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Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center has the goal of educating those with diabetes and pre-diabetes about self-care & living well.
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For more than 15 years, the staff at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has been providing wound care to local residents, making a difference in their lives on their road to recovery. The staff knows that all wounds do not heal the same way, nor within the same time frame, so they are dedicated to caring for people with wounds that have resisted traditional means of healing. The team recently expanded with the addition of Mon Health physician Dr. Ferdinand Martinez. The therapy ...
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In an effort to increase access to timely, high-quality care, Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon is now offering walk-in care to patients. Walk-in clinics are a convenient option for people who need quick medical care for non-life-threatening health conditions such as, but not limited to: minor injuries like cuts, sprains or burns, sudden illnesses like colds or ear aches, skin conditions like rashes or bites, and more. At Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon, Dr. Amy Pearson and L...
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- 8/13/2024
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By Betty Maxwell The Village offers its residents a whole array of activities to choose among, both on and off the premises. But there is an outside program that is attracting residents as well. This is WVU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, fondly known as OLLI. Open to any individual age 50 and over with a curious mind, the program offers literally dozens of classes on the arts, literature, science, politics, history, medicine, economics, as well as how-to classes like digital photography, computer ...
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Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM
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7 Days a Week: 8 AM - 8 PM
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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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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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Normal hours are: MWF 7:30AM-4:30PM Tues 7:30AM-6PM Thurs 7:30AM-5PM Walk in hours are: M-F 7:30AM-4PM
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This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System providers are tackling the diabetes crisis in West Virginia and the surrounding regions by raising awareness, providing education, and offering accessible services for the prevention and management of the disease. Nearly 16% of adults in West Virginia live with diabetes, with many more at risk due to conditions like obesity and prediabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports. Mon Health’...
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- 11/12/2024
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Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM - 6 PM The Westover/Gateway office will be closed on April 9 in observance of Easter. If there is an emergency, please visit your nearest Emergency Department.
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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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Monday: 7:30 AM - 4 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6 PM Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: CLOSED
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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The Mon Health Wound Care offers state-of-the-art therapies from a team of experienced doctors, nurses, and therapists.
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The Wound Healing Center of Mon General provides a full range of outpatient services for the patient with an ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy).
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- 9/14/2015
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Mon General Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center® for Cardiac Care by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of Highmark’s Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program. Blue Distinction Centers are hospitals shown to deliver quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. In 2006, the Blue Distinction Centers for Sp...
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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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Bonnie experienced serious medical issues over the years, including lung cancer. An undiagnosed lung cancer nodule from previous CT scans led Bonnie to manage a new cancer journey. She trusted the teams at Mon Health Cancer Center to provide her with exceptional care during her treatment and recovery. Bonnie had been living in New Jersey, where she grew up, when doctors found a spot on her lung years ago. The spot didn’t grow for nearly six years when her son brought her to the Mon Health Ze...
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What you or your parents can do so it doesn't happen By Richard Eisenberg for Next Avenue Some people protect themselves from the exorbitant out-of-pocket cost of long-term care (median annual price of a private room in a nursing home: $91,250, according to Genworth Financial ), by buying long-term care insurance policies. But here’s some stunning news: More than a third of people with long-term care policies at age 65 lapse their coverage before they die, forfeiting all benefits, a new Center for Retir...
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM This office also serves as a multi-specialty clinic with different service offerings.
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Justin Morgan, MS, PA-C, is a physician assistant who specializes in primary care.
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At Mon Health Medical Center, we provide both outpatient and inpatient programs for those with diabetes and prediabetes.
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays | 8 AM - 5 PM Wednesdays | 8 AM - 6 PM
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Mazezka , DO, to Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mazezka to our team in Kingwood as a primary care provider,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Mazezka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Her dedication to serving patients locally ensures that our community ...
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Dr. Lola Burke is a primary care physician with Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia.
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Dr. Alan Hess is a primary care physician who specializes in primary care.
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Dr. Sakellarides is a primary care physician who practices in Core, West Virginia.
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Dr. Mitchell is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.
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Dr. Byron is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.
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As flu season approaches, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Primary Care is dedicated to helping patients and families in West Virginia stay healthy. Flu season can bring a host of concerns, from mild symptoms to serious complications, especially for vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. That’s why having access to a trusted primary care physician (PCP) is so important during this time. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early intervention when symptoms arise...
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Mon Health’s Digestive Care team provides a wide range of advanced digestive care services to patients across the region, offering minimal wait times and quick results. Mon Health Digestive Care patients can get expert care close-to-home without the months-long wait for appointments and results, and with Mon Health’s comprehensive team of providers, patients are continuing to get their much-needed digestive care services more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Mon Health’s advanc...
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Patients receiving treatment at Vandalia Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood were surprised with a variety of comfort items to support their care thanks to a generous donation of care packages from Clear Mountain Bank staff. For this project, Clear Mountain Bank, along with industry partners Alkami and Prelim, purchased items to create 250 packages to distribute to local hospitals throughout the bank’s service region, with more t...
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Dr. Marcucci is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.
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- 6/1/2017
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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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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family. Their longtime office will remain at the current location at 3132 Collins Ferry Rd in Morgantown and will be named Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest. Drs. Horvath and Czinege at Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest will continue to see patients for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, conduct health screenings and physical exams, and offer primary, wellness,&...
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Vidya Petla to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Petla will be practicing at the Mon Health Primary Care location in Morgantown. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Dr. Petla join our best-in-class care team delivering expert medical care,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “She will be a tremendous asset to the health of our communities.” Dr. Petla graduated from Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sci...
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While the oncologists treat the cancer, palliative care treats the whole patient. Palliative care is about managing pain and helping patients to maintain their regular lifestyles while they’re receiving cancer treatment. Studies have shown that beginning palliative care soon after the initial diagnosis can reduce the patient’s pain, increase his or her well being and decrease their risk for developing depression. Our palliative care team addresses: Pain and Symptom Management: The team works with the at...
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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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Our highly-skilled and educated surgeons and health care providers bring many years of training and experience to your care.
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- 10/27/2015
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Mon general’s new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is rapidly improving the critical care experience for both patients and their families. The department has 16 private rooms with specialty lighting, providing for optimal patient care, as well as four rooms with dialysis capability. The monitoring system located and observable from the adjacent nursing alcoves between each patient room allows for individualized monitoring of the patient’s condition, with a committed RN for no more than two patients. The rooms ...
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John Huber, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in primary care.
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- 6/2/2017
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Dr. Dixon is a primary care physician in Morgantown, WV.
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- 12/20/2011
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Dr. Arthurs is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been awarded $1.5 million through the West Virginia Rural Hospital Grant Program. The funding will enable the expansion of existing facilities to create additional patient care areas, further enhancing the quality of care provided to the Kingwood community and surrounding areas. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Jim Justice and the state of West Virginia for this generous investment in rural health care and our hospital,” said Melissa Lockwood...
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care – Fellowsville celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, August 21. To commemorate this incredible milestone, both current and former staff gathered for a celebratory lunch at the clinic. In an effort to also recognize the patients they serve and celebrate the 20-year milestone alongside them, each patient at the clinic on the day of the anniversary received a celebratory treat bag. “Our patients and their care are our top priority, so to celebrate 20 years of providi...
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Mayle as a new psychiatrist. “Access to mental health care and support services is vital to the overall care we provide to the patients we serve. We are proud to continue to grow our team of mental health care providers at Mon Health and provide greater access to these much-needed services,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mayle to the...
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Dr. Tallman is a general surgeon who practices in Morgantown.
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Spirituality is a crucial part of holistic care at Mon Health Medical Center. Our spirituality is not just limited to religious beliefs, but also deals with a persons feelings being valued and cared for.
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Abersold, FNP-BC , to its dedicated team of providers. Benjamin will be practicing as a family nurse practitioner at Mon Health Primary Care in Core. “We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Abersold to the Mon Health family. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic team of primary care providers and will certainly benefit the patients we serve in Core, West Virginia,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon H...
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Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Ryan Walker to its dedicated team of physicians, Drs. Marilyn Bonfili and Lisa Flower . Dr. Walker brings nearly eight years of experience as a primary care physician to the Fairmont clinic. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said Dr. Bradford Warden , Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Walker is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thri...
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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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Dr. Jason McNair is a primary care physician with Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia.
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- 1/22/2018
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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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Dr. Johnson is a general surgeon who practices at Mon Health Medical Center.
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- 1/20/2012
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College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins presented a check of $380,000 in support of cancer care services to Mon Health Cancer Center on Thursday, August 22. In February 2024, Huggins announced that the funds of the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund, established by Huggins and his family in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia, would be directed to Vandalia Health. Vandalia Health, comprised of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Hea...
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Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we do in Primary Care. A little bit of common sense and planning can go a long way in keeping our patients healthy throughout the summer,” said Dr. Jason McNair , Mon Health Primary Care Provider. “In our visits, we routinely talk about topics like adequate water intake, using sunscreen, and instituting exercise responsibly, wh...
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Dr. Statler is a General Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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- 9/1/2016
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will open a new comprehensive infusion center offering increased access to cancer care to local patients. Congressman David McKinley (ret.), along with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito, secured $580,000 in federal appropriations to construct the new facility. This invaluable support was instrumental in ensuring that patients in rural West Virginia receive quality, close-to-home cancer care. Currently, patients with cancer in Preston County must leave...
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Cornerstone care, a non-profit network of (FQHC) and practices in Northern West Virginia, has invested in new facilities and renovations at Mon Health.
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Mon Health Primary Care – Morgantown has been named Morgantown Magazine’s 2023 “Best of Morgantown” for Best Primary Care Clinic. This year, the community cast over 161,000 ballots to select their favorite local businesses. “Our staff are devoted to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, close to home and we are honored to provide a positive impact in the lives and health of our local communities,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President, Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. The physicians...
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Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again....
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Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again....
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On Jan. 8, the Suncrest locations for Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry will begin seeing patients in their new offices at the Mon Health Medical Park, building 1000. Wedgewood Primary Care offices will be located in Suite 1201 and Psychiatry Care will be in Suite 1202. Patients can enter the office’s parking lot from Mon Health Drive. Phone numbers for each office will remain the same. The move comes almost a year after Mon Health merged with Wedgewood, the largest private primary care p...
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will take a detailed medical history that will include questions about your jobs (past and present) and other possible sources of exposure to mining dust. The health care provider will also do a physical exam, paying special attention to the presence of joint and skin disease. Other tests can include: Chest x-ray Joint x-rays Pulmonary function tests Rheumatoid factor titer test Support Groups Attending support groups with other people who have similar diseases ...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Dry, crackling breath sounds may be heard when listening to the chest with a stethoscope. The health care provider may notice nasal flaring . The following tests may be done: Blood tests to check for connective tissue diseases Bronchoscopy with biopsy Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Lung biopsy Measurement of the blood oxygen level at rest or during exertion Pulmonary function tests Support Groups For additional information and reso...
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia. In June, Mon Health System welcomed Dr. Peter Kochupura to lead Pulmonary Care Services . Dr. Kochupura joined pulmonologist Dr. Allison Cihla to bolster comprehensive lung care at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, and through his leadership, Mon Health has strengthened its pulmonary care services and introduced new procedures to best...
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ibrahim will be practicing as a primary care physician in Morgantown. “We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ibrahim to Mon Health. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we deliver,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Ibrahim graduated from the Royal ...
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Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is expanding its services with the addition of Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards to the clinical staff. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be joining the staff at the newly opened office at Market Place Mall in Weston, where Debra Murray, NP , also provides care Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be seeing patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. She is perfectly suited for her new location with specialized training in rural heal...
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The Women's Care team at Mon Health OBGYN is proud to welcome two new highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners to its team starting Monday, May 24. Deborah Boyer, NP and Amy Kitzmiller, NP will further the high quality, close to home care patients continue to receive at Mon Health from the providers they know and trust. Boyer joins Mon Health from a local gynecology center. She received her BSN and MSN from West Virginia University and has practiced at WVU Hospitals as a nurse practitioner and...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests will be done to rule out other causes. For example, muscular dystrophy can make the rib muscles weak, and emphysema damages the lung tissue itself. A small stroke can affect the breathing center in the brain. Tests that may be done include: Blood gases Chest x-ray Hematocrit Lung function tests Overnight oxygen level measurements (oximetry) Serum bicarbonate Sleep study ( polysomnography ) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis...
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Signs and tests Examination may show: Clubbing of the fingers or toes (in people with advanced disease) Enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the neck or other areas Fluid around a lung Unusual breath sounds (crackles) Tests may include: Biopsy of the affected tissue (rare) Bronchoscopy Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Interferon-gamma blood test such as the QFT-Gold test to test for TB infection Sputum examination and cultures Thoracentesis Tuberculin skin test Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will listen to the lungs using a stethoscope. Wheezing sounds may be heard. Tests include: Chest x-ray Pulmonary function tests Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome may be good as long as you can stop being exposed to the irritant. Chronic disability from industrial bronchitis is rare. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you are regularly exposed to dusts, fumes, strong acids, or other chemicals that can affect the l...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Your doctor will ask whether you have been exposed to asbestos and if you have been a smoker. Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have abnormal breath sounds called crackles. Patients with advanced disease may have blue-colored skin ( cyanosis ) around the mouth or in the fingernails due to low oxygen. Examination of the fingers and toes may show abnormal enlargement of the fingern...
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Mon Health provides comprehensive care for diseases and conditions of the respiratory system. Our staff provides quality care for each patient.
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Dr. Bowlin is a pediatrician who practices in Morgantown.
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been nationally recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in both patient experience and cardiac care. The hospital received two major distinctions from Healthgrades: 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award Five Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025) The Outstanding Patient Experience Award is based on results from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, a nationally administered tool...
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Mon Health Bariatrics offers advanced robotic and laparoscopic options for those seeking bariatric surgery. As the need for comprehensive bariatric care continues to increase, Mon Health Bariatrics is expanding its comprehensive care team with the addition of Cassie Brode, Ph.D., Psychologist. To evaluate and help patients prepare for bariatric surgery, Dr. Brode joins bariatric surgeons Dr. Mustapha Daouadi and Dr. Emanuel Mejias on the Mon Health Bariatrics team as a psychologist to evaluate pat...
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- 10/3/2024
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care honors Dr. Michael Schwarzenberg amidst his retirement on Monday, Sept. 30. Dr. Schwarzenberg has a legacy of care in Preston County spanning 37 years. In 1987, Dr. Schwarzenberg and his wife, Dr. Bernice Schwarzenberg, began their medical career by opening a private practice in Kingwood. Known locally as “Dr. Mike,” Dr. Schwarzenberg was a medical staff member of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, served as Chief of Staff, and in other leadership roles within the medi...
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- 9/30/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital have been awarded The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award in recognition of their continuous efforts to address the unique health needs of the rural communities they serve. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people li...
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- 8/12/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center goes above and beyond to make patient-centered care a top priority with its Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are donated and given out as needed. In a recent clothes fundraiser, over 500 articles of clothing were donated to the C...
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- 2/28/2024
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Mon Health Preston Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of two nurse practitioners, twin sisters Courtni DeWitt, FNP-BC and Julie Smith, FNP-BC to its dedicated team of providers. “I am pleased to welcome two exceptional nurse practitioners to our Mon Health family. Together, they will continue to build a stronger, healthier community and forge a path towards compassionate and innovative healthcare in the Kingwood area,” said Melissa Lockwood, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health...
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- 7/18/2023
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Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health System have long been known for quality heart care, and their cardiology services have only been strengthened after the creation of Vandalia Health brought the institutions together. For brothers Elie Gharib, MD , and Wissam Gharib, MD , the partnership even reunited their professional careers. Dr. Elie Gharib is a cardiologist and medical director of the cath lab and cardiovascular services at CAMC in Charleston. His brother, Dr. Wissam Gharib , is a ...
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- 2/20/2023
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Mon Health Medical Center is one of only nine facilities in 17 states to achieve 5 stars in all five women's care procedures rated by Healthgrades® in 2017. The procedures include C-section and vaginal deliveries, hysterectomy, urogynecology surgeries and other procedures related to the female reproductive system. The Healthgrades Women's Care ratings are based on 3-year Medicare patient data on clinical outcomes. To earn 5 stars, hospitals had to achieve significantly better outcomes than expected. "The...
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Staff and patients in the Mon General Hospital Cardiac Care Unit received an early Christmas present this past November – new Philips IntelliVue MX800 bedside patient monitors. “The IntelliVue MX800 features an integrated PC (personal computer) for one intuitive view with clear patient status and relevant clinical information at the bedside,” said Toni Skinner...
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- 1/3/2012
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care’s Westover location will begin seeing patients on Aug. 27 in its new location at the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, WV. The office will close at 5 p.m., Aug. 24. The office will remain closed Aug. 25 – 26. Patients who need urgent care during the closure are encouraged to visit our Cheat Lake location. The office phone number will remain 304-292-7316. “The new location will provide easier access for our patients, including more parking,” said Frank Ortiz,...
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- 7/18/2018
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Signs and tests If you have pneumonia, you may be working hard to breathe, or breathing fast. Crackles are heard when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Other abnormal breathing sounds may also be heard through the stethoscope or via percussion (tapping on your chest wall). The health care provider will likely order a chest x-ray if pneumonia is suspected. Some patients may need other tests, including: Arterial blood gases to see if enough oxygen is getting into your blood from the lungs CBC to...
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Signs and tests The following tests help determine how severely the lungs are affected: Blood gas CT scan of chest Lung function studies X-ray of the chest Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome depends on the chemical agent involved, the severity of exposure, and whether the problem is acute or chronic. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have trouble breathing after inhaling (or possibly inhaling) any substance.
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will take a medical history that includes many questions about your jobs (past and present), hobbies, and other activities that may have exposed you to silica. The health care provider will also do a physical exam. Tests to confirm the diagnosis and rule out similar diseases include: Chest x-ray Pulmonary function tests Purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test (for tuberculosis) Support Groups Joining a support group where you can meet other people with silic...
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Signs and tests Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Calling your health care provider
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Signs and tests The doctor will perform a physical exam and listen to your lungs with a stethoscope. A chest x-ray will be taken. Support Groups For additional resources, see lung disease support group . Expectations (prognosis) The outcome for the simple form is usually good. It rarely causes disability or death. The complicated form may cause shortness of breath that gets progressively worse. Calling your health care provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop sympto...
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Signs and tests The health care provider may note decreased breath sounds or a friction rub when listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ). Tests may include the following: Chest x-ray CT scan of chest Pleural fluid gram stain and culture Thoracentesis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) When empyema complicates pneumonia, the risk of permanent lung damage and death goes up. Patients will need long-term treatment with antibiotics and drainage. However, most people fully recover from...
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. You will be asked whether you smoke, and if so, how much and for how long you have smoked. When listening to your chest with a stethoscope, your health care provider can sometimes hear fluid around the lungs or areas of partial lung collapse. Each of these findings could (but does not always) suggest cancer. Small cell lung cancer has usually spread to other parts of your body by the time...
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Signs and tests During a physical examination, the health care provider may notice a clubbed appearance of the fingers. The tumor is usually found by accident when a chest x-ray is done for other reasons. Other tests that may show benign mesothelioma include: CT scan of the chest Open lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome is expected to be good with prompt treatment. The condition may return in about 1 out of 10 cases. It may reoccur as long as 10 years later. Calling your heal...
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Dr. Albert is a child psychiatrist practicing in Morgantown. She is a physician with Mon Health Wedgwood Psychiatry.
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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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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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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Licensed Therapist, Jessica Garlow to its team of dedicated professionals. “We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Garlow to the Mon Health family. She is a valuable addition to our team at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry and will provide a much-needed service to our patients,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. Garlow received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work...
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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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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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You can now send eCards to inpatients at Mon General Hospital. This is a free service that allows you to stay in touch & offer support to loved ones.
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- 8/21/2015
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Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
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Mon Health Primary Care physician Ashley Bainbridge will be relocating to Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care's Westover location where she will begin seeing patients June 26. Her office is currently in the Mon Health Medical Park in Suncrest. Dr. Bainbridge's new location will be 900 Fairmont Road, Westover, WV, through Aug. 24. The Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location will be moving to the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, Aug. 25-26. She will begin seeing patients at the Gate...
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- 6/14/2018
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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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Signs and tests When listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ), the doctor may detect a crackling sound. These tests may help diagnose the disease: Chest x-ray CT scan of the lungs Gallium lung scan Pulmonary function tests Support Groups You can ease the stress of this illness by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems. See lung disease - support group . Expectations (prognosis) The outcome depends on the duration and extent of the asbestos exposure....
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Signs and tests The doctor may hear crackles in the lungs. Often, the physical examination is normal. The following tests may be done: Chest x-ray Arterial blood gases test Pulmonary function tests High-resolution CT scan of the chest Bronchoscopy with saline wash of the lungs (lavage) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Some people with this condition go into remission. Others develop worsening respiratory failure. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you develop symp...
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Signs and tests A physical examination may show: Abnormal heart sounds (especially a splitting of the second heart sound) Enlargement of the veins in the neck Feeling of a pulse over the breastbone Heart murmur Leg swelling Liver and spleen swelling Normal breathing sounds In the early stages of the disease, the exam may be normal or almost normal. The condition may take several months to diagnose. Asthma causes similar symptoms and must be ruled out. Tests may include: Cardiac catheterization Chest x-r...
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Signs and tests Arterial blood gas (measures levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; in respiratory alkalosis, the level of carbon dioxide is too low) Chest x-ray Pulmonary function test Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) What will happen depends on the condition that is causing the respiratory alkalosis. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have any symptoms of lung disease, such as chronic cough or shortness of breath.
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Signs and tests Your doctor may hear abnormal lung sounds called crackles (rales) when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Lung changes due to chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis may be seen on chest x-ray . Other tests may include: Aspergillus precipitins test Bronchoscopy with washings and biopsy CBC High-resolution CT scan of the chest Hypersensitivity pneumonitis antibody panels Pulmonary function tests Video-assisted or open-lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most symptoms...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will listen to your chest with a stethoscope. Crackle-like sounds called rales may be heard. Rales suggest inflammation of the lung tissue. A blood count test shows increased white blood cells, particularly eosinophils . Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows called infiltrates. They may disappear with time or reappear in different areas of the lung. A bronchoscopy with washing may show a large number of eosinophils. Gastric lavage may show signs of the ascar...
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Signs and tests The doctor will perform a physical exam and listen to your chest and lungs with a stethoscope. Abnormal breath sounds may be heard. Tests that may be done include: Bronchoscopy Complete blood count with blood differential Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Lung biopsy (in rare cases) Thoracentesis (if pleural effusion is present) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Acute episodes usually go away within 48 - 72 hours after the medication has been discontinued, but chronic syndromes may take lo...
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Signs and tests Tests that may be done include: Bronchoscopy with culture Complete blood count (CBC) Chest x-ray Chest CT scan Lung biopsy Modified AFB smear of sputum Sputum culture Sputum Gram stain Thoracentesis with culture Tissue culture Tissue and fluid analysis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most people get better after treatment with antibiotics. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if: You have symptoms of pulmonary actinomycosis Your symptoms get worse or d...
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Signs and tests A solitary pulmonary nodule is usually found on a chest x-ray. If x-rays repeated over time show the nodule size has remain unchanged for 2 years, it is generally considered benign. A chest CT scan is often done to look at a solitary pulmonary nodule in more detail. Other tests used to examine a solitary pulmonary nodule may include: PET scan Percutaneous needle biopsy Single-photon emission CT (SPECT) scan Skin tests to rule out infectious causes Lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations ...
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Mon Health Wound Care answers the most commonly asked questions concerning wounds, types of wounds, and treatments.
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital named Respiratory Therapist Angie Kisner the 2024 recipient of its first PHIL Award . The annual award is part of The FACES Foundation's program to recognize exemplary respiratory care. The PHIL Award is the only nationally recognized hospital-based program that honors outstanding respiratory therapists, nominated by patients, their family members, and other caregivers. Kisner, a nine-year employee of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, serves in ...
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- 11/11/2024
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Mon Health Surgical Care’s mobile imaging unit celebrated 25 years of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) of Vascular Laboratories in September. By achieving IAC Vascular Testing accreditation for 25 years, Mon Health Surgical Care has received a Silver Milestone Recognition for demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety. Every three-year cycle, accredited facilities undergo an intensive application and review process to re-...
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Lowell Jeremy Larew, MPAS, PAC, is a general surgery physician assistant in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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- 4/9/2018
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Medical Center, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have earned advanced certification in stroke care, affirming their readiness to handle strokes and stroke related medical problems. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital was recently awarded the DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification in October 2022. The certification is derived from evidence-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Assoc...
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Mon Health Primary Care Mannington office now has two nurse practitioners who are welcoming new patients. Melisa Loving, MSN, FNP-C , and Amber Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC , are both taking appointments for new patients at the 800 East Main Street location in Mannington. The office is easily accessible and provides a comfortable setting for patients. Loving grew up in the Beckley and Princeton area of southern West Virginia. She attended medical school at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhanon. She chose to...
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- 11/14/2018
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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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Signs and tests When listening to the chest with a stethoscope, the doctor may hear small clicking, bubbling, wheezing, rattling, or other sounds, usually in the lower lobes of the lungs. Tests may include: Aspergillosis precipitin test (to check for signs of the aspergillosis fungus) Chest x-ray Chest CT Sputum culture Complete blood count (CBC) PPD skin test to check for a prior tuberculosis infection Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis Sweat test or other cystic fibrosis testing Support Groups Expec...
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Signs and tests Abnormal fluid collection in the abdomen Abnormal heart sounds Bluish color to the skin ( cyanosis ) Enlargement of the liver Swelling (distension) of the neck veins, indicating high right-heart pressures Swelling of the ankles The following tests may help diagnose cor pulmonale: Blood antibody tests Blood test for brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Echocardiogram Lung biopsy (rarely performed) Measurement of blood oxygen by arterial blood gas ( ABG ) Pulmon...
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Signs and tests A physical examination may reveal a barrel-shaped chest. Listening to the chest with a stethoscope may reveal wheezing or decreased breath sounds. The following tests may also help with diagnosis: Alpha-1 antitrypsin blood test Arterial blood gases Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Genetic testing Pulmonary function test Your doctor may suspected you having this condition if you develop: Emphysema before age 45 Emphysema but have never smoked or been exposed to toxins Liver disease or hep...
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Signs and tests The doctor may hear crackles when listening to the lungs with a stethoscope ( auscultation ). Or, the patient may have decreased breath sounds, a rubbing sound, or normal breath sounds. The following tests may show problems consistent with rheumatoid lung disease: Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Echocardiogram (may show pulmonary hypertension) Needle inserted into the fluid around the lung ( thoracentesis ) Bronchoscopic, video-assisted, or open lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations (...
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Signs and tests Listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ) reveals abnormal breath sounds , such as crackles that suggest fluid in the lungs. Often the blood pressure is low. Cyanosis (blue skin, lips, and nails caused by lack of oxygen to the tissues) is often seen. Tests used to diagnose ARDS include: Arterial blood gas Bronchoscopy CBC and blood chemistries Chest x-ray Sputum cultures and analysis Tests for possible infections Occasionally an echocardiogram or Swan-Ganz catheterizatio...
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Signs and tests Tests that may be used to diagnose chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis include: Biopsy of infected tissue, such as open lung biopsy Bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage CBC Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Histoplasma complement fixation titer Histoplasma urinary antigen test (positive only if the person also has disseminated histoplasmosis) Immunodiffusion test Sputum culture and stain Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The infection usually goes away with antifu...
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Signs and tests Arterial blood gas (measures levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; in respiratory acidosis, the level of carbon dioxide is too high) Chest x-ray Pulmonary function test Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) How well you do depends on the disease causing the respiratory acidosis. Calling your health care provider Severe respiratory acidosis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help if you have symptoms of this condition. Call your health care provider if you have s...
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Signs and tests The best test for COPD is a simple lung function test called spirometry. This involves blowing out as hard as one can into a small machine that tests lung capacity. The test can be interpreted immediately and does not involve exercising, drawing blood, or exposure to radiation. Using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs can also be helpful, although sometimes the lungs sound normal even when COPD is present. Pictures of the lungs (such as X-rays and CT scans) can be helpful but sometimes...
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Signs and tests There are decreased or no breath sounds on the affected side when heard through a stethoscope. Tests include: Chest x-ray to tell whether there is air outside the lung Arterial blood gases Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) If you have a collapsed lung, you are more likely to have another one in the future if you: Are tall and thin Continue to smoke Have had two collapsed lungs in the past How well a person does after having a collapsed lung depends on what caused it. Calling your h...
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Signs and tests During a physical examination, the doctor will listen to the sound of your breathing with a stethoscope and may tap on your chest to listen for dullness. The following tests may help to confirm a diagnosis: Chest x-ray Pleural fluid analysis (examining the fluid under a microscope to look for bacteria, amount of protein, and presence of cancerous cells) Thoracentesis (a sample of fluid is removed with a needle inserted between the ribs) Thoracic CT Ultrasound of the chest Support Groups ...
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Signs and tests People with OHS are usually very overweight. Symptoms of OHS include: Bluish color in the lips, fingers, toes, or skin ( cyanosis ) Signs of right-side heart failure ( cor pulmonale ), such as swollen legs or feet, shortness of breath, or feeling tired after little effort Reddish complexion A short, thick neck and small airway passage in the mouth Tests to confirm OHS include: Sleep study Lung (pulmonary) function Arterial blood gas Doctors can tell OHS from obstructive sleep apnea by hi...
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Signs and tests Bronchoscopy Chest x-ray Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) In an adult, atelectasis in a small area of the lung is usually not life threatening. The rest of the lung can make up for the collapsed area, bringing in enough oxygen for the body to function. Large atelectases may be life threatening, especially in a baby or small child, or someone who has another lung disease or illness. The collapsed lung usually reinflates gradually once the obstruction has been removed. However, some...
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- Site Map
- 6/13/2023
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Mon Health Digestive Care (gastroenterology) treats problems in the digestive track, including problems of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
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Mon Health Medical Center’s Family Birth Center remains a trusted care provider for the Flowers family as they welcomed their third baby girl on Saturday, February 3. Baby Ivy Flowers was born weighing 8lbs 8oz and measuring 21 in. Welcomed by her mom Jessica Flowers and her dad John Flowers, Ivy is the third child of the Flowers family to be born at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. “When we had our first daughter, we asked around to see where people recommended and we de...
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- 2/6/2024
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When Luella Cvechko started experiencing chest pain in the middle of the night, she started the long journey of finding a facility that would help her identify the root of her issue. After blockages were found in her arteries, she decided to trust the teams at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center to get her back on the road to a healthy heart. In February 2023, Luella woke up with severe chest and arm pain. When her husband called 911, she could feel her pain getting worse. She had been brought to...
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to announce the addition of Shanece Forge as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome the newest addition to the behavioral health team. Shanece will greatly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive mental health support to our patients,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Shanece received her bachelor’s degree in ps...
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- 6/22/2023
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As a cancer survivor, Debbie Merrill endured many kinds of cancer treatments. As a result, she developed lymphedema and decided to trust the Lymphedema Management team at Mon Health Wound Care to reduce her swelling and pain to help her get back to doing the things she loves. Debbie’s cancer journey started in 2007, and she battled several types of cancers including uterine, kidney, and colon. After her cancer came back in 2014, she had genetic testing done where she learned that she has Lynch Syndrome, ...
- Patient Stories
- 4/5/2023
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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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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...
- Patient Stories
- 4/5/2021
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As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...
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- 5/3/2021
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As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...
- Patient Stories
- 5/3/2021
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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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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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Lisa Simon, CPA, Mon Health Chief Financial Officer, will educate and empower conference attendees at the Women in Leadership Conference in Middleburg, Virginia on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Salamander Resort and Spa. Simon will join a panel of six additional women leaders representing health systems and CPA firms serving health care providers throughout the region. Panel contributors will discuss their career journeys, leadership strategies and challenges faced as female leaders climbing the ladder of succe...
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- 12/3/2019
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 5-star recipient for vaginal delivery, gynecologic procedures and hysterectomy by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital's clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated. "Mon Health Medical Center has long been recognized in the community for its compr...
- News
- 12/7/2018
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