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Mon Health is dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Join us as we make our communities a healthy place to live and work.

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Mon Health Oculofacial Surgery offers reconstructive and plastic surgery of the eye and surrounding area to improve the comfort, function and self-esteem for patients suffering from a variety of eye conditions

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

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Mon HealthCare and Fairmont Home Medical Equipment and Supplies are now at your fingertips. A new app, which is available for download on both Android and Apple devices, gives customers an opportunity to view and compare equipment and supplies. Customers may request an evaluation or browse Mon HealthCare and Fairmont Home Medical’s flyers and Medicare Documentation Requirements. Customers may also choose to view a handful of product demonstration videos. To download the app, search Mon HealthCare or Fai...

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The Mon General website has website terms of use including secure networks to submit forms online.

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Let us help you find a physician that best fits your needs using the Find a Doc search matrix.

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First Aid 1. Check the airways, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR. 2. Avoid moving the victim (unless absolutely necessary) until medical help arrives. Instruct someone to call 911 (or the local emergency number) for medical assistance. 3. If the victim must be moved, take care to stabilize the head and neck. Place your hands on both sides of the head and under the shoulders. Do not allow the head to bend forward or backward, or to twist or turn. 4. Carefully check...

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First Aid Do not search the nose with cotton swabs or other tools. Doing so may push the object further into the nose. Have the person breathe through the mouth. He or she should avoid breathing in sharply, which may force the object in further. Once you known which side of the nose is affected, gently press the other nostril closed and have the person blow gently. Avoid blowing the nose too hard or repeatedly. If this method fails, get medical help. Do Not DO NOT try to remove an object that you cannot...

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Needle sharing during illegal drug use is increasing the number of Hepatitis B and C infections in West Virginia. Hepatitis is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. Without treatment, Hepatitis B and C can lead to cirrhosis , liver cancer and liver failure . Although the disease can be serious, with treatment, most people can manage the disease and maintain their quality of life. How do you contract hepatitis B? Sexual contact. You may become infected if you have unprotected sex with an inf...

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The Mon Health System Board of Directors has announced the appointment of David S. Goldberg as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mon Health System, effective Monday, Oct. 1. Goldberg brings to Mon Health over 17 years of senior healthcare leadership experience. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President with Highmark Health’s Alleghany Health Network (AHN) in Pittsburgh, Pa. While at AHN Goldberg, was responsible for administrative services and had oversight for corporate services including p...

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Spring is finally here! Our Celebration of Spring is scheduled to begin April 28.  It is hard to believe that in a few weeks, The Village van will be touring the countryside in search of wildflowers. Our kickoff for this year’s spring celebration includes an art exhibit created by our watercolor class under the direction of Juried West Virginia Artist, Peggy Isaack. The show will feature many beautiful watercolors of flowers and other scenes of spring. The exhibit will be enjoyed for a fu...

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Burns are a type of traumatic injury caused by thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy.

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The NCI Web site, www.cancer.gov, includes significant information about cancer and the research being done at the Institute.

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Mon Health System is dedicated to making adifference in the health of the communities they serve. This has been exemplified throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The System offers on-site COVID-19 testing at each of their hospitals and on-site COVID-19 vaccinations at each of their hospitals and primary care clinics. As such, the hospital is taking the next step in the pandemic fight by offering the latest treatment for COVID-19 patients. Staff are using a variety of new therapies including monoclonal antibo...

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As you enjoy the spring and summer months, remember to be aware of some unwelcome companions: ticks. Ticks are small insect-like creatures that live in grass, bushes and wooded areas. Tick bites often occur at night during the spring and summer months.   “When you’re outside in tick-prone areas, wear light-colored clothing, and tuck your pants into your socks,” said R. Don Cunanan, MD , a Primary Care Physician for Mon General Hospital Primary Care in Waynesburg, Pa. “The light colors make it easie...

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In 2007, Tufts University School of Nutrition re-designed the Food Pyramid for older adults. The bottom-line message was that older adults should get the bulk of their required nutrition from good foods, rather than from food supplements. You will see a flag at the top of the pyramid with supplements listed such as Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Calcium. You should take supplements as ordered by your physician. You will also see the importance of exercise and drinking water as represented at the bottom of t...

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Enrich your life! According to the Women’s Healthy Aging Project study, published in the Journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), caring for grandchildren one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp. This study was the first time grandmothering and mental sharpness were studied. Dr. Gass stated, “Because grandmothering is such an important and common social role for postmenopausal women, we need to know more about its effects on their future health. This study is a good start.” ...

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That is a question I get asked frequently. So, I have some questions for you. Have you noticed it is more difficult to get out of bed or out of your favorite chair? Is it harder to move short distances in your apartment? Is your gait and balance not as good as it used to be?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then proper exercise should help you. Like Ripley’s Believe it or Not -- beginning an exercise program under the supervision of a therapist can significantly decrease your risk ...

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The dialysis program at Mon General is overseen by four experienced nephrologists from the West Virginia University Department of Nephrology. Those who have joined the Mon General staff to provide nephrology consultation services to inpatients include: Rebecca Schmidt, D.O.; Anthony Parravani, M.D.; and Bethany Pellegrino, M.D. Mark Johnson, M.D. of Morgantown Surgical Associates is available to address the surgical needs for dialysis access. He has been operating on patients to create either a permanen...

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First Aid First aid is appropriate for external bleeding. If bleeding is severe, or if shock or internal bleeding is suspected, get emergency help immediately. Calm and reassure the person. The sight of blood can be very frightening. If the wound is superficial, wash it with soap and warm water and pat dry. Superficial wounds or scrapes are injuries that affect the top layers of skin and bleeding from such wounds is often described as "oozing," because it is slow. Lay the person down. This reduces the c...

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First Aid For emergencies (severe reactions): Check the person's airways and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR . Reassure the person. Try to keep him or her calm. Remove nearby rings and constricting items because the affected area may swell. Use the person's Epi-pen or other emergency kit, if they have one. (Some people who have serious insect reactions carry it with them.) If appropriate, treat the person for signs of shock . Remain with the person until medical help...

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First Aid Get medical help immediately if the person: Becomes unusually drowsy Behaves abnormally Develops a severe headache or stiff neck Loses consciousness, even briefly Vomits more than once For a moderate to severe head injury, take the following steps: Call 911. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . If the person's breathing and heart rate are normal but the person is unconscious, treat as if there is a spinal injury . Stabilize the h...

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First Aid Care for all wounds first before applying a splint or sling. If bone is visible in the injured site, call your local emergency number (such as 911) or local hospital for further advice. HOW TO MAKE A SLING You'll need a piece of cloth that is about 5 feet wide at the base and at least 3 feet long on the sides. (If the sling is for a child, you can use a smaller size.) Cut a triangle out of a piece of this cloth. If you don't have scissors handy, fold a large square piece of cloth diagonally in...

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First Aid Check the person's airway and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Keep the person still and calm. Examine the person closely for other injuries. In most cases, if medical help responds quickly, allow the medical personnel to take further action. If the skin is broken, it should be treated immediately to prevent infection. Don't breathe on the wound or probe it. If possible, lightly rinse the wound to remove visible dirt or other contaminati...

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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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For over twenty years, Charles Chapman suffered through chronic prostate pain. Many long nights of restlessness with no hope of relief caused Charles to start his long search for answers. Charles lives in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, about an hour outside of Pittsburgh. As his prostate pain got worse, he started traveling up to Pittsburgh to see some of the best specialists in the city. After many consultations, long drives, and several procedures, Charles started to lose hope. “I’ve had catheters placed a...

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Mon General Hospital welcomes questions, comments, and suggestions about their services and website.

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Mon Health Medical Center prohibits contraband - alcohol, chemical substances including flammables, illegal or unauthorized drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous items.

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The Vision Statement for The Village at Heritage Point is “to provide quality, cost effective senior living services in a beautifully appointed environment which allows a gracious and healthy lifestyle while encouraging continued independence.” Fourteen months ago, we added Resident Wellness Coordinator Barbara Becilla, LPN, to The Village staff. As The Village Resident Wellness Coordinator, Barbara focuses on developing programming to promote a healthier way of life and to assist our residents with the...

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Mon Health broke ground Thursday, Nov. 9, for its new heart and vascular clinic in Elkins. The event signified the official start of construction on the new site, located along Railroad Avenue between Go-Mart and Holiday Inn Express. Mon Health and the Randolph County Economic Development Authority (EDA) reached an agreement earlier this year to secure the property for a new medical office building. Slated to open in late summer 2018, the 8,000-square-foot building will house exam rooms, diagnostic test...

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Mon General Hospital recently launched the, “It’s OK to Ask!” hand hygiene campaign. The handwashing initiative encourages patients and visitors to take an active role in their health safety by requesting that a healthcare provider wash his or her hands. The initiative also encourages patients and their families to be diligent in their handwashing efforts. Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop the spread of infections from the common cold to the difficult-to-treat MRSA. When should a patient or...

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At Clinical Trials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

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

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Signs and tests To diagnose histoplasmosis, the doctor needs to find the fungus in the body, or evidence that your immune system is reacting to the fungus. Tests include: Antibody tests for histoplasmosis (also called serologies) Biopsy of infection site Bronchoscopy (usually only done if symptoms are severe or you have an abnormal immune system) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential Chest CT scan Chest x-ray (might show a lung infection or pneumonia) Sputum culture (often not positive, even if y...

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First Aid 1. Care for all wounds first before applying a splint. 2. An injured body part should usually be splinted in the position in which it was found. 3. Find something rigid to use as supports to make the splint such as sticks, boards, or even rolled up newspapers. If none can be found, use a rolled blanket or clothing. An injured body part can also be taped to an uninjured body part in order to prevent it from moving. For example, you can tape an injured finger to the finger next to it to keep it ...

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First Aid Wear gloves, if possible when removing stingers. Wipe off stingers or tentacles with a towel. Wash the area with salt water. Soak the wound in as hot of water as the patient can tolerate for 30 - 90 minutes, if told to do so by trained personnel. For some types of stings/bites, you may be told to apply vinegar or a meat tenderizer/water solution to neutralize the venom. Do Not Do NOT attempt to remove stingers without protecting your own hands. Do NOT raise the affected body part above the lev...

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

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Mon Health is committed to protecting the privacy of your medical information. Here is a step-by-step guide for obtaining medical records from Mon General Hospital, Mon EMS and the Wound Healing Center.

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On Friday, July 26, 10 high school interns presented their capstone presentations to Mon Health System leadership to graduate from The Education Alliance’s WV Ready Summer Internship program. The WV Ready Summer Internship program began in summer 2019 as a four-week, paid internship program created by The Education Alliance that places rising high school juniors and seniors with West Virginia businesses. Since then, the program transitioned to include in-person, hybrid, and virtual internship experience...

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On Thursday, December 14, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital celebrated its second anniversary. Since its opening in December 2021, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital has provided around-the-clock emergency care, inpatient services, on-site laboratory testing and imaging, including CT, ultrasound and x-ray services close to home in Marion County. “In the last two years we have remained infection free, we’ve opened new labs to better serve our local patients, we’ve provided new jobs, and succes...

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

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

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The Aedes Aegypti mosquito carries the Zika virus and thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climates. If you are pregnant or considering pregnancy in the near future, government officials are warning against traveling to regions affected by the Zika virus. The virus -- now present in many countries and regions in Central and South America and the Caribbean -- can cause a serious birth defect. Zika is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted from a pr...

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Experts explain why these common pieces of advice are wrong By Linda Melone for Next Avenue Approximately 80 percent of Americans can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lifetimes. If you find yourself hurting and decide to search online for “back pain solutions” you’ll find reams of information — some of it contradictory and even harmful.   Check with your doctor if you're having pain. And listen to what top experts say about the most common back pain myths and what really works....

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Heart and vascular patients are transferred to Mon General Hospital from towns and cities across West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Now they can get here quicker – by helicopter – thanks to a new helipad on the hospital campus. Located adjacent to the hospital’s east parking lot, the helipad was cleared for service by HealthNet Aeromedical Services following a test landing on Saturday, July 23. “The helipad on campus will facilitate more timely transport of our patients without unnecessary ...

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

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We offer different types of Diagnostic X-Ray Exams which use electromagnetic radiation to take pictures of your bones and internal organs.

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Instructions for ultrasound scrotum.

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Instructions for ultrasound neck/thyroid.

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Instructions for ultrasound kidneys and bladder.

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Instructions for a breast ultrasound

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Instructions for ultrasound extremity.

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Instructions for ultrasound carotids.

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Mon Health's Imaging Services include ultrasound exams for the pelvis, breast, neck and kidneys and bladder, prostate, scrotum, carotids, abdomen and more.

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• 10/27/2015
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Mon General hospital is among the first in the region to introduce the innovative TELIGEN implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). This technologically advanced device is used to treat sudden cardiac death, which is the abrupt loss of heart function, usually due to an electrical rhythm dysfunction in the lower chambers of the heart that causes the heart to pump blood ineffectively. “Mon General is among the first to bring this new technology to its service area,” said Dr. John Lobban, an electrophy...

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Signs and tests Signs of mediastinitis in patients who have had recent surgery include: Chest wall tenderness Wound drainage Unstable chest wall Tests include: Chest CT scan or MRI scan Chest x-ray Your health care provider may insert a needle into the area of inflammation and remove a sample to send for gram stain and culture to find the source of any infection. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) How well a person does depends on the cause of the mediastinitis. Mediastinitis after open chest surge...

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First Aid If the wound is bleeding severely, call 911. Minor cuts and puncture wounds can be treated at home. Take the following steps. FOR MINOR CUTS Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial cleanser to prevent infection. Wash the cut thoroughly with mild soap and water. Use direct pressure to stop the bleeding. Apply antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that will not stick to the wound. FOR MINOR PUNCTURES Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial cleanser to prevent infection. Use a stream o...

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First Aid The main goal is to keep the person immobile and safe until medical help arrives. You or someone else should call 911. Hold the person's head and neck in the position in which they were found. DO NOT attempt to reposition the neck. Do not allow the neck to bend or twist. Do not allow the person to get up and walk unassisted. IF THE PERSON IS UNRESPONSIVE Check the person's breathing and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . DO NOT tilt the head back when attempting to ope...

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First Aid Call 911 before you begin treating someone who may have a dislocation, especially if the accident causing the injury may be life-threatening. If there has been a serious injury, check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing , CPR , or bleeding control. Do not move the person if you think that the head, back, or leg has been injured. Keep the person still. Provide reassurance. If the skin is broken, take steps to prevent infection. Do not blow on th...

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First Aid For tailbone trauma where no spinal cord injury is suspected: Relieve pressure on the tailbone by sitting on an inflatable rubber ring or cushions. Take acetaminophen for pain. Take a stool softener to avoid constipation. If you suspect injury to the neck or spine, do not attempt to move the patient. Do Not Do NOT attempt to move the patient if you think there may be injury to the spinal cord. Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if Call for immediate medical help if: Spinal cord ...

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First Aid Check the person's airway (open if necessary); check breathing and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Try to calm and reassure the person as much as possible. Amputation is painful and extremely frightening. Control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound, by elevating the injured area, and, if necessary, by using pressure point bleeding control. If the bleeding continues, recheck the source of the bleeding and reapply direct pressure, with...

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

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• 4/28/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital (MHMNH) proudly announces it has met all the criteria for laboratory accreditation by leading national laboratory accreditor COLA Inc. COLA’s program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other regulatory requirements. The MHMNH laboratory was first accredited by COLA in 2022. “Reaccreditation by COLA affirms the exceptional quality and precision of the work of ou...

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• 1/13/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center and Davis Health Cancer Centers offer comprehensive care to patients across the state. Mon Health, Davis Health Hospitals, and Grafton City Hospital offer advanced 3D mammography that leads the way in early breast cancer detection. This advanced screening method uses a less invasive technique that minimizes discomfort. 3D mammography provides clearer, more detailed images, making it easier for healthcare providers to detect abnormalities at ea...

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• 11/6/2024
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• 10/23/2024
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• 9/17/2024
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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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Vandalia Health North, comprised of Davis Health System and Mon Health System, are proud to announce the inaugural “Heart to Heart Awards.” The award was designed to recognize and honor employees who exemplify the true spirit of compassion, not only within the workplace, but also within their local communities. Heart to Heart Award recipients were selected at each health system from a pool of nominees, nominated by fellow employees. From Davis Health System, Jessica Kerns-Galloway was selected as the He...

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• 3/12/2024
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The Mon Health Heart & Vascular team at Mon Health Medical Center performed its first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the FARAPULSETM PFA System. AFib is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and affects more than 5 million adults in the United States. Risk factors for AFib include advancing age, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and more. Using the FARAPULSETM PFA System, the Mon Health Heart & Vascular team is taking strides to advance...

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• 2/23/2024
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The "SPEAK UP" program, sponsored by The Joint Commission, urges patients to get involved in their care.

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• 12/13/2023
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Fingy3D was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to support its efforts in providing 100 West Virginians with free finger prosthetics using artificial intelligence. Intermed Labs at Mon Health launched Fingy3D, a custom, functional 3D printed finger prosthetic that can be ordered on demand at Fingy3D.com . The revolutionary product aims to improve access, cost, and function for patients who have experienced a finger or partial hand loss. “Physical proximity an...

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• 9/7/2023
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to host its second ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk to support prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. On Saturday, August 26 at 8AM, Morgantown and surrounding area community members will come together to fight against a disease that takes the life of an American man every 15 minutes. “We are thrilled to be hosting our second ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk,” said Chris Battin, Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Board President. “This ...

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The curriculum for the family medicine residency includes being exposed to a broad range of disciplines.

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• 12/3/2015
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You can now pay your Mon Health Medical Center bill online. We gladly accept payments of $20 or more via our online submission form.

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• 10/27/2015
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce the first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia to support prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. The race – part of a national event series – shows community support through raising funds and awareness for those active in the fight against prostate cancer. Morgantown and surrounding area community members will come together on Sunday, August 28 at 8:30 AM to fight a disease that takes the life of an American ma...

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• 8/16/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to announce that both institutions have received The Leapfrog Group’s distinction for Hospital Safety in its Spring 2022 report. The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade rating is the highest earned by any hospital in North Central West Virginia. “Providing the safest, highest quality care is at the heart of all we do at Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Our team strives to co...

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• 7/12/2022
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Laurel College of Technology’s new campus held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to unveil their newly renovated facility located at 200 Wedgewood Drive in Morgantown and announce new programs coming to the school for the fall semester.  Laurel College of Technology, formerly Laurel Business Institute, is now housed in the old Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care facility. The school was officially relocated in February 2021. The new location, which underwent significant renovation...

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• 6/22/2022
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall has announced the selection of Upshur County resident Carla Hamner, MSN, RN, as hospital administrator. Hamner previously served as the Nurse Director of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.  “There is such a great opportunity to work with Dr. Christopher Edwards and the staff at this hospital. We have a great team who are already bringing excellent healthcare to the commun...

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At Mon Health, our nurses are more than just a number. They're family.

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• 9/14/2015
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Morgantown-based MedTech studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health , is proud to announce the launch of Fingy3D.com , a revolutionary new web application that will improve patient access to finger prosthetics following amputation.  Fingy3D.com was released in Beta Mode in mid-May from Intermed Labs at Mon Health. Fingy3D is a web application that allows users with distal finger amputations to take a photo of their missing fingertip and then receive a functional prosthetic in the mail in under a week. The...

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• 6/15/2021
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Instructions for a CT-Guided Abscess Drainage or CT Biopsy

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Instructions for a CT temporal bones scan

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Instructions for a CT pelvis scan

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Instructions for a CT nerve block scan

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Instructions for a CT neck scan

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Instructions for a head and neck CT scan

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Instructions for a CT head scan

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Instructions for CT facial bones scan

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Instructions for a CT chest scan

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Instructions for a CT abdomen, pelvis, and chest scan

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Instructions for a CT abdomen and pelvis scan

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Instructions for a CT abdomen and chest scan.

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Instructions for a CT abdomen scan

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• 7/20/2016
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March 18, 2020 came to be known to the leadership at The Village at Heritage Point in Morgantown, West Virginia, as “the day the world stopped.” That day marked the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Monongalia County, which put everyone—especially those serving seniors—on high alert. However, amid all the uncertainty and chaos, team members at The Village at Heritage Point were already working hard behind the scenes to ensure that they could control the virus’ impact, not the other way around...

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• 6/9/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) surgeon Mark Johnson, MD, has been awarded designation as a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). 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. Born and raised in Morgantown, Dr. Johnson is committed to delivering excellent care and the best patient outcomes close to home. “Th...

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• 1/8/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center provides Dermatology services for patients with skin disorders such as acne, dry skin, rosacea, calluses and corns, and psoriasis.

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• 4/15/2016
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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 System has taken swift courses of action to safeguard patients, employees and communities served by Mon Health facilities as the novel coronavirus threat level continues to be assessed. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliate, Grafton City Hospital, have precautionary measures in place to prevent the transmission of respiratory illness. “The health, safety and well-being of our patients and Mon Health colleag...

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• 3/19/2020
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Mon Health 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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A new parental leave policy at Mon Health will afford benefit eligible employees additional, paid time off work following a birth, adoption or placement of a child. According to Mon Health System President and CEO, David Goldberg, the new policy takes effect at the start of the new year and represents the health system’s commitment as a Family Friendly Employer. “We recognize how precious and fleeting those early days are following a birth, adoption, or foster placement,” says Goldberg. “We want our empl...

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• 12/26/2019
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By WVU Student Volunteers - Aaron, Emily, Jeff and Logan As WVU student volunteers for The Village, we got a taste of event planning as we prepared for the 15 th birthday of The Village at Heritage Point. We conceptualized a carnival theme and meticulously planned every detail. Each one of us had a station -- Aaron entertained as Fuzzle the Clown, Emily managed the popcorn stand, Jeff worked the T.P. toss and Logan operated the corn hole game. We also hired “professional” clowns who did intricate face p...

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• 8/14/2014
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Mon General Hospital Dermatologist Mary Hall, MD Would you ever think to look for signs of skin cancer on the soles of your feet or between your fingers? Would you know what to look for? Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and the vast majority of it is caused by sun exposure. But with screening and preventative care, most skin cancer can be avoided. Mon General Hospital Dermatology’s Mary Hall, MD , recommends annual skin cancer screenings. For patients with a personal o...

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• 6/21/2016
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Over a year ago, Corrine Clark, Kingwood W.Va., was successfully treated for breast cancer at Mon General Hospital. It was after a routine mammogram Corrine learned that she needed a biopsy. This was done at the Women’s Imaging Center at Mon General Hospital with imaging technology available at only a few hospitals in the nation. The results of the biopsy showed that she did in fact have breast cancer. But, the good news was that the cancer was caught in the earliest stages and the surgeons would be abl...

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Instructions concerning a sentinel node.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions concerning parathyroids.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for Meckel's Diverticulum Imaging

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for a lung ventilation/perfusion scan.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for liver spleen imaging.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for I-131 Hyperthyroid therapy.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for a GI bleeding scan

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions concerning the gastroesophageal reflux and aspiration study.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions concerning the gastric emptying study.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions concerning the gallium study.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for gallbladder imaging.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for a cardiac wall motion.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for a bone scan.

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• 7/25/2016
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Nuclear medicine scans generally exposing patients to no more radiation than a standard X-ray and are important tools in treatment and diagnosis.

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• 10/23/2015
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• 2/21/2019
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Congratulations to our Executive Director Wilma Sternthal, RN, BSN, CDP for successfully completing the Leading Age Leadership Academy! Leading Age is an association comprised of more than 6,000 non-profit aging-services organizations. Focusing on advocacy, education and applied research, the mission of Leading Age is to expand the world of possibilities for the aging population. The Leadership Academy is a year-long program designed to strengthen leadership skills and core competencies of aging-service...

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Words meant to be kind can sometimes be hurtful. By Emily Gurnon for Next Avenue   If you have ever had cancer or another serious illness, you can probably make a long list of unhelpful things that friends, family and well-meaning acquaintances have said to you. “Everything happens for a reason.” “I read about this miraculous new treatment on the Internet !” “Oh, I knew someone who had that same thing and they died.” Emily McDowell, a cancer survivor, has heard them all. In response, the Los Angele...

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• 10/13/2015
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Jump 10 times, crush some cans and other tips to boost bone density By Linda Melone for Next Avenue Bone building reaches a peak during adolescence but then slows after age 25. In addition to this natural bone loss , we’re less likely to perform high-impact, bone-stimulating exercises (such as jumping) after age 50. This adds up to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone breaks and fractures. Fortunately, you can build stronger bones at any age. A recent study published in the American Journal of Hea...

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• 5/20/2015
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Kingwood, W.Va. - Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH) and Mon Health System (MHS) have signed a Letter of Intent to make Preston Memorial Hospital a member of the Mon Health System. The combination will be subject to approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. In addition to PMH, the Mon Health System is comprised of Monongalia General Hospital, Mon HealthCare, Mon EMS and The Village at Heritage Point. "We are very pleased to welcome Preston Memorial Hospital into the Mon Health System fami...

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• 9/3/2013
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It is only a six-letter word, but hearing that word “cancer” can bring down even the toughest of us. As a physician, I spend a great deal of my time informing my patients that they have cancer and design a treatment plan that we all hope will rid them of this dangerous disease. Comprehensive cancer care consists of three treatment options: Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Mon General Hospital currently provides surgery and chemotherapy and recently has asked the West Virginia Health Care Authority to...

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• 8/16/2013
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Mon General Hospital recently switched to PACE Enterprises for document shredding services at the hospital and its affiliates. PACE Enterprises, formerly known as PACE TEC, is a local nonprofit that has been providing job training and placement for people with disabilities for about 30 years. PACE moved into a new facility in Mylan Park this past January and began offering secure document destruction. “PACE is located in Morgantown and employs disabled individuals,” said Michele Blackhurst, Mon General D...

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• 7/8/2011
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Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates and Mon Health have reached an agreement to improve access and choice for primary care in the region. Once the agreement takes effect, Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates, the largest private primary care practice in North Central West Virginia, will become the Mon Health primary care vehicle for growth within the region.  “We wanted to make sure that our patients continue to receive the highest quality of care in this changing hea...

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• 1/25/2017
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In its continued efforts to make healthcare more convenient and accessible, Mon Health has begun construction on a 2-story, 15,780 square-foot facility at the Gateway development off Chaplin Road that will house physician clinics and an emergency medical services substation. When it opens in late summer 2018, the Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location on Fairmont Road will move into the second floor of the building, and Dr. Alan Hess, a Mon Health internal medicine physician, will move from...

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• 1/2/2018
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Every year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed in boating and swimming accidents. You can protect yourself and your family from such accidents by following these guidelines. Boating safety Check weather and water conditions before leaving shore. Do not drink and boat. Alcohol is a factor in many boating accidents. Choose a designated boat driver who will not drink. Insist that everyone wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device or life jacket while on board. Always tell someone wher...

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Instructions for an upper GI (UGI)

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• 7/21/2016
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We offer a diagnostic x-ray exam for Upper GI (UGI) and Small Bowel Follow Through (SBFT).

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for a barium swallow

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for a barium enema with Air Contrast (BE with Air)

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for a barium enema single contrast.

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound prostate.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound pelvis.

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• 7/25/2016
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Mon Health's Ultrasound can be used to obverse the abdomen, which contains your liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and your kidneys.

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• 7/25/2016
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Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, trauma, disease, or aging.

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• 10/28/2015
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Mon Health EMS employees provide more than an ambulance ride:  They enhance the health of the communities they serve, one person at a time. They’re the bicyclists in the stadium parking lot on game day. They’re on the rail trail during a 5-K run bandaging a sprained ankle. They’re on a rescue boat in the middle of Cheat Lake responding to a boating accident. They’re extricating trapped patients out of their cars after a motor vehicle accident. Mon Health EMS works with other county emergency respon...

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• 5/22/2017
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It’s fairly common knowledge that obesity increases a woman’s chance for developing heart disease and diabetes.  But cancer?  There’s new research that shows a clear link between obesity and endometrial cancer – the most common gynecologic cancer. Recent studies show that 70 to 90 percent of endometrial cancer patients are obese. Yet 58 percent of obese endometrial cancer patients have no idea that their weight was a risk factor. This has proven to be true in my own gynecologic oncology practi...

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• 3/23/2015
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  As a gynecologic oncologist, I am often asked whether a patient should receive BRCA genetic testing. The answer is simple. If you have a personal or family history that makes you a candidate for the testing, then a discussion with a genetics counselor and testing is warranted. How great is the risk? A woman’s risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer increases greatly if she inherits a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene . The National Cancer Institute reports that about 12 percent of women...

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• 4/21/2015
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Although colorectal (colon) cancer is preventable, it remains West Virginia’s second-leading cause of cancer-related death.  “Every colon cancer diagnosis or death is one too many,” said  Faisal A. Bukeirat, MD , a Mon General Hospital interventional endoscopist. “Colon cancer is one of the few preventable cancers.”  There are two ways to help prevent a colon cancer diagnosis: screening and adopting a healthy lifestyle.  Screening   The  Centers for Disease Control (CDC)&nb...

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• 3/18/2016
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Giant Eagle Inc. and Mon General Hospital have opened the region’s first retail health clinic located in a supermarket at the Giant Eagle store at University Town Centre in Morgantown. Retail health clinics are popular in the community, and a recent survey conducted with 300 area consumers by respected polling organization MRI found that 60% of households in Morgantown use these clinics on a regular basis. Of those who use these clinics, 93% say they would use them again. Finally, consumers also noted t...

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• 12/8/2011
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Bariatrics (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 (e.g, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression, heartburn, joint pain, low energy levels, menstrual and infertility problems).

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• 6/6/2024
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Join our fun, dynamic group of volunteers and make a difference in the health of your local community.

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• 8/30/2024
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Mon Health Neurology offers a full range of in-house neurological treatments and assessments.

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• 1/2/2018
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Mon Health System is the parent company of Mon General Hospital, forming in 1982. The system aids in strategic planning and manages affiliates.

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• 8/21/2015
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• 3/14/2019
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Mon Health System's Nondiscrimination Notice and availability of language assistance services.

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• 10/6/2016
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• 12/15/2023
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Mon Health Family Birth Center promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding. We offer a breastfeeding class to help families know when breastfeeding is going well or when they may need assistance.

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• 10/2/2015
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• 12/15/2023
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On October 28, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary held the 59th Annual Ball of the Year and raised more than $500,0000 to support the development of the Caring Cottages , a new patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center campus. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of patients undergoing extensive treatments at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. These stay houses will offer a warm and welcoming environment, allowing families to remain close to the...

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  Mon Health System held a ribbon cutting today for its new Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Marion County. In addition to local and state dignitaries and community providers, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va and U.S. Health and Human Resources Secretary Xavier Becerra were on hand to applaud Mon Health’s commitment to improve community access to care that bucks the nationwide trend of rural hospitals closing.  “From the very beginning, the people of White Hall and greater Marion Cou...

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• 12/10/2021
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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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  For many employees starting their career in healthcare, opportunity for growth within an organization plays a major factor in where they choose to work. At Mon Health, we prioritize the personal and professional growth of each employee and medical staff member throughout their career.  Skyler Malone started her career at Mon Health as a Registered Nurse before going on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration. She now works as a Nurse Manager. “I would describe Mon Health as a ...

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Instructions for an upper of lower extremity CT scan

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Instructions for a CT spine scan

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• 7/21/2016
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Instructions for a CT sinus scan

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• 7/21/2016
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A colectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat colon cancer.

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• 10/28/2015
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CT also known as a CAT scan is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that produces cross-sectional images of the body that are more detailed than X-rays.

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• 10/23/2015
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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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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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Instructions for a Cardiolite Stress Test at Mon Health Medical Center.

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• 7/25/2016
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