair and replacemen...

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• 10/15/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , Urologist, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties, and Master Robotic Surgeon, performed his 100th urologic single port procedure using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive. In May 2023, Dr. Shakuri-Rad performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci SP system. The da Vinci SP gives surgeons the ability to deliver robotic-assisted surge...

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• 9/18/2024
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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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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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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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Mon Health Medical Center launched its No One Dies Alone (NODA) program in July. The NODA program is a compassionate initiative that ensures no patient faces their final moments alone, providing comfort and companionship during their time of need. Mon Health’s dedicated volunteers will be available to offer a comforting presence, a hand to hold, and a listening ear to those who are in the final stages of life. “We have established the NODA program at Mon Health Medical Center for patients who need accom...

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• 8/12/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center recently collaborated with the Rotary of Morgantown to collect housewarming kits for Christian Help in Morgantown. Over the course of six weeks, Mon Health Medical Center staff, Rotary of Morgantown members, and community members donated household supplies to assist those addressing disaster recovery, transitioning from former incarceration, unsheltered or domestic violence situations, Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder recovery programs, and foster care to independent living situa...

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• 5/14/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Wes Deadrick, Dean Hatcher, and Patti Hodges as its newest board members. Deadrick is originally from Petersburg, West Virginia and has lived in Morgantown for over 20 years. He serves as the Director of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program in Fairmont. He is responsible for the leadership and technical direction of the IV&V Program and agency-wide strategy to provide the highest achievable levels of safety, reliability, an...

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• 4/30/2024
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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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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 Heat & Vascular Center’s Dr. Krishna Kishore Bingi performed the first patient implant of the new WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device in West Virginia on March 6, 2024. Mon Health Medical Center is the first in the state to offer this latest LAAC technology that is designed to reduce stroke risk and serve as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem. Built upon the proven sa...

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• 3/7/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to offer visits from its therapy animals to both patients and staff when they’re in need of a little pick-me-up.  The animals of the Mon Health Medical Center Animal Therapy Program are meant to enhance the mood of any patient or staff member that connects with them. Currently, the program is made up of three dogs and two miniature horses that are approved for visits. “It is always great to see how everyone in the hospital lights up when they interact with our the...

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• 2/23/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has been voted “Best Place to Work in Morgantown” and Mon Health OBGYN has been voted “Best OBGYN Clinic” in Morgantown Magazine’s 2024 Best of Morgantown (BOM) contest.  Voted on by residents of Morgantown, the Best of Morgantown (BOM) contest is held annually to determine the best and preferred offerings in the city. Mon Health Medical Center’s Best Place to Work in Morgantown comes soon after Mon Health System was voted Best Place to Work in West Virginia in West Virgin...

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• 2/15/2024
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Patients from throughout the region come to the Mon Health Cancer Center to experience the latest in cancer treatment and technologies, coupled with a hallmark family-centered, personalized approach to each patient. Coming alongside Mon Health to better patient experiences and outcomes is Brooke Maxwell, creator of the Redefined Beauty Box. Maxwell is a recent medical physics graduate from West Virginia University and a researcher with a passion for serving others and making a positive impact on cancer ...

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• 2/13/2024
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center kicked off February’s “Heart Month” with a Go Red for Women Breakfast on Friday, February 2. Mon Health System’s female leadership, including Auxiliary and Board members, as well as residents from The Village at Heritage Point, came together to raise awareness for women’s heart health. In partnership with the American Heart Association, the Go Red for Women Breakfast recognizes National Wear Red Day and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative t...

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• 2/7/2024
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Dr. Gregory Purnell , a member of Mon Health Medical Center Staff, is now performing MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on a collagen membrane), an advanced approach to restoring damaged cartilage in the knee in the appropriate patients. MACI is a cartilage restoration procedure that utilizes a patient’s own cartilage cells to construct a graft that can be customized for their defect, as opposed to donor grafts. It is FDA approved for patients up to the age of 55 years old. The MACI procedure, which...

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• 1/18/2024
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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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On September 28, Mon Health Medical Center’s Auxiliary was awarded for two initiatives by the Auxiliary of West Virginia Hospital Association (AWVHA): State Service Project of the Year and the Service and Fundraising Project of the Year. 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...

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• 10/16/2023
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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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Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Anthony James Roda-Renzelli to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Roda-Renzelli will be practicing as a Cardiologist in Morgantown and Elkins. “We are so excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Roda-Renzelli. He is going to significantly contribute to the advancement of our heart and vascular services and we are confident that he will be a valuable asset to Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health S...

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• 6/26/2023
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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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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Shakuri-Rad , Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health System, performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive. Mon Health Medical Center is only the second hospital in the state with the da Vinci SP, which gives surgeons the ability to deliver robotic-assisted surgery through a single port. “At Mon Health System, we are dedicated to advancing surgical innovation and im...

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• 5/16/2023
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Katelynn King, RN, was recently honored as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient at Mon Health Medical Center. 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 Katelynn patients read: “I was admitted in early December to begin my cancer/chemotherapy journey. I had information from Dr. McBee and their staff as to what to expect. My first d...

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• 2/15/2023
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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 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 Medical Center has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®. As a Best Practices Adopter, Mon Health Medical Center demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in a variety of care settings. “In a time when patients are paying more out-of-pocket for their healthcare, the financial conversations we have with patients hav...

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• 10/18/2022
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  Mon Health Medical Center is delivering the best in healthcare options for its cancer patients with the recent addition of Bravos Brachytherapy for some cervical and endometrial cancers. Dr. J. Frederick Littles, Radiation Oncologist at Mon Health Cancer Center , is the provider for the procedure. “Bringing this weapon to the Mon Health Cancer Center team is evidence of our commitment to maximize our services to this very supportive community,” said Dr. Littles . “This will provide patients with q...

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• 3/28/2022
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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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  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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  Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have announced the newest board members to their governing bodies. Samuel A. Chico, III recently joined the Mon Health Medical Center Board. Chico is a Morgantown native and graduate of West Virginia University (WVU). Chico is the founding principal of several companies including August Environmental, A2Z Construction, Inc., Squid Ink Graphics, CoCo IT Systems, August Realty LLC, Aquila Stone INC, and PaxSanus LLC. He has served on...

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• 8/16/2021
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  Boston Scientific, the developer of the innovative WATCHMAN FLX ™ device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, has chosen Mon Health Medical Center as the first hospital to participate in a new CHAMPION-AF clinical trial. This is a randomized head-to-head trial designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the WATCHMAN FLX ™ device compared to blood thinners.  Many patients with AFib are at risk for a stroke when blood clots form in a small pouch of t...

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• 6/23/2021
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Baby-Friendly USA , a World Health Organization sponsored program, approved Mon Health Medical Center as West Virginia’s first Baby-Friendly designated birth facility. Mon Health Family Birth Center received the designation May 8 after a 19-month process that included a hospital inspection. The prestigious, world-wide initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birth centers that offer the best care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Supporting and encouraging breastfeeding is one o...

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• 5/24/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center will soon expand the types of medical imaging it provides patients with the recently installed Siemens MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T MRI. "With the new wide bore, 1.5T MRI, we'll be able to offer cardiac, breast, prostate, abdominal, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and peripheral runoff (blood) vessels imaging," said Brenda DeBastiani, director of imaging services at Mon Health Medical Center. "We're also happy about being able to offer MRI exams to our patients with specific heart st...

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• 6/26/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center recently received an "A" grade by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization, for its commitment to meeting the highest patient safety standards in the U.S. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in north central West Virginia to earn an "A" grade, and one of two in the entire state. Pleasant Valley Hospital in Mason County received the other "A." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on th...

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• 4/30/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke to its dedicated team of physicians. Both husband and wife will begin seeing patients on September 1. Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke recently completed their residency programs at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA; he in General Surgery and she in Family Medicine. “West Virginia has some of the most pressing healthcare issues in the nation,” said Dr. Arielle Placke. “My husband and I are exc...

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• 8/13/2020
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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 Health Medical Center is utilizing video monitoring to provide around the clock care for patients on its designated COVID-19 Unit, while protecting clinical staff. Consent must be obtained from the patient, caregiver or patient power of attorney before care is provided using video monitoring methods. Video consent is given without any contact with clinical staff to prevent further spread of illness. “When we started to cohort COVID-19 patients, we soon realized we needed a way to not only monitor pa...

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• 4/16/2020
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The 57 th Annual Mon Health Medical Center Ball of the Year was held on November 16, 2019, bringing in funds totaling $208,000 to support the launch of a community-focused perinatal depression program. This program is the first of its kind in West Virginia, and one of only 13 in the nation. “Through the outstanding work of our auxiliary with the Ball of the Year, we have already screened over 500 patients identifying 53 at risk mothers,” said Luella Gunter, Mon Health Executive Director of Philanthropy....

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• 2/27/2020
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Medical experts agree children need at least nine hours of sleep per night. Sleep problems and a lack of sleep can have negative effects on children’s performance in school, during extracurricular activities, and in social relationships, but a new service offered at the Mon Health Sleep Center could make a big difference in diagnosing those types of issues. In an effort to increase accessibility for pediatric sleep care, the Mon Health Sleep Center is now offering pediatric sleep studies for children ag...

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• 2/14/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center is providing the opportunity for community members to participate in a free Diabetes Prevention Course series. West Virginia has the second-highest rate of diabetes in adults in the nation, roughly 15% of West Virginians according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The program offers education and support to individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to adapt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits including proper nutri...

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• 1/28/2020
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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 is proud to be ranked as a top 3 hospital in West Virginia, and a top performer when it comes to patient experience in the state according to the U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Regional Hospital Rankings. Mon Health Medical Center was named the #3 hospital in West Virginia according to the U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 best Regional Hospitals rankings. For the 2019-20 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 spe...

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• 7/31/2019
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John Sunyecz, MD, FACOG, CCD , a gynecologist with Mon Health Medical Center practicing in Hopwood, PA, was named to the Foundation of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Executive Board of Directors. Since 1971, AAGL has been a leading global association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. As a board member, Dr. Sunyecz will help with strategic planning and guidance on the philanthropic effort of the AAGL Foundation. Having already served thr...

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• 12/10/2019
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Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Alexander Nagy, recently performed the first Perceval Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve replacement at Mon Health Medical Center. According to Dr. Nagy, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Mon Health Medical Center, this specific device enhances the surgical approach to an aortic valve replacement, designed for any patient, especially complex cases. Offering this procedure leads to less time spent in the operating room and a short recovery for patients. Patient’s experience improved out...

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• 9/24/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center is providing a free support group for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. The group will cover various topics dependent upon what those in attendance need at the time. Discussions cover topics such as “New Normal,” dealing with feelings of guilt regarding caregivers, dealing with cancer as a chronic disease. A breakout group for caregivers may be created during the sessions if enough are in attendance. Educational sessions will be offered every other meeting. Meeting...

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• 10/1/2019
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Aimee Harris was recently promoted to director of Volunteer Services at Mon Health Medical Center. In this role, Harris oversees the hospital's more than 130 volunteers. Volunteers provide a number of services at the hospital from staffing the information desk and hospital gift shop, to assisting hospital departments and delivering mail to patients. She also oversees the hospital gift shop and acts as a liaison with the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary. Harris previously served as the Volunteer Servi...

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• 1/29/2018
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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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Mon Health Medical Center Imaging Services Director Brenda DeBastiani has been elected to a three-year term to the AHRA Board of Directors, an international association for medical imaging management. "The AHRA has been a huge resource for me as an imaging leader and for Mon Health Medical Center," DeBastiani said. "I have friends and mentors from across the country whom I have met through the AHRA. All I have to do is pick up the phone and ask them a question, and they have 'been there done that,' or kn...

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• 7/16/2018
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation presented $35,000 in scholarships on Monday, May 6, to 36 area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields at its 29th Annual health Career Scholarship Awards Program. The scholarships are valued at $4,000 each, a $1,000 per year. Selection was based on the application, academic performance and financial need. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. The Foundation created the Health Career Scholarship progra...

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• 5/9/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center, a leading community hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, is creating a meaningful impact for its patients undergoing surgery, opioid addiction, and soon cancer treatment through its new virtual reality arts program. The innovative therapy is currently implemented within Urology with plans to introduce it in the infusion center as well as other departments. While patients are undergoing treatment or surgery, they're transported out of the hospital and into a virtual art museum...

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• 4/24/2019
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             Mon General Hospital celebrated two milestone achievements on Wednesday, Aug. 1: receiving the 2012 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and the opening of its new outpatient Endoscopy Center.              The celebration was held in the hospital’s main lobby for employees, and concluded with presentation of the award followed by tours of the Endoscopy Center...

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• 8/2/2012
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Mon General Hospital will be filing a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the West Virginia Health Care Authority seeking approval of plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s Hazel Ruby McQuain Family Birth Center. According to the application, the project will expand the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) concept to all 16 of its licensed obstetric beds, relocate the nursing station to improve the security and safety of the unit and add a C-section delivery room within the Birth C...

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• 1/24/2012
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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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The Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center is now providing radiation oncology services, allowing cancer patients to receive all their care and treatment on the Morgantown campus. “Thousands of West Virginia cancer patients leave our state every year for treatment.  Mon Health’s radiation oncology services will go a long way toward helping us do better than that in West Virginia,” said Mon Health Radiation Oncologist Paul Saconn, MD. The new $7-million radiation oncology unit includes a newly p...

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• 5/16/2017
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its 2018 Health Career Scholarships. Applications may be obtained through the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation and at monhealth.com/fdn . Each scholarship is worth $1,000 per student. Recipients will be notified in April. The Foundation typically awards more than 30 scholarships each year to students who have chosen to go into select health care professions and meet scholastic and financial need requirements. Scho...

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• 1/3/2018
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 56th Ball of the Year will continue with the tradition of raising funds for patient care. Proceeds from the 2018 fundraising event will go toward the purchase of a Plethysmograph machine and software for the hospital's respiratory/pulmonary care department. A Plethysmograph conducts a pulmonary function test that measures a patient's lung volume and how well the lungs are working. This machine can help determine if patients who have pulmonary diseases are capable...

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• 9/13/2018
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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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The Mon Health Medical Center Privacy and Security team has been alerted that local community members have received phone calls appearing to come from Mon Health’s main number, (304) 598-1200, asking for Medicare and personal health information. These calls are not from Mon Health but from bad actors using a technique called “phone call spoofing” to impersonate health care providers. How Does Caller ID Spoofing Work? Caller ID spoofing allows scammers to manipulate the phone number displayed on your cal...

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• 2/12/2025
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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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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 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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Baylor University alumnus William “Will” Telfer III made a special visit to Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center while in town for the West Virginia University (WVU) vs. Baylor football game last month. The visit held personal significance for Telfer, as his late father, William “Bill” Telfer Jr., served as an engineer in the construction of the original Monongalia General Hospital building, dedicated in 1977. Telfer, an identity and authentication analyst at Baylor University in Waco, TX, toured...

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• 12/4/2024
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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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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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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to announce The Persevering, Brave, & Joyful Series, a special three-session series designed to inspire and support cancer care patients and their loved ones. Participants in the series can expect to hear from inspiring guest speakers who have walked a similar path, engage in activities designed to uplift and empower individuals on their cancer and support journeys, and gain encouragement and motivation from shared experiences. Also known as “PB & J,” The Pers...

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• 9/10/2024
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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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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital saw its first chemotherapy patient graduate from the Comprehensive Infusion Center since its opening in October 2023. On Wednesday, May 22, Taunia Sisler, a Preston County resident, became the first patient to complete the entirety of her chemotherapy treatments at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital. “When I was told I had cancer I was very scared. My mind went in every direction possible trying to think of what to do. But I was quickly calmed down by my medical te...

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• 6/3/2024
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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has been designated an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics Inc. The designation recognizes his expertise with Axonics Therapy and sincere commitment to changing the lives of patients suffering from bladder and bowel dysfunction. Today, millions of Americans suffer from overactive bladder and fecal incontinence. Axonics Therapy gently stimulates the sacral nerve (sacral neuromodulation), restoring normal communication between the bra...

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• 5/28/2024
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Mon Health Cancer Center  is recognizing May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month and sharing the fast facts to detect and prevent skin cancer. As the weather begins to get warmer, people tend to spend more time outdoors and in direct sunlight. Skin cancer is one of the most diagnosed types of cancer in the United States each year, and if left untreated, can lead to serious complications or become fatal. “Skin cancer comes primarily in three categories: basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma, of which me...

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• 5/22/2024
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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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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Laura McCall as the Senior Director of Philanthropy to the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation . With 25 years of successful fundraising experience, McCall is uniquely positioned to leverage her skills and expertise to further elevate Mon Health’s philanthropic initiatives of the growing hospital system.  A West Virgina native, McCall holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Fairmont State University and holds a master’s degree in communications stud...

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• 1/3/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is now accepting applications for its Health Career Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school term. The Foundation created the Health Career Scholarship program in 1991 to promote healthcare careers in fields with projected worker shortages in the Morgantown area. Since the establishment of the program, the Foundation has awarded over $750,000 in Health Career Scholarships and has expanded the program to include 13 counties in north central West Virginia and t...

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• 12/7/2023
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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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Mon Health Medical Center was awarded $493,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support Mon Pathways to Success , an initiative started to empower positive systemic change by eliminating barriers and challenges preventing individuals from re-entering the workforce. “At ARC, we know that substance use disorder recovery isn’t a singular event, but a continuum. Both workforce training and ending the stigma surrounding substance use disorder are equally important in providing a renewed sens...

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• 9/12/2023
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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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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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  Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center continues to prioritize the cardiac and vascular care of the communities they serve by participating in the Venous Thromboembolism Excellence Program with Inari Medical. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, and it can include deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, and pulmonary embolism occ...

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• 3/30/2023
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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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Mary Mazza Hendricks arrived at Mon Health Medical Center  for her hysterectomy expecting to be back home within a day. But medical complications turned into a three-day hospital stay.  "Apparently I have large blood vessels instead of small ones," Mary said, which required her physician, Dr. Susan Capelle, Mon Health Gynecologist , to take precautions that included two nights in the hospital.  "I was scared, which shouldn't be surprising, since anxiety is a constant in my psyche," said Ma...

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• 1/7/2022
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  Mon Health Medical Center announced today that it is the first in North Central West Virginia to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, or an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. One in two men ages 51 to 60 have BPH, and the incidence increases every decade of life. If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, including irre...

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• 7/22/2022
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  The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation recently awarded $68,000 in scholarships to 54 area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields for the 2022-23 school term. The scholarships are valued between $1,000 and $2,500 annually. Selection was based on financial need and academic performance. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. A sub-committee of the Foundation’s Board of Directors selected the recipients. The Foundation created the Hea...

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• 7/15/2022
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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
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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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  New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health Medical Center. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal is to enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung. This technology integrates the latest advancements in robotics, software, data science, and endoscopy (the use of small cameras and tools to enter the body through its natural openings). Mon Health Medica...

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• 3/23/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center is adding to its Obstetrics and Gynecology team with the addition of Brenda Hogan, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  Brenda is a Registered Nurse who has worked in several roles including Unit Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery Nurse, Leadership Preceptor, Childbirth Instructor, and Newborn Nursery Team Member.  Lactation Consultants are trained professionals who help parents find the way to breastfeed that works best for both mom and baby to incre...

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• 8/16/2021
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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 Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) is proud to expand the orthopedic services offered to patients in Weston. The expansion includes the addition of six orthopedic surgeons joining Mon Health Orthopedics and the office of orthopedic surgeon, Doyle Sickles.    The orthopedic specialties of the new physicians include ACL reconstruction, foot and ankle surgery, fractures, total joint replacements, general orthopedic surgery, and more. The six surgeons bring military experi...

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• 7/28/2021
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Citing the urgent need to vaccinate as many West Virginians against the SARSCoV-2 virus as soon as possible, the elected leadership of Monongalia County, the Monongalia Health Department (MCHD), Mon Health System, and WVU Medicine announced today that they are combining resources – people, vaccines, and infrastructure – to support Gov. Jim Justice’s on-going efforts to vaccinate West Virginians against the virus. The new partnership will unite community vaccination efforts utilizing the existing clinic ...

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• 1/25/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center is excited to welcome Émilie Minarcik, NP, to its dedicated team of providers. As an Acute Care Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, Émilie brings with her vast experience caring for medical and surgical patients across the age spectrum. “Émilie comes highly experienced in both acute and chronic disease state management,” said Dr. David Seaman with Mon Health Rheumatology. “She will be a great addition to the Mon Health Rheumatology team, and...

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• 9/14/2020
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Subaru of America, Inc. partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for the fourth consecutive year to donate blankets and craft kits to hospitals and cancer treatment centers across the county. This initiative is aimed at spreading hope, love, and warmth to those fighting cancer. Over the past three years, Subaru and LLS have reached more than 100,000 patients in nearly 700 hospitals, with the help of 500 Subaru retailers nationwide. For the past four years, John Howard Subaru of Morgantown...

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• 7/23/2019
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is proud to present a two-year investment of $200,000 to expand Fairmont State University's capacity for nursing education. Through this investment, Fairmont State University will be able to hire additional faculty that in turn will allow more students to be trained in the field of nursing. The United States, including West Virginia, is facing a nursing shortage due to an aging population, with estimates that 80 percent of patients over the age of 65 have multiple...

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• 5/7/2019
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation presented $35,000 in scholarships Monday, May 7, to 35 area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields at its 28th Annual Health Career Scholarship Awards Program. The scholarships are valued at $4,000 each, at $1,000 per year. Selection was based on the application, academic performance and financial need. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. The Foundation created the Health Career Scholarship program ...

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• 5/8/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has performed more than 500 implants with the UroLift® System, the first permanent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 50 years of age or older. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2013, the UroLift System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. “Mon Health System is committed ...

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• 7/14/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce Mon Aesthetic, a new program offering a line of treatments for rejuvenation for both men and women. Occulofacial Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Sivak, and Dermatologist, Dr. Mary Hall , are partnering to offer aesthetic services to the community. Offers include, but are not limited to, cosmetic blepharoplasty, state-of-the-art laser treatments, chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, eyelid lifts and more. “We are pulling our expertise together to present Mon Aesthet...

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• 7/7/2020
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation recently awarded $44,500 in scholarships to area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields. Values of the scholarships awarded range from $500 to $1,000 per year for up to four years. Selection was based on financial need and academic performance. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. A sub-committee of the Foundation’s Board of Directors selected the recipients. The Foundation created the Health Career...

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• 5/26/2020
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A multidisciplinary team of experts representing Mon Health Medical Center, Intermed and M&S Consulting of Morgantown have collaborated to produce an open-source design for ventilator splitters to be used in crisis situations as the threat level of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be assessed. The demand for ventilators has increased substantially as a result of the spread of COVID-19. As solutions are being explored, the FDA has approved the emergency use of ventilator splitting devices allowing ...

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• 4/8/2020
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its 2019 Health Career Scholarships. Applications may be obtained through the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation and at monhealth.com/fdn . Each scholarship is worth $1,000 per student. Recipients will be notified in April. The Foundation typically awards more than 30 scholarships each year to students who have chosen to go into select health care professions and meet scholastic and financial need requirements. Scho...

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• 12/17/2018
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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 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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Mon Health Medical Center recently began offering a cardiac imaging test that determines if a patient is developing coronary artery disease in less than 60 seconds. The Cardiac Coronary Artery Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) test helps to show plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply the heart. "With advanced cardiac imaging like the Cardiac CTA, our team can determine whether a patient has coronary artery disease without the patient undergoing cardiac catheterization,...

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• 4/4/2019
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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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            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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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 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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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 55th Annual Ball of the Year was more than a blast from the past. The 80s-themed, black tie affair raised $103,116 for patient care. Proceeds will be used to purchase a modern, flexible HD videoscope to detect early bladder cancer. "This year's Ball of the Year was one of our most successful to date," said Chris Battin, chair of the Ball of the Year Committee. "More than 20 corporate and individual sponsors and over 500 community members came together to help su...

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• 11/20/2017
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Mon Health’s Dr. Mustapha Daouadi , Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery , completed Mon Health Medical Center’s first robotics bariatric procedure since launching this new service offering in February. Bariatrics, or weight loss surgery, has been proven to be a safe and effective tool for durable and maintained weight loss. The aim of bariatric surgery is to lose weight and become healthier by curing or improving the significant medical problems that are associated with excessive weight. Patients who ...

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• 7/31/2024
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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
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Mon Health teams gathered to host a tree planting outside of the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic for October’s Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month. Mon Health Medical Center staff, OB/GYN providers, and Progressing through Postpartum Program (P3) staff were in attendance, along with members from P3’s loss support group. “Working in labor and delivery for many years, I have been with more than one family that was delivering their precious baby that would not cry, and would be still and per...

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• 10/24/2023
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is pleased to now offer Abbott’s new Aveir VR leadless pacemaker – the world’s only leadless pacemaker designed to be retrieved. Like other leadless pacemakers, Aveir VR does not require insulated wires – known as cardiac leads – that deliver the electrical energy to the heart. Instead, the device is implanted directly into the heart’s right lower chamber using a minimally invasive procedure. “The Aveir VR leadless pacemaker provides a new and exciting option to ass...

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• 12/19/2022
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The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Departments at Mon Health continue to make a difference in the lives of pulmonary patients, especially those recovering from COVID-19. Dr. Allison Cihla , Pulmonologist and Medical Director of the Pulmonology Department at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been treating recovering COVID-19 patients in her office and in the Pulmonary Rehab Department. “Patients recovering from COVID-19 can experience significant respiratory symptoms. We are unsure of the long-term conse...

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• 12/21/2021
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  The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation recently awarded $45,000 in scholarships to 45 area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields for the 2021-22 school term.  The scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for up to four years. Selection was based on financial need and academic performance. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. A sub-committee of the Foundation's Board of Directors selected the recipients.  The Foundatio...

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• 6/11/2021
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Samatha Crites, DO , is now scheduling patients with the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Crites joined the Mon Health team in January after completing advanced training in cardiac imaging at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She specializes in cardiac imaging and non-invasive diagnostics such as echocardiogram, cardiac CT scan, cardiac MRI and nuclear stress test. Dr. Crites earned her medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, and then comp...

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• 5/31/2018
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