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1.	Wound Care Provider Dr. Martinez Added to Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Wound Care Staff For more than 15 years, the staff at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has been providing wound care to local residents, making a difference in their lives on their road to recovery. The staff knows that all wounds do not heal the same way, nor within the same time frame, so they are dedicated to caring for people with wounds that have resisted traditional means of healing. The team recently expanded with the addition of Mon Health physician Dr. Ferdinand Martinez. The therapy ... News 2/24/2021 Relevance: 40
2.	Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon Now Offering Walk-In Care In an effort to increase access to timely, high-quality care, Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon is now offering walk-in care to patients. Walk-in clinics are a convenient option for people who need quick medical care for non-life-threatening health conditions such as, but not limited to: minor injuries like cuts, sprains or burns, sudden illnesses like colds or ear aches, skin conditions like rashes or bites, and more. At Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care – Buckhannon, Dr. Amy Pearson and L... News 8/13/2024 Relevance: 35
3.	Mon Health Medical Center and Acuity Healthcare announce approval for long-term acute care services Mon Health Medical Center and Acuity Healthcare are pleased to announce the West Virginia Health Care Authority has approved the application for a Certificate of Need (CON) to develop a 25 bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) to be located on the 4th floor of Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. The LTACH will provide specialty care to critically ill and medically complex patients. In February 2019, Mon Health Medical Center partnered with Acuity Healthcare to establish long-term acute care hosp... News 6/4/2019 Relevance: 31
4.	Mon General Hospital named Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee and Hip Replacement Mon General Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center© for both Maternity Care and Knee and Hip Replacement by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of Highmark’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program recognizes healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality specialty care – safely, effectively and cost efficiently. The goal of the program is to help consumers find both quality and value for their spec... News 4/19/2016 Relevance: 31
5.	Diabetes Awareness Month: Mon Health Providers, Educators Lead with Comprehensive Care Programs This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System providers are tackling the diabetes crisis in West Virginia and the surrounding regions by raising awareness, providing education, and offering accessible services for the prevention and management of the disease. Nearly 16% of adults in West Virginia live with diabetes, with many more at risk due to conditions like obesity and prediabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports. Mon Health’... News 11/12/2024 Relevance: 30
6.	The Village at Heritage Point Residents Donate a Dollhouse to Suncrest Early Learning Center 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... News 3/7/2024 Relevance: 29
7.	Mon General Hospital Recognized for Quality in Cardiac Care 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... News 8/26/2013 Relevance: 27
8.	MedExpress and Mon Health System Announce Care Collaboration MedExpress and Mon Health System are excited to announce the launch of a collaborative care initiative between the two health care organizations. MedExpress will coordinate care with Mon General Hospital and Mon Health System’s network of physicians if more advanced care is needed by patients, while continuing to respect patient choice. In addition, MedExpress has recently announced the construction of a second Morgantown neighborhood medical center, this one adjacent to the Mon Health System campus on ... News 9/2/2014 Relevance: 27
9.	Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Mazezka Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Mazezka , DO, to Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mazezka to our team in Kingwood as a primary care provider,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Mazezka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Her dedication to serving patients locally ensures that our community ... News 1/15/2025 Relevance: 23
10.	Mon Health Primary Care: Your Partner in Staying Healthy This Flu Season As flu season approaches, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Primary Care is dedicated to helping patients and families in West Virginia stay healthy. Flu season can bring a host of concerns, from mild symptoms to serious complications, especially for vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. That’s why having access to a trusted primary care physician (PCP) is so important during this time. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early intervention when symptoms arise... News 11/6/2024 Relevance: 22
11.	Minimal Wait Times and Quick Results with Mon Health’s Expert Digestive Care Team 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... News 9/24/2024 Relevance: 22
12.	Clear Mountain Bank Donates Care Packages to Vandalia Health Facilities Patients receiving treatment at Vandalia Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood were surprised with a variety of comfort items to support their care thanks to a generous donation of care packages from Clear Mountain Bank staff. For this project, Clear Mountain Bank, along with industry partners Alkami and Prelim, purchased items to create 250 packages to distribute to local hospitals throughout the bank’s service region, with more t... News 2/26/2025 Relevance: 21
13.	Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Michael Johnson Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Johnson as a primary care provider specializing in both family and sports medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Johnson and his expertise in family and sports medicine to Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We look forward to expanding this much-needed care for patients in Weston and across the region.” Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Wes... News 7/16/2024 Relevance: 21
14.	Mon Health Primary Care Welcomes New Suncrest Location Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family. Their longtime office will remain at the current location at 3132 Collins Ferry Rd in Morgantown and will be named Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest. Drs. Horvath and Czinege at Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest will continue to see patients for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, conduct health screenings and physical exams, and offer primary, wellness,&... News 8/1/2023 Relevance: 21
15.	Mon Health Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Vidya Petla Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Vidya Petla to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Petla will be practicing at the Mon Health Primary Care location in Morgantown. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Dr. Petla join our best-in-class care team delivering expert medical care,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “She will be a tremendous asset to the health of our communities.” Dr. Petla graduated from Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sci... News 11/7/2022 Relevance: 21
16.	Dr. John Azar’s Commentary Supporting Radiation Oncology at Mon General Hospital (Dominion Post, Morgantown) 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... News 8/16/2013 Relevance: 21
17.	Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Receives $1.5 Million State Grant to Enhance Patient Care Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been awarded $1.5 million through the West Virginia Rural Hospital Grant Program. The funding will enable the expansion of existing facilities to create additional patient care areas, further enhancing the quality of care provided to the Kingwood community and surrounding areas. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Jim Justice and the state of West Virginia for this generous investment in rural health care and our hospital,” said Melissa Lockwood... News 12/13/2024 Relevance: 20
18.	Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Fellowsville Celebrates 20th Anniversary Mon Health Preston Primary Care – Fellowsville celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, August 21. To commemorate this incredible milestone, both current and former staff gathered for a celebratory lunch at the clinic. In an effort to also recognize the patients they serve and celebrate the 20-year milestone alongside them, each patient at the clinic on the day of the anniversary received a celebratory treat bag. “Our patients and their care are our top priority, so to celebrate 20 years of providi... News 9/4/2024 Relevance: 20
19.	Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry Welcomes Dr. Lauren Mayle Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Mayle as a new psychiatrist. “Access to mental health care and support services is vital to the overall care we provide to the patients we serve. We are proud to continue to grow our team of mental health care providers at Mon Health and provide greater access to these much-needed services,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mayle to the... News 8/1/2024 Relevance: 20
20.	Mon Health Primary Care Welcomes Benjamin Abersold, New Family Nurse Practitioner in Core Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin Abersold, FNP-BC , to its dedicated team of providers. Benjamin will be practicing as a family nurse practitioner at Mon Health Primary Care in Core. “We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Abersold to the Mon Health family. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic team of primary care providers and will certainly benefit the patients we serve in Core, West Virginia,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon H... News 10/23/2023 Relevance: 20
21.	Mon Health Welcomes Dr. Ryan Walker to Primary Care Team in Fairmont Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Ryan Walker to its dedicated team of physicians, Drs. Marilyn Bonfili and Lisa Flower . Dr. Walker brings nearly eight years of experience as a primary care physician to the Fairmont clinic. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said Dr. Bradford Warden , Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Walker is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thri... News 3/9/2022 Relevance: 20
22.	Mon General, Cornerstone Care honor soon-to-be graduates Mon General Hospital and Cornerstone Care celebrated the upcoming graduation of its first class of Family Medicine Residency physicians during a banquet celebration June 3. The Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency is a vision shared by Cornerstone Care Inc., a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in southwestern Pennsylvania; Mon General Hospital and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. The program was created to help address the physician shortage and ... News 6/6/2016 Relevance: 20
23.	Blacksville Community Supports Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center with Care Closet Donation Blacksville community members Cathy Chisler and Lisa Raber turned personal experiences into a heartfelt mission to support Vandalia Health's Mon Health Medical Center , rallying their community to donate more than $600 in funds and much-needed items for the hospital’s Care Closet. The Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet provides clean clothing and essential items to patients in need, and for Chisler and Raber, it has already made a personal impact. “My son was in a dirt bike accident, and the Care C... News 1/29/2025 Relevance: 19
24.	Huggins Furthers Pledge to Support Cancer Care Across Vandalia Health with $380K Donation to Mon Health 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... News 8/22/2024 Relevance: 19
25.	Mon Health Primary Care Highlights Summer Safety this July Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we do in Primary Care. A little bit of common sense and planning can go a long way in keeping our patients healthy throughout the summer,” said Dr. Jason McNair , Mon Health Primary Care Provider. “In our visits, we routinely talk about topics like adequate water intake, using sunscreen, and instituting exercise responsibly, wh... News 7/9/2024 Relevance: 19
26.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Expanding Access to Local Cancer Care Services Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will open a new comprehensive infusion center offering increased access to cancer care to local patients. Congressman David McKinley (ret.), along with U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito, secured $580,000 in federal appropriations to construct the new facility. This invaluable support was instrumental in ensuring that patients in rural West Virginia receive quality, close-to-home cancer care. Currently, patients with cancer in Preston County must leave... News 10/12/2023 Relevance: 19
27.	Mon Health Primary Care – Morgantown Voted Best of Morgantown Mon Health Primary Care – Morgantown has been named Morgantown Magazine’s 2023 “Best of Morgantown” for Best Primary Care Clinic. This year, the community cast over 161,000 ballots to select their favorite local businesses. “Our staff are devoted to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, close to home and we are honored to provide a positive impact in the lives and health of our local communities,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President, Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. The physicians... News 2/14/2023 Relevance: 19
28.	Farmington Resident Finds Treatment She Needs with Mon Health Wound Care Beth Alasky has struggled with venous stasis ulcers in her legs for the past eight years. When she began experiencing another stint of excruciating pain, she decided to trust the team at Mon Health Wound Care in Morgantown, WV. Venous stasis ulcers are open skin sores that are caused by problems with blood flow in the leg veins, most commonly around the ankles. Last year, Beth began noticing the symptoms of venous stasis ulcers in her legs worsening. “I sensed that my legs were starting to get bad again.... News 7/12/2021 Relevance: 19
29.	Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry Suncrest Offices Relocating On Jan. 8, the Suncrest locations for Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry will begin seeing patients in their new offices at the Mon Health Medical Park, building 1000. Wedgewood Primary Care offices will be located in Suite 1201 and Psychiatry Care will be in Suite 1202. Patients can enter the office’s parking lot from Mon Health Drive. Phone numbers for each office will remain the same. The move comes almost a year after Mon Health merged with Wedgewood, the largest private primary care p... News 12/5/2017 Relevance: 19
30.	Advanced Pulmonary Care Services Now Offered in Kingwood, First Robotic Bronchoscopy Performed Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia. In June, Mon Health System welcomed Dr. Peter Kochupura to lead Pulmonary Care Services . Dr. Kochupura joined pulmonologist Dr. Allison Cihla to bolster comprehensive lung care at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, and through his leadership, Mon Health has strengthened its pulmonary care services and introduced new procedures to best... News 9/16/2024 Relevance: 18
31.	Mon Health Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Karim Ibrahim Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ibrahim will be practicing as a primary care physician in Morgantown. “We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ibrahim to Mon Health. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we deliver,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Ibrahim graduated from the Royal ... News 7/11/2023 Relevance: 18
32.	New Physician to Join Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is expanding its services with the addition of Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards to the clinical staff. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be joining the staff at the newly opened office at Market Place Mall in Weston, where Debra Murray, NP , also provides care Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be seeing patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. She is perfectly suited for her new location with specialized training in rural heal... News 8/9/2021 Relevance: 18
33.	Mon Health Expands Women's Care Team, Adds Two Nurse Practitioners The Women's Care team at Mon Health OBGYN is proud to welcome two new highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners to its team starting Monday, May 24. Deborah Boyer, NP and Amy Kitzmiller, NP will further the high quality, close to home care patients continue to receive at Mon Health from the providers they know and trust. Boyer joins Mon Health from a local gynecology center. She received her BSN and MSN from West Virginia University and has practiced at WVU Hospitals as a nurse practitioner and... News 5/24/2021 Relevance: 18
34.	Mon Health Bariatrics Expands its Comprehensive Care Team Mon Health Bariatrics offers advanced robotic and laparoscopic options for those seeking bariatric surgery. As the need for comprehensive bariatric care continues to increase, Mon Health Bariatrics is expanding its comprehensive care team with the addition of Cassie Brode, Ph.D., Psychologist. To evaluate and help patients prepare for bariatric surgery, Dr. Brode joins bariatric surgeons Dr. Mustapha Daouadi and Dr. Emanuel Mejias on the Mon Health Bariatrics team as a psychologist to evaluate pat... News 10/3/2024 Relevance: 17
35.	Dr. Schwarzenberg Retires from Mon Health Preston Primary Care Mon Health Preston Primary Care honors Dr. Michael Schwarzenberg amidst his retirement on Monday, Sept. 30. Dr. Schwarzenberg has a legacy of care in Preston County spanning 37 years. In 1987, Dr. Schwarzenberg and his wife, Dr. Bernice Schwarzenberg, began their medical career by opening a private practice in Kingwood. Known locally as “Dr. Mike,” Dr. Schwarzenberg was a medical staff member of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, served as Chief of Staff, and in other leadership roles within the medi... News 9/30/2024 Relevance: 17
36.	Two Mon Health System Hospitals Awarded for Efforts to Improve Rural Stroke Care Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital have been awarded The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award in recognition of their continuous efforts to address the unique health needs of the rural communities they serve. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people li... News 8/12/2024 Relevance: 17
37.	Mon Health Medical Center Maintains a “Care Closet” for Patients and Families Mon Health Medical Center goes above and beyond to make patient-centered care a top priority with its Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are donated and given out as needed. In a recent clothes fundraiser, over 500 articles of clothing were donated to the C... News 2/28/2024 Relevance: 17
38.	Mon Health Preston Primary Care Welcomes Twin Sisters Courtni DeWitt & Julie Smith, Nurse Practitioners Mon Health Preston Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of two nurse practitioners, twin sisters Courtni DeWitt, FNP-BC and Julie Smith, FNP-BC to its dedicated team of providers. “I am pleased to welcome two exceptional nurse practitioners to our Mon Health family. Together, they will continue to build a stronger, healthier community and forge a path towards compassionate and innovative healthcare in the Kingwood area,” said Melissa Lockwood, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health... News 7/18/2023 Relevance: 17
39.	Two Brothers, One Health System Improving Heart Care in West Virginia 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 ... News 2/20/2023 Relevance: 17
40.	Healthgrades recognizes Mon Health as top-performing hospital for women's health care Mon Health Medical Center is one of only nine facilities in 17 states to achieve 5 stars in all five women's care procedures rated by Healthgrades® in 2017. The procedures include C-section and vaginal deliveries, hysterectomy, urogynecology surgeries and other procedures related to the female reproductive system. The Healthgrades Women's Care ratings are based on 3-year Medicare patient data on clinical outcomes. To earn 5 stars, hospitals had to achieve significantly better outcomes than expected. "The... News 8/7/2017 Relevance: 17
41.	Mon General Hospital only third hospital in nation to use new IntelliVue patient monitors 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... News 1/3/2012 Relevance: 17
42.	Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover Office Relocating Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care’s Westover location will begin seeing patients on Aug. 27 in its new location at the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, WV. The office will close at 5 p.m., Aug. 24. The office will remain closed Aug. 25 – 26. Patients who need urgent care during the closure are encouraged to visit our Cheat Lake location. The office phone number will remain 304-292-7316. “The new location will provide easier access for our patients, including more parking,” said Frank Ortiz,... News 7/18/2018 Relevance: 17
43.	Mon Health Medical Center Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care Mon Health Medical Center is committed to providing excellence in stroke care, and in 2024, the hospital received two national recognitions underscoring that commitment. In June, Mon Health Medical Center received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entit... News 8/5/2024 Relevance: 16
44.	Two Mon Health Medical Center Registered Nurses Named Champions of Care Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that David Belcher, RN, and Maggie Burhan, RN, have been named Champions of Care by WV Living Magazine. Belcher and Burhan were each selected from a pool of RN nominees from healthcare systems across the state as individuals who are compassionate and dedicated healthcare workers. Belcher has worked at Mon Health Medical Center since May of 2019. He currently keeps the operating room running smoothly as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, collaborating wit... News 3/27/2024 Relevance: 16
45.	Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry Welcomes Jessica Garlow as a Licensed Therapist Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Licensed Therapist, Jessica Garlow to its team of dedicated professionals. “We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Garlow to the Mon Health family. She is a valuable addition to our team at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry and will provide a much-needed service to our patients,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. Garlow received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work... News 1/24/2024 Relevance: 16
46.	Cardiology Patient Finds Care She Needs at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center 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... News 2/1/2022 Relevance: 16
47.	Dr. Ashley Bainbridge Relocating to Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover Office Mon Health Primary Care physician Ashley Bainbridge will be relocating to Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care's Westover location where she will begin seeing patients June 26. Her office is currently in the Mon Health Medical Park in Suncrest. Dr. Bainbridge's new location will be 900 Fairmont Road, Westover, WV, through Aug. 24. The Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location will be moving to the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, Aug. 25-26. She will begin seeing patients at the Gate... News 6/14/2018 Relevance: 16
48.	Mon General to name Center for Cardiac Care in Dr. Warren T. Anderson’s honor 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 ... News 5/13/2013 Relevance: 16
49.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Names First 2024 PHIL Award Recipient for Excellence in Respiratory Care Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital named Respiratory Therapist Angie Kisner the 2024 recipient of its first PHIL Award . The annual award is part of The FACES Foundation's program to recognize exemplary respiratory care. The PHIL Award is the only nationally recognized hospital-based program that honors outstanding respiratory therapists, nominated by patients, their family members, and other caregivers. Kisner, a nine-year employee of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, serves in ... News 11/11/2024 Relevance: 15
50.	Mon Health Surgical Care Awarded for 25 Years of Accreditation in Vascular Testing 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-... News 10/2/2024 Relevance: 15
51.	Mon Health System Hospitals Earn Advanced Certification in Quality, Safe Stroke Care Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Medical Center, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have earned advanced certification in stroke care, affirming their readiness to handle strokes and stroke related medical problems. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital was recently awarded the DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification in October 2022. The certification is derived from evidence-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Assoc... News 11/21/2022 Relevance: 15
52.	Mon Health Primary Care Mannington Office Now Seeing New Patients Mon Health Primary Care Mannington office now has two nurse practitioners who are welcoming new patients. Melisa Loving, MSN, FNP-C , and Amber Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC , are both taking appointments for new patients at the 800 East Main Street location in Mannington. The office is easily accessible and provides a comfortable setting for patients. Loving grew up in the Beckley and Princeton area of southern West Virginia. She attended medical school at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhanon. She chose to... News 11/14/2018 Relevance: 15
53.	Mon Health Medical Center's 'Trees to Go' to benefit patient care The holiday season has come early to the Mon Health Medical Center lobby. Ten holiday trees are on display as part of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 'Trees to Go' Fundraiser. The trees, each locally sponsored and designed, are being raffled off to raise money in support of patient care at the hospital. Tickets may be purchased in the hospital gift shop or at the information desk for $1 each or six for $5. The holiday trees are on display in the hospital lobby until the drawing on Friday, Nov. ... News 10/15/2018 Relevance: 15
54.	Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry Welcomes Shanece Forge Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to announce the addition of Shanece Forge as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome the newest addition to the behavioral health team. Shanece will greatly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive mental health support to our patients,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Shanece received her bachelor’s degree in ps... News 6/22/2023 Relevance: 14
55.	Oncology Patient Finds Care She Needs with Dr. McBee at Mon Health Cancer Center When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then... News 4/5/2021 Relevance: 14
56.	Mon County Resident Trusts Mon Health Oncology Team for her Care As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health... News 5/3/2021 Relevance: 14
57.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center - More than Complete Heart Care After realizing she was having a heart attack, Elizabeth Frum told EMS to take her directly to the Mon Health Medical Center Emergency Department. She went directly into surgery, with a team led by cardiologist Dr. Michael Englund and received two stents to relieve a blockage in an artery known as the widow-maker. Through her rehabilitation and recovery, her care team provided close medical monitoring, follow-up treatment, personal coaching, and lifestyle counseling to get her safely back on ... News 2/15/2022 Relevance: 14
58.	Mon Health CFO to represent women leaders in health care at notable regional conference 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... News 12/3/2019 Relevance: 14
59.	Healthgrades Names Mon Health Medical Center 5-Star Recipient for Women's Care Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 5-star recipient for vaginal delivery, gynecologic procedures and hysterectomy by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital's clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated. "Mon Health Medical Center has long been recognized in the community for its compr... News 12/7/2018 Relevance: 14
60.	Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Hosts Annual Trees to Go Fundraiser to Benefit Patient Care The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Trees to Go Fundraiser to benefit patients and their care. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary contributes to the community’s health by raising money for the hospital for various patient needs. The Auxiliary is made up of members that work to support projects and provide improvements for the patients, families, and staff of Mon Health Medical Center . The Trees to Go Fundraiser began in 2012 and was spearheaded by Kathy Pompili, who has b... News 11/14/2023 Relevance: 13
61.	Mon Health hosts Pink Ribbon Concert Series to Benefit Cancer Care Mon Health, in coordination with the West Virginia Jazz Society, is hosting a series of concerts across North Central West Virginia aimed to increase breast awareness and raise funds for cancer patients within the communities it serves. The Pink Ribbon Concert Series will provide a variety of music genres at different locations throughout North Central West Virginia the entire month of October. Each concert will benefit cancer care at a different Mon Health hospital: Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., Libby Eddy & Th... News 9/13/2019 Relevance: 13
62.	Mon General Wound Center receives national Lymphedema designation The Wound Healing Center of Mon General Hospital was recently designated as a National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Affiliate Treatment Center. “This designation is an excellent example of the quality health care Mon General is able to offer to the community,” said Eric Eberhart, Director of the Wound Healing Center of Mon General. The Wound Healing Center is one of only two ... News 3/15/2013 Relevance: 13
63.	Community Urged to Participate in Health Care Needs Assessment 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 ... News 2/10/2025 Relevance: 12
64.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is Now Offering Advanced Women’s Care Procedure Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), an advanced technique for hysterectomy and pelvic surgery. Dr. Erin Miller , OBGYN at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, is now offering vNOTES procedures close-to-home for patients in Weston. vNOTES is an advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery that combines the benefits of laparoscopic and vaginal approaches resulting in safer outcomes and quicker recov... News 2/26/2024 Relevance: 12
65.	Lung Cancer Patient Chooses Mon Health, Finds High-Quality Care Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care. Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar... News 11/8/2021 Relevance: 12
66.	WV Health Care Authority Approves Preston Memorial Hospital Joining Mon Health System; Two Steps Still Remaining Before Finalizing The West Virginia Health Care Authority has granted the necessary Certificate of Need (CON) to allow Preston Memorial Hospital to join Mon Health System. This is the first of three steps that must occur before the partnership can be finalized. Both hospitals’ Boards of Directors must sign a “Definitive Agreement” followed by the closing of a construction loan for Preston Memorial’s new facility. &... News 12/17/2013 Relevance: 12
67.	Second Cohort of Explorer Program Visits Mon Health Medical Center to Learn About Careers in Health Care 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... News 2/3/2025 Relevance: 11
68.	The Bob Huggins Fish Fry Raised Nearly $700,000 to Support Cancer Care Services Across Vandalia Health System On Saturday, April 6, the 12 th annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry, presented by Little General Stores, raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment in support of cancer care services at Vandalia Health and the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. The Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment was established by the Huggins family in their mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia. Coach Huggins has partnered with Vandalia Health to help provide cancer care ser... News 4/9/2024 Relevance: 11
69.	Newspaper supports plans to build Radiation Oncology Center at Mon General On Sunday, July 21, 2013, The Dominion Post , Morgantown's local newspaper, ran an editorial in support of Mon General Hospital's plans to build a $7 million radiation oncology center. The editorial was titled " Cancer will not wait. HCA needs to advance hospital's certificate of need ." Click here to read the editorial. News 7/24/2013 Relevance: 11
70.	Mon General Lymphedema Support Group recognizes dedicated member Mon General Hospital’s Lymphedema Support Group recognized member Traci Spohn of Morgantown in March for her “passion and dedication” to lymphedema awareness. Spohn was presented with a Lymphedema D-Day award from the National Lymphedema Network. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month and the National Lymphedema Network honors individuals who have been inspirational in the lymphedema community. “We cannot choose whether or not we have a condition, but we can choose what we do with it. To me, it is importan... News 3/17/2016 Relevance: 11
71.	New Technology at Mon General Hospital Improves Patient Care With Rapid Communication between Doctors and Radiologists Mon General Hospital radiologists can now send images directly to physicians’ mobile devices, thanks to an upgrade in the hospital’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The advanced communication capability brings faster treatment to patients by reducing the turn-around time between capturing the image and receiving the doctor’s diagnosis or treatment instructions. “No matter where a doctor happens to be at any given time, we can now send images directly to his or her mobile device,” expl... News 5/10/2016 Relevance: 11
72.	Mon Health Launches New Branding and Visual Identity Mon Health System has unveiled its new name - Mon Health – along with a new design system reflecting the growth and development of the venerable Morgantown-based health care organization. Mon Health is comprised of two hospitals, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. A third hospital, Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, is expected to join the system later this summer following the due diligence process presently underway. Mon Heal... News 5/10/2017 Relevance: 10
73.	Free education series aimed at lowering risk of type 2 diabetes 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... News 8/9/2017 Relevance: 10
74.	Mon Health System and CAMC Announce Single Health System Mon Health System and CAMC Health System, two health care systems nationally recognized for providing high quality medical care, have signed a letter of intent to create a new single health care system to serve the people of West Virginia. The combined health system will endeavor to: • strengthen and expand the scope and scale of care available for patients and families, while managing health care costs; • advance a seamless continuum of care that improves access for the respective We... News 3/31/2022 Relevance: 9
75.	Mon Health System Launches Real-Time Emergency Department Wait Times To better serve our community, patients in need of emergency care can now check up-to-the-minute emergency department wait times at Mon Health Medical Center, with other Mon Health System hospitals soon to follow. At Mon Health, our priority is the safety of our patients and our staff. We are focused on providing patients with the best possible experience from start to finish. When patients are seeking emergency or urgent care, knowing up-to-the-minute emergency department wait times will allow them to ... News 5/1/2020 Relevance: 9
76.	Mon General enters partnership to offer Family Medicine Residency Program Mon General Hospital has entered into a partnership with Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. (Mountain State OPTI) to offer a Family Medicine Residency program. “With a projected shortage of primary care physicians in the north central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania region in the... News 12/11/2012 Relevance: 9
77.	Mon Health Hospitals Receive 'A' for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Group 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... News 11/8/2018 Relevance: 9
78.	Mon General Hospital Earns National Recognition for Distinction in Knee and Hip Replacement 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... News 6/6/2011 Relevance: 9
79.	Mon General Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program receives ADA recognition The Diabetes Learning Center of Mon General Hospital’s self-management education program has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA Education Recognition effort, begun in 1986, is a voluntary process which assures that approved education programs have met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide state-of-the-art infor... News 2/9/2011 Relevance: 9
80.	Mon General Hospital Receives Community Cancer Center Accreditation Monongalia General Hospital has received a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program (CCCP) accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The hospital underwent an evaluation process in order to receive the three-year designation, which was awarded with a gold-level commendation. Accreditation awards are based on compliance with the 36 standards, and an award indicates those health care centers that have “e... News 9/11/2013 Relevance: 9
81.	Mon Health OBGYN Providers and Mothers Share their Experience as “Mon Moms” In 2024, four Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology providers became “Mon Moms” and delivered their babies at the Mon Health Family Birth Centers in Morgantown and Weston . These providers are now sharing their experience, expertise, and advice to those considering receiving their pregnancy and postpartum care at Mon Health. Dr. Marlee Greschner delivered her first baby in February. Dr. Greschner has worked as a Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology physician for nearly two years, and says that since ... News 6/10/2024 Relevance: 8
82.	Elevating Perinatal Mental Health in West Virginia: Moodr Health’s Platform for Mon Health Patients The Progressing through Postpartum (P3) Program at Mon Health, in collaboration with Moodr Health , a cutting-edge medical technology startup from M&S Consulting and Intermed Labs that specializes in perinatal mental health, is proud to announce the adoption of the Moodr Health platform in their mission to transform perinatal mental health care for expectant and new mothers in Morgantown, WV, and surrounding communities. With this groundbreaking partnership and use of the Moodr Health platform, Mon ... News 8/29/2023 Relevance: 8
83.	Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center in Morgantown and Elkins Earn National Accreditation for Advanced Diagnostic Care 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... News 10/13/2020 Relevance: 8
84.	Mon Health Welcomes New Pediatric and Internal Medicine Physician Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Melinda Cooper to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cooper brings nearly ten years of experience in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Not only is Dr. Cooper an incredibly talented medical professional, but also, she has a strong passion for providing community-based care and puts her patients first. We... News 5/27/2020 Relevance: 8
85.	Mon Health to Partner with Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates and Mon Health have reached an agreement to improve access and choice for primary care in the region. Once the agreement takes effect, Wedgewood Family Practice and Psychiatry Associates, the largest private primary care practice in North Central West Virginia, will become the Mon Health primary care vehicle for growth within the region. “We wanted to make sure that our patients continue to receive the highest quality of care in this changing hea... News 1/25/2017 Relevance: 8
86.	Mon Health Medical Center offers free diabetes prevention program Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Program classes beginning in late February. The program provides education and support to individuals who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. "This program provides the education people need to prevent diabetes," said Andrea S. McCarty, ... News 2/5/2018 Relevance: 8
87.	Mon Health Medical Center offering free diabetes prevention education series Mon Health Medical Center's Diabetes Learning Center is offering a free series of National Diabetes Prevention Progam classes beginning in September. To qualify for the program, a person must be at high risk for developing diabetes or have been diagnosed by a physician as someone with prediabetes. A combination of factors increase an individual's risk of type 2 diabetes, including: Family history Obesity or being overweight Age 65 or older Gestational diabetes Inactivity "Research shows that modest lifes... News 8/13/2018 Relevance: 8
88.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Welcomes Dr. d’Audiffret Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce the addition of Alexandre d’Audiffret , MD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. Dr. d’Audiffret joins the center as a leading vascular surgeon, bringing with him decades of expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as an impressive record of leadership and innovation in his field. Dr. d’Audiffret previously served as chief of vascular surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he l... News 1/9/2025 Relevance: 7
89.	Safe Steps this Season: Orthopedic Care You Can Count On at Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Orthopedics Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s comprehensive orthopedic services treat a wide range of conditions, including those of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, and hands. Whether you are dealing with a common injury or a more serious trauma, the Mon Health Preston Orthopedics team is here to help. Orthopedic providers located in the Physician Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital specialize in trauma services for breaks and fractures, including pediatric cases,... News 10/10/2024 Relevance: 7
90.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Earns ACC Accreditation, Joins Fellow System Hospitals The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital with Chest Pain Center Accreditation, joining Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. This accreditation is based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Our heart care teams across the state ... News 8/27/2024 Relevance: 7
91.	Mon Health Cardiologists Recognized Statewide Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce that Dr. Bradford Warden has been inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame and Dr. Wissam Gharib has been awarded the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association. The West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to West Virginia’s healthcare industry, and who have a passion for making the Mountain State a better, healthier, and happier place ... News 2/27/2024 Relevance: 7
92.	Mon Health System, Vandalia Health Employees Appointed to Leadership West Virginia Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Kevin Gessler Jr., Vice President of Finance for the North Region of Vandalia Health and Mon Health System, has been appointed to Leadership West Virgina’s (LWV) 2024 class. LWV is an innovative program that grows, engages, and mobilizes leaders to ignite a lifelong passion to move WV forward. The 2024 class will visit various communities in WV to learn about issues affecting our state’s healthcare, education, tourism, and energy industries. They will learn ... News 2/12/2024 Relevance: 7
93.	Mon Health System, CAMC Create Clinical Affiliation to Address State Health Priorities 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... News 5/26/2020 Relevance: 7
94.	Mon General announces plans for a Radiation Oncology Center Mon General Hospital has taken the first steps toward adding a radiation oncology center to its Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. A Certificate of Need (CON) application for the new center has been submitted to the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Pending approval of the CON, construction could start by early September. T... News 5/28/2013 Relevance: 7
95.	Preston Memorial Hospital to join Mon Health System Kingwood, W.Va. - Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH) and Mon Health System (MHS) have signed a Letter of Intent to make Preston Memorial Hospital a member of the Mon Health System. The combination will be subject to approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. In addition to PMH, the Mon Health System is comprised of Monongalia General Hospital, Mon HealthCare, Mon EMS and The Village at Heritage Point. "We are very pleased to welcome Preston Memorial Hospital into the Mon Health System fami... News 9/3/2013 Relevance: 7
96.	Mon General’s Diabetes Prevention Program receives CDC recognition Mon General Hospital’s Diabetes Prevention Program has achieved full recognition status from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program . Mon General’s Diabetes Prevention Program is one of two fully recognized programs in West Virginia, and the only one in Northcentral West Virginia. The CDC based program is an evidence-based series of classes designed for people with prediabetes. These high-quality lifestyle change programs help participants re... News 6/30/2016 Relevance: 7
97.	Mon Health Medical Center ICU named in honor of Milan "Mike" Puskar Mon Health Medical Center today dedicated its Intensive Care Unit in honor of Milan “Mike” Puskar. Puskar, who died in October 2011 at the age of 77, was one of the Morgantown area’s leading businessmen, philanthropists and community supporters. In the mid-1960s, he sold shares door-to-door for his new company, Mylan Laboratories, Inc., which later became Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Under his leadership, Mylan Pharmaceuticals became an international manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, a local ... News 6/14/2017 Relevance: 7
98.	Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has officially joined Mon Health Approval of a Certificate of Need by the West Virginia Health Care Authority to allow Mon Health to become the sole member of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital occurred in September. The transaction was finalized effective Oct. 1. In addition to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mon Health includes Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, and a physician network with more than 100 providers in 23 locations across the region, including locations in M... News 10/2/2017 Relevance: 7
99.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives National Recognition Based on Patient Feedback Mon Health Medical Center has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey for delivering an exceptional patient experience. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes healthcare organizations that consistently rank in the top 5% in patient experience. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia to receive the 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award. The award is based on data gathered in the Press Ganey surveys that patients complete following their visits.&... News 11/29/2017 Relevance: 7
100.	Vandalia Health Welcomes Radiation Oncologist Benjamin Yan Vandalia Health Mon Health Cancer Center is proud to announce the addition of Benjamin Yan , MD, PhD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. With a commitment to personalized care and advanced technology, Dr. Yan is excited to offer comprehensive radiation therapy at Vandalia Health. “I am honored to join Vandalia Health and to be part of a team that is deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate cancer care,” Dr. Yan said. “My goal is to cure certain types of cancer especially in t... News 4/8/2025 Relevance: 6
101.	Mon Health Physician Named Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery 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... News 11/21/2024 Relevance: 6
102.	At Vandalia Health Hospitals, Hope is Different 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... News 11/6/2024 Relevance: 6
103.	Vandalia Health Expands Cardiology Services in Webster Springs Patients in Webster Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding areas will now have access to specialized cardiology care through a new telehealth service. Starting Friday, October 25, Dr. Morgan Lyons , a board-certified Cardiologist at Mon Health, will provide virtual appointments from Webster Memorial Hospital on the fourth Friday afternoon of every month. All outpatient cardiology needs will be accepted through this service, such as check-ups, medication needs, palpitations, and other important evaluati... News 11/5/2024 Relevance: 6
104.	Mon Health’s Dr. Ryan Walker Named Best Family Physician in Marion County Dr. Ryan Walker , a Family Physician at Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont, has been honored as the Best Family Physician in the Best of Marion County contest, hosted by WV News and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. The contest received over 94,000 votes from residents across the area, highlighting the strong support and appreciation for local healthcare professionals. Dr. Walker has worked for Mon Health for more than two years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Family Medicine. "... News 11/4/2024 Relevance: 6
105.	Mon Health Offers Area’s Only Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber Mon Health Wound Care has been providing Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy in Morgantown for over 20 years. Recently, the Mon Health Wound Care clinic implemented a new HBO chamber that provides 100% oxygen under pressure to treat patients with various types of wounds. HBO therapy is a means of providing additional oxygen to the tissues in the body. While breathing 100% oxygen at atmospheric pressures greater than sea level, more oxygen is dissolved in the blood and distributed throughout the entire body.... News 10/15/2024 Relevance: 6
106.	Mon Health Medical Center Celebrates Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell’s Distinguished Career and Retirement Mon Health Medical Center honors Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell and Carla Dunaway, NP as they retire from many years of providing medical care in West Virginia. Dr. Heiskell is a third-generation surgeon with whose family has left a legacy of care locally spanning over 100 years. In 1975, Dr. Heiskell began practicing as a physician at Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital. In 1987, he started his own private practice specializing in general and vascular surgery called Heiskell King Bu... News 10/7/2024 Relevance: 6
107.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Has the Fastest Emergency Department in West Virginia Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital was named by Becker’s Hospital Review on its list of hospitals with the shortest emergency department visit times. Based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Timely and Effective Care-Hospital data for 2023, Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital’s ER is among the 12 hospitals in the United States with the shortest emergency department visit times, according to Becker’s. The nationwide median for emergency department visit times, measured ov... News 8/27/2024 Relevance: 6
108.	Mon Health Cancer Center Welcomes Dr. Michael Craig Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Craig as a medical oncologist and hematologist. “We are proud welcome Dr. Craig to the Mon Health Cancer Center and our comprehensive team of providers,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Craig’s experience and expertise are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Craig is board-certified in hematology and on... News 7/15/2024 Relevance: 6
109.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award Mon Health Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Mon Health Medical Center is one of only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Mon Health Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that the hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care... News 7/1/2024 Relevance: 6
110.	Mon Health Medical Center is First in West Virginia to be Recognized with ACC Electrophysiology Accreditation 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... News 1/16/2024 Relevance: 6
111.	Nationally Recognized Mon Health Heart and Vascular Services to Expand to Grafton City Hospital Beginning January 17, patients at Grafton City Hospital will have access to advanced cardiovascular care thanks to a new partnership with Mon Health Heart and Vascular. “With Grafton City Hospital’s main focus on enhancing patient care availability within Taylor County and surrounding areas, this Cardiology specialty clinic allows residents more choices and convenience of obtaining medical services in their local community,” said George Boyles, Interim President and Chief Administration Officer at Graft... News 1/17/2020 Relevance: 6
112.	Mon Health Medical Center Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation, Enhances Commitment to Aging Population Because the complexity of care rises with age, the Emergency Department at Mon Health Medical Center is making changes to tailor its care to better meet our aging population’s needs by implementing a Geriatric Emergency Department, and on October 4, 2021, we received the Bronze Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). There is currently a dramatic expansion in the number of older adults with complex healthcare needs resulting in increased complications. The U.S. continues t... News 11/29/2021 Relevance: 6
113.	Mon Health Enters Affiliation Agreement with Minnie Hamilton Health System Mon Health System and Minnie Hamilton Health System have entered into a clinical affiliation agreement to increase access to specialized medical and innovative care services for residents to ensure citizens of Calhoun and Gilmer Counties continue to have independent health care choice close to home. "This clinical affiliation allows patients to stay in the local community while receiving the highest-quality, most comprehensive care close to home," said Mon Health President and CEO, David Goldberg. "We a... News 5/4/2021 Relevance: 6
114.	Mon Health System CEO Named to Prestigious Federal Advisory Panel David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System with Facilities in Morgantown and throughout North Central West Virginia, was selected to serve a two-year term on a top federal health care advisory committee. Goldberg's service on the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began June 1, 2019 and will end on June 1, 2021. David was officially sworn in as a member of the panel during the July 16, 2019 meeting in Washington, D.C. Sena... News 7/23/2019 Relevance: 6
115.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives ACC HeartCARE Center Designation The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Mon Health Medical Center as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in May based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center becomes the only hospital in West Virginia and only the 24 th hospital in the entire country to receive this honor. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an AC... News 5/22/2020 Relevance: 6
116.	Mon Health Medical Center welcomes new Gastroenterologist In an effort to increase patient accessibility to advanced GI care, Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of gastroenterologist Gorman Joel Reynolds, MD , to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience during a time when digestive care and gastroenterology services are needed most. “The demand for gastroenterology care is growing, and Dr. Reynolds offers Mon Health patients 12 years of experience in treating these types of conditions,” said... News 1/6/2020 Relevance: 6
117.	Mon General Brings National Diabetes Prevention Program to Morgantown Mon General Hospital’s Diabetes Learning Center is bringing the Center for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program to the Morgantown area through funding provided by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) will meet regularly for 16 weeks on Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. beginning May 22. The progra... News 4/24/2013 Relevance: 6
118.	Mon General receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI 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... News 7/19/2013 Relevance: 6
119.	Preston Memorial Hospital officially joins Mon Health System Now that all legal and regulatory hurdles are cleared, Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health System officials have cemented the partnership between the two health care organizations. The alliance was finalized Friday, Feb. 21, with the closing of a $38.5 million construction loan, guaranteed by Mon Health System, to build a new Preston Memorial Hospital. Ea... News 2/21/2014 Relevance: 6
120.	Mon Health brings telemedicine to rural West Virginia 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... News 12/9/2016 Relevance: 6
121.	2 Mon Health hospitals receive "A" grades for Patient Safety in Fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston have been awarded "A" grades for their commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. "Receiving this recognition not o... News 11/1/2017 Relevance: 6
122.	Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital Presents First DAISY Team Award Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the presentation of its first DAISY Team Award, recognizing the extraordinary compassion and teamwork of its nursing professionals. This prestigious honor celebrates a nurse-led group that demonstrates exceptional dedication, collaboration and patient-centered care. The DAISY Team Award, part of the internationally recognized DAISY Foundation program, acknowledges health care teams that work together to provide outstanding service and create... News 3/18/2025 Relevance: 5
123.	Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Donation Provides Infusion Chair Upgrades 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... News 2/27/2025 Relevance: 5
124.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Awarded DAISY Award Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Kenton Linger, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. "I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the DAISY Award. Upon receiving this aw... News 7/29/2024 Relevance: 5
125.	Mon Health Welcomes Dr. Mehdi Farishta to Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Teams Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta as an expert in pulmonary and sleep services. “We are proud welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta and his expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to our comprehensive team of providers at Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Farishta will allow Mon Health to expand our services and increase access to specialty care for our patients.” Dr. Farishta obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o... News 9/3/2024 Relevance: 5
126.	Mon Health Urology Welcomes Dr. Mary Novak Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to our team of experts in urological care. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to Mon Health and expand urology care across the system,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Novak joins our comprehensive team of urology providers and her expertise in both urology and robotic surgery will expand the high-quality care we provide to patients across the region.” Dr. Novak obtained her Doctorate o... News 7/30/2024 Relevance: 5
127.	Mon Health Awarded Best in Mountaineer Country Mon Health is pleased to announce its recent recognitions in the inaugural Best in Mountaineer Country contest. The Best in Mountaineer Country is a vote-based contest focusing on and highlighting the best businesses, companies, groups, locations, items and services in the Mountaineer Country. Mon Health Medical Center was voted Gold and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Silver for Best Medical Facility in Mountaineer Country. In addition, Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care was voted Gold for B... News 8/8/2024 Relevance: 5
128.	Mon Health Shares Important Back-to-School Readiness Tips As summer is winding down and students are gearing up for the next school year, Mon Health’s Primary Care providers share important information to ensure students are healthy and back-to-school ready. Well-child visits are a practical way to ensure that your student is their healthiest before school starts. Key components of the well-child visit include administering necessary immunizations, performing a physical examination to assess overall health, performing a behavioral and developmental assessment,... News 8/6/2024 Relevance: 5
129.	Mon Health System Welcomes Dr. Peter Kochupura Mon Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Kochupura as an expert in pulmonary and sleep medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Kochupura to Mon Health System,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “His expertise in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Kochupura is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical c... News 4/29/2024 Relevance: 5
130.	Mon Health Providers Share Ways Women Can Keep Health a Top Priority Mon Health providers Dr. Melinda Cooper and Deborah Boyer, NP , are taking advantage of the last few days in Women’s Health Month to share some health tips for women. Dr. Cooper, internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care physician at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry, shares the importance of prioritizing your health, especially as a woman. “As women, we tend to take care of everyone around us and won’t always take the time to focus on what we need to do to stay healthy, and that ... News 4/26/2024 Relevance: 5
131.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives Redesignation as HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence Mon Health Medical Center has received redesignation as HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was the first accredited hospital in West Virginia and 24th in the country to receive this prestigious designation. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, includin... News 2/7/2024 Relevance: 5
132.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Our heart care team in Kingwood is committed to elevating the stan... News 1/16/2024 Relevance: 5
133.	Understand and Combat the Holiday Blues with Mon Health’s Shanece Forge It’s the holiday season and Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry wants to take the time to bring awareness to the infamous “holiday blues” and highlight services available to those in need. Family gatherings, financial worries, breaking healthy habits, less sunlight, and unrealistic expectations. These are a few of the things that can contribute to the holiday blues. When the holiday season approaches, Americans feel immense pressure to not only participate in the holidays but to also ... News 12/27/2023 Relevance: 5
134.	Mon Health Medical Center Earns Reaccreditation by ACC as Designated HeartCARE Center The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Mon Health Medical Center was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for the third year in a row based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have demonstrated their comm... News 8/23/2022 Relevance: 5
135.	Mon Health enters affiliation agreement with Grafton City Hospital Mon Health System and Grafton City Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to ensure Grafton area citizens continue to have independent health care choices close to home. The agreement, which was endorsed by the board of directors of both entities, allows Grafton City Hospital to achieve operational cost efficiencies through the use of Mon Health business support services, clinical affiliation and purchasing power. Grafton City Hospital will continue to focus on the health care needs of its c... News 9/18/2019 Relevance: 5
136.	Mon Health Cuts Ribbon, Accepts Grant to Expand Services in Greater Fairmont Area Mon Health System, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Mon Health Primary Care , Cardiology and introduce specialty services in the Greater Fairmont area at its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:30pm. “I have been honored to serve in the State Legislature representing the citizens of Marion and Monongalia counties for the past 3 decades ensuring that our citizens and su... News 9/28/2021 Relevance: 5
137.	Mon Health Cuts Ribbon to Expand Services in Greater Fairmont Area at Fairmont Technology Park 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... News 9/17/2020 Relevance: 5
138.	Mon Health System Hospitals and Facilities Suspending All Non-Essential Treatments Mon Health System Hospitals and facilities, including Grafton City Hospital, has suspended all non-essential treatments in order to safeguard its patients and staff and support a community response to the coronavirus outbreak. Mon Health and Grafton City Hospital medical staffs and facilities are focused on ensuring top quality care and outcomes always. We live our mission of each patient every time always. Non-essential care is defined as that which is not time-sensitive for medical reasons. A Mon Heal... News 3/18/2020 Relevance: 5
139.	Mon Health BBB+ Bond Rating and ‘Stable Outlook’ from Fitch Affirms S&P ‘Stable Outlook’ Finding Sound financial management practices have once again earned a BBB+ bond rating for Mon Health System from Fitch Ratings, affirming an earlier BBB bond rating from S&P. Fitch noted that the rating “reflects Mon Health’s improved 2019 operating performance supported by efforts to streamline efficiencies, enhance core service lines and improve physician alignment.” Even with the “challenging fiscal 2020 operating environment given the coronavirus pandemic,” Fitch found that “Mon Health’s demonstrated o... News 8/3/2020 Relevance: 5
140.	Mon Health Medical Center Achieves Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Mon Health Medical Center has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery along with Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, who has been recognized as a Master Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence by Surgical Review Corporation. This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “We’re proud to recognize Mon Health Medical Center and Dr. Jaschar Shaku... News 6/2/2020 Relevance: 5
141.	Mon Health Expands Medical Services in Fairmont area Mon Health System has announced plans to expand primary care and introduce specialty medical services in the Greater Fairmont area. Mon Health has executed a Letter of Intent with to build a new, 7800 square foot facility located in the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont, that will include new clinical office space for Mon Health Primary Care physicians, Dr. Marilyn Bonfili and Dr. Lisa Flower . Both Dr. Bonfili and Dr. Flower will vacate their existing office space of about 4,000 square feet, to move to t... News 2/7/2020 Relevance: 5
142.	Mon Health Medical Center Expands Women's Health Services in Uniontown with Drs. Sunyecz and Wilson Mon Health System is proud to announce a new partnership between Mon Health Medical Center and two longstanding physicians located in Uniontown, PA, Dr. John Sunyecz and Dr. Christine Wilson. With community physician offices closing in Uniontown due to an ongoing reorganization, this partnership will ensure the clinic remains open to continue providing women accessible, high quality gynecologic care from trusted experts. The message from Mon Health System President and CEO David Goldberg is simple: “The ... News 7/11/2019 Relevance: 5
143.	Mon Health System, WVUH Reach Compromise in Expansion Hearing With Health Care Authority Cancelled West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH) and Monongalia Health System have reached a settlement that will allow WVUH to move forward with its major expansion project. The parties mutually agreed to cancel the public hearing with the West Virginia Health Care Authority on Tuesday, July 17, in Charleston, following negotiations last week. Mon General Hospital, and its parent company, Mon Health System, withdrew its request for a hearing, as WVUH elected t... News 7/16/2012 Relevance: 5
144.	Fundraising project announced for Mon Health Medical Center's Ball of the Year The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 56th Ball of the Year will continue with the tradition of raising funds for patient care. Proceeds from the 2018 fundraising event will go toward the purchase of a Plethysmograph machine and software for the hospital's respiratory/pulmonary care department. A Plethysmograph conducts a pulmonary function test that measures a patient's lung volume and how well the lungs are working. This machine can help determine if patients who have pulmonary diseases are capable... News 9/13/2018 Relevance: 5
145.	Vandalia Health Officially Confirms New $26.5M Hospital in Bridgeport Mon Health System , a member of Vandalia Health , is proud to announce that its long-anticipated Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital at Charles Pointe Crossing in Bridgeport is officially moving forward. This week’s filing of the hospital’s building permit with the City of Bridgeport marks a key milestone in a process that began nearly three years ago in July 2022, when Mon Health System filed for a Certificate of Need for the facility. The path to construction included extensive collabor... News 4/3/2025 Relevance: 4
146.	Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center Receives Pathway to Excellence® Designation for Positive Work Environment for Nurses Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has received the Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This distinguished honor recognizes the hospital’s commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment where nurses can thrive professionally and provide exceptional patient care. Mon Medical Center joins Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital , which received the Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2023, in being recognized for dedication to nur... News 2/21/2025 Relevance: 4
147.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Chuck Rinkes, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “It really is an honor to receive the DAISY award. I was surprised to hear that I was no... News 6/25/2024 Relevance: 4
148.	WVJC, Vandalia Health Celebrate Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremonies in Morgantown, Charleston 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... News 11/18/2024 Relevance: 4
149.	Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Launches Cardiac CT Program in Elkins Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center in Elkins is proud to announce the launch of its new Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) program, offering advanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the region. The Cardiac CTA program is designed to provide fast, accurate, and non-invasive imaging of the heart, helping to detect heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions early and improve treatment outcomes. This technology delivers high-resolution images that allow physicians t... News 10/21/2024 Relevance: 4
150.	Mon Health Family Birth Center Parents Take Home the Gold Choosing where to deliver your baby is an Olympic-sized decision, but parents who choose Mon Health’s Family Birth Center are awarded a ‘gold medal’ experience. The Mon Health Family Birth Center offers a personalized experience for families from the moment they choose Mon Health through delivery. Welcoming a new baby into the world is deemed one of life’s biggest feats, and Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Centers offer gold-medal worthy, perso... News 7/25/2024 Relevance: 4
151.	Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Hosts Christmas in July Fundraiser The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce its Giving Tree Fundraiser in honor of Christmas in July. Throughout the month of July, donations will be accepted to benefit Mon Health Medical Center’s Care Closet. Located near the Emergency Department, Mon Health Medical Center has a closet dedicated to providing new clothes to patients and their families in need. Organized by the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital, new clothes of all types and sizes are don... News 7/2/2024 Relevance: 4
152.	Mon Health System Celebrates Certified Nurses Day Mon Health System is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring the board-certified nurses on staff across the system. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, cardiac vascular, oncology, emergency nursing, critical care, and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing ... News 3/19/2024 Relevance: 4
153.	Inpatient Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital for Exceptional Dedication and Compassion Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Michelle George, RN, as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient. Awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Michelle’s peers read: “There was a patient admitted to the acute care unit of the hospital that had a cognitive disability. The patient lived in a group home and thriv... News 6/21/2023 Relevance: 4
154.	Mon Health System Welcomes Dr. Jamil Ahmed to its Pulmonary Team Mon Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jamil Ahmed to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ahmed will be practicing at the Mon Health Pulmonary locations in Morgantown and Fairmont. “Access to high quality medical care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmed as an essential addition to our medical staff and to our local communities,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College at ... News 7/21/2022 Relevance: 4
155.	Mon Health System Joins The West Virginia Provider and Hospital Organization Mon Health has joined The West Virginia Provider and Hospital Organization (WVPHO), which combines physicians and hospitals into a single organization for obtaining payer contracts. WVPHO integrates participants to produce significant efficiencies, including both improved quality and more cost-effective care. “The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of patient care,” said Michelle Coon, President of the CAMC Health Network. “This is possible through physician leade... News 4/13/2022 Relevance: 4
156.	Extraordinary Emergency Department Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Samantha Lyons, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses quarterly at Mon Health Medical Center, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Samantha’s patients read, “I brought my 77-year-old father to the Emergency Department. He was clearly struggling and needed intense, supportive care. Samantha was the ... News 3/25/2022 Relevance: 4
157.	Mon Health Hospitals Providing Addiction Treatment Finding treatment for people battling addiction is difficult and hospitals are the last hope for many. Mon Health System has created the Mon Health Recovery Care Program. The programs vary slightly at each location, but the goal is the same: to make a difference in patients’ lives. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital provide support and services at the Emergency Room with a peer recovery program – Reverse the Cycle. Al... News 12/20/2021 Relevance: 4
158.	The Health Plan, Charleston Area Medical Center, Mon Health Announce Partnership The Health Plan (THP) is excited to partner with Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health System to launch a high performance network (HPN) offering members the lowest premiums and costs at some of the largest and best health care facilities in the state. What is our high performance network? A high performance network is created when a health plan and health systems create a network to offer affordable care and improved patient experiences. Our partnership with CAMC and Mon Health provides a... News 10/26/2021 Relevance: 4
159.	Mon Health Medical Center Earns Reaccreditation by ACC as a Designated HeartCARE Center, First and Only in WV The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has reaccredited Mon Health Medical Center for the second year in a row as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2021. Mon Health Medical Center is the only hospital in West Virginia and is the 24th hospital in the entire country to receive this honor. This distinction is based upon meeting accreditation criteria, through ongoing performance registry reporting, and by providing comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care. Hospitals and hea... News 7/7/2021 Relevance: 4
160.	Mon Health System and WVU Hospitals Formalize Partnership to Establish Emergency Response Ambulance Service A formal agreement has been signed by Monongalia Health System, Inc. (Mon Health System) and WVU Hospitals to combine the assets of Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport, establishing a single countywide emergency medical system to better serve the needs of Monongalia and Preston county residents. Under the terms of the agreement, HealthTeam’s operations in Monongalia County will be transferred to Mon EMS. After the two operations are combined, Mon EMS wi... News 5/29/2019 Relevance: 4
161.	Mon Health Elkins Heart & Vascular Center performs first nuclear stress test Since opening its doors in October 2018, the Mon Health Elkins Heart and Vascular Center has provided patients with the highest standard of care, technical expertise and a caring patient experience that is not available anywhere else in the region. The new facility offers the convenience of quality care close to home by providing cardiac rehabilitation and diagnostic testing for patients. In only one year the clinic has had more than 1,000 cardiac rehabilitation outpatient visits. Denise Palmer, Mon Heal... News 12/30/2019 Relevance: 4
162.	Mon Health Medical Center First Hospital in WV to Earn AFib Accreditation by American College of Cardiology 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... News 12/31/2019 Relevance: 4
163.	Mon Health Medical Center offering free diabetes prevention classes 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 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. Research shows that modest lifestyle changes can lead to a 5-7% weight loss and maintaining... News 8/30/2019 Relevance: 4
164.	Two Mon Health clinics voted 'Best of Morgantown' Two Mon Health clinics earned recognition as Morgantown Magazine’s “Best of Morgantown.” Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry and Women’s Healthcare of Morgantown, which has now merged with Mon Health Obstetrics and Gynecology , received the recognition. This year, the community cast 12,000 ballots to select their favorite local businesses. “We’re honored that two of our clinics were chosen as the ‘Best of Morgantown,’” said Mon Health CEO David Goldberg. “Our patients’ votes of confidence... News 2/14/2019 Relevance: 4
165.	Mon General Hospital Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety by Hospital Safety Score℠ Mon General Hospital has been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score ℠ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score ℠ was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D or F for their safety. “Safety is part of the culture at Mon G... News 6/12/2012 Relevance: 4
166.	Construction begins on Radiation Therapy Unit at Mon General Hospital Partnership with WVU Cancer Institute advances cancer care in north central West Virginia Mon General Hospital cancer patients will soon be able to receive all their care on the hospital campus now that construction is underway on a new radiation therapy unit at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. Mon Health System and WVU Medicine officials gathered today for a groundbreaking ceremony at Mon General Hospital. Radiation therapy at Mon General is a partnership between the two Morgantown-based healthcare... News 12/8/2015 Relevance: 4
167.	Mon Health Medical Center receives Chest Pain accreditation With the recent re-accreditation by the American College of Cardiology, Mon Health Medical Center continues to be the only accredited chest pain center with primary PCI in north central West Virginia. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation have proven exceptional co... News 11/6/2017 Relevance: 4
168.	WVJC Nursing Students Witness Historic Transplant Procedure at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center 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... News 4/15/2025 Relevance: 3
169.	Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center Nurse Receives DAISY Award Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is proud to recognize Kyle Dean, RN, as a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses quarterly at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “I’m overwhelmed and thankful to be receiving a DAISY Award,” Dean said. “I love being a nurse--get... News 3/14/2025 Relevance: 3
170.	Vandalia Health Hosts Annual Leadership Summits in Charleston, Weston Vandalia Health convened its annual Leadership Summits this week in Charleston and Weston, bringing together 400 leaders and board members from across the system’s northern and southern regions. The Leadership Summits provided critical updates on Vandalia Health’s ongoing growth, integration, financial health and recruitment efforts for physicians and staff. Leaders also received key insights from the Institute for Academic Medicine on the expansion of graduate medical education programs, including new ... News 3/13/2025 Relevance: 3
171.	Mon Health Now Participating in The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses An international nursing acknowledgement program is now available across Mon Health System. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been initiated to honor nurses who provide “extraordinary” care to their patients. “We are excited to participate in The DAISY Award to honor the nurses who go above and beyond for our patients,” said Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive at Mon Health. “Throughout COVID-19, our nurses have remained steadfast in providing compassionate care as they were taxed both ... News 5/25/2021 Relevance: 3
172.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Jessica Myers, RN, as the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. A three-year employee at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , Myers ... News 12/26/2024 Relevance: 3
173.	Mon Health Medical Center Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Michelle Lilly, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “This is just fantastic. Being a DASIY winner means so much to me. It is nice to be recognized fo... News 9/25/2024 Relevance: 3
174.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Registered Nurse Awarded DAISY Award Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Jessica Semplice, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “Receiving the DAISY award is an incredible honor,” said Semplice. “When I was no... News 8/20/2024 Relevance: 3
175.	Mon Health Medical Center Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Janine Barr, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “It is humbling to be chosen to be a Daisy Award winner. Compassion for others in their greatest tim... News 4/25/2024 Relevance: 3
176.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital is proud to honor Patty Reese, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “This award means so much knowing that it came from a patient that took their time to ... News 2/12/2024 Relevance: 3
177.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Billie Jo Hoffman, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “I’m extremely grateful and humbled to receive the DAISY award,” said Billie Jo. “A... News 1/2/2024 Relevance: 3
178.	Mon Health Medical Center Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Amanda Savage, RN, as The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient. The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families, and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. “Receiving this award is truly humbling,” said Amanda. “I just come to work every day and do what I love... News 11/8/2023 Relevance: 3
179.	Special Guest John Daly to Headline 13th Annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry Feb. 1 College Basketball Hall of Famer Coach Bob Huggins is pleased to announce the 13 th Annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry with special guest, Golf Icon & Major Champion, John Daly. Reserve your seat to get a glimpse of two legends and get ready to be entertained by their commentary as they share the stage to host this special annual event. The evening will also include live music, silent and live auctions, special merchandise, delicious food, and a dinner show featuring Coach Huggins and friends. The 2025 Bob... News 1/2/2025 Relevance: 3
180.	Mon Health Medical Center Upgrades Emergency Department Features for Patient Safety Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center recently made upgrades to its Emergency Department to ensure a safer experience for all, most notably, its geriatric patients. Mon Health Medical Center is Bronze Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Geriatric Emergency Department (GED). This accreditation certifies the GED is a program with equipment, protocols, and procedures implemented by a team working together for senior-friendly care. The entire GED includes adjustments specif... News 11/5/2024 Relevance: 3
181.	Mon Health Medical Center Ranked Among the Best in State by Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 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 ... News 10/29/2024 Relevance: 3
182.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Offers Free Vein Screenings 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... News 10/10/2024 Relevance: 3
183.	Local Business Owner Donates Handmade Pillows to the Mon Health Cancer Center 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... News 9/4/2024 Relevance: 3
184.	Mon Health Recognizes Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health is taking the time to highlight the importance of regular screenings, vaccination, and education to reduce risk of disease. According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with one of the five gynecologic cancers including cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar. While there are many factors that can increase a person’s risk of gynecologic cancers such as age, family history, and p... News 9/3/2024 Relevance: 3
185.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program AACVPR Certified Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care and follows the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program’s certification in August 2023. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review indi... News 9/3/2024 Relevance: 3
186.	Mon Health Highlights WATCHMAN Procedure Ahead of AFib Awareness Month The Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is highlighting its success with the WATCHMAN FLX™ and WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro procedures ahead of September’s National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. AFib is a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat, and it is estimated to affect over 5 million Americans. Individuals with AFib have a five times greater risk of stroke than those with normal heart rhythms. AFib has no cure, but certain treatments, the most common being blood thinners, can mana... News 8/27/2024 Relevance: 3
187.	Mon Health Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Awarded Recertification by Industry Leader Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR... News 8/21/2024 Relevance: 3
188.	Mon Health Medical Center Performs the Region’s First Robotic Procedure with Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the completion of the Pittsburgh-North Central West Virginia region’s first procedure using Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system, an advanced integrated platform designed to transform surgery to enable better patient outcomes, more surgical efficiency, and actionable insights to help lower care costs. The da Vinci 5 system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries. With more than ... News 8/8/2024 Relevance: 3
189.	Mon Health Welcomes Dr. Houman Khosrovi to Lead Neurosurgery & Spine Services Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Houman Khosrovi (HK) to lead Neurosurgery & Spine Services. “We are proud welcome Dr. HK and introduce Neurosurgery & Spine care to Mon Health Medical Center,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We have long been anticipating the implementation of Neurosurgery & Spine care, and Dr. HK’s expertise will allow us to offer this much-needed service to our patients, providing the very best in t... News 7/31/2024 Relevance: 3
190.	Mon Health Medical Center Rated High-Performing for Heart Failure & COPD by U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Mon Health Medical Center has been rated as High-Performing for Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Mon Health Medical Center is among the elite 38% that earned an award. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive... News 7/16/2024 Relevance: 3
191.	Mon Health Medical Center is the First Hospital in West Virginia to Offer a Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Mon Health Medical Center is the first in West Virginia to successfully implant AVEIR™ DR, the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system from Abbott that effectively treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms. The AVEIR™ DR provides a new minimally invasive option to treat the nearly 80% of people who require pacing in two chambers of the heart. Roughly one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, the AVEIR™ DR dual chamber leadless pacing system is made up of two devices – the AVEIR... News 5/20/2024 Relevance: 3
192.	Mon Health System Celebrates Hospital Week National Hospital Week is May 12-18 and Mon Health System is honoring its staff across each hospital and celebrating with Disney themed activities each day. National Hospital Week is annually celebrated and recognized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to honor hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community. According to the AHA, each year, America’s hospitals and health systems provide care for over 32 million peopl... News 5/13/2024 Relevance: 3
193.	Mon Health System Celebrates Nurses Week National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and Mon Health System is honoring its nurses and celebrating “through time” with decade-themed festivities. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This week annually recognizes the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care every day in a healthcare setting. Throughout the week, all Mon Health System hospitals will celebrate nurses with themed days and act... News 5/7/2024 Relevance: 3
194.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Performs Nursing Drills with Mobile Lab 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... News 4/2/2024 Relevance: 3
195.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Performs 100th Thrombectomy with the Inari FlowTriever Device On November 10, Mon Health Heart and Vascular performed its 100th thrombectomy with the Inari FlowTriever Device, the first device to be awarded an FDA indication for treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE). PE is a common yet devastating condition in which one or more pulmonary arteries becomes blocked by a blood clot. Over the years, PE has been treated with various success rates. Oftentimes, patients with PE must undergo multiple procedures or use clot busting medications that pose a significant bleedin... News 11/16/2023 Relevance: 3
196.	Local Business Partners with Mon Health Medical Center Sugar Bar – Sweets + Coffee has partnered with Mon Health Medical Center because of a love for its local care and shared vision of bettering the community it serves. Sugar Bar – Sweets + Coffee, under Harma Restaurant Group, is a sweet treat and coffee shop located in Morgantown’s Suncrest Towne Center. The shop serves a full coffee and espresso menu along with cookies, pastries, cakes, and more. As a part of its partnership with Mon Health Medical Center, the shop is now giving guests Mon Health Medica... News 3/14/2024 Relevance: 3
197.	Mon Health Medical Center’s Sleep Center Receives Reaccreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 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... News 3/12/2024 Relevance: 3
198.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Offers Menopause Medicine Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital offers specialized menopause medicine through specialist and OB-GYN, Dr. Carolyn Moyers . As women approach middle age, they may begin to experience changes in their menstrual cycles, mood swings, hot flashes, and other symptoms that are associated with perimenopause. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the condition and do not receive the appropriate diagnosis or treatment for their symptoms. Perimenopause is a transitional stage that occurs b... News 2/13/2024 Relevance: 3
199.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is Now Offering Pelvic Floor Therapy Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering Pelvic Floor Therapy close-to-home in Weston through Katherine Jones, PT, ATC and Beena Mazza, MPT . “Our community is in need of practitioners that can address these conditions, so I am very excited to expand the scope of my physical therapy care at this level,” said Jones. “Many common conditions can be treated through pelvic floor therapy, but not a lot of people are aware that this is a service physical therapists can provide.” This type... News 2/5/2024 Relevance: 3
200.	Mon Health Medical Center Named High Performing Hospital for COPD Amid West Virginia’s Soaring COPD Levels West Virginia is among the 11 states with the highest prevalence rates for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). As COPD continues to be a rising issue for West Virginians, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown stands as a leader in its life-saving treatment. In August 2023, U.S. News & World Report named Mon Health Medical Center to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedu... News 1/23/2024 Relevance: 3
201.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Reflects on 2023 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... News 1/15/2024 Relevance: 3
202.	Mon Health Welcomes Special Populations Navigator to Recovery Program Mon Health Medical Center welcomes James Messenger as a Special Populations Navigator to spearhead new Peer Recovery team. A West Virginia native, Messenger comes to his new role at Mon Health with 9 years of experience in peer recovery, working with Medication-Assisted Treatment patients, and advocating for individuals and families navigating the complexities of substance use disorder through paralegal work in Monongalia County Family Court. With his passion for Medication-Assisted Treatment and ... News 12/27/2023 Relevance: 3
203.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program is Fully Certified Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation ( AACVPR ). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed ... News 10/16/2023 Relevance: 3
204.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program Fully Certified by Industry Leader Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and publishe... News 9/20/2023 Relevance: 3
205.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Awarded Prestigious DNV Acute Stroke Ready Center Certification Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entities. The DNV Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Certification is derived from evidenced-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Associ... News 8/30/2023 Relevance: 3
206.	Mon Health Cancer Center earns reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer The Mon Health Cancer Center has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To achieve CoC reaccreditation, the Mon Health Cancer Center underwent a site visit to confirm the program’s compliance with accreditation standards that evaluate cancer care services offered by the program. “Receiving reaccreditation for the Cancer Center is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our patie... News 8/22/2023 Relevance: 3
207.	Mon Health Medical Center & Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Earn CMS 4-Star Rating Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital are proud to announce that they have received a 4-Star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Hospitals are rated by CMS on a scale of one to five stars, with five being the highest and three being the most common. “This achievement is a result of our skilled and compassionate staff providing evidence-based clinical best practices and patient-c... News 8/16/2023 Relevance: 3
208.	Relocation to Move Forward for Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital With a recent ruling by the West Virginia Health Care Authority (HCA), Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has announced it will move forward with construction and relocation plans in Lewis County. The new hospital, which will be a relocation of the existing facility, will be located at the intersection of Interstate 79 and U.S. 48 in Lewis County. This location is less than five miles from the current hospital, making it easily accessible to patients from throughout the region. “We’re excited... News 6/19/2023 Relevance: 3
209.	Extraordinary ICU Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Mon Health Medical Center is proud to honor Barry Fyock, RN, as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient during National Nurses Week. Awarded to nurses quarterly at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Barry’s patients read: “I had horrible swelling from my chest tube. My throat, face, and eyes swelled shut. Barry and the doctor worked very hard to push the ai... News 5/10/2023 Relevance: 3
210.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Welcomes Dr. Kenneth Judson Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kenneth Judson, Jr. to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Judson will be practicing as an Electrophysiologist at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, Kingwood, and McHenry, MD. “Access to high quality heart care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are excited to welcome Dr. Judson to help us continue providing best-in-class care in convenient, close to home locations,” said Davi... News 1/5/2023 Relevance: 3
211.	Mon Health Welcomes New Year’s Babies Two sets of parents welcomed 2021 New Year’s babies on January 1 at Mon Health Hospitals. Baby Layne, son of Josie and Cody Carpenter, arrived at Morgantown’s Mon Health Medical Center at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The family is from the Waynesburg, PA area. New parents Lora Nicholson and Chris Clark welcomed their New Year’s baby, Ryder, at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston, two hours later at 8:34 a.m. Staff at both Hospitals felt a special joy to be a part of these special N... News 1/4/2021 Relevance: 3
212.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Wins HeartFlow CT Quality Award in 2nd Quarter of 2022 Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center announced today that it has earned the HeartFlow CT Quality Award in the 2nd quarter of 2022. Recipients of the HeartFlow CT Quality Award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of a medical center’s cardiovascular imaging program. Recipients of the award are in the top 20% of global medical centers providing patients with a better pathway for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing CAT scans of the heart arteries an... News 9/14/2022 Relevance: 3
213.	Mon Health System Employees Appointed to West Virginia Leadership Agencies Mon Health System is pleased to announce that two employees, Ashley Blair and Wilma Sternthal, have recently been appointed to West Virginia leadership agencies. Ashley Blair, Risk Manager Clinical Safety at Mon Health System, has been named President-Elect of the West Virginia Society for Healthcare Risk Management (WVSHRM). WVSHRM initiatives focus on developing and implementing safe and effective patient care practices, the preservation of financial resources, and the maintenance of safe working envir... News 10/11/2022 Relevance: 3
214.	Vandalia Health Announcement At the WV Chamber’s Business Summit at The Greenbrier on September 1, 2022, President and CEO David Ramsey shared that Vandalia Health is now official. CAMC and Mon Health System have signed the final agreement to become one integrated delivery system after receiving approval from all necessary regulatory and government review and approval. Dave Ramsey made the announcement during a speech at the 2022 West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit this morning at the Greenbrier Reso... News 9/1/2022 Relevance: 3
215.	Mon Health Medical Center Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Certification from The Joint Commission Mon Health Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Stroke Ready Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. “We are extremely proud of our teams and their dedication to earning this distinction,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health Medical Center. “We strive... News 8/25/2022 Relevance: 3
216.	Healthgrades Recognizes Mon Health Medical Center as Only WV Hospital with Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award 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... News 8/18/2022 Relevance: 3
217.	Mon Health Hospitals Receive Highest Rating in WV for Patient Safety 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... News 7/12/2022 Relevance: 3
218.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Adds New Administrator Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall has announced the selection of Upshur County resident Carla Hamner, MSN, RN, as hospital administrator. Hamner previously served as the Nurse Director of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. “There is such a great opportunity to work with Dr. Christopher Edwards and the staff at this hospital. We have a great team who are already bringing excellent healthcare to the commun... News 3/29/2022 Relevance: 3
219.	Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Farrah Rash, 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. Farrah was nominated for the DAISY Award several times by her patients. Some of the nominators wrote: “There are not enough words to express my gratitude towards Farrah. She was our night nurse our entire st... News 1/5/2022 Relevance: 3
220.	Mon Health Scholar Chelsey Goddard Receives FSU Degree In the Fall of 2020, Mon Health began the Mon Scholars program to provide scholarship benefits and the promise of employment with Mon Health System to nursing students in select nursing programs in West Virginia. One of the first Mon Scholars to graduate in the program is Jane Lew resident Chelsey Goddard, who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with an associate degree in nursing. She is employed by Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital , in Weston. “I am so grateful for Mon... News 12/21/2021 Relevance: 3
221.	Creating a 'No Surprises' Patient Financial Experience is Essential Post-COVID 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... News 9/24/2021 Relevance: 3
222.	Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Marjorie Hartman, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Marjorie’s patients read, “I had to have emergency surgery of a colon resection – very scary situation. She came in and told me all about IV and anesthesia, surgery, etc. She got my IV in on the first try painlessly. She was so k... News 9/22/2021 Relevance: 3
223.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Recognized by American Heart Association and U.S. News & World Report as High Performing MORGANTOWN, WV (September 4, 2020) – Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2020-21 as High Performing in Heart Failure and received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Plus and Silver Plus Quality Achievement Awards. “We are thrilled to be recognized again by the American Heart Association and U.S. News and World Report as high performing in Heart & Vascular care,” said Bradford Warden, Executive ... News 9/4/2020 Relevance: 3
224.	Dr. Mark Johnson Recognized as Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) surgeon Mark Johnson, MD, has been awarded designation as a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. Born and raised in Morgantown, Dr. Johnson is committed to delivering excellent care and the best patient outcomes close to home. “Th... News 1/8/2021 Relevance: 3
225.	The Suites at Heritage Point is now Offering Assisted Living in Morgantown 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... News 11/6/2020 Relevance: 3
226.	Mon Health Announces Telehealth for Stroke and Neurology Patients Beginning July 1, 2019, Mon Health System and WVU Medicine will collaborate to provide 24/7 teleneurology services at all three hospitals: Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Mon Health physicians will have access to Board Certified Neurologists from WVU to quickly assess and recommend treatment for urgent stroke patients. Rapid diagnosis and treatment provide the best opportunity to reverse debilit... News 6/27/2019 Relevance: 3
227.	Mon Health Announces Emergency Department Medical Director 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... News 7/8/2020 Relevance: 3
228.	Mon Health System Approved to Build Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital 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... News 5/19/2020 Relevance: 3
229.	Mon Health System Launches Phased Approach to Safely Restore Urgent Elective Medical Services Mon Health System will begin a phased approach to safely resume services to address the current and ongoing medical needs of patients in accordance with national and statewide guidance, effective Tuesday, April 28, 2020. This decision was made in agreement with Governor Jim Justice’s recent announcement of the state’s initiative to begin lifting restrictions on elective procedures and surgeries. Nearly a month ago, Mon Health System hospitals delayed elective, non-emergent surgeries to increase capacity... News 4/27/2020 Relevance: 3
230.	Mon Health System Launches Virtual Yoga for Staff and Their Families To thank Mon Health System employees for their tireless efforts and dedication to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mon Health System President & CEO, David Goldberg, and his wife, Noel Goldberg, are inviting staff members and their children to participate in a complimentary four week introductory virtual series to yoga. At Mon Health System, the safety and well-being of patients, the community and employees is a top priority. In order to continue to deliver best-in-class care, Mon Hea... News 4/27/2020 Relevance: 3
231.	Mon Health Medical Center Utilizing Video Monitoring on COVID-19 Unit Mon Health Medical Center is utilizing video monitoring to provide around the clock care for patients on its designated COVID-19 Unit, while protecting clinical staff. Consent must be obtained from the patient, caregiver or patient power of attorney before care is provided using video monitoring methods. Video consent is given without any contact with clinical staff to prevent further spread of illness. “When we started to cohort COVID-19 patients, we soon realized we needed a way to not only monitor pa... News 4/16/2020 Relevance: 3
232.	Mon Health System Adhering to CDC Guidelines and Permitting Homemade Masks to be Worn in Facilities Hospitals making up the Mon Health System are now allowing employees to wear homemade masks in designated areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Avah Stalnaker noted, “We can now use homemade masks for employees that are not providing direct patient care. A universal masking policy went into effect on April 7, mandating all employees, visitors and essential service providing vendors to wear a mask in all Mon Health facilities. The ... News 4/9/2020 Relevance: 3
233.	Mon Health expands Telehealth, offers virtual clinic visits at no cost In its ongoing efforts to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Mon Health System will offer virtual video visits for patients, effective March 27, 2020. Virtual video telemedicine visits will be available for Primary Care, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health and Urology with plans to expand into Neurology, OBGYN and Cardiology at clinic locations across Morgantown, Fairmont, Kingwood, Grafton and Weston. Appointments can be made by calling your clinic. “Ensuring timely access to our valued patients that... News 3/27/2020 Relevance: 3
234.	Mon Health System Will File for CON to Build Small Format Hospital in Fairmont Region 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... News 3/10/2020 Relevance: 3
235.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation for Ninth Year in A Row 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, ... News 2/21/2020 Relevance: 3
236.	U.S. News & World Report Names Mon Health Medical Center Among Top 3 Hospital in West Virginia Mon Health Medical Center is proud to be ranked as a top 3 hospital in West Virginia, and a top performer when it comes to patient experience in the state according to the U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Regional Hospital Rankings. Mon Health Medical Center was named the #3 hospital in West Virginia according to the U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 best Regional Hospitals rankings. For the 2019-20 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 spe... News 7/31/2019 Relevance: 3
237.	Mon Health Oculofacial Surgeon to chair national symposium Jennifer Sivak-Callcott, MD , the Oculofacial Surgeon at Mon Health, will chair the Wendell Hughes symposium that precedes the lifetime achievement award for Oculofacial Surgery. This symposium is sponsored by the American Society for Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The symposium, part of the AAO's Fall Scientific Program, will be held in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 25-26. This session provides a formal learning environment with speakers from acr... News 10/17/2018 Relevance: 3
238.	Mon Health System appoints new President and CEO 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... News 9/10/2018 Relevance: 3
239.	Cardiologists Install First Heart Monitoring Device as Part of Heart Failure Program 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... News 9/25/2018 Relevance: 3
240.	Mon General Hospital in Top 5% nationally for Patient Experience 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... News 5/23/2012 Relevance: 3
241.	Mon Health to Open New Heart & Vascular Center in Elkins In a move to accommodate a growing patient base, Mon Health has recently purchased property in Elkins to expand its Heart and Vascular Center. Mon Health reached an agreement with the Randolph County Economic Development Authority (EDA) to secure the land along Railroad Avenue between the Go-Mart and the Holiday Inn Express. Since 1994, Mon Health has been serving the cardiac and vascular health needs of Randolph County and surrounding communities at its current Main Street location. “The Mon Health phi... News 5/3/2017 Relevance: 3
242.	Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary 2019 Ball of the Year Date, Theme Announced The 57th Annual Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's Ball of the Year fundraising event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Morgantown Event Center at the Marriott Morgantown Waterfront Place. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., and it is followed by dinner and dancing. The Ball of the Year is one of the Auxiliary's largest fundraising initiatives. In fact, the 2018 event raised nearly $150,000 for new medical equipment for the hospital's respiratory/pulmonary care department. Danica Rubenstein, this y... News 5/2/2019 Relevance: 3
243.	Mon General celebrates Patient Experience Award and Endoscopy Center opening 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... News 8/2/2012 Relevance: 3
244.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Reaches TAVR Milestone 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... News 6/1/2017 Relevance: 3
245.	Mon Health System Appoints New Chief Operating Officer 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... News 7/7/2011 Relevance: 3
246.	CON for Mon General and WVU Hospitals approved - Hospitals will offer radiation therapy in joint venture Very soon patients at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center will be able to receive all their treatment at Mon General, including radiation therapy. In June 2014, the West Virginia Health Care Authority approved a Certificate of Need (CON) that will allow Mon General Hospital to add radiation therapy to the complement of services offered at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. “... News 6/10/2014 Relevance: 3
247.	Governor Tomblin Attends the Dedication Ceremony for the New Preston Memorial Hospital Kingwood, WV – A new era in healthcare for Preston County began Thursday, April 30, with the dedication of the $38.5-million Preston Memorial Hospital. West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was there to cut the ribbon, along with representatives of the congressional delegation, local dignitaries, hospital officials and Mon Health System executives. &... News 4/30/2015 Relevance: 3
248.	Mon Health Medical Center receives Chest Pain accreditation With the recent re-accreditation by the American College of Cardiology, Mon Health Medical Center continues to be the only accredited chest pain center with primary PCI in north central West Virginia. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure that opens narrowed or blocked arteries to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation have proven exceptional co... News 11/6/2017 Relevance: 3
249.	Mon Health breaks ground on new physician office and EMS facility In its continued efforts to make healthcare more convenient and accessible, Mon Health has begun construction on a 2-story, 15,780 square-foot facility at the Gateway development off Chaplin Road that will house physician clinics and an emergency medical services substation. When it opens in late summer 2018, the Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location on Fairmont Road will move into the second floor of the building, and Dr. Alan Hess, a Mon Health internal medicine physician, will move from... News 1/2/2018 Relevance: 3
250.	Mon Health Medical Center Foundation accepting Health Career Scholarship applications The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its 2018 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... News 1/3/2018 Relevance: 3
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