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• 12/11/2015
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• 2/15/2022
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Instructions for a CT-Guided Abscess Drainage or CT Biopsy

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• 7/21/2016
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• 9/21/2021
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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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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is now offering outpatient lab services in White Hall.  “We are excited to introduce the outpatient lab services as the latest addition to our healthcare offerings,” said Dr. Chris Edwards , Chief Administrative Officer or Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital and Mon Health System Emergency Department Medical Director. “We look forward to extending our commitment to convenient, efficient, and comprehensive care to our patients and the community.” Patients ...

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• 9/13/2023
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Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College, through the generous support of its donors, have collaborated once again, this time to innovate advancements in healthcare simulation with the Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab. The mobile simulation lab will provide access to nursing education for both current and future nurses. The groundbreaking simulation center on wheels will serve two main purposes, to augment the training of West Virginia Junior College nursing students through North C...

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• 5/23/2022
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Intermed Labs at Mon Health has announced that a technology solution conceived by a Mon Health System physician has been acquired by a publicly traded company to support sacral neuromodulation (SNM). The acquisition of this novel technology marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Mon Health and Intermed Labs, which was formed to develop innovative technology to improve patient outcomes. The technology created at Intermed Labs at Mon Health addresses SNM challenges with an elegant solutio...

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• 5/1/2023
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital recently utilized the Mon Health System Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab to run patient simulation drills for staff. Simulation is becoming more commonly used to train nurses and other healthcare professionals, but it is often cost-prohibitive and affixed to one location. This innovative model makes simulation training mobile, expanding its access beyond a single location.  The mobile lab houses state-of-the-art simulation technology, allow...

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• 4/2/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center recently began offering a cardiac imaging test that determines if a patient is developing coronary artery disease in less than 60 seconds. The Cardiac Coronary Artery Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) test helps to show plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply the heart. "With advanced cardiac imaging like the Cardiac CTA, our team can determine whether a patient has coronary artery disease without the patient undergoing cardiac catheterization,...

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• 4/4/2019
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The West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) School of Nursing at Mon Health has unveiled the new Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Simulation Center on wheels during an event at the Morgantown Marriott on May 11. The mobile simulation lab will provide access to nursing education for both currently practicing nurses and future nurses currently in nursing school. This innovation has been made possible through the generosity of donations made by Ron and Stephanie Stovash, The Health Plan, and the Hazel Ruby McQu...

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• 5/11/2023
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Melissa (Missy) Earnest, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses quarterly at Mon Health Medical Center, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from a family member of one of Missy’s patients read, “My mom was admitted to the IPU to have a stint placed, Missy was her nurse. She did a great job communicating with us abou...

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• 11/29/2022
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital (MHMNH) proudly announces it has met all the criteria for laboratory accreditation by leading national laboratory accreditor COLA Inc. COLA’s program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other regulatory requirements. The MHMNH laboratory was first accredited by COLA in 2022. “Reaccreditation by COLA affirms the exceptional quality and precision of the work of ou...

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• 1/13/2025
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Instructions for ultrasound extremity.

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• 7/25/2016
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The accreditation committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded reaccreditation to Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center Laboratory , based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Known for its rigorous standards, the CAP accreditation enhances quality, reduces risk, and highlights a laboratory’s vital role in improving patient outcomes. Mon Health Medical Center’s Laboratory is one of over 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “This reaccreditation reflects our c...

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• 12/12/2024
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• 3/14/2019
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• 11/1/2017
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The Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Simulation Lab in partnership with the West Virginia Junior College School of Nursing at Mon Health hit the road recently to educate and equip staff for high-risk and trauma scenarios. The Mobile Simulation Lab is a bus fully equipped with state-of-the-art, high-fidelity simulation manikins including adult, obstetrics, and pediatric manikins, a central control room, a sophisticated video recording and viewing technology, and other equipment and supplies neede...

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• 10/17/2024
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The longest-running breast cancer screening study ever conducted has shown that regular mammograms prevent deaths from breast cancer, and the number of lives saved increases over time, according to an international research team. The study involved 130,000 women in two communities in Sweden. It showed 30 percent fewer women in the screening group died of breast cancer and that this effect persisted year after year. Now, 29 years after the study began, the researchers found that the number of women saved ...

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• 7/7/2011
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Instructions for ultrasound scrotum.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound neck/thyroid.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound kidneys and bladder.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for a breast ultrasound

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound carotids.

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• 7/25/2016
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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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The Mon Health Vein Center uses the non-surgical VenaCure EVLT or Schlerotherapy to treat patients' varicose and spider veins.

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• 9/11/2015
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and individuals concerned with their health can have that ounce of prevention at a low price when participating in the upcoming Mon Health Fair Multiphasic Screening. The annual event will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, 111 Mylan Park Lane, in Morgantown, from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. The event benefits the four Rotary Clubs in Monongahela County. “This screening can provide an early warning of...

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• 9/1/2021
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                It used to be that the only way to check the cleanliness of a patient room was to give it the “white glove” test. However, due to the risk of hospital acquired infections, a visual or “white glove” inspection of patient rooms is no longer enough.                 At Mon General Hospital, the Environmental Services Department recently purchas...

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• 12/3/2012
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SpecialtyCare recently announced that Mon General has received their 2010 Outstanding Quality Award for Perfusion and Autotransfusion services. SpecialtyCare is the largest provider of perfusion services, supporting one out of every ten open-heart surgery cases performed in the nation. Ranked by SpecialtyCare as one of the Top 10% Best Performing, Mon General achieved this award based on the results of perfusion quality indicators when compared to over 160 open-heart surgery programs nationwide. Mon Gene...

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• 9/28/2011
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Instructions for ultrasound prostate.

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• 7/25/2016
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Instructions for ultrasound pelvis.

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

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• 7/25/2016
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Hailing from West Virginia, Teresa Tomblin has lived in the Mountain State for most of her life. When she felt defeated after an attempted weight loss surgery, she turned to Mon Health for support.  Tomblin, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science and an Associate Degree in Chemistry from Glenville State, has always committed herself to personal growth and education. She enjoys a fulfilling family life, being married and raising two children while also having three grandchildren. In h...

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• 10/22/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host a free vein screening on Monday, October 28, from 2-4PM at the Mon Health Vein Care Center, located on the hospital's first floor.  This screening, conducted by Ferdinand C. Martinez, MD , will help patients assess the health of their veins and determine if further care is needed. During the screening, participants will view a short video and hear a presentation by Dr. Martinez before receiving an individual ultrasound. The ultrasound results...

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• 10/10/2024
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During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System and Davis Health System are partnering with Hope Gas to raise awareness of the critical importance of early detection in improving breast cancer outcomes. By encouraging women to receive potentially life-saving mammograms, the partnership aims to promote proactive health measures that lead to earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better long-term survival rates. To further motivate women, those who receive a ...

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• 10/4/2024
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Breast Ultrasounds for women occur at the Women's Imaging Center and men should go to the Radiology Services desk. Arrive 30 minutes before your exam

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• 10/26/2015
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The Mon Health Vein Center answers the most commonly asked questions about veins, the different types of veins, and what each type does for the body.

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• 9/11/2015
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• 12/15/2023
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• 4/6/2023
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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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  Mon Health System is celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and National Hospital Week, May 7-13, with celebrations across the health system. This week is an opportunity to highlight the innovative ways healthcare staff support the needs of our patients and show appreciation for their continued dedication and commitment to enhancing the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Across Mon Health System, leaders have planned celebratory events for employees which will include t...

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• 5/8/2023
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The Mon Health laboratory clinical laboratory and pathology testing with diagnostic services. Our patient testing is the highest national standard.

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• 9/9/2015
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Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN), West Virginia’s only accredited angel investment network, signed an agreement to collaborate with Intermed Labs, LLC, a Morgantown-based innovation lab and startup studio affiliated with Mon Health System. “As we continue working with entrepreneurs seeking capital investment and mentorship from our Country Roads Angel Network members, we are organically forming key partnerships. While working on a current investment opportunity, we consistently recognized a common them...

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• 9/20/2021
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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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• 1/21/2020
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Mon Health welcomes West Virginia native Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad as medical director of robotic surgery. Dr. Shakuri-Rad recently completed urological robotic surgery training at the University of Michigan Health System in Grand Rapids, MI. With the addition of Dr. Shakuri-Rad, Mon Health Urology will offer minimally invasive robotic surgeries for patients with disorders or disease of the bladder, kidneys and prostate. “Robotic surgery results in less patient discomfort and quicker recovery times,” he sa...

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• 7/2/2018
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                Are you at risk for a heart attack?                Mon General Hospital is offering a new screening that may help determine whether a heart attack is in your future. Called a “CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Screening Exam,” this test can signal the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD). ​             ...

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• 5/8/2015
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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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• 7/4/2022
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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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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center and Davis Health Cancer Centers offer comprehensive care to patients across the state. Mon Health, Davis Health Hospitals, and Grafton City Hospital offer advanced 3D mammography that leads the way in early breast cancer detection. This advanced screening method uses a less invasive technique that minimizes discomfort. 3D mammography provides clearer, more detailed images, making it easier for healthcare providers to detect abnormalities at ea...

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• 11/6/2024
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This October, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center held two sessions of its "Mammos and Massages" event, creating a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment for women to receive their yearly mammograms.  Women who were eligible for a mammogram were invited to attend the event with a friend and enjoy massages from local massage therapists and light refreshments. The event was designed to make the process of getting a mammogram less intimidating and more supportive, reminding women t...

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

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• 10/1/2024
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Danielle Martin, owner of local sewing business, Icelandic Ponies, recently made a donation of 20 handmade mastectomy pillows to the Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown. Mastectomy pillows provide comfort and support for women following breast surgery. After learning of the need for these pillows at the Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, Martin thought this would be a great way to give back to the community and serve people in need. “I had a lot of community support for this project,” said Marti...

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• 9/4/2024
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The Radiology Services Department is committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. We used advanced digital imaging equipment.

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• 9/9/2015
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has reaccredited Mon Health Medical Center’s Sleep Center for its demonstrated high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. “At the Mon Health Medical Center Sleep Center, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality care close to home,” said Dr. Andrzej Jaworski , Medical Director of the Mon Health Medical Center Sleep Center and Mon Health Medical Center Pulmonologist. “This reaccreditation is a testament to that dedicati...

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• 3/12/2024
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Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) entered into a partnership in April 2022 to create the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health , serving healthcare needs of North Central West Virginia. The Mon Health Scholars program provides WVJC School of Nursing students with financial resources for tuition, books, and academic fees. Nursing students complete their didactic coursework through WVJC’s online platform and satisfy most of their lab and clinical rotations within the Mon Health Syst...

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• 3/6/2024
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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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During the interview process, you will meet with the Volunteer Services Director to discuss placement locations that best fit you.

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• 10/28/2015
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At Mon Health Medical Center, we want our patients & visitors to be as comfortable as possible. Here are some links to make your visit as easy as possible.

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• 5/12/2015
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is a full-service hospital located in Middletown Commons Mall in White Hall. In 2023, the hospital celebrated its second anniversary and its renewed commitment to enhancing the health of Greater Marion County. In just the last year, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood hospital provided care for 11,703 emergency department patients, began offering outpatient lab services, hosted a wellness series for community members, honored two nurses with DAISY Awards for extraordin...

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• 1/15/2024
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The Mon Health Cancer Center engages in clinical trials that are still in development for incoming cancer patients. Not all cancer patients are eligible.

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• 11/16/2015
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is now offering upgraded MRI services with new Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla short-bore MRI system. The MRI system can perform advanced clinical applications and comes equipped with technology that delivers high-quality imaging and reduced examination times. It has a large diameter bore and can accommodate patient weight limits of 550 lbs. “At Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, we strive to deliver excellent, evidence-based care to all of our patients,” said Melissa Lo...

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• 12/7/2023
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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...

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• 10/11/2023
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On Monday, September 25, Mon Health’s Progressing through Postpartum Program (P3) was awarded a $50,000 grant through the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Awards program. Made possible by the Highmark Foundation, the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Awards program hosted its first-ever awards ceremony in Pittsburgh, PA, to recognize the exemplary programming and leadership in nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits throughout Highmark Health’s footprint, which includes Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Western...

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• 10/2/2023
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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 Cancer Center today announced that it has been trained and certified by Dendreon Pharmaceuticals to offer PROVENGE ® (sipuleucel-T) treatment through the Dendreon Service-Ready program. Mon Health Cancer Center is excited to offer to its patients the only FDA-approved cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Mon Health Cancer Center joins the network of the more than 2,400 treatment centers that have qualified as Dendreon Service-Ready practices and offered PROVENG...

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• 5/18/2023
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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad is the first surgeon in West Virginia to install the new Axonics R20 Implant. Axonics’ bladder and bowel therapy is a long-lasting and clinically proven treatment option that can help restore normal function of the bladder and bowel. The Axonics R20 device allows for relief from bladder and bowel symptoms such as frequent urination, sudden or strong urges to urinate, urine leakage, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and bowel incontinen...

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• 4/20/2023
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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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  When Deb Dalton made an appointment for her annual mammogram, she did not expect the call saying she needed a biopsy, and she especially did not expect the call saying she had Stage II Breast Cancer. Deb decided to trust Dr. Darrell Saunders and the team at Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV for her breast cancer journey.  Deb made her annual appointment for her mammogram in March 2021. After her mammogram provided abnormal results, she came back to Mon Health for a biopsy. On April 2...

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• 10/8/2021
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  When Deb Dalton made an appointment for her annual mammogram, she did not expect the call saying she needed a biopsy, and she especially did not expect the call saying she had Stage II Breast Cancer. Deb decided to trust Dr. Darrell Saunders and the team at Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV for her breast cancer journey.  Deb made her annual appointment for her mammogram in March 2021. After her mammogram provided abnormal results, she came back to Mon Health for a biopsy. On April 2...

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• 10/8/2021
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Mon Health System, part of Vandalia Health, announced today that it has been approved to build a small format hospital in Bridgeport to serve the greater Harrison County Community. Approval came from the West Virginia Health Care Authority in response to a Certificate of Need filed in July 2022. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imaging and lab servic...

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• 9/16/2022
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  Mon Health Medical Center announced today that it is the first in North Central West Virginia to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, or an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. One in two men ages 51 to 60 have BPH, and the incidence increases every decade of life. If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, including irre...

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• 7/22/2022
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Mon Health System announced today that it has filed a formal application for a Certificate of Need to build and operate a new state-of-the-art small format hospital in Bridgeport to serve the greater Harrison County community. The project cost is estimated to be $22.5 million. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imaging and lab services, and full-servic...

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• 7/18/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to announce that both institutions have received The Leapfrog Group’s distinction for Hospital Safety in its Spring 2022 report. The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade rating is the highest earned by any hospital in North Central West Virginia. “Providing the safest, highest quality care is at the heart of all we do at Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Our team strives to co...

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• 7/12/2022
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Mon Health System announced today that it has been approved to build a small format hospital in Fairmont to serve the greater Fairmont community. Approval came from the West Virginia Health Care Authority in response to a Certificate of Need filed in March 2020. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imaging and lab services, and full-service emergency se...

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• 5/19/2020
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Mon Health residential community, The Village at Heritage Point , has taken thorough precautionary measures to protect its senior population throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.   Wilma Sternthal, Executive Director of The Village at Heritage Point, explained she began having discussions with her teams in February around the actions to be taken if the coronavirus reached West Virginia. “I had been following the events occurring in Washington nursing homes, and knew we needed to be proactive to ensure ...

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• 5/14/2020
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Mon Health is dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Join us as we make our communities a healthy place to live and work.

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• 9/14/2015
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MORGANTOWN, WV (November 8, 2019) – Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce it was nationally awarded an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. Of more than 2,600 hospitals rated by Leapfrog across the country, this designation recognizes Mon Health Medical Center among the 878 who received an “A” grade, the highest possible score, for proven efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting rigorous safety standards. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital...

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• 11/8/2019
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Mon General Hospital Women’s Imaging is now offering digital tomosynthesis, or 3-D mammography. “We have the most effective mammogram tool available for the detection of breast cancer,” said Mon General Hospital Radiologist Frederick Gabriele, MD.  “Three-dimensional mammography improves early detection and also reduces the need for patients to return for additional imaging.” Digital tomosynthesis creates a 3-dimensional picture of the breast using X-rays. This is different from a standard mammogra...

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• 1/12/2017
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Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center heart failure patients can now receive the care they need from the comfort of their own homes. Mon Health Cardiologists Wissam Gharib  and Robert Hull  recently implanted the health system’s first CardioMEMS device, which allows specialists to constantly monitor a patient’s heart failure symptoms – without the patient leaving home. The CardioMEMS device is installed during an outpatient procedure in the Mon Health Medical Center Cath Lab. Drs. Gharib and Hu...

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• 9/25/2018
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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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A biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.

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• 10/28/2015
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            For the second year in a row, Mon General Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia to achieve two distinctions of quality excellence from Healthgrades – the Healthgrades 2015 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2015 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, announced the awards on April 7.      ...

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• 4/9/2015
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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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Physicians at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center have reached a milestone performing the institute’s 100th and 101st Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures, an alternative for patients who may not be healthy enough for open heart surgery. TAVR is for people who have been diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic valve disease and who are at high risk or too sick for traditional open heart surgery. This less invasive procedure allows a new artificial valve to be inserted within t...

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• 6/1/2017
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It is only a six-letter word, but hearing that word “cancer” can bring down even the toughest of us. As a physician, I spend a great deal of my time informing my patients that they have cancer and design a treatment plan that we all hope will rid them of this dangerous disease. Comprehensive cancer care consists of three treatment options: Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Mon General Hospital currently provides surgery and chemotherapy and recently has asked the West Virginia Health Care Authority to...

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• 8/16/2013
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Mon General Hospital’s cardiac surgery program is in the top 10 in the nation when it comes to meeting benchmarks for the use of blood products intra-operatively during surgery. “Anytime you give a blood transfusion, there are risks involved,” said Jim Pitcher, Certified Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist at Mon General Hospital. “Therefore, you can decrease patient risk by not giving blood products. Mon General Hospital is well above the national average in minimizing the amount of blood needed ...

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• 6/6/2011
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Mon General Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement ® by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia. This distinction recognizes Mon General Hospital for demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care and better overall outcomes for knee and hip replacement procedures. Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in the area...

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• 6/6/2011
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Mon General Hospital will be filing a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the West Virginia Health Care Authority seeking approval of plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s Hazel Ruby McQuain Family Birth Center. According to the application, the project will expand the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) concept to all 16 of its licensed obstetric beds, relocate the nursing station to improve the security and safety of the unit and add a C-section delivery room within the Birth C...

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• 1/24/2012
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                Mon General Hospital 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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   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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            Mon General Hospital is the first hospital in north central West Virginia to offer Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), an alternative for patients who may not be healthy enough for open heart surgery.             “The TAVR procedure saved my life,” said Judith King, 70, one of the first two patients to have the procedure performed at Mon General. “With the condition my val...

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• 12/17/2013
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Mon General Hospital is doing its part to preserve the disease-fighting properties of antibiotic drugs by joining the West Virginia Hospital Association Collaborative on Antibiotic Stewardship. The goal is to address the over-prescription and overuse of antibiotics, a situation that is causing the drugs to become less and less effective over time. The collaborative seeks to reduce overall antibiotic usage in hospitals by 10 percent and to reduce the usage of broad spectrum antibiotics by 10 percent. “We...

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• 2/1/2016
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Heart and vascular patients are transferred to Mon General Hospital from towns and cities across West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Now they can get here quicker – by helicopter – thanks to a new helipad on the hospital campus. Located adjacent to the hospital’s east parking lot, the helipad was cleared for service by HealthNet Aeromedical Services following a test landing on Saturday, July 23. “The helipad on campus will facilitate more timely transport of our patients without unnecessary ...

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• 7/28/2016
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• 11/1/2017
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The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck at the base of the throat, and thyroid adenomas are small growths (nodules) that start in the cell layer that lines the inner surface of the thyroid gland.Our team of dedicated surgeons will decide on a thyroid surgery best suited for your condition.

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• 10/28/2015
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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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Vandalia Health is proud to announce the launch of West Virginia’s first Emergency Nurse Residency Program, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between general nursing education and the specialized skills required for emergency nursing. Introduced at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center by nurse leaders Christan Lacko, BSN, RN, and Jessica Quarrick, BSN, RN, CEN, the program provides structured education, hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship to ensure new emergency nurses are fully prepared f...

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• 4/14/2025
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Join our fun, dynamic group of volunteers and make a difference in the health of your local community.

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• 8/21/2015
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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 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’s Mon Health Medical Center has been named one of the best hospitals in the United States and West Virginia by Newsweek in their America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 ranking. This honor places Mon Health among the top 700 hospitals in the nation and highlights its commitment to high-quality healthcare. “This award is a reflection of our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our communities,” said Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of ...

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• 10/29/2024
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has achieved a significant milestone by performing its first Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy implant, the world’s first FDA-approved heart failure device utilizing neuromodulation to address the symptoms of systolic heart failure.  Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy is a revolutionary advancement in heart failure treatment. It works by engaging the brain and nervous system to improve heart function, which is critical for patients...

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• 10/7/2019
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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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Keep your eyes out for all the ways Mon Health will be supporting the 2024 Monongalia County Fair and parade throughout the week of August 19-24.  Mon Health System is proud to be a part of the Monongalia County Fair’s kickoff parade on Monday, August 19 at 6PM. Mon Health employees will be joined by their families to hand out popsicles alongside Mon Health’s parade float that is annually featured in the Buckwheat Festival Parade. In addition, the Mon Health Medical Center FROG, the “Free Rides On ...

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• 8/19/2024
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A new procedure offered at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center, is improving quality of life and shortening hospital stays for patients with the most common heart-valve disorder in the United States—mitral regurgitation.  Affecting nearly 1 in 10 people aged 75 and older, mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart’s mitral valve no longer closes properly, allowing blood flow to leak backwards into the heart . If left untreated, this can lead to an enlarged heart and he...

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• 10/15/2020
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Mon Health'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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The Mon Health Sleep Center is now located in the Holiday Inn.

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• 11/3/2015
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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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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital patients now have access to the FARMacy Program through the Vandalia Health Network. Social determinants of health such as where people live, their social support, financial distress, and access to health care, education, and healthy food can impact a person’s health. Vandalia Health Network’s FARMacy Program is designed to alleviate some of these burdens, providing free resources and food for patients managing diabetes. The FARMacy Program is offering a free, 15-wee...

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• 6/27/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center patients now have access to the FARMacy Program through the Vandalia Health Network. Vandalia Health Network’s FARMacy Program is designed to increase access to health education, healthy foods, and free resources for patients managing diabetes. Patients of Mon Health Medical Center can participate in the FARMacy Program’s free, 15-week course that will provide access to fresh produce, cooking tips, and physical education each week. By participating in the program, patients will...

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• 6/27/2024
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Mon Health System held a pinning ceremony for West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) students and Mon Scholars at Mon Health Medical Center on Tuesday, June 18. Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) entered into a partnership in April 2022 to create the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health, serving healthcare needs of North Central West Virginia. The Mon Health Scholars program provides WVJC School of Nursing students with financial resources for tuition, books, and academic fees. Nursi...

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• 6/19/2024
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If you are a patient and have questions or need assistance regarding your care, please call Ext. 1452

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• 8/21/2015
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Mon Health System’s Marketing & Communications and Foundation teams have recently been awarded in the 41st Healthcare Ad Awards for numerous projects. Founded over 40 years ago, the Healthcare Ad Awards is a national competition to recognize those in the field of healthcare marketing and advertising. Winners in the 41st Healthcare Ad Awards competition have been awarded for their outstanding work and creative inspiration in the competitive field of healthcare marketing. The Mon Health System Marketi...

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• 6/11/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating April’s Women’s Month and recognizing the outstanding Women’s Healthcare Services across the health system. Mon Health Medical Center is proud to offer advanced, nationally recognized gynecologic surgery in Morgantown. In 2023, Healthgrades awarded the hospital a 5-star rating for gynecologic procedures and the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. The hospital also received Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the Surgical Review Corporation. Addit...

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• 4/23/2024
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The Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Foundation Pink Fund has received numerous donations from local schools as a part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month “Pink Outs.” The Pink Fund provides financial support for uninsured patients to receive the breast cancer screenings they need. The Mon Health Preston Memorial Foundation Pink Fund was founded in 2012 because a group of dedicated Preston High School students raised funds through t-shirt sales, wanting to help prevent breast cancer. Since th...

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• 10/25/2023
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On September 27, 2023, Ruth Hicks celebrates her 102nd birthday. Ruth was born on September 27, 1921, in Milford, Texas. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Texas State College for Women, now Texas Women’s University, and her Master of Science in Social Science at the University of Illinois.  Ruth moved to Morgantown, West Virginia in the fall of 1949 with her husband. She and her husband both worked at West Virginia University as educators, teaching history and English respectively. She als...

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• 9/27/2023
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As someone who was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Roy Barnhart knew his abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels might mean he had cancer again. After countless physicians sent him home claiming there was nothing to worry about, he decided to trust his gut and see the team at Mon Health Urology. Roy was initially diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2009, which stemmed from a gallbladder attack where a mass was found on his kidney. Once his kidney was removed, his testing remained normal until around ...

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• 8/31/2023
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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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Intermed Labs at Mon Health has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Ophthalmology Products with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, 2023, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for SNAPS EyeshieldTM. “We are thrilled to be working with Premier to make our SNAPS Eyeshield easily accessible to more patients,” said Joe Duda, SNAPS CEO. Designed by retina surgeon, Dr. Josh Mali and the engineering team at I...

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• 5/30/2023
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Compensation and Benefits are available in a residency program in southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia.

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• 12/3/2015
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  Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center continues to prioritize the cardiac and vascular care of the communities they serve by participating in the Venous Thromboembolism Excellence Program with Inari Medical. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, and it can include deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, and pulmonary embolism occ...

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• 3/30/2023
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The Foundation Health Career Scholarships are awarded each year to students in North Central West Virginia going into selected health care professions.

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• 10/20/2015
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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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• 7/27/2021
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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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• 10/18/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center was recently awarded the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award for the third year in a row by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Mon Health Medical Center was the only hospital in West Virginia to achieve this designation.  For this annual analysis, Healthgrades evaluated hospital performance across four OBGYN services (vaginal delivery, c-section delivery, hysterectomy, gynecological procedures) in 16 stat...

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• 8/18/2022
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Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) have announced plans to help address the nursing crisis through a collaborative initiative. The pioneering partnership strategically aligns the resources and expertise of Mon Health and WVJC to expand our state’s nursing workforce by creating the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health. The new initiative will be an accelerated 18-month program and will include elements tailored to hospital culture and procedures, a hybrid online delivery method, joi...

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• 4/18/2022
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The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Departments at Mon Health continue to make a difference in the lives of pulmonary patients, especially those recovering from COVID-19. Dr. Allison Cihla , Pulmonologist and Medical Director of the Pulmonology Department at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been treating recovering COVID-19 patients in her office and in the Pulmonary Rehab Department. “Patients recovering from COVID-19 can experience significant respiratory symptoms. We are unsure of the long-term conse...

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• 12/21/2021
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  After living with excruciating pain for years and nearly giving up hope, Stacy Jarrett found the relief that she needed at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital with obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Robert Harris. "Ever since I was 14, I have had female issues. I was told that I would not have children and thank goodness the doctors were wrong about that, I now have three. But the other problems I had were unbearable," said 31-year-old Stacy. "I would lose so much blood that I would become ...

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• 12/13/2021
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By: Candice Powers, MBA, CRCR, CRCA, and Matt Simon The global health crisis is creating significant roadblocks for providers trying to optimize their revenue cycle. The economic fallout of the pandemic continues to impact millions of Americans. Nearly 17 million Americans have lost employer health insurance. One in three adults are unable to pay their medical bills with the money available to them, while two-thirds of adults with private insurance have received an unexpected medical bill.  The goo...

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• 9/24/2021
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ECRI, the most trusted voice in healthcare, names Mon Health System of Morgantown, West Virginia, the winner of its 15th Health Devices Achievement Award . ECRI presents its annual award to the member facility that has carried out the most exceptional initiative to improve patient safety, reduce costs, or otherwise facilitate better strategic management of health technology. "Mon Health's submission showed how health system leadership can foster an environment that encourages the use of innovative techn...

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• 6/23/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to be awarded an ‘A’ grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade. Both Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are the only hospitals in West Virginia to earn this designation. Of more than 2,700 hospitals rated by Leapfrog across the country, this designation recognizes Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hos...

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• 6/19/2020
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Mon Health Equipment and Supplies at Stonewall, located in Weston, has donated scrubs for patients at several Mon Health locations including Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC), Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH), Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), and Grafton City Hospital.  "There are times that a patient arrives via ambulance in clothes that are soaking wet or very little clothes at all. We will not discharge them in wet clothes, and we do our best to provide adequate cl...

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• 2/22/2021
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On March 6, 2021, Mildred Fizer, resident at The Village at Heritage Point, will celebrate her 100th birthday. Mildred was born on March 6, 1921, in Culloden, West Virginia. After graduating high school, she attended Marshall College, now Marshall University, for her Education and Extension Administration degree. Upon graduating, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Cabell County for several years.  Mildred was a member of 4-H, America's largest youth development organization that aims to help y...

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• 3/3/2021
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Each February, Mon Health recognizes Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month.  Less than two decades ago, most people diagnosed with advanced AMD were destined to become legally blind. Today, advances in the diagnosis and treatment of AMD allow many patients with advanced AMD to keep reading, driving, and enjoying their independence.  AMD, a disease that affects the small central area of the retina known as the macula, is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans. More ...

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• 2/26/2021
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The state has approved a license for The Suites at Heritage Point to offer comprehensive assisted living services, which means residents experiencing limited daily living skills are able to remain in their homes. “This freedom to remain in place and know that comprehensive care and dedicated assistance is available to them is a blessing for our residents,” said Wilma Sternthal, Executive Director of The Village and The Suites at Heritage Point. The assisted living services include medication administrat...

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• 11/6/2020
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Mon Health System has named Dr. Christopher Edwards the Emergency Department Medical Director leading the emergency medicine service line approach to care at all Mon Health facilities. Dr. Edwards began as the Mon Health Medical Center Director of Emergency Medicine in 2015. He has served as an Emergency Department Physician at Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital since beginning his tenure at Mon Health in 2007. Dr. Edwards a...

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• 7/8/2020
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation recently awarded $44,500 in scholarships to area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields. Values of the scholarships awarded range from $500 to $1,000 per year for up to four years. Selection was based on financial need and academic performance. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. A sub-committee of the Foundation’s Board of Directors selected the recipients. The Foundation created the Health Career...

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• 5/26/2020
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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 Health recently added four new cardiologists to its Heart & Vascular Center team. Robert Hull, MD , Bradford Warden, MD , Wissam Gharib, MD , and Samantha Crites, DO , are now accepting patients. They join six other cardiologists at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center: Paul Alappat, MD ; Kishore Bingi, MD ; Michael Englund, DO ; Morgan Lyons, MD ; Michael O'Keefe, MD ; and Richard Smith, MD . The center also includes cardiothoracic surgeons Fawad Khan, MD ; Jay Kim, MD ; and Alexander Nagy...

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• 1/19/2018
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As part of its ongoing commitment to ensure easy access and choice in community healthcare, Mon Health System has formed the Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital, Inc., and today it filed a letter of intent to seek a certificate of need from the state to build a small format hospital in the Fairmont Region. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imagin...

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• 3/10/2020
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Medical experts agree children need at least nine hours of sleep per night. Sleep problems and a lack of sleep can have negative effects on children’s performance in school, during extracurricular activities, and in social relationships, but a new service offered at the Mon Health Sleep Center could make a big difference in diagnosing those types of issues. In an effort to increase accessibility for pediatric sleep care, the Mon Health Sleep Center is now offering pediatric sleep studies for children ag...

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• 2/14/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center has been nationally recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as the first hospital in West Virginia to earn an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) Accreditation for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with AFib. AFib is a heart arrhythmia characterized by an irregular, rapid heartbeat. Left untreated, the condition can increase a person’s risk of stroke and other life-threatening complications. Facilities earning the accre...

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• 12/31/2019
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its 2019 Health Career Scholarships. Applications may be obtained through the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation and at monhealth.com/fdn . Each scholarship is worth $1,000 per student. Recipients will be notified in April. The Foundation typically awards more than 30 scholarships each year to students who have chosen to go into select health care professions and meet scholastic and financial need requirements. Scho...

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• 12/17/2018
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The Mon Health System Board of Directors has announced the appointment of David S. Goldberg as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mon Health System, effective Monday, Oct. 1. Goldberg brings to Mon Health over 17 years of senior healthcare leadership experience. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President with Highmark Health’s Alleghany Health Network (AHN) in Pittsburgh, Pa. While at AHN Goldberg, was responsible for administrative services and had oversight for corporate services including p...

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• 9/10/2018
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To better serve our community, Mon Health Medical Center is changing the date and the location of its annual  HealthFair . In 2019, the HealthFair is moving to June 8, out of winter and into late spring. And, the event will move to the Mon Health Medical Center campus. In past years, the HealthFair was at the Morgantown Mall. "Based on feedback from our community, we believe this change will make access to our health screenings and information from our partners more accessible," said Karol Koast, Mo...

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• 1/9/2019
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            The Foundation of Mon General Hospital raised more than $50,000 at its 22nd Annual DeLynn Mon General Foundation Invitational Golf Classic held on Monday, Aug. 20, at the Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport.             Triple Platinum sponsor for the tournament was Jean DeLynn. Chairman sponsors were Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; JacksonKelly, PLLC; BB&T Bank; Wells Fargo; Gabriel B...

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• 9/3/2012
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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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Mon General Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction ranks Mon General Hospital among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide based on an analysis of patient satisfaction data for 3,837 U.S. hospitals by HealthGrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital. According to HealthGrades, 80% of patients treated at the nation’s best-performing hospitals would definitel...

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• 5/23/2012
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• 7/25/2016
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The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation presented $35,000 in scholarships on Monday, May 6, to 36 area students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields at its 29th Annual health Career Scholarship Awards Program. The scholarships are valued at $4,000 each, a $1,000 per year. Selection was based on the application, academic performance and financial need. Each applicant also submitted a letter describing why they selected a specific health career. The Foundation created the Health Career Scholarship progra...

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• 5/9/2019
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Linda Ollis, F.A.C.H.E., recently joined Mon Health System as Mon General Hospital’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Ollis started her career in healthcare as a physical therapist at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, PA. She later earned a Master’s Degree in hospital administration from the University of Pittsburgh, and is board certified in healthcare administration. She brings to Mon General Hospital more than 32 years’ experience in senior hospital a...

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• 7/7/2011
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Two recent cardiovascular surgeon additions to Mon General Hospital’s Cardiac Services Program means Mon General can provide the full continuum of cardiac services. Alexander Nagy, M.D., began seeing patients this month, joining Kee C. Lee, M.D., as the second cardiovascular surgeon at Mon General Hospital. Dr. Lee joined Mon General Hospital last October as the Cardiac Surgery Director. The addition of Dr. Nagy helps make Mon General Hosiptal’s cardiac services program the fastest growing in t...

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