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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• 11/11/2015
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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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• 2/24/2021
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In an effort to increase access to timely, high-quality care, Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon is now offering walk-in care to patients. Walk-in clinics are a convenient option for people who need quick medical care for non-life-threatening health conditions such as, but not limited to: minor injuries like cuts, sprains or burns, sudden illnesses like colds or ear aches, skin conditions like rashes or bites, and more. At Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon, Dr. Amy Pearson and L...

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• 8/13/2024
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Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM

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• 4/26/2017
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7 Days a Week: 8 AM - 8 PM

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• 4/21/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center and Acuity Healthcare are pleased to announce the West Virginia Health Care Authority has approved the application for a Certificate of Need (CON) to develop a 25 bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) to be located on the 4th floor of Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. The LTACH will provide specialty care to critically ill and medically complex patients. In February 2019, Mon Health Medical Center partnered with Acuity Healthcare to establish long-term acute care hosp...

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• 6/4/2019
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Mon General Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center© for both Maternity Care and Knee and Hip Replacement by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of Highmark’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program recognizes healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality specialty care – safely, effectively and cost efficiently. The goal of the program is to help consumers find both quality and value for their spec...

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• 4/19/2016
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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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• 7/1/2022
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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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• 5/20/2021
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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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• 5/4/2017
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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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• 4/21/2020
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

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• 4/22/2022
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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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• 9/9/2015
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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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• 8/26/2013
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MedExpress and Mon Health System are excited to announce the launch of a collaborative care initiative between the two health care organizations. MedExpress will coordinate care with Mon General Hospital and Mon Health System’s network of physicians if more advanced care is needed by patients, while continuing to respect patient choice. In addition, MedExpress has recently announced the construction of a second Morgantown neighborhood medical center, this one adjacent to the Mon Health System campus on ...

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• 9/2/2014
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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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• 6/13/2023
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• 4/26/2017
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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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At Mon Health Medical Center, we provide both outpatient and inpatient programs for those with diabetes and prediabetes.

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• 9/9/2015
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays | 8 AM - 5 PM Wednesdays | 8 AM - 6 PM

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• 7/24/2023
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

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• 11/9/2022
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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Mazezka , DO, to Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mazezka to our team in Kingwood as a primary care provider,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Mazezka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Her dedication to serving patients locally ensures that our community ...

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• 1/15/2025
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As flu season approaches, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Primary Care is dedicated to helping patients and families in West Virginia stay healthy. Flu season can bring a host of concerns, from mild symptoms to serious complications, especially for vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. That’s why having access to a trusted primary care physician (PCP) is so important during this time. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early intervention when symptoms arise...

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

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• 9/24/2024
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Patients receiving treatment at Vandalia Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood were surprised with a variety of comfort items to support their care thanks to a generous donation of care packages from Clear Mountain Bank staff. For this project, Clear Mountain Bank, along with industry partners Alkami and Prelim, purchased items to create 250 packages to distribute to local hospitals throughout the bank’s service region, with more t...

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• 2/26/2025
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Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Johnson as a primary care provider specializing in both family and sports medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Johnson and his expertise in family and sports medicine to Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We look forward to expanding this much-needed care for patients in Weston and across the region.” Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Wes...

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

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

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• 11/7/2022
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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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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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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been awarded $1.5 million through the West Virginia Rural Hospital Grant Program. The funding will enable the expansion of existing facilities to create additional patient care areas, further enhancing the quality of care provided to the Kingwood community and surrounding areas. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Jim Justice and the state of West Virginia for this generous investment in rural health care and our hospital,” said Melissa Lockwood...

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

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• 9/4/2024
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Mayle as a new psychiatrist. “Access to mental health care and support services is vital to the overall care we provide to the patients we serve. We are proud to continue to grow our team of mental health care providers at Mon Health and provide greater access to these much-needed services,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mayle to the...

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• 8/1/2024
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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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• 8/21/2015
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Abersold, FNP-BC , to its dedicated team of providers. Benjamin will be practicing as a family nurse practitioner at Mon Health Primary Care in Core. “We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Abersold to the Mon Health family. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic team of primary care providers and will certainly benefit the patients we serve in Core, West Virginia,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon H...

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• 10/23/2023
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  Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Ryan Walker to its dedicated team of physicians, Drs. Marilyn Bonfili and Lisa Flower . Dr. Walker brings nearly eight years of experience as a primary care physician to the Fairmont clinic. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said Dr. Bradford Warden , Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Walker is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thri...

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• 3/9/2022
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Mon General Hospital and Cornerstone Care celebrated the upcoming graduation of its first class of Family Medicine Residency physicians during a banquet celebration June 3. The Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency is a vision shared by Cornerstone Care Inc., a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in southwestern Pennsylvania; Mon General Hospital and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. The program was created to help address the physician shortage and ...

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• 6/6/2016
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• 9/9/2015
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• 11/9/2015
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Blacksville community members Cathy Chisler and Lisa Raber turned personal experiences into a heartfelt mission to support Vandalia Health's Mon Health Medical Center , rallying their community to donate more than $600 in funds and much-needed items for the hospital’s Care Closet. The Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet provides clean clothing and essential items to patients in need, and for Chisler and Raber, it has already made a personal impact. “My son was in a dirt bike accident, and the Care C...

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

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• 8/22/2024
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Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we do in Primary Care. A little bit of common sense and planning can go a long way in keeping our patients healthy throughout the summer,” said Dr. Jason McNair , Mon Health Primary Care Provider. “In our visits, we routinely talk about topics like adequate water intake, using sunscreen, and instituting exercise responsibly, wh...

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• 7/9/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will open a new comprehensive infusion center offering increased access to cancer care to local patients. Congressman David McKinley (ret.), along with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito, secured $580,000 in federal appropriations to construct the new facility. This invaluable support was instrumental in ensuring that patients in rural West Virginia receive quality, close-to-home cancer care. Currently, patients with cancer in Preston County must leave...

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• 10/12/2023
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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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• 12/18/2015
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Mon Health Primary Care – Morgantown has been named Morgantown Magazine’s 2023 “Best of Morgantown” for Best Primary Care Clinic. This year, the community cast over 161,000 ballots to select their favorite local businesses. “Our staff are devoted to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, close to home and we are honored to provide a positive impact in the lives and health of our local communities,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President, Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. The physicians...

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• 2/14/2023
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Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again....

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• 7/12/2021
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Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again....

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• 7/12/2021
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On Jan. 8, the Suncrest locations for Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry will begin seeing patients in their new offices at the Mon Health Medical Park, building 1000. Wedgewood Primary Care offices will be located in Suite 1201 and Psychiatry Care will be in Suite 1202. Patients can enter the office’s parking lot from Mon Health Drive. Phone numbers for each office will remain the same. The move comes almost a year after Mon Health merged with Wedgewood, the largest private primary care p...

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• 12/5/2017
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia. In June, Mon Health System welcomed Dr. Peter Kochupura to lead Pulmonary Care Services . Dr. Kochupura joined pulmonologist Dr. Allison Cihla to bolster comprehensive lung care at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, and through his leadership, Mon Health has strengthened its pulmonary care services and introduced new procedures to best...

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• 9/16/2024
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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ibrahim will be practicing as a primary care physician in Morgantown. “We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ibrahim to Mon Health. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we deliver,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Ibrahim graduated from the Royal ...

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• 7/11/2023
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  Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is expanding its services with the addition of Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards to the clinical staff. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be joining the staff at the newly opened office at Market Place Mall in Weston, where Debra Murray, NP , also provides care Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be seeing patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. She is perfectly suited for her new location with specialized training in rural heal...

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• 8/9/2021
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The Women's Care team at Mon Health OBGYN is proud to welcome two new highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners to its team starting Monday, May 24. Deborah Boyer, NP and Amy Kitzmiller, NP will further the high quality, close to home care patients continue to receive at Mon Health from the providers they know and trust. Boyer joins Mon Health from a local gynecology center. She received her BSN and MSN from West Virginia University and has practiced at WVU Hospitals as a nurse practitioner and...

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• 5/24/2021
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• 2/14/2019
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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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• 9/9/2015
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been nationally recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in both patient experience and cardiac care. The hospital received two major distinctions from Healthgrades: 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award Five Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025) The Outstanding Patient Experience Award is based on results from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, a nationally administered tool...

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• 5/13/2025
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Mon Health 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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• 8/7/2017
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            Staff and patients in the Mon General Hospital Cardiac Care Unit received an early Christmas present this past November  – new Philips IntelliVue MX800 bedside patient monitors.              “The IntelliVue MX800 features an integrated PC (personal computer) for one intuitive view with clear patient status and relevant clinical information at the bedside,” said Toni Skinner...

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• 1/3/2012
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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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Mon Health Medical Center is committed to providing excellence in stroke care, and in 2024, the hospital received two national recognitions underscoring that commitment. In June, Mon Health Medical Center received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entit...

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

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• 3/27/2024
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Licensed Therapist, Jessica Garlow to its team of dedicated professionals. “We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Garlow to the Mon Health family. She is a valuable addition to our team at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry and will provide a much-needed service to our patients,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. Garlow received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work...

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• 1/24/2024
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  When Sandy Campbell began experiencing heart palpitations, she immediately knew that it could be a serious issue. After blockages in her heart were identified, she trusted the Mon Health Heart and Vascular team for her care.  Sandy described the feeling of her heart palpitations as her heart "flip flopping" in her chest. She made an appointment with her primary care provider who scheduled an EKG and bloodwork to find the cause of the palpitations. Sandy had lost both her father and grandmothe...

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• 2/1/2022
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  When Sandy Campbell began experiencing heart palpitations, she immediately knew that it could be a serious issue. After blockages in her heart were identified, she trusted the Mon Health Heart and Vascular team for her care.  Sandy described the feeling of her heart palpitations as her heart "flip flopping" in her chest. She made an appointment with her primary care provider who scheduled an EKG and bloodwork to find the cause of the palpitations. Sandy had lost both her father and grandmothe...

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• 2/1/2022
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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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• 6/22/2017
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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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• 5/13/2013
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• 10/11/2011
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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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• 9/14/2015
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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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• 10/2/2024
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

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• 4/20/2022
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  Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Medical Center, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have earned advanced certification in stroke care, affirming their readiness to handle strokes and stroke related medical problems. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital was recently awarded the DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification in October 2022. The certification is derived from evidence-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Assoc...

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• 11/21/2022
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• 4/20/2022
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• 3/5/2020
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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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• 10/15/2018
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• 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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• 9/9/2015
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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...

• Patient Stories
• 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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• 8/23/2023
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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, ...

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• 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...

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• 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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• 2/15/2022
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Lisa Simon, CPA, Mon Health Chief Financial Officer, will educate and empower conference attendees at the Women in Leadership Conference in Middleburg, Virginia on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Salamander Resort and Spa. Simon will join a panel of six additional women leaders representing health systems and CPA firms serving health care providers throughout the region. Panel contributors will discuss their career journeys, leadership strategies and challenges faced as female leaders climbing the ladder of succe...

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

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• 12/7/2018
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• 6/22/2017
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• 1/22/2025
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• 6/15/2023
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The Wound Care Center of Mon General Hospital offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, a means of providing additional oxygen to the tissues in your body.

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• 9/14/2015
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Meet the Cancer Team at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center where we treat patients from all over the region.

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• 12/15/2015
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We welcome your comments and questions regarding Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. Please do not submit personal information via the contact form.

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• 12/22/2015
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The Vein Center of Morgantown offers a wide range of treatments for varicose and spider veins. Our caring and experienced doctors are here to help.

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• 9/9/2015
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Fourteen year old Caitlyn is a student and a competitive cheerleader in Morgantown, West Virginia. She spends most of her time doing what she loves, cheerleading and competing in cheer competitions. As a hardworking athlete, she’s not unfamiliar with sport-related injuries or visits to the Emergency Department. One evening, Caitlyn, along with her parents, found themselves in Mon Health Medical Center’s Emergency Department because of Caitlyn’s injured ankle. In an unusually busy night for the hospital,...

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• 3/13/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Trees to Go Fundraiser to benefit patients and their care. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary contributes to the community’s health by raising money for the hospital for various patient needs. The Auxiliary is made up of members that work to support projects and provide improvements for the patients, families, and staff of Mon Health Medical Center . The Trees to Go Fundraiser began in 2012 and was spearheaded by Kathy Pompili, who has b...

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• 11/14/2023
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After many visits to the Emergency Department, Greg Moody initially thought he had flu symptoms until he was informed that he was in congestive heart failure at the age of 37. Since then, he has trusted the teams at Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center to get him back to do the things he loves. Upon his diagnosis of congestive heart failure, Greg began seeing Dr. Morgan Lyons , Cardiologist at Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center . At first, Greg’s cardiology appointments were located in Morgantown,...

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• 11/13/2023
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For years, each October, Samantha Gerwig got her annual mammogram. In 2022, however, Samantha had to cancel her appointment. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I typically use that as my reminder to get my mammogram, but last year, something came up and I had to push back my appointment,” said Samantha. “After I had cancelled, I kept getting calls from Mon Health reminding me to reschedule, but it wasn’t until March that I had time for an appointment.” Samantha has been a patient at Mon Healt...

• Patient Stories
• 10/11/2023
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After feeling ill for nearly a week, Laura started experiencing serious stomach pain. Faced with dehydration and weakness, she knew she needed emergency treatment. She had previously brought her son to Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital’s Emergency Room to be treated for an injury where they had a fast, pleasant experience.  She checked the ER wait times on MonHealth.com and when she saw there was no wait, she knew that it was the best place to go.  “I hadn’t been there for more than five...

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• 6/12/2023
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Mon Health, in coordination with the West Virginia Jazz Society, is hosting a series of concerts across North Central West Virginia aimed to increase breast awareness and raise funds for cancer patients within the communities it serves. The Pink Ribbon Concert Series will provide a variety of music genres at different locations throughout North Central West Virginia the entire month of October. Each concert will benefit cancer care at a different Mon Health hospital: Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., Libby Eddy & Th...

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• 9/13/2019
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            The Wound Healing Center of Mon General Hospital was recently designated as a National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Affiliate Treatment Center.             “This designation is an excellent example of the quality health care Mon General is able to offer to the community,” said Eric Eberhart, Director of the Wound Healing Center of Mon General. The Wound Healing Center is one of only two ...

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• 3/15/2013
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), together with the Gilmer County Health Department, Lewis County Health Departments, and the Family Resource Network, are encouraging community members to participate in the 2025 Community Healthcare Needs Assessments (CHNA). “This assessment will provide us with the information we need to better understand interests and needs of our community residents,” said Crystal Lough, Administrator, Lewis County Health Department, a coordinator of the project ...

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• 2/10/2025
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• 7/7/2021
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• 10/13/2011
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Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in a body part, usually affecting the arms and legs.

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• 9/14/2015
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), an advanced technique for hysterectomy and pelvic surgery. Dr. Erin Miller , OBGYN at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, is now offering vNOTES procedures close-to-home for patients in Weston. vNOTES is an advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery that combines the benefits of laparoscopic and vaginal approaches resulting in safer outcomes and quicker recov...

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• 2/26/2024
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An acute/chronic wound is when a wound doesn't follow the healing stages resulting in a longer recovery time.

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• 9/14/2015
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When Tamara Farling received the devastating news that she had breast cancer, she decided to trust the teams at Mon Health Cancer Center to get her on the road to recovery. In May of 2022, Tamara had been experiencing months of extreme fatigue. She decided to be seen at the Mon Health Medical Center Emergency Department where she received extensive testing. When the results came back, it showed that she had breast cancer.  “I went to the ER because I thought I was sick from coming off a blood thinn...

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• 10/24/2023
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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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• 11/8/2021
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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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• 11/8/2021
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• 4/20/2022
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Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Monday: 8 am to 6 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm Wednesday:  8 am to 6 pm Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday:Closed

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• 6/22/2017
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                 The West Virginia Health Care Authority has granted the necessary Certificate of Need (CON) to allow Preston Memorial Hospital to join Mon Health System. This is the first of three steps that must occur before the partnership can be finalized. Both hospitals’ Boards of Directors must sign a “Definitive Agreement” followed by the closing of a construction loan for Preston Memorial’s new facility.  &...

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• 12/17/2013
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The Mon Health Wound Healing Center is ready for your call to book an appointment concerning your wound.

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• 9/14/2015
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Appointments: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM Our Psychologists and Therapists are here to help you. For referrals and appointments, please call 304-599-1975.

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• 5/4/2017
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Participants in the second cohort of the Mon Health Explorer Program visited Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center to engage with representatives from the hospital’s Laboratory Services team. The visit provided an opportunity for aspiring health care professionals to gain hands-on experience and insight into careers in laboratory sciences. “During their visit, our participants learned about the critical role laboratory professionals play in patient care at Mon Health Medical Center – from conducti...

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• 2/3/2025
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Since 1982, the outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mon Health Medical Center has provided a specialized program for those battling COPD.

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• 10/1/2015
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Patients have the right to expect a certain level of care at Mon Health Medical Center. Read a full list of patients rights and responsibilities here.

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• 10/2/2015
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Monday: 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm Friday: 8 am to 4 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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• 6/22/2017
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On Saturday, April 6, the 12 th annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry, presented by Little General Stores, raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment in support of cancer care services at Vandalia Health and the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. The Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment was established by the Huggins family in their mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia. Coach Huggins has partnered with Vandalia Health to help provide cancer care ser...

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• 4/9/2024
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Dino Delaportas, M.D.,an infectious disease specialist, is particularly skilled in treating all infections in the Wound Care Center.

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• 9/14/2015
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The CDC claims one in three Americans has pre-diabetes. There are several symptoms that indicate you could be at high risk for developing diabetes. Mon Health Medical Center’s National Diabetes Prevention Program can help reduce your risk for diabetes.

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• 11/11/2015
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Monday: 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm Friday: 8 am to 2:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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• 6/22/2017
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    On Sunday, July 21, 2013, The Dominion Post , Morgantown's local newspaper, ran an editorial in support of Mon General Hospital's plans to build a $7 million radiation oncology center.     The editorial was titled " Cancer will not wait. HCA needs to advance hospital's certificate of need ." Click here to read the editorial.

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

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

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• 5/10/2016
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Burns are a type of traumatic injury caused by thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy.

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• 9/14/2015
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Mon Health System has unveiled its new name - Mon Health – along with a new design system reflecting the growth and development of the venerable Morgantown-based health care organization.  Mon Health is comprised of two hospitals, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. A third hospital, Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, is expected to join the system later this summer following the due diligence process presently underway. Mon Heal...

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• 5/10/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center’s Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) classes beginning in September. The program provides education and support to individuals who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn how to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. “This program provides the education people need to prevent diabetes,” said Andrea McCa...

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• 8/9/2017
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  Mon Health System and CAMC Health System, two health care systems nationally recognized for providing high quality medical care, have signed a letter of intent to create a new single health care system to serve the people of West Virginia.    The combined health system will endeavor to: • strengthen and expand the scope and scale of care available for patients and families, while managing health care costs; • advance a seamless continuum of care that improves access for the respective We...

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

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• 5/1/2020
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            Mon General Hospital has entered into a partnership with Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. (Mountain State OPTI) to offer a Family Medicine Residency program.             “With a projected shortage of primary care physicians in the north central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania region in the...

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• 12/11/2012
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Two Mon Health System hospitals have been nationally recognized for achieving the highest quality of care standards in the U.S. and for ensuring patients are protected from harm. The Leapfrog Group, a national not-for-profit organization driving quality and safety in American health care, gave its highest “A” grade to Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston in the group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The two Mon Health hospitals were the only hosp...

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• 11/8/2018
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Mon General Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement ® by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia. This distinction recognizes Mon General Hospital for demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care and better overall outcomes for knee and hip replacement procedures. Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in the area...

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

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• 2/9/2011
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            Monongalia General Hospital has received a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program (CCCP) accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.  The hospital underwent an evaluation process in order to receive the three-year designation, which was awarded with a gold-level commendation. Accreditation awards are based on compliance with the 36 standards, and an award indicates those health care centers that have “e...

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• 9/11/2013
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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital in three areas: pacemaker procedures, treatment of arrhythmia and hip fracture care. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions abo...

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

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• 6/5/2025
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In 2024, four Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology providers became “Mon Moms” and delivered their babies at the Mon Health Family Birth Centers in Morgantown and Weston . These providers are now sharing their experience, expertise, and advice to those considering receiving their pregnancy and postpartum care at Mon Health. Dr. Marlee Greschner delivered her first baby in February. Dr. Greschner has worked as a Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology physician for nearly two years, and says that since ...

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• 6/10/2024
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The Progressing through Postpartum (P3) Program at Mon Health, in collaboration with Moodr Health , a cutting-edge medical technology startup from M&S Consulting and Intermed Labs that specializes in perinatal mental health, is proud to announce the adoption of the Moodr Health platform in their mission to transform perinatal mental health care for expectant and new mothers in Morgantown, WV, and surrounding communities. With this groundbreaking partnership and use of the Moodr Health platform, Mon ...

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

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• 10/13/2020
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Melinda Cooper to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cooper brings nearly ten years of experience in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Not only is Dr. Cooper an incredibly talented medical professional, but also, she has a strong passion for providing community-based care and puts her patients first. We...

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• 5/27/2020
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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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Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program classes beginning in late February. The program provides education and support to individuals who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. "This program provides the education people need to prevent diabetes," said Andrea S. McCarty, ...

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

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• 8/13/2018
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce the addition of Alexandre d’Audiffret , MD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. Dr. d’Audiffret joins the center as a leading vascular surgeon, bringing with him decades of expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as an impressive record of leadership and innovation in his field. Dr. d’Audiffret previously served as chief of vascular surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he l...

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• 1/9/2025
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s comprehensive orthopedic services treat a wide range of conditions, including those of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, and hands. Whether you are dealing with a common injury or a more serious trauma, the Mon Health Preston Orthopedics team is here to help. Orthopedic providers located in the Physician Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital specialize in trauma services for breaks and fractures, including pediatric cases,...

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• 10/10/2024
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The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital with Chest Pain Center Accreditation, joining Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. This accreditation is based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.  “Our heart care teams across the state ...

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• 8/27/2024
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Mon Health's hospitalist team has advanced training in internal medicine and works alongside a skilled group of physician assistants and nurses.

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• 9/25/2015
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Advance Directives are are documents that note your medical choices, like Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, Organ & Tissue donation and Opioid Directive.

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• 9/28/2015
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce that Dr. Bradford Warden has been inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame and Dr. Wissam Gharib has been awarded the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association. The West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to West Virginia’s healthcare industry, and who have a passion for making the Mountain State a better, healthier, and happier place ...

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• 2/27/2024
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Kevin Gessler Jr., Vice President of Finance for the North Region of Vandalia Health and Mon Health System, has been appointed to Leadership West Virgina’s (LWV) 2024 class. LWV is an innovative program that grows, engages, and mobilizes leaders to ignite a lifelong passion to move WV forward. The 2024 class will visit various communities in WV to learn about issues affecting our state’s healthcare, education, tourism, and energy industries. They will learn ...

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

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• 5/26/2020
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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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Kingwood, W.Va. - Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH) and Mon Health System (MHS) have signed a Letter of Intent to make Preston Memorial Hospital a member of the Mon Health System. The combination will be subject to approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. In addition to PMH, the Mon Health System is comprised of Monongalia General Hospital, Mon HealthCare, Mon EMS and The Village at Heritage Point. "We are very pleased to welcome Preston Memorial Hospital into the Mon Health System fami...

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• 9/3/2013
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Mon General Hospital’s Diabetes Prevention Program has achieved full recognition status from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program . Mon General’s Diabetes Prevention Program is one of two fully recognized programs in West Virginia, and the only one in Northcentral West Virginia.  The CDC based program is an evidence-based series of classes designed for people with prediabetes. These high-quality lifestyle change programs help participants re...

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• 6/30/2016
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Mon Health Medical Center today dedicated its Intensive Care Unit in honor of Milan “Mike” Puskar. Puskar, who died in October 2011 at the age of 77, was one of the Morgantown  area’s leading businessmen, philanthropists and community supporters. In the mid-1960s, he sold shares door-to-door for his new company, Mylan Laboratories, Inc.,  which later became Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Under his leadership, Mylan Pharmaceuticals became an international  manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, a local ...

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• 6/14/2017
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Approval of a Certificate of Need by the West Virginia Health Care Authority to allow Mon Health to become the sole member of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital occurred in September. The transaction was finalized effective Oct. 1. In addition to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health includes Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, and a physician network with more than 100 providers in 23 locations across the region, including locations in M...

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• 10/2/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey for delivering an exceptional patient experience.  The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes healthcare organizations that consistently rank in the top 5% in patient experience. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia to receive the 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award. The award is based on data gathered in the Press Ganey surveys that patients complete following their visits.&...

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• 11/29/2017
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Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital Sleep Center in Reedsville has earned continued accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), marking 10 consecutive years of nationally recognized excellence in sleep care. Directed by Khaldoun Mozahem , MD, the Mon Preston Memorial Hospital Sleep Center provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for people experiencing a wide range of sleep-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless leg...

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

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• 4/8/2025
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Mon Health Medical Center physician Byron Dodson , DO, was recently awarded the designation of Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a leading independent organization that recognizes and certifies excellence in health care and surgical care worldwide. The Master Surgeon designation is awarded to physicians who meet the SRC’s standards for experience, skill, and patient outcomes. To earn this honor, Dodson underwent a thorough evaluation process including a review o...

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• 11/21/2024
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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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Patients in Webster Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding areas will now have access to specialized cardiology care through a new telehealth service. Starting Friday, October 25, Dr. Morgan Lyons , a board-certified Cardiologist at Mon Health, will provide virtual appointments from Webster Memorial Hospital on the fourth Friday afternoon of every month. All outpatient cardiology needs will be accepted through this service, such as check-ups, medication needs, palpitations, and other important evaluati...

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• 11/5/2024
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Dr. Ryan Walker , a Family Physician at Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont, has been honored as the Best Family Physician in the Best of Marion County contest, hosted by WV News and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. The contest received over 94,000 votes from residents across the area, highlighting the strong support and appreciation for local healthcare professionals. Dr. Walker has worked for Mon Health for more than two years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Family Medicine. "...

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• 11/4/2024
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Mon Health Wound Care has been providing Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy in Morgantown for over 20 years. Recently, the Mon Health Wound Care clinic implemented a new HBO chamber that provides 100% oxygen under pressure to treat patients with various types of wounds. HBO therapy is a means of providing additional oxygen to the tissues in the body. While breathing 100% oxygen at atmospheric pressures greater than sea level, more oxygen is dissolved in the blood and distributed throughout the entire body....

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• 10/15/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center honors Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell and Carla Dunaway, NP as they retire from many years of providing medical care in West Virginia. Dr. Heiskell is a third-generation surgeon with whose family has left a legacy of care locally spanning over 100 years. In 1975, Dr. Heiskell began practicing as a physician at Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital. In 1987, he started his own private practice specializing in general and vascular surgery called Heiskell King Bu...

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• 10/7/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital was named by Becker’s Hospital Review on its list of hospitals with the shortest emergency department visit times. Based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Timely and Effective Care-Hospital data for 2023, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital’s ER is among the 12 hospitals in the United States with the shortest emergency department visit times, according to Becker’s. The nationwide median for emergency department visit times, measured ov...

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• 8/27/2024
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At Mon Health Cancer Center, we offer support and counseling programs to help you cope with stress you may have your diagnosis.

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• 11/16/2015
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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Craig as a medical oncologist and hematologist. “We are proud welcome Dr. Craig to the Mon Health Cancer Center and our comprehensive team of providers,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Craig’s experience and expertise are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Craig is board-certified in hematology and on...

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• 7/15/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Mon Health Medical Center is one of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Mon Health Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that the hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care...

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• 7/1/2024
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who experience rhythmic issues, such as atrial fibrillation, and in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Medical Center is the first and only center in West Virginia to be awarded Electrophysiology Accreditation and was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evalua...

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• 1/16/2024
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As a primary care physician, Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards provides care to the people of Weston and the surrounding area every day. When her throat started to close while seeing patients, she trusted her colleagues at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital to save her life. Dr. Fordyce-Richards, Co-Medical Director of Mon Health Primary Care, started her day like any other on January 12. She decided to grab overnight oatmeal and eat between treating patients at Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care a...

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• 2/8/2023
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Beginning January 17, patients at Grafton City Hospital will have access to advanced cardiovascular care thanks to a new partnership with Mon Health Heart and Vascular. “With Grafton City Hospital’s main focus on enhancing patient care availability within Taylor County and surrounding areas, this Cardiology specialty clinic allows residents more choices and convenience of obtaining medical services in their local community,” said George Boyles, Interim President and Chief Administration Officer at Graft...

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• 1/17/2020
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Because the complexity of care rises with age, the Emergency Department at Mon Health Medical Center is making changes to tailor its care to better meet our aging population’s needs by implementing a Geriatric Emergency Department, and on October 4, 2021, we received the Bronze Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). There is currently a dramatic expansion in the number of older adults with complex healthcare needs resulting in increased complications. The U.S. continues t...

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• 11/29/2021
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Mon Health System and Minnie Hamilton Health System have entered into a clinical affiliation agreement to increase access to specialized medical and innovative care services for residents to ensure citizens of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties continue to have independent health care choice close to home. "This clinical affiliation allows patients to stay in the local community while receiving the highest-quality, most comprehensive care close to home," said Mon Health President and CEO, David Goldberg. "We a...

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

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• 7/23/2019
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Mon Health Medical Center as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in May based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center becomes the only hospital in West Virginia and only the 24 th hospital in the entire country to receive this honor. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an AC...

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• 5/22/2020
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In an effort to increase patient accessibility to advanced GI care, Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of gastroenterologist Gorman Joel Reynolds, MD , to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience during a time when digestive care and gastroenterology services are needed most. “The demand for gastroenterology care is growing, and Dr. Reynolds offers Mon Health patients 12 years of experience in treating these types of conditions,” said...

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• 1/6/2020
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            Mon General Hospital’s Diabetes Learning Center is bringing the Center for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program to the Morgantown area through funding provided by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).             The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) will meet regularly for 16 weeks on Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. beginning May 22. The progra...

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• 4/24/2013
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                Mon General Hospital has become the first hospital in North Central West Virginia to receive full Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).                 “By becoming an accredited Chest Pain Center, Mon General has demonstrated the high level of q...

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• 7/19/2013
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            Now that all legal and regulatory hurdles are cleared, Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health System officials have cemented the partnership between the two health care organizations.              The alliance was finalized Friday, Feb. 21, with the closing of a $38.5 million construction loan, guaranteed by Mon Health System, to build a new Preston Memorial Hospital.  Ea...

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• 2/21/2014
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People living in rural areas of West Virginia face any number of obstacles to receiving medical care from a specialist. The lack of reliable transportation, gas money, bad weather or just the long drive can be an obstruction to health care. At Mon Health, technology is removing the roadblock for the state’s rural residents. Mon Health has implemented a telemedicine project that connects its highly-trained medical professionals in Morgantown by computer with seven rural access sites in central and eastern...

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• 12/9/2016
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Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston have been awarded "A" grades for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. "Receiving this recognition not o...

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• 11/1/2017
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Cancer Center proudly welcomes Filip Ionescu , MD, to its oncology team. Dr. Ionescu brings nationally recognized expertise in hematology and medical oncology, with a special focus on innovative treatment strategies for solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Ionescu completed advanced fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at the internationally recognized H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida, where he served as Chief Fellow. He joins Vandalia He...

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

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

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

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

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• 7/29/2024
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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta as an expert in pulmonary and sleep services. “We are proud welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta and his expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to our comprehensive team of providers at Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Farishta will allow Mon Health to expand our services and increase access to specialty care for our patients.” Dr. Farishta obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...

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

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• 7/30/2024
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Mon Health is pleased to announce its recent recognitions in the inaugural Best in Mountaineer Country contest. The Best in Mountaineer Country is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best businesses, companies, groups, locations, items and services in the Mountaineer Country. Mon Health Medical Center was voted Gold and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Silver for Best Medical Facility in Mountaineer Country. In addition, Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Gold for B...

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• 8/8/2024
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As summer is winding down and students are gearing up for the next school year, Mon Health’s Primary Care providers share important information to ensure students are healthy and back-to-school ready. Well-child visits are a practical way to ensure that your student is their healthiest before school starts. Key components of the well-child visit include administering necessary immunizations, performing a physical examination to assess overall health, performing a behavioral and developmental assessment,...

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• 8/6/2024
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Mon Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Kochupura as an expert in pulmonary and sleep medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Kochupura to Mon Health System,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “His expertise in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Kochupura is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical c...

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• 4/29/2024
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Mon Health providers Dr. Melinda Cooper and Deborah Boyer, NP , are taking advantage of the last few days in Women’s Health Month to share some health tips for women. Dr. Cooper, internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care physician at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry, shares the importance of prioritizing your health, especially as a woman. “As women, we tend to take care of everyone around us and won’t always take the time to focus on what we need to do to stay healthy, and that ...

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• 4/26/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has received redesignation as HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was the first accredited hospital in West Virginia and 24th in the country to receive this prestigious designation. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, includin...

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• 2/7/2024
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Our heart care team in Kingwood is committed to elevating the stan...

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• 1/16/2024
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It’s the holiday season and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry wants to take the time to bring awareness to the infamous “holiday blues” and highlight services available to those in need.  Family gatherings, financial worries, breaking healthy habits, less sunlight, and unrealistic expectations. These are a few of the things that can contribute to the holiday blues. When the holiday season approaches, Americans feel immense pressure to not only participate in the holidays but to also ...

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• 12/27/2023
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for the third year in a row based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have demonstrated their comm...

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• 8/23/2022
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Mon Health System and Grafton City Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to ensure Grafton area citizens continue to have independent health care choices close to home. The agreement, which was endorsed by the board of directors of both entities, allows Grafton City Hospital to achieve operational cost efficiencies through the use of Mon Health business support services, clinical affiliation and purchasing power. Grafton City Hospital will continue to focus on the health care needs of its c...

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• 9/18/2019
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• 3/15/2021
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  Mon Health System, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Mon Health Primary Care , Cardiology and introduce specialty services in the Greater Fairmont area at its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:30pm. “I have been honored to serve in the State Legislature representing the citizens of Marion and Monongalia counties for the past 3 decades ensuring that our citizens and su...

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• 9/28/2021
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On World Patient Safety Day, Mon Health System, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Mon Health Primary Care, Cardiology and introduce specialty services in the Greater Fairmont area at its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park on Thursday, September 17. "I have been honored to serve in the State Legislature representing the citizens of Marion and Monongalia counties for the past 3 decades ensuring that our citize...

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

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

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• 8/3/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery along with Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, who has been recognized as a Master Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence by Surgical Review Corporation. This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “We’re proud to recognize Mon Health Medical Center and Dr. Jaschar Shaku...

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• 6/2/2020
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Mon Health System has announced plans to expand primary care and introduce specialty medical services in the Greater Fairmont area. Mon Health has executed a Letter of Intent with to build a new, 7800 square foot facility located in the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont, that will include new clinical office space for Mon Health Primary Care physicians, Dr. Marilyn Bonfili and Dr. Lisa Flower . Both Dr. Bonfili and Dr. Flower will vacate their existing office space of about 4,000 square feet, to move to t...

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• 2/7/2020
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Mon Health System is proud to announce a new partnership between Mon Health Medical Center and two longstanding physicians located in Uniontown, PA, Dr. John Sunyecz and Dr. Christine Wilson. With community physician offices closing in Uniontown due to an ongoing reorganization, this partnership will ensure the clinic remains open to continue providing women accessible, high quality gynecologic care from trusted experts. The message from Mon Health System President and CEO David Goldberg is simple: “The ...

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• 7/11/2019
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Hearing With Health Care Authority Cancelled West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH) and Monongalia Health System have reached a settlement that will allow WVUH to move forward with its major expansion project. The parties mutually agreed to cancel the public hearing with the West Virginia Health Care Authority on Tuesday, July 17, in Charleston, following negotiations last week. Mon General Hospital, and its parent company, Mon Health System, withdrew its request for a hearing, as WVUH elected t...

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• 7/16/2012
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 56th Ball of the Year will continue with the tradition of raising funds for patient care. Proceeds from the 2018 fundraising event will go toward the purchase of a Plethysmograph machine and software for the hospital's respiratory/pulmonary care department. A Plethysmograph conducts a pulmonary function test that measures a patient's lung volume and how well the lungs are working. This machine can help determine if patients who have pulmonary diseases are capable...

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• 9/13/2018
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• 11/17/2011
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• 4/24/2020
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Vandalia Health leadership and staff joined community members, county and city officials, and donors today at Pete Dye Golf Club during the annual DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the new Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital. The ceremonial steel beam signing marks significant progress on the two-story, 40,000-square-foot hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing — just months after breaking ground in June. The hospital is modeled after the succe...

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

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

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

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

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• 11/18/2024
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center in Elkins is proud to announce the launch of its new Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) program, offering advanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the region.    The Cardiac CTA program is designed to provide fast, accurate, and non-invasive imaging of the heart, helping to detect heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions early and improve treatment outcomes. This technology delivers high-resolution images that allow physicians t...

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• 10/21/2024
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Choosing where to deliver your baby is an Olympic-sized decision, but parents who choose Mon Health’s Family Birth Center are awarded a ‘gold medal’ experience. The Mon Health Family Birth Center offers a personalized experience for families from the moment they choose Mon Health through delivery. Welcoming a new baby into the world is deemed one of life’s biggest feats, and Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Centers offer gold-medal worthy, perso...

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• 7/25/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce its Giving Tree Fundraiser in honor of Christmas in July. Throughout the month of July, donations will be accepted to benefit Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are don...

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• 7/2/2024
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• 4/20/2022
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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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Mon Health is a regional leader in healthcare that offers a supportive and dynamic work environment. Access our job postings via the link.

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• 9/14/2015
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Mon Health System is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring the board-certified nurses on staff across the system. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, cardiac vascular, oncology, emergency nursing, critical care, and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing ...

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• 3/19/2024
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The "SPEAK UP" program, sponsored by The Joint Commission, urges patients to get involved in their care.

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• 11/2/2015
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The Diabetes Learning Center at Mon Health Medical Center engages in a variety of outreach activities to reach as much of the community as possible.

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• 10/22/2015
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The Family Medicine Residency at Mon Health Medical Center provides a broad, inpatient experience. It lets residents practice hospital-based medicine confidently.

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• 9/14/2015
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Michelle George, RN, as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Michelle’s peers read: “There was a patient admitted to the acute care unit of the hospital that had a cognitive disability. The patient lived in a group home and thriv...

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• 6/21/2023
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Visiting is permitted 24 hours a day in general care areas. Other areas, such are cardiac care, may be more restricted.

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• 8/21/2015
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jamil Ahmed to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ahmed will be practicing at the Mon Health Pulmonary locations in Morgantown and Fairmont. “Access to high quality medical care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmed as an essential addition to our medical staff and to our local communities,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College at ...

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

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

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• 3/25/2022
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