Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is gearing up for the back-to-school season by visiting local schools and participating in back-to-school events. At the events, hospital staff will provide health education and resources catered to students. On Tuesday, August 20, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital staff will attend Preston High School’s Open House to provide information on vaping prevention, recovery resources, and wellness visits. On Wednesday, August 21, hospital staff will stop by Kingwood Ele...

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• 2/21/2025
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital recently received a Jared Box donation from the Fairmont Rotary Club for pediatric patients. A Jared Box is a plastic shoe-sized storage box filled with small gifts, toys, games, crayons, coloring books, and fun activities. Each box contains items selected for a specific age and gender. The boxes are given to children in the hospital to provide a special, fun diversion. “This is a community service project that the Fairmont Rotary Club feels passionate about and h...

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• 8/19/2024
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The Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Project of Mon General Hospital is once again offering free skin cancer screenings for the community. Mon General Hospital physicians have generously donated their time and office space to provide these free screenings. The skin cancer screenings will take place in the physicians' offices. Appointments are required, and can be made by calling the Mon General Marketing Department at 304-285-2730 starting April 17, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a...

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• 4/4/2017
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Mon Health Medical Center recently collaborated with the Rotary of Morgantown to collect housewarming kits for Christian Help in Morgantown. Over the course of six weeks, Mon Health Medical Center staff, Rotary of Morgantown members, and community members donated household supplies to assist those addressing disaster recovery, transitioning from former incarceration, unsheltered or domestic violence situations, Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder recovery programs, and foster care to independent living situa...

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• 5/14/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital held its annual health fair in Newburg, West Virginia, offering free and low-cost health screenings and health education to the community. Since 2003, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has held the Newburg Health Fair annually as part of its community outreach programs, co-hosted by the Newburg Rotary Club. A portion of the proceeds of the health fair support the Newburg Rotary Club and the projects they carry execute throughout the year. Staff from Mon Health Pre...

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• 2/13/2024
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May is Senior Health and Wellness Month and residents at The Village at Heritage Point have enjoyed an action-packed month with special events focused on health and wellness. Health and wellness are always a priority at The Village at Heritage Point, whether it’s getting styled and pampered at the beauty salon, an enriching program through various speakers and performers, connecting with your Yin and Yang at a Tai Chi class, or enjoying a glass of wine with friends. For the wellness-conscious, or those ...

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• 5/30/2024
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The Village at Heritage Point will host Seamon Law Offices, PLLC, for an educational estate planning talk. This is one of the many events the Village offers to provide education opportunities for residents and their families. The Village at Heritage Point is a luxury senior living community located in the heart of Morgantown. Residents enjoy a uniquely inviting location, true neighbors, as well as many cultural, educational, and entertainment benefits. Events and activities are offered throughout the mo...

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• 12/4/2023
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has been honored with the Healthy West Virginia Award, recognizing the hospital’s outstanding commitment to promoting health and wellness throughout the region. The award, presented as part of the statewide initiative to encourage healthier lifestyles, highlights Mon Health’s successful efforts in fostering physical activity and wellness programming through community partnerships. The award specifically acknowledges Mon Health Stonewall Ja...

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• 10/17/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has plenty of heart-healthy and heart-themed events happening throughout February. “We are not only committed to providing the best possible heart care for our communities, but we strive to provide quality education and community-focused events that enhance the health a...

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• 1/30/2024
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The Hospitals of Mon Health recognize the meaning of donation and the life-saving difference with awareness events throughout the month. On Tuesday, April 19, Mon Health Hospitals held flag-raising events, including at Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Grafton City Hospital, an affiliate of Mon Health. The flags were provided by CORE - the Center for Organ Replacement and Education. CORE coordinates the recovery and matchi...

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• 4/19/2022
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital hosted ‘Stay Balanced Bruceton’ for individuals 60 years or older who attend events at North Preston Senior Center and for patients at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Bruceton/Kingwood. Stay Balanced Bruceton is a wellness event for seniors with an emphasis on balance and fall safety. Staff members of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital performed balance tests for seniors at North Preston Senior Center and provided inform...

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• 7/24/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s volunteers support the efforts of the hospital and contribute to services in various positions to best fit the needs of patients and community. The volunteers also work hand in hand with the Theresa Snaith Hospital Auxiliary members to put on events and fundraisers. On Valentines Day, the annual Sweet for the Sweetest event is held by the auxiliary and volunteer members to honor the hospital staff for their dedication to the hospital and community. Staff ...

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• 2/12/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is pleased to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Season at Palatine Park in Fairmont, WV. The sponsorship will help support the community and offer residents access to a variety of outdoor events and activities. “We are committed to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community. We believe partnering with Palatine Park will allow us to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle through outdoor activities,” said Dr. Christopher Ed...

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• 5/3/2023
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On September 8, 2022, all 55 West Virginia counties are joining together to host the largest day of free naloxone (Narcan) distribution in the state. In its third year, Save a Life Day will include every county for the first time, and Mon Health System hospitals are participating. A statewide map of over 150 events can be found at savealifewv.org .  Save a Life Day is made possible by support from the WV Office of Drug Control Policy, which supplies the Narcan for the statewide event. Key logistics ...

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• 8/31/2022
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In the spirit of community, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital staff hit the sidelines of four “Pink Out” games in October, rallying support and raising awareness for breast cancer prevention across Preston County. Each fall, local schools and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital staff join forces to host “Pink Out” events, whe education and advocacy come together to support the Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Foundation's Pink Fund. Founded by Preston High School students in 20...

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• 11/8/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital completed its annual food drive to support Food for Preston Backpack Program and local food pantries. Over the course of the one-month food drive, employees collected 16 boxes of food for 14 pantries across Preston County. Hospital employees and volunteers also spent two evenings packing bags of food to provide weekend meals to students in the county. In total, 408 bags of food were packed for students. “We are proud to serve our community by hosting our annual food ...

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• 4/11/2024
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The Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Foundation held its fourth annual Turkey Trot 5K race on Saturday, November 11 at the Preston Country Club. The money raised from the race benefits the Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Foundation Dove Fund, which is in place to provide assistance and support for cancer patients. “As a nonprofit hospital system, we value events like these that aim to support the initiatives of the Foundation,” said Luella Gunter, Executive Director of Philanthropy for Mon Heal...

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• 11/16/2023
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is hosting the 2024 Hospital Olympics for staff in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. In an effort to provide staff with some lighthearted fun and friendly competition, throughout the week of August 11-17, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host various “Olympic” events including fencing, golf, speed races, paddleball pong, and more. Both day and nightshift staff will compete to win gold, silver, and bronze medals and prizes provided b...

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• 8/13/2024
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Starting on December 1, 2021, Mon Health System will be transitioning from Emergency Codes to Plain Language Alerts in overhead pages at each Mon Health facility. Mon Health will be among the first health systems in the state to move to plain language. Currently, Mon Health utilizes “code” terminology to convey events, emergencies, and communicate to response teams that help is needed. Plain language states what the event actually is in common terms and everyday language. An example of this would be sayi...

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• 11/29/2021
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and individuals concerned with their health can have that ounce of prevention at a low price when participating in the upcoming Mon Health Fair Multiphasic Screening. The annual event will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, 111 Mylan Park Lane, in Morgantown, from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. The event benefits the four Rotary Clubs in Monongahela County. “This screening can provide an early warning of...

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• 9/1/2021
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Throughout the month of February, Mon Health held various events and provided opportunities to raise public awareness of American Heart Month.  Employees across Mon Health System participated in the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 7, while Mon Health Medical Center hosted a public luncheon at The Village at Heritage Point to provide women’s heart health education.  Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its Annual Healthy Heart Fair on Wednesday...

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• 3/3/2020
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary contributes to the health of our community by raising funds for our hospital.

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• 10/14/2015
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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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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Wellness Committee is excited to launch the winter 5K season with the Annual Gobble Gallop, a 5K Walk/Run on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.  The event will start at 9AM at 160 Jackson Mill Rd, Weston, WV 26452. Registration for the event is $5 and can be completed online at: https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=364361 . “This is a fun event,” said Kevin Stalnaker, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson M...

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• 10/29/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host the Substance Use and Addiction Recovery Roundtable on March 26 at 2PM at 89 Arnold Ave in Weston. In collaboration with the Lewis County Family Resource Network, Vally Healthcare System, Jobs and Hope program, and the Lewis County Health Department, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host the roundtable event. “We are trying to reduce stigma around substance abuse and recovery in the area and highlight evidence-based medicine, gi...

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• 3/21/2024
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The Village at Heritage Point donated a handmade dollhouse to the children at the Suncrest Early Learning Center. The Village strives to make available a multitude of events, activities, and hobbies, allowing the residents to continue to enjoy what they love most. As residents of The Village for six years each, Wayne Stiles and Glenn Snyder have enjoyed building many dollhouses together as a hobby. The two friends had the opportunity to join staff in donating the house that they built to the local child...

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• 3/7/2024
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  Mon Health 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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  Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital has started a new White Hall Wellness Series to promote healthy living and support the Marion County community. The first event was held on Wednesday, March 22 at the Town of White Hall Safety Building. Chris Hedio, Health Coach, shared information on exercise and nutrition and provided blood pressure and pulse checks to the eleven attendees. A healthy meal was provided to support well-being from Say-Boys Restaurant and included grilled chicken, green beans,...

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• 4/4/2023
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February is Heart Month, and Mon Health System employees are participating in activities to raise awareness of cardiac issues, especially in women. For more than a decade, Mon Health hospitals have participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative with employees wearing red on the first Friday in February, this years being on Friday, February 4, 2022. “National Wear Red Day is an effort to spread awareness that one in three women are dying from cardiovascular disease and remain...

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• 2/1/2022
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  April is National Donate Life Month, a time to applaud the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, eye, tissue, marrow, and blood donors. It is a time to thank the families who have decided to donate. It is also an opportunity to encourage more to follow their example and educate themselves about the importance of donation. The Hospitals of Mon Health recognize the meaning of donation and the life-saving difference with awareness events throughout the month. On Friday, April 23...

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• 4/26/2021
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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 Medical Center will hold its 2018 HealthFair Friday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Morgantown Mall. HealthFair offers free and low-cost screenings, health information, special events and demonstrations from more than 40 local medical organizations. This year Mon Health Medical Center will off low-cost multiphasic blood analysis screenings from 6:30-11 a.m. The cost is $30 for the multiphasic screening, $15 for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and $15...

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• 1/11/2018
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• 10/13/2015
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Mon Health EMS has partnered with public schools in Monongalia and Preston counties to offer training for its Stop the Bleed initiative. Stop the Bleed is a nationwide program of the American College of Surgeons, the Committee on Trauma, the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Hartford Consensus with the purpose of training the public to provide a vital initial response to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations. The pro...

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• 10/19/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center’s Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) classes beginning in September. The program provides education and support to individuals who are 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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Nursing students from West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) in Morgantown recently had the extraordinary opportunity to observe a history-making transplant procedure at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center — an experience that left a lasting impression on both the students and staff. The case, coordinated with the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), marked a groundbreaking moment in medical history: the first-ever international lung-only transfer. A specialized transplant team from Ontario, Ca...

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• 4/15/2025
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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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On October 9, 2024, Vandalia Health hospitals, including Mon Health and Davis Health, hosted a successful Healthcare Career Showcase aimed at introducing middle & high school students to the dynamic world of healthcare.  Hosted at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown, WV, nearly 400 students from schools across West Virginia attended the event. The event featured departments from across Mon Health and Davis Health, including Marketing, Food & Nutrition Serv...

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• 10/14/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Trees to Go Event. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 7, raffle tickets may be purchased to win a tree to benefit patient care at Mon Health Medical Center. The Trees to Go Event began in 2012 and was spearheaded by Kathy Pompili, who has been a member of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary for 29 years. Since then, the fundraiser has become the third largest fundraiser of the Auxiliary. Each year, the Mon Health Medical Center lobby is dressed wi...

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• 10/8/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is collaborating with the Skin Cancer Foundation to provide free skin cancer screenings in Morgantown on Saturday, Sept. 21 on the Destination Healthy Skin bus. Destination Healthy Skin is the Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer screening and education program. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is partnering with the Skin Foundation and Mon Health Dermatologist Dr. Mary Hall to provide free, full body skin exams. “Regular skin checks are vital for ea...

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• 9/18/2024
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The residents at The Village at Heritage Point received a special visit from the West Virginia University Women’s Basketball Team during their beloved bingo night on Monday, Sept. 9. The WVU Women’s Basketball Team joined The Village for an evening of bingo and a meet-n-greet with the residents. Team members called bingo throughout the evening while residents played to win some West Virginia-themed prizes.  “We are so glad that the WVU Women’s Basketball Team wanted to join us for our bingo night a...

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• 9/10/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is selling football parking passes as a part of its yearly fundraiser to benefit patient care at Mon Health Medical Center . Located just a short walk from West Virginia University’s Milan Puskar Stadium, the Mon Health Medical Park functions as additional football game parking throughout the season. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is now selling parking passes for $120 per season or $20 per game. All proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary and directly benefi...

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

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• 8/6/2024
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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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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s volunteers support the efforts of the hospital and contribute services in various positions to best fit the needs of patients and the community. Two long-time volunteers and previous employees at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital share their experiences and encourage those who are interested in volunteering to apply. Jeannie Turnley, who was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for 31 years before becoming a volunteer. She has volun...

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• 6/10/2024
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Mon Health is encouraging its employees and patients to participate in the annual Greater Morgantown Heart Walk on Saturday, June 8 at The Aquatic Center & Track Complex at Mylan Park. Hosted by the American Heart Association, Mon Health is a sponsor of the Greater Morgantown Heart Walk and is proud to partner in raising awareness of heart health and research. Walking is one of the easiest ways to increase physical activity and improve health. Physical activity increases a person’s heart rate, stren...

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• 5/24/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is gearing up to host the Annual Weston 5k Wellness Run and Walk, in collaboration with the City of Weston, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Every three years, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital completes a Community Health Needs Assessment to understand the leading health needs of the community it serves. Several of the leading concerns of residents are chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart issues, and obesit...

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• 5/21/2024
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• 5/14/2024
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  Mon Health System recently held its first Explorer Program open house event for local teens. In an effort to engage those who may be interested in healthcare careers, the Explorer Program at Mon Health will provide an enriching opportunity for individuals aged 14-20 to explore potential careers at Mon Health. Mon Health Medical Center staff members hosted the Explorer Program’s first cohort on Wednesday, April 24 where teens were invited to take a tour of Mon Health Medical Center and “get to kno...

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• 4/30/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospita l staff visited Kingwood Elementary School’s Family Engagement Night ahead of its April 9 th Future Donor Blood Drive. At the Family Engagement Night, hospital staff educated children and families on the importance of blood and donating. Through a creative demonstration, students learned about plasma, red cells, and platelets, the three components of blood. Parents were also encouraged to sign up to donate at the upcoming drive. The Future Blood Donor Blood Drive at K...

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• 4/9/2024
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In celebration of National Volunteers Week, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is hosting its second annual Lewis County Volunteers Dinner. Honoring all Lewis County volunteers, including the volunteers of the hospital’s own Theresa Snaith Hospital Auxiliary, the Volunteers Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 6PM at Saint Matthew’s Church Community Hall. Guests are invited to bring a covered dish and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will provide meat entrees. During the...

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• 4/15/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Foundation recently held its second annual First Night Out event to benefit cancer care services at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital. After January’s snowstorm, the First Night Out event was moved to Saturday, March 23 with the same activities and exciting prizes to win. The event featured a silent auction, hourly raffles, pull-tab instant wins, and a $1000 grand prize drawing. In an effort to add a unique twist to the fundraising event, guests were invited to de...

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• 3/25/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is kicking off it’s annual Preston County Spring 100 on March 19, the first day of spring. The Preston County Spring 100 is a 15-week walking program where hospital employees and community members are encouraged to form teams and challenged to walk a minimum of 100 miles over the course of 15 weeks. Individual members that walk 100 miles or more will be entered into a drawing at the conclusion of the 15 weeks to win prizes. In 2023, the Preston County Spring 100 had ...

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• 3/19/2024
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Vandalia Health North, comprised of Davis Health System and Mon Health System, are proud to announce the inaugural “Heart to Heart Awards.” The award was designed to recognize and honor employees who exemplify the true spirit of compassion, not only within the workplace, but also within their local communities. Heart to Heart Award recipients were selected at each health system from a pool of nominees, nominated by fellow employees. From Davis Health System, Jessica Kerns-Galloway was selected as the He...

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• 3/12/2024
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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center kicked off February’s “Heart Month” with a Go Red for Women Breakfast on Friday, February 2. Mon Health System’s female leadership, including Auxiliary and Board members, as well as residents from The Village at Heritage Point, came together to raise awareness for women’s heart health. In partnership with the American Heart Association, the Go Red for Women Breakfast recognizes National Wear Red Day and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative t...

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• 2/7/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center which serves patients across the state of West Virginia. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Medical Center is also offering heart-healthy initiatives for patients and staff.  “At Mon Health Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing the best heart care for the communities we serve, and as a part of that effort, we strive to provide ...

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• 1/31/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center has an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation facility with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program for those with heart ailments.

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• 10/1/2015
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On Thursday, December 7, the residents at the Village at Heritage Point held their first-ever “Light the Night” event, spreading holiday cheer to the Morgantown community. Residents adorned their patios and balconies with holiday decorations and held a lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season. Community members were invited to bring their families to enjoy the light display, drink hot cocoa and eat cookies, sing Christmas carols, and visit with none other than Santa Claus himself. "We are thrill...

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• 12/11/2023
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On October 28, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary held the 59th Annual Ball of the Year and raised more than $500,0000 to support the development of the Caring Cottages , a new patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center campus. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of patients undergoing extensive treatments at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. These stay houses will offer a warm and welcoming environment, allowing families to remain close to the...

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• 10/30/2023
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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 Thursday, May 31, The Village at Heritage Point, a senior living community located in the heart of Morgantown, West Virginia took a heartfelt initiative aimed at bringing joy to children by donating handmade doll houses to local children’s organizations. Wayne Stiles has been a resident at The Village at Heritage Point for six years and Glenn Snyder for five years. Both Wayne and Glenn enjoy building dollhouses from scratch together and have established a hobby doing so over the last four years. The ...

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• 6/7/2023
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer of Vandalia Health, was awarded the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Certified Healthcare CIO designation. Launched in 2008 by CHIME, the Certified Healthcare CIO program is the only certification designed exclusively for leaders in health information technology. Currently, more than 800 healthcare CIOs in 23 countries have earned the certification, which represents one of the highest profes...

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• 4/6/2023
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• 10/20/2015
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Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have recognized their ICARE Champions of the Year for 2022 as Rocky Cooper, Chase McFadden, and Denzil Graham. Mon Health System recognized many incredible employees throughout 2022 as monthly ICARE Champions. Nominations are based on the Mon Health System ICARE Values, which stand for Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. ICARE Champions of the Year were chosen fr...

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• 3/7/2023
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West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) and Mon Health System announced a partnership to offer nursing students a scholarship opportunity and employment guarantee upon graduation. The Mon Health Scholars program is open to students entering the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs as well as those transitioning from LPN to ASN. The program pairs with the WVWC nursing education of distinction and excellence with clinical rotation throughout the region including new opportunities within Mon Health Syste...

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• 1/20/2023
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital hosted a celebration to commemorate its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, December 14. Local and state dignitaries as well as community providers were on hand to applaud the hospital’s commitment to improve community access to vital healthcare services in Marion County. Since opening at the Middletown Commons in White Hall on December 14, 2021, the full-service, small-format hospital has treated over 9,000 patients with 146 total admissions, 263 observations, and ...

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• 12/14/2022
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When Mon Health employee Correna Smithburger learned an old friend needed a lifesaving kidney donation in 2012, her immediate response was, “I’ll do it.” After not seeing each other for 15 years, Correna and her old friend finally reconnected on Facebook. This is when Correna learned that she was very ill with kidney disease and unable to find a compatible kidney donor, necessitating years of dialysis. Correna decided then to get tested to see if she was compatible as a donor. “Each week, I would go for...

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• 3/2/2022
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When Mon Health employee Correna Smithburger learned an old friend needed a lifesaving kidney donation in 2012, her immediate response was, “I’ll do it.” After not seeing each other for 15 years, Correna and her old friend finally reconnected on Facebook. This is when Correna learned that she was very ill with kidney disease and unable to find a compatible kidney donor, necessitating years of dialysis. Correna decided then to get tested to see if she was compatible as a donor. “Each week, I would go for...

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• 3/2/2022
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce the first ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in West Virginia to support prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. The race – part of a national event series – shows community support through raising funds and awareness for those active in the fight against prostate cancer. Morgantown and surrounding area community members will come together on Sunday, August 28 at 8:30 AM to fight a disease that takes the life of an American ma...

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• 8/16/2022
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  Boston Scientific, the developer of the innovative WATCHMAN FLX ™ device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, has chosen Mon Health Medical Center as the first hospital to participate in a new CHAMPION-AF clinical trial. This is a randomized head-to-head trial designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the WATCHMAN FLX ™ device compared to blood thinners.  Many patients with AFib are at risk for a stroke when blood clots form in a small pouch of t...

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• 6/23/2021
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• 1/21/2020
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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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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 System has taken swift courses of action to safeguard patients, employees and communities served by Mon Health facilities as the novel coronavirus threat level continues to be assessed. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliate, Grafton City Hospital, have precautionary measures in place to prevent the transmission of respiratory illness. “The health, safety and well-being of our patients and Mon Health colleag...

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• 3/19/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has performed more than 500 implants with the UroLift® System, the first permanent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 50 years of age or older. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2013, the UroLift System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. “Mon Health System is committed ...

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• 7/14/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized again by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary  Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, one person experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. The most common symptom is chest pain, ...

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• 2/21/2020
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            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 recently became the first hospital in West Virginia to earn the Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation Silver Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that Mon General has reached an aggressive goal in using guidelines-based care to improve patient outcomes from in-hospital cardiac arrest.             The Get With The Guidel...

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• 4/17/2013
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    Mon General Hospital began using bar code scanners in early June to help ensure patient safety in the administration of medications.     According to a survey by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) in 2006, the number one fear of hospitalized patients is that they will be given the wrong medication. Nationally, medication errors contribute to 400,000 preventable drug-related injuries and 7,000 drug-related deaths each year in United States hosp...

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• 6/14/2012
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             Mon General Hospital celebrated two milestone achievements on Wednesday, Aug. 1: receiving the 2012 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and the opening of its new outpatient Endoscopy Center.              The celebration was held in the hospital’s main lobby for employees, and concluded with presentation of the award followed by tours of the Endoscopy Center...

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• 8/2/2012
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                Mon General Hospital and the American Heart Association have formed a new alliance in the battle against West Virginia's No. 1 killer - heart disease.                 On Wednesday, Aug. 22, it was announced that Mon General Hospital had become West Virginia’s first “My Heart My Life” champion for the American Heart Association, helping to l...

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• 8/23/2012
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            Mon General has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital.             The Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation program was developed with the goal to save lives of those wh...

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• 4/22/2014
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            Visitors to Mon General Hospital’s 32nd Annual HealthFair will have the opportunity to walk through a giant colon, participate in a scavenger hunt and get an overall picture of their health through a variety of wellness screenings.             The 2015 Mon General HealthFair will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at Morgantown Mall. Approximately 50 exhibitors will be at HealthFair, including ...

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• 2/16/2015
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• 8/21/2015
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its 39th Annual Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday, April 13th at Stonewall Resort to honor employees. In an effort to continually recognize those who go above and beyond to provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence, each Mon Health System hospital awards employees monthly who represent the core values of the hospital system. These employees are named “ICARE Champions” after the core values of Integrity, ...

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• 4/16/2024
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• 12/15/2023
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The Boards of Directors of Monongalia Health System and Monongalia General Hospital recently elected new board chairmen and added several new members. Glenn Adrian is the new Chairman of the Monongalia Health System Board of Directors and Sarah Minear is the new Chairman of the Mon General Hospital Board of Directors. Monongalia Health System is the parent company of Mon General Hospital, Mon HealthCare Equipment and Supplies, Monongalia EMS and The Village at Heritage Point. New members include Bobbie H...

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• 8/9/2011
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