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1.	Mon Health appoints interim CEO Darryl Duncan is on a leave of absence as Chief Executive Officer and President of Mon Health System. Dottie Oakes has been named interim CEO and will continue in her role as Chief Operating Officer. In a communication to all physicians and staff members, Ms. Oakes said she is focused on continuing to strengthen relationships with the medical staff, employees and the communities served by Mon Health System. "I feel confident with your support that together we can successfully navigate the complex and mul... News 2/7/2018 Relevance: 288
2.	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: 245
3.	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: 235
4.	Darryl Duncan new Chairman of West Virginia Hospital Association Board Mon Health System President and CEO Darryl Duncan is the new Chairman of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) Board of Trustees. Duncan, who was to become chairman next year, began is his term early to fill a vacancy. He will continue as chairman through the 2017-2018 term. Selection to the WVHA Board of Trustees is recognition of leadership ability, professional competence and commitment to the association’s mission and values. The Board Chair is chosen based on active participation and ... News 8/23/2016 Relevance: 134
5.	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: 48
6.	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: 42
7.	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: 38
8.	Mon Health System – Vandalia Health North Board Announces Member Changes The Mon Health System – Vandalia Health North Board of Directors announces a change in board membership. After many years of dedicated service, Dr. Mark Johnson , a longstanding and beloved leading general surgeon at Mon Health Medical Center, will step down from his position as a board member effective immediately to focus on the increased demand for his surgical services. Dr. Susan Capelle has been appointed to the Board of Directors for an initial three-year term, effective July 1. Dr. Capelle is a w... News 6/26/2024 Relevance: 32
9.	SNAPS Eyeshield has been awarded Ophthalmology Products agreement with Premier, Inc. Intermed Labs at Mon Health has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Ophthalmology Products with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, 2023, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for SNAPS EyeshieldTM. “We are thrilled to be working with Premier to make our SNAPS Eyeshield easily accessible to more patients,” said Joe Duda, SNAPS CEO. Designed by retina surgeon, Dr. Josh Mali and the engineering team at I... News 5/30/2023 Relevance: 28
10.	The Ball of the Year Raises $500,000 for Progressing Through Postpartum Program at Mon Health Medical Center The 58th annual Mon Health Medical Center Ball of the Year was held on November 5, 2022, bringing in funds totaling $500,000 to support the Progressing Through Postpartum Program (P3). The program is the first of its kind in West Virginia, and one of only 15 in the nation. Using funds from their Community Giving Program, Diversified Energy gifted $75,000 to start the Diversified Energy Fund – Healing Famililes One at a Time. The fund will support the existing P3 Program by combating barriers to mu... News 11/7/2022 Relevance: 28
11.	Mon Health Enters Affiliation Agreement with Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Mon Health System and Highland-Clarksburg Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to ensure Clarksburg area citizens continue to have independent behavioral and mental healthcare choices close to home. The agreement, which was endorsed by the board of directors of both entities, allows Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, an acute behavioral and mental health hospital, to achieve operational cost efficiencies using Mon Health business support services in this new clinical affiliation. Highland-Clark... News 4/12/2022 Relevance: 28
12.	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: 27
13.	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: 27
14.	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
15.	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: 27
16.	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: 27
17.	Glenville State College and Mon Health Partner for Nursing Scholarship Program Glenville State College students will soon be eligible for scholarships from the Mon Health Scholars Program for those entering the recently announced nursing program at the College. During a joint press conference earlier today, Glenville State College and Mon Health System announced the induction of Glenville State into the scholarship program. Glenville State plans on offering a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, through Marshall University, pending WV Board of N... News 10/20/2021 Relevance: 26
18.	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: 26
19.	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: 24
20.	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: 24
21.	Mon General Recognized As National Leader for Patient Experience and Safety Mon General Hospital is the only hospital in the region to receive both the Healthgrades 2014 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and the Healthgrades 2014 Patient Safety Excellence Award™. "Only 2% of all the hospitals in America receive both awards," said Mon Health System President and CEO Darryl Duncan. "That's a short list of only 90 hospitals. We're the only hospi... News 4/10/2014 Relevance: 24
22.	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: 24
23.	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: 24
24.	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: 24
25.	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: 24
26.	Mon Health Surgical Services Welcomes Dr. David Randall Hofius Mon Health Surgical Services is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. David Randall Hofius to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Hofius will be practicing as a General Surgeon in Morgantown and Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hofius to our exceptional team of physicians. He will surely make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Hofius graduated from Gannon Un... News 9/19/2023 Relevance: 21
27.	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: 21
28.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Welcomes Dr. Anthony James Roda-Renzelli Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Anthony James Roda-Renzelli to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Roda-Renzelli will be practicing as a Cardiologist in Morgantown and Elkins. “We are so excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Roda-Renzelli. He is going to significantly contribute to the advancement of our heart and vascular services and we are confident that he will be a valuable asset to Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health S... News 6/26/2023 Relevance: 21
29.	Mon Health Oncology Welcomes Dr. Ahmad R. Cheema Mon Health Oncology is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ahmad R. Cheema to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cheema will be practicing as an Medical Oncologist-Hematologist at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. “It is my great pleasure to welcome Dr. Cheema to Mon Health. He will undoubtedly provide the utmost support and care to our patients, and we are very excited to have him join our team,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO o... News 6/20/2023 Relevance: 21
30.	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: 21
31.	David Goldberg Honored with Laurel Leadership Award by PACE Enterprises During its annual Laurel Leadership Gala on Saturday, March 25, PACE Enterprises awarded the Laurel Leadership Award to David Goldberg, Mon Health System President and CEO and Vandalia Health Executive Vice President. The prestigious Laurel Leadership Award honors one individual who exemplifies leadership in advocacy, philanthropy, and action to provide meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in West Virginia. All proceeds from the Laurel Leadership Gala go towards serving people with ... News 3/27/2023 Relevance: 21
32.	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
33.	Mon Health Welcomes Dr. Marlee Greschner to OBGYN Team Mon Health OBGYN is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Marlee Greschner to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Greschner will be practicing at the Mon Health OBGYN locations in Morgantown and Fairmont. "Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus," said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. "Dr. Greschner is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thrilled to be able to provide accessible obstetrics and gynecology services to the Monongalia... News 7/19/2022 Relevance: 21
34.	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: 21
35.	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: 21
36.	Mon Health System Joins AHN Clinically Integrated Network, Group Purchasing Organization Officials with Mon Health System today announced that the Morgantown-based healthcare organization is joining the clinically integrated network (CIN) and the group purchasing organization run by Allegheny Health Network (AHN). Mon Health System will also collaborate with AHN’s Cardiovascular Institute to establish a heart failure program at Mon Health Medical Center. Known as Physician Partners of Western PA, AHN’s CIN is a physician-led regional partnership of independent and AHN-employed physici... News 5/28/2020 Relevance: 21
37.	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: 21
38.	Mon Health expands parental leave benefits for employees in 2020 A new parental leave policy at Mon Health will afford benefit eligible employees additional, paid time off work following a birth, adoption or placement of a child. According to Mon Health System President and CEO, David Goldberg, the new policy takes effect at the start of the new year and represents the health system’s commitment as a Family Friendly Employer. “We recognize how precious and fleeting those early days are following a birth, adoption, or foster placement,” says Goldberg. “We want our empl... News 12/26/2019 Relevance: 21
39.	Pete Dye Golf Classic raises $80,000 for Mon Health Medical Center’s radiation oncology program Mon Health held its annual Pete Dye Golf Classic at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport Monday, June 10, 2019. Thanks to 140 golfers and sponsors, the tournament helped raise $80,000 for Mon Health Medical Center's Radiation Oncology program. "Cancer is one of the biggest issues that we have in this state and what we want to do is make sure that our capabilities meet the communities need," Mon Health Systems President and CEO David Goldberg. "We opened up a brand-new radiation oncology center a few years ag... News 6/11/2019 Relevance: 21
40.	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: 21
41.	Vandalia Health Hospitals and Hope Gas Partner to Promote Early Breast Cancer Detection and Improved Outcomes During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System and Davis Health System are partnering with Hope Gas to raise awareness of the critical importance of early detection in improving breast cancer outcomes. By encouraging women to receive potentially life-saving mammograms, the partnership aims to promote proactive health measures that lead to earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better long-term survival rates. To further motivate women, those who receive a ... News 10/4/2024 Relevance: 19
42.	Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Hosts Otsuka Medical Devices from Japan Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center is one of three hospitals in the nation to be visited by an international team from Otsuka Medical Devices and Recor Medical to discuss its success with the renal denervation (RDN) procedure for treating high blood pressure. Representatives from Otsuka Medical Devices in Japan, the parent company of Recor Medical, visited Cleveland Clinic and Henry Ford Hospital before visiting Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown on Thursday, Sept. ... News 9/12/2024 Relevance: 19
43.	Vandalia Health Hospitals Awarded in CORE 2024 Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge Awards Twelve Vandalia Health hospitals were awarded in the Centers for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) 2024 Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge Awards at Stonewall Resort. Each year, hospitals participate in the Donate Life Hospital Challenge. This challenge is an initiative designed to encourage hospitals to increase awareness about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. During Donate Life Month in April, hospitals participate in and host a variety of activities to raise awareness, edu... News 9/9/2024 Relevance: 19
44.	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: 19
45.	Mark Combs Awarded Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer Certification Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer of Vandalia Health, was awarded the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Certified Healthcare CIO designation. Launched in 2008 by CHIME, the Certified Healthcare CIO program is the only certification designed exclusively for leaders in health information technology. Currently, more than 800 healthcare CIOs in 23 countries have earned the certification, which represents one of the highest profes... News 4/6/2023 Relevance: 19
46.	Mon Health System Celebrates Donate Life Month Mon Health System is pleased to join the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and cornea donation, and to inspire everyone during Donate Life Month to register to be an organ donor. Nationally, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 2,500 people in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. At least 20 will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need. Someone is added to the transplant waiting lis... News 4/3/2023 Relevance: 19
47.	Mon Health Medical Center Recognized for Leadership in 2022 HOSPAC Campaign Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized by the West Virginia Hospital Political Action Committee (HOSPAC) for exceeding their individual hospital fundraising goal and leadership for this year’s campaign during the Health Care Leadership Summit at The Greenbrier. HOSPAC is a membership political action committee, organized by persons who support the improvement of healthcare in West Virginia, and who support hospitals and their role in improving healthcare. HOSPAC is a voluntary, non-profit, non-par... News 12/5/2022 Relevance: 19
48.	Mon Health Medical Center Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer Mon Health Medical Center has announced that Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President of Mon Health System, has assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer. Atkinson is replacing previous Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Gilliam. “I wish to personally thank Mark for his tenure at Mon Health Medical Center. We appreciate his leadership and contributions for the last five years and wish him the best on his next endeavor,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon H... News 8/1/2022 Relevance: 19
49.	Mon Health System Announces New Board Changes Mon Health System, Mon Health Medical Center, and Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital have recently announced the newest changes to their governing bodies. The Mon Health System board has elected their new Chair, Ed Boyle, and Vice Chair, Kathy McNeil. “We are thrilled to welcome Ed as our new Board Chair and Kathy as Vice Chair,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Their leadership on our Board the last several years has helped advance our mission and we look forward... News 7/13/2022 Relevance: 19
50.	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: 19
51.	Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College Announce Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College, through the generous support of its donors, have collaborated once again, this time to innovate advancements in healthcare simulation with the Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab. The mobile simulation lab will provide access to nursing education for both current and future nurses. The groundbreaking simulation center on wheels will serve two main purposes, to augment the training of West Virginia Junior College nursing students through North C... News 5/23/2022 Relevance: 19
52.	Mon Health Welcomes New Chief Human Resources Officer Chief Human Resources Officer, Katie Davison, began her tenure with Mon Health System on Monday, March 16, during the peak of planning for the COVID-19 pandemic. Davison hadn’t even unpacked her bags when she was asked to meet with President and CEO, David Goldberg, on Sunday evening, March 15, 2020. “My message to her was simple: help us to keep our employees safe as we are preparing for an international pandemic. No pressure,” said Goldberg. “Oh, and by the way, welcome to the Mon Health Family!... News 3/27/2020 Relevance: 19
53.	Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary serving community for 75 years The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary was founded in 1943 to serve the mission of giving back to the community through fundraising initiatives for Monongalia General Hospital. The Auxiliary now has more than 500 active charter members, and has raised an excess of $2 million since the establishment of the organization. “We are proud to honor the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary for supporting the health of our community for 75 years,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Our ... News 10/22/2019 Relevance: 19
54.	Mon EMS Announces New Executive Director Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) has announced the hiring of Forest Weyen as executive director. Earlier in July, Mon Health System and WVU Hospitals signed a formal agreement to combine the assets of Mon EMS and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport, establishing a single, countywide emergency medical system to serve the needs of Monongalia and Preston county residents. Mon EMS is jointly managed and operated by Mon Health System and WVU Hospitals. Jimmy Smith... News 7/10/2019 Relevance: 19
55.	Mary Lou Retton New Face, Voice of Mon General Hospital Mary Lou Retton, a Fairmont native and one of the most recognized sports figures in West Virginia and throughout the nation, is the new face of Mon General Hospital. “Mary Lou and her family have used Mon General Hospital’s services in the past and have been very happy with the care they received,” said Mon Health System President and CEO Darryl Duncan. “With Mary Lou’s recognition throughout the state and nation, we felt that she could help us spread the word about the excellent care and services offer... News 6/4/2012 Relevance: 19
56.	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: 19
57.	AARP names Mon General Hospital one of "Best Employers for Workers Over 50" Mon General Hospital has been named one of only 50 employers in the nation to be the recipient of the “AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50” recognition for 2011. “AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50” is an annual recognition program that acknowledges companies and organizations whose demonstrated best practices and policies for addressing issues related to our nation’s aging workforce provide roadmaps for the workplaces of tomorrow. This means that Mon General Hospital is rated among the top... News 9/7/2011 Relevance: 19
58.	Mon General FastCare Will Close on November 26 The Mon General FastCare urgent care clinic at the University Town Centre Giant Eagle will close on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The walk-in clinic opened in 2009 to treat sore throats, ear aches, cold and flu symptoms and other minor illnesses. “After three years, it has been decided that retail clinics are not a core business for us,” said Mon Health System Pre... News 11/22/2013 Relevance: 19
59.	Mon General Hospital Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety Mon General Hospital is the only hospital in Northern West Virginia recognized with an “A” safety grade by a leading patient safety watchdog organization. The Fall 2016 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades were announced in October by The Leapfrog Group. The program assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades for patient safety to hospitals nationwide. “Receiving an “A” grade for patient safety from a highly recognized organization is a testament to the fulfilment of our vision to provide an extraordinary p... News 11/7/2016 Relevance: 19
60.	Mon Health’s 59th Annual Ball of the Year Raises over $500,000 for New Patient Family Stay Houses On October 28, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary held the 59th Annual Ball of the Year and raised more than $500,0000 to support the development of the Caring Cottages , a new patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center campus. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of patients undergoing extensive treatments at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. These stay houses will offer a warm and welcoming environment, allowing families to remain close to the... News 10/30/2023 Relevance: 17
61.	Mon Health System and Intermed Labs Partnership Results in Successful Commercial Exit of Innovative Technology Intermed Labs at Mon Health has announced that a technology solution conceived by a Mon Health System physician has been acquired by a publicly traded company to support sacral neuromodulation (SNM). The acquisition of this novel technology marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Mon Health and Intermed Labs, which was formed to develop innovative technology to improve patient outcomes. The technology created at Intermed Labs at Mon Health addresses SNM challenges with an elegant solutio... News 5/1/2023 Relevance: 17
62.	Mon Health System & Intermed Labs Awarded Benedum Foundation Grant to Provide Finger Prosthetics to West Virginians Mon Health System and Intermed Labs at Mon Health have been awarded a grant of $100,000 from the Benedum Foundation to provide cutting-edge, AI-based finger prosthetics from Fingy3D to the people of West Virginia. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation serves WV and southwestern PA to encourage human development through strategically placed charitable resources. Grants are made to support specific initiatives in education, economic development, health and human services, and community development. Fin... News 3/27/2023 Relevance: 17
63.	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: 17
64.	Davis & Elkins College, Mon Health Partner for Nursing Scholarships, Employment Promise Davis & Elkins College and Mon Health System announced a partnership to offer nursing students a scholarship opportunity and employment guarantee upon graduation. The Mon Health Scholars program is open to students entering the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs as well as those transitioning from LPN to ASN. The program pairs the D&E nursing education of distinction and excellence with clinical rotation throughout the region including new opportunities within the Mon Health System.... News 2/3/2022 Relevance: 17
65.	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: 17
66.	Breaking Barriers & Driving Change \| Women in Mon Health System Leadership As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and face new challenges, women are playing an increasingly critical role in shaping its future. During Women’s History Month and year-round, Mon Health System celebrates the trailblazing women who lead the organization in driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Mon Health System is at a unique point in the organization’s history, with majority of its leadership roles maintained by women. These women help empower a wide range of individuals, from e... News 3/8/2023 Relevance: 16
67.	Mon Health Employees Rally to Support Local Food Banks When Mon Health employees learned that the recent government shutdown impacted community food banks, they rallied. Last week, Mon Health Medical Center, Mon EMS, The Village at Heritage Point and Mon Health Equipment and Supplies staff gathered non-perishable food items for donation to Pantry Plus More of Monongalia County, which provides food to school children and local families. "We pulled this together very quickly, and the staff stepped up to meet the needs of their friends and neighbors," said Mon ... News 1/30/2019 Relevance: 16
68.	Mon Health Medical Center Recognized for Achievements in both Patient Safety and Patient Experience Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized for outstanding patient safety and quality by two organizations. Mon Health Medical Canter has been honored by Healthgrades as the only hospital in West Virginia to receive two distinctions of excellence – the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. These awards are based on government data for the prior three years. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive informa... News 5/30/2017 Relevance: 16
69.	PACE to Handle Mon General Hospital Shredding Services Mon General Hospital recently switched to PACE Enterprises for document shredding services at the hospital and its affiliates. PACE Enterprises, formerly known as PACE TEC, is a local nonprofit that has been providing job training and placement for people with disabilities for about 30 years. PACE moved into a new facility in Mylan Park this past January and began offering secure document destruction. “PACE is located in Morgantown and employs disabled individuals,” said Michele Blackhurst, Mon General D... News 7/8/2011 Relevance: 16
70.	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: 16
71.	Abbott hired as new Mon EMS Executive Director Mon Health System has announced the appointment of Edward W. Abbott to the position of Executive Director of Mon EMS. Mon EMS is the primary emergency response service within Monongalia County and responds to over 1,000 emergency calls on a monthly basis. Mon EMS has been owned and operated by Mon Health System since 1981. Abbott brings more than 24 years of experience to the post. He is a certified Paramedic and a Registered Nurse. He has been employed by Mon General Hospital si... News 5/16/2016 Relevance: 16
72.	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: 16
73.	Monongalia County, Mon Health Department, Mon Health System, and WVU Medicine to Form COVID-19 Vaccine Partnership Citing the urgent need to vaccinate as many West Virginians against the SARSCoV-2 virus as soon as possible, the elected leadership of Monongalia County, the Monongalia Health Department (MCHD), Mon Health System, and WVU Medicine announced today that they are combining resources – people, vaccines, and infrastructure – to support Gov. Jim Justice’s on-going efforts to vaccinate West Virginians against the virus. The new partnership will unite community vaccination efforts utilizing the existing clinic ... News 1/25/2021 Relevance: 14
74.	Mon Health Medical Center Offers Innovative Virtual Reality Art Therapy to Combat Opioid Abuse and Reduce Pain Mon Health Medical Center, a leading community hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, is creating a meaningful impact for its patients undergoing surgery, opioid addiction, and soon cancer treatment through its new virtual reality arts program. The innovative therapy is currently implemented within Urology with plans to introduce it in the infusion center as well as other departments. While patients are undergoing treatment or surgery, they're transported out of the hospital and into a virtual art museum... News 4/24/2019 Relevance: 13
75.	Mon General Physicians Perform First Convergent Heart Procedure in West Virginia Physicians at Mon General Hospital performed a Convergent (hybrid) procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) for the first time ever in West Virginia. Convergent is a minimally invasive approach for AFib patients who have no other health issues and for whom medication has been unsuccessful. The convergent procedure allows a cardiothoracic surgeon and electrophysiologist to perform a consecutive, two-part procedure in one day rather than over the course of two days. The simultaneous procedure greatl... News 1/31/2017 Relevance: 13
76.	Mon General volunteer number one in state “If God gives me a day, I should do something with it besides eating and watching television,” said Virginia Jarrett, a long-time volunteer at Mon General Hospital who was recently named the Auxiliary of West Virginia Hospital Association (AWVHA) Volunteer of the Year. Jarrett, who just turned 89-years-old, has been a volunteer at Mon General for 21 years. She has given more than 22,215 hours of service during that time, volunteering at least three days a week and often four or five days. She is a fixtur... News 10/17/2016 Relevance: 13
77.	Mon General Hospital Files Certificate of Need for Birth Center Renovation, Expansion Mon General Hospital will be filing a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the West Virginia Health Care Authority seeking approval of plans to renovate and expand the hospital’s Hazel Ruby McQuain Family Birth Center. According to the application, the project will expand the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) concept to all 16 of its licensed obstetric beds, relocate the nursing station to improve the security and safety of the unit and add a C-section delivery room within the Birth C... News 1/24/2012 Relevance: 13
78.	Hospital recognized with Governor's Award for Life The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), a federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization serving Pennsylvania, West Virginia and parts of New York, recently recognized Mon General Hospital with the West Virginia Governor’s Award for Life 2012. The award recognizes hospitals that have been su... News 9/27/2012 Relevance: 13
79.	Unique Mammography Unit at Mon General Creates the Highest-Quality Breast Images in the Industry Mon General Hospital is one of only five hospitals in the nation to offer the Fischer-Giotto digital breast imaging system for both mammograms and breast biopsy. The unit produces the highest-possible digital mammography images, making it much easier to detect abnormalities at the earliest stages. This increases the chances of breast cancer survival, since early detection is critical to successful treatment. The Fischer-Giotto stereotactic brea... News 10/14/2013 Relevance: 13
80.	Mon General Hospital Orthopedic Program Listed Among Nation’s Best Mon General Hospital has been named as one of “100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs for 2013” by Becker’s Hospital Review . “The hospitals included on this list have orthopedic surgery departments, programs or dedicated centers that have earned considerable recognition,” according to the December 2013 Becker’s Hospital Review article. ... News 1/8/2014 Relevance: 13
81.	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: 13
82.	Mon General has “great” orthopedic program according to national publication For the second year in a row, Becker’s Hospital Review has named Mon General Hospital on its list of the nation’s top orthopedic programs. “This recognition puts Mon General on a list with some of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in the nation, including orthopedic centers in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh,” said Mo... News 10/3/2014 Relevance: 13
83.	Mon Health Embarks on Leadership and Performance Excellence Journey Mon Health recently adopted the Baldrige Excellence criteria and is in pursuit of The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Created by the Reagan Administration in the late 1980s, the leadership and performance excellence program empowers organizations to accomplish their mission and demonstrate world-class performance and improvement processes. The Baldrige Award is the only formal recognition of the performance excellence of both public and private U.S. organizations given by The President of the Un... News 12/5/2016 Relevance: 13
84.	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: 13
85.	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: 13
86.	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: 12
87.	Mon Health System Celebrates Employees and Healthcare Quality Week Mon Health System celebrated Healthcare Quality Week with free shirts for employees, balloons, lapel pins, banners, and more. Healthcare Quality Week was established by the National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) to recognize and celebrate the contribution of healthcare and quality experts and the progress made toward improving patient outcomes. To thank the staff for their exceptional contributions to Mon Health, hospital administration handed out complimentary t-shirts to all staff members a... News 10/23/2023 Relevance: 12
88.	Mon Health Equipment and Supplies Merging with Fairmont Home Medical to Expand Patient Services in NCWV Mon Health Equipment and Supplies Morgantown and Fairmont Home Medical are consolidating to provide the highest quality of care and timely services to patients in north central West Virginia. “This merger provides the opportunity for continuous growth, allowing us to increase efficiency as we serve our communities,” said Jeanette Lancaster, Mon Health Equipment and Supplies Executive Director. “We are thrilled that our Fairmont Home Medical employees will be joining us, enabling us to best serve our pat... News 6/11/2020 Relevance: 12
89.	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: 12
90.	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: 12
91.	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: 12
92.	Mon General Hospital Expands Cardiac Services Two recent cardiovascular surgeon additions to Mon General Hospital’s Cardiac Services Program means Mon General can provide the full continuum of cardiac services. Alexander Nagy, M.D., began seeing patients this month, joining Kee C. Lee, M.D., as the second cardiovascular surgeon at Mon General Hospital. Dr. Lee joined Mon General Hospital last October as the Cardiac Surgery Director. The addition of Dr. Nagy helps make Mon General Hosiptal’s cardiac services program the fastest growing in t... News 7/22/2010 Relevance: 12
93.	Mon General named "My Heart My Life" champion for the American Heart Association Mon General Hospital and the American Heart Association have formed a new alliance in the battle against West Virginia's No. 1 killer - heart disease. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, it was announced that Mon General Hospital had become West Virginia’s first “My Heart My Life” champion for the American Heart Association, helping to l... News 8/23/2012 Relevance: 12
94.	Mon General Hospital Capital Campaign raises $7.2 million, surpassing goal Mon General Hospital’s “The Commitment Continues…” capital campaign has come to an end after surpassing its fund raising goal by more than $1.2 million. “The Foundation of Mon General is thrilled to announce the successful completion of ‘The Commitment Continues…’ capital campaign,” said Bill Hennessey, Executive Director of The Foundation. “Our goal was to raise $6 milli... News 11/25/2013 Relevance: 12
95.	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: 10
96.	Vandalia Health Surgeon Performs State’s First Outpatient Robotic Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Vandalia Health’s internationally recognized robotic thoracic surgeon, Ghulam Abbas , MD, has introduced a groundbreaking surgical technique for treating thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)—the robotic first rib resection (R-FRR)—now available in an outpatient setting. This innovative approach is revolutionizing treatment for TOS, offering patients in West Virginia a faster, more convenient recovery with the added benefits of minimally invasive surgery. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders caused... News 3/19/2025 Relevance: 10
97.	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: 10
98.	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: 10
99.	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: 10
100.	Mon Health Surgeon Introduces Advanced Aquablation Therapy with HYDROS Technology for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center proudly announces a medical milestone with the successful completion of its first Aquablation® therapy procedure using advanced HYDROS™ technology. This innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, was performed by Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , Urologist, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties, and Master Robotic Surgeon, making Mon Health the first health care provider in West Virginia an... News 12/11/2024 Relevance: 10
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: 10
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: 10
103.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Honors Kevin Stalnaker Amidst Retirement Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospita l extends its heartfelt gratitude to Kevin Stalnaker, Chief Administrative Officer, for over twelve years of service as he announces his retirement at the end of the calendar year. Throughout his tenure, he is the only individual to serve as Administrator for both Lewis County hospitals—Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. Stalnaker was honored as the 2021 Lewis County Chamber Businessman of the Year, an awa... News 11/4/2024 Relevance: 10
104.	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: 10
105.	Vandalia Health Hospitals and Marion County Rescue Squad Donate Flood Relief Supplies to Asheville 9-1-1 Center Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital have partnered with the Marion County Rescue Squad to provide critical relief to Asheville, North Carolina, as the city prepares to manage the aftermath of severe flooding during the hurricane season. Both hospitals, alongside Marion County Rescue Squad, rallied to collect and donate essential items to the Asheville 9-1-1 center to aid in flood relief efforts. Mon Health teams collaborated to gather much-needed supplies in just a few ... News 10/7/2024 Relevance: 10
106.	Davis Health System and Mon Health System Celebrate Employees Throughout August Vandalia Health’s Davis Health System and Mon Health System celebrated employees throughout August with system-wide tournaments and a picnic. In an ongoing effort to join together as Vandalia Health, staff from across each system rallied to compete in some friendly competition tournament-style at the Morgantown BOPARC softball fields on Saturday, August 17. Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch was Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Cente... News 8/26/2024 Relevance: 10
107.	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: 10
108.	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: 10
109.	Mon Health System Hosts Heart of the Holidays Program to Support Employees & Their Families In 2022, Mon Health System established the Heart of the Holidays program, created to assist employees who may be experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season. For the Heart of the Holidays Program, families are nominated anonymously and matched with a sponsoring department at Mon Health System who provide clothing, toys, and food for each member of the family’s household. “It is a principal value for Mon Health that we provide care for our caregivers. We have had employees experience person... News 12/14/2023 Relevance: 10
110.	Mon Health Stonewall Podiatry Welcomes Dr. David Anderson Mon Health Stonewall Podiatry is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. David Anderson to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Anderson will be practicing as a podiatrist at the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital locations in Bridgeport and Weston, WV. “Expanding our services throughout our local communities is paramount at Mon Health System. We are excited to welcome Dr. Anderson to help us continue providing best-in-class care in convenient, close to home locations,” ... News 5/24/2023 Relevance: 10
111.	Mon Health Medical Center Awarded $493,000 from ARC to Support Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder Mon Health Medical Center was awarded $493,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support Mon Pathways to Success , an initiative started to empower positive systemic change by eliminating barriers and challenges preventing individuals from re-entering the workforce. “At ARC, we know that substance use disorder recovery isn’t a singular event, but a continuum. Both workforce training and ending the stigma surrounding substance use disorder are equally important in providing a renewed sens... News 9/12/2023 Relevance: 10
112.	Mon Health System Enhances Patient Safety by Launching IV Barcoding Pharmacy Dispensing Program Mon Health System has recently announced the implementation of Pharmacy Keeper, a new pharmacy dispensing program for IV medications that utilizes barcoding and cameras to enhance the accuracy and compliance of sterile compounding and improve patient safety. Pharmacy Keeper is a web-based software that is used to complete sterile compounding, which is the preparation of custom medications for patients in a sterile environment to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety. ... News 8/16/2023 Relevance: 10
113.	Huntington National Bank Donates $25,000 to Mon Health Medical Center Foundation Huntington National Bank presented the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation with $25,000 check on Monday, August 7 at the DeLynn Memorial Golf Classic at Pete Dye. The donation supports the Greatest Needs Fund, which the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation utilizes for unexpected expenses, including specialized equipment, upgrades to facilities, and unique programs. “The health of our communities is vital, and by supporting the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation’s Greatest Needs Fund, we hope to make ... News 8/8/2023 Relevance: 10
114.	Heart of the Holidays Program Supports Mon Health System Families Mon Health System has established a new tradition this year with the Heart of the Holidays program, created to assist employees who may be experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season. Nominated families were anonymously matched with a sponsoring department at Mon Health System who provided clothing, toys, and food for each member of the family’s household. “Our staff banded together to create a beautiful holiday for many employees and their families across the health system,” said Katie Da... News 12/29/2022 Relevance: 10
115.	Mon Health Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Financial Communication Mon Health Medical Center has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®. As a Best Practices Adopter, Mon Health Medical Center demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in a variety of care settings. “In a time when patients are paying more out-of-pocket for their healthcare, the financial conversations we have with patients hav... News 10/18/2022 Relevance: 10
116.	Mon Health System Announces Leaders in Medical Affairs Mon Health System believes providers in leadership helps ensure best-in-class service, quality, and clinical outcomes in how we practice medicine for the communities we serve. In this regard, Mon Health System has announced elevated roles for several medical leaders across the system. Dr. Mary Edwards, Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mon Health Medical Center, has been promoted to Mon Health System Chief Medical Officer. In this blended role, Dr. Edwards will lead system coordination of hospital-ba... News 8/30/2022 Relevance: 10
117.	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: 10
118.	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: 10
119.	Mon Health Partners with Leading Health Systems to Fund Domestic Isolation Gown Manufacturing Facility in US Mon Health is participating in a joint venture with Premier, S2S, in conjunction with DeRoyal industries to fund a domestic isolation gown manufacturing facility. This effort will be known as “DePre,” and will be located in the United States. 34 Premier members will participate in this joint venture including Mon Health System. This partnership will guarantee access to isolation gowns without any reliance on overseas manufacturing or materials. This unique manufacturing equipment will be able to produce ... News 1/6/2022 Relevance: 10
120.	Intermed Labs at Mon Health Launches Innovative Fingy3D.com to Improve Prosthetic Access and Cost for Finger Amputees Morgantown-based MedTech studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health , is proud to announce the launch of Fingy3D.com , a revolutionary new web application that will improve patient access to finger prosthetics following amputation. Fingy3D.com was released in Beta Mode in mid-May from Intermed Labs at Mon Health. Fingy3D is a web application that allows users with distal finger amputations to take a photo of their missing fingertip and then receive a functional prosthetic in the mail in under a week. The... News 6/15/2021 Relevance: 10
121.	Mon Health System Follows State Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution West Virginia continues to lead the nation in the rate of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration. Mon Health System received the first round of vaccines on December 15, 2020 and followed the State of West Virginia guidelines for vaccine distribution. Currently, Mon Health System has only been given supplies for the purpose of vaccinating Mon Health System staff and physicians with an emphasis on front-line staff to continue to safely care for the community. West Virginians age 80 and over are ... News 1/6/2021 Relevance: 10
122.	Intermed Labs at Mon Health Studio Joins Global Startup Studio Network, Opens New Doors for Entrepreneurial Growth in WV Morgantown-based medtech startup studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health, has joined the Global Startup Studio Network (GSSN), a tightly-knit group of the world's top venture building studios. GSSN connects innovators from member studios in Dubai, Palo Alto, Paris and Morgantown in order to increase access to operational processes, human and financial capital. Visit www.gssn.co for additional information about this community. Launched in 2020, Intermed Labs at Mon Health offers a platform for asp... News 12/7/2020 Relevance: 10
123.	Mon Health Welcomes Executive Director of Philanthropy Mon Health is pleased to announce Luella Gunter as the health system's Executive Director of Philanthropy. Gunter will serve as the primary strategist for system advancement through fundraising and stewardship efforts following the retirement of Bill Hennessey later this year. Hennessey has proudly served as executive director of the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation for over 28 years. In Gunter's role, she will work in collaboration with the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation, the Preston Memorial ... News 6/13/2019 Relevance: 10
124.	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: 10
125.	Mon Health and Mylan Park Extend Free Summer Movie Series Partnership Mon Health System and Mylan Park launched a summer partnership to provide free community programs, including an outdoor movie series, trial swim lessons, as well as 10 hours of free track time each week (8-10am M-F) for the public to use facilities at Mylan Park. Originally scheduled to end in early August, the free movie series has been extended into early September to provide more socially distanced entertainment for families. “We are thrilled to extend this community offering through our partnership ... News 8/11/2020 Relevance: 10
126.	Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center Announce New Board Members Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center announce the newest board members to their governing bodies. Natalie Stone recently joined the Mon Health System board after years of service on the Mon Health Medical Center Board of Directors where she is currently Vice Chair. Stone is Executive Director of the North Central Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO affiliated organization representing more than 3,000 construction workers in the North Central and Eastern Panhandle regions of West ... News 7/29/2019 Relevance: 10
127.	Mon Health Foundation Invests Nearly $1 Million in Fairmont State University Nursing Program The Mon Health Foundation has provided an unprecedented $400,000 investment to the Fairmont State University Nursing Program to be utilized to increase hiring capacity for faculty and adjunct staff with real-world experience. Combined with a $200,000 gift made in May 2019, and the value of student scholarships and clinical rotation oversight time committed through the recently announced Mon Health Scholars Program, Mon Health System has invested nearly $1 million in developing nursing students at Fairmo... News 8/27/2020 Relevance: 10
128.	Mon Health Medical Center Welcomes Husband and Wife to Team of Physicians Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke to its dedicated team of physicians. Both husband and wife will begin seeing patients on September 1. Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke recently completed their residency programs at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA; he in General Surgery and she in Family Medicine. “West Virginia has some of the most pressing healthcare issues in the nation,” said Dr. Arielle Placke. “My husband and I are exc... News 8/13/2020 Relevance: 10
129.	Mon Health and Fairmont State announce F2M Partnership Mon Health System and Fairmont State University announced today during a joint press conference the launch of the Mon Health Scholars Program & the F2M Partnership. The new partnership between Fairmont State University’s School of Nursing and Mon Health System, Inc. offers traditional ASN and LPN to ASN students a scholarship and the promise of employment with Mon Health System after completing their degree. The F2M (Fairmont State University to Mon Health System) partnership and Mon Health Scholars... News 8/13/2020 Relevance: 10
130.	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: 10
131.	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: 10
132.	Mon Health Medical Center Receives FCC Approval of Telehealth Application Mon Health Medical Center has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission on its telehealth platform application submission. Mon Health Medical Center will receive funding totaling $283,396 to enhance its current comprehensive telehealth program encompassing patient visits, including COVID-19 screening and diagnosis, medication management, chronic disease management and behavioral health visits. The funds received by Mon Health Medical Center were allocated from the $200 million in fundi... News 6/29/2020 Relevance: 10
133.	Mon Health Medical Center Cardiologist Selected for National Trial Boston Scientific, the developer of the innovative WATCHMAN device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients has nominated Mon Health Medical Center to participate in another upcoming national clinical trial. This newest trial is landmark and the first of its kind. Mon Health Medical Center is one of the first in the country to be invited and accepted to participate. Earlier this year, Mon Health Medical Center announced that it was selected by the American College of... News 6/16/2020 Relevance: 10
134.	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: 10
135.	Mon Health Village at Heritage Point Safeguards its Senior Residential Community from COVID-19 Mon Health residential community, The Village at Heritage Point , has taken thorough precautionary measures to protect its senior population throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilma Sternthal, Executive Director of The Village at Heritage Point, explained she began having discussions with her teams in February around the actions to be taken if the coronavirus reached West Virginia. “I had been following the events occurring in Washington nursing homes, and knew we needed to be proactive to ensure ... News 5/14/2020 Relevance: 10
136.	Mon Health Foundation Receives Gift to Begin COVID-19 Hyperbaric Oxygen Study at Mon Health Medical Center The Mon Health Foundation received a generous donation of $50,000 from Susan and Randolph Reynolds of Richmond, Virginia in support of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) study for COVID-19 patient treatment to be conducted at Mon Health Medical Center. Prior investigative work suggests HBO therapy may positively impact outcomes of COVID-19 patients if used prior to respiratory failure. A primary outcome measure of the study is to ease or eliminate the demand for ventilators thus decreasing mortalit... News 5/4/2020 Relevance: 10
137.	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: 10
138.	Dr. Alexander Nagy Completes First Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement at Mon Health Medical Center Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Alexander Nagy, recently performed the first Perceval Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve replacement at Mon Health Medical Center. According to Dr. Nagy, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Mon Health Medical Center, this specific device enhances the surgical approach to an aortic valve replacement, designed for any patient, especially complex cases. Offering this procedure leads to less time spent in the operating room and a short recovery for patients. Patient’s experience improved out... News 9/24/2019 Relevance: 10
139.	September 2019 Proclaimed Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in WV by Governor Jim Justice Governor Jim Justice and Mon Health Medical Center, a leading community hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia teamed up to raise awareness for prostate cancer and proclaim September 2019 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the state of West Virginia. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. According to the American Cancer Society, there was an estimated 1,010 men in West Virginia diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2019; the third mo... News 9/19/2019 Relevance: 10
140.	Mon General Recognized by Healthgrades for Achievements in both Patient Safety and Patient Experience For the second year in a row, Mon General Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia to achieve two distinctions of quality excellence from Healthgrades – the Healthgrades 2015 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2015 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, announced the awards on April 7. ... News 4/9/2015 Relevance: 10
141.	Mon General Hospital opens new Orthopedic Center Mon General Hospital’s new Orthopedic Center opened to patients for the first time on Monday morning, Jan. 30. The new Orthopedic Center features four state-of-the-art operating rooms, 13 private pre- and post-operation rooms and an eight bed Post-Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU). The new center has been built with room to add two additional operating rooms if n... News 1/24/2012 Relevance: 10
142.	New Mon EMS Granville substation improves response time Monongalia EMS and the Granville Volunteer Fire Department have collaborated to create a Mon EMS substation at the Fire House in Osage, near the Blue Horizon Drive intersection. The substation on the western side of Monongalia County will benefit those communities by reducing the response time by up to 20 minutes. The substa... News 3/27/2012 Relevance: 10
143.	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: 10
144.	Hospital recognized among nation's best employers Mon General Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s best employers for older workers, achieving high marks in the 2013 AARP and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list for 2013. Mon General was ranked 15 th in the nation among perennial top employers, after earn... News 7/1/2013 Relevance: 10
145.	Mon Health Medical Center Radiology Department Earns ACR Designation as Prostate Cancer MRI Center Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that its Radiology Department has been awarded the designation as a Prostate Cancer MRI Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). ACR Accreditation ensures your community that your facility delivers the highest standards of image quality and safety by verifying that you meet certain requirements for equipment, medical staff, and quality assurance protocols. To achieve this designation, the Mon Health Radiology team has met t... News 10/16/2024 Relevance: 9
146.	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: 9
147.	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: 9
148.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Offers New Procedure to Reduce Open Heart Surgery A new procedure offered at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center, is improving quality of life and shortening hospital stays for patients with the most common heart-valve disorder in the United States—mitral regurgitation. Affecting nearly 1 in 10 people aged 75 and older, mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart’s mitral valve no longer closes properly, allowing blood flow to leak backwards into the heart . If left untreated, this can lead to an enlarged heart and he... News 10/15/2020 Relevance: 9
149.	Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years of Service and Groundbreaking for Caring Cottage Project The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary with a special event that honored the many years of dedicated service provided by members. The celebration, held on July 18, was a heartfelt tribute to the Auxiliary's significant contributions to the hospital and the community. In conjunction with this milestone anniversary, a groundbreaking took place of the new patient family stay house, aptly named The Caring Cottage. As of 2024, the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary h... News 7/19/2024 Relevance: 9
150.	The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation Officially Breaks Ground on Caring Cottages In October 2023 at the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary 59th Ball of the Year, Mon Health Medical Center announced the Caring Cottages, a patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center Campus made possible by the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation . After raising over $500,000 at the Ball and with months of preparation, the construction for the Caring Cottages is officially underway after breaking ground in May. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of pati... News 5/29/2024 Relevance: 9
151.	Mon Health Urologist Designated as Axonics® Center of Excellence Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has been designated an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics Inc. The designation recognizes his expertise with Axonics Therapy and sincere commitment to changing the lives of patients suffering from bladder and bowel dysfunction. Today, millions of Americans suffer from overactive bladder and fecal incontinence. Axonics Therapy gently stimulates the sacral nerve (sacral neuromodulation), restoring normal communication between the bra... News 5/28/2024 Relevance: 9
152.	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: 9
153.	Mon Health System Celebrates Donate Life Month Mon Health System is celebrating April’s Donate Life Month and joining the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and cornea donation, and to inspire individuals to register to be an organ donor. Nationally, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 2,500 people in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Someone is added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes and at least 17 will die each day without receiving the t... News 4/1/2024 Relevance: 9
154.	Mon Health System Welcomes First Administrative Fellow, Anna Sellaro Mon Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Sellaro as the inaugural participant in its Administrative Fellowship Program. This one-year fellowship is designed to cater to the specific interests and career goals of administrative fellows, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to organizational initiatives and gain valuable mentorship from Mon Health's senior executives. The Administrative Fellowship Program spans 12 months, with the initial nine months focused on rotations an... News 2/20/2024 Relevance: 9
155.	Mon Health System Receives Top Honor as the Best Place to Work in WV Living Magazine's Best of West Virginia Contest Mon Health System proudly announces its recent recognition as the Best Place to Work in the WV Living Magazine's Best of West Virginia contest. This esteemed accolade is a testament to Mon Health System's unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace environment for its employees. The annual Best of West Virginia contest, conducted by WV Living Magazine, serves as a benchmark for excellence across various industries and categories. Mon Health System emerged victorious in the fiercely compet... News 12/13/2023 Relevance: 9
156.	Mon Health System becomes First in West Virginia to Use Intuitive Hub for Robotic Surgery Mon Health’s Shakuri-Rad Family Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery is the first center in West Virginia to integrate the Intuitive Hub, a digitally connected interface that enables surgeons to be virtually connected in real time, allowing remote users to observe procedures, receive decision support, and learn from one another. The Intuitive Hub has the capacity to connect surgeons from around the world with its telepresence feature, allowing the operating physician to interact with remote... News 10/23/2023 Relevance: 9
157.	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: 9
158.	Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Receives $5.2 Million Grant to Open Adult Voluntary Unit Through a $5.2 million grant provided by Governor Jim Justice, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital (HCHI) will open an acute psychiatric unit specializing in the treatment of voluntarily admitted patients experiencing emotional, behavioral and cognitive concerns. HCHI, an affiliate of Mon Health System, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia providing acute, comprehensive psychiatric and substance abuse services to patients across North Central West Virginia and surrou... News 10/5/2023 Relevance: 9
159.	Revolutionary Finger Prosthetic Awarded $100,000 to Benefit West Virginians \| Fingy3D from Intermed Labs at Mon Health Fingy3D was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to support its efforts in providing 100 West Virginians with free finger prosthetics using artificial intelligence. Intermed Labs at Mon Health launched Fingy3D, a custom, functional 3D printed finger prosthetic that can be ordered on demand at Fingy3D.com . The revolutionary product aims to improve access, cost, and function for patients who have experienced a finger or partial hand loss. “Physical proximity an... News 9/7/2023 Relevance: 9
160.	Highland-Clarksburg Hospital to Open Adolescent Acute Psychiatric Unit Highland-Clarksburg Hospital (HCHI) is set to open an acute psychiatric unit specializing in the treatment of adolescent patients experiencing emotional, behavioral and cognitive concerns. HCHI, an affiliate of Mon Health System , is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia. HCHI provides acute, comprehensive psychiatric and substance abuse services to patients across North Central West Virginia and surrounding areas. Beginning on Sunday, September 10, HCHI will be a... News 9/6/2023 Relevance: 9
161.	Mon Health Medical Center named in U.S. News' Best Hospitals 2023-24 for Heart Failure & COPD (High Performing) Mon Health Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 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 44% that earned an award. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed... News 8/3/2023 Relevance: 9
162.	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: 9
163.	Generous Donation Funds New Mon Health Shakuri-Rad Family Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Thanks to a generous donation provided by Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, DO, FACOS , Urologist and Master Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health, Whitney Shakuri-Rad, EdD, and their family, Mon Health is proud to announce the dedication of the Mon Health Shakuri-Rad Family Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery. The funds from the donation will be used to promote and enhance the technology and care provided in the center, previously named the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, resulting in the best clinical ... News 7/27/2023 Relevance: 9
164.	Mon Health System Celebrates Nurses Week and Hospital Week Mon Health System is celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and National Hospital Week, May 7-13, with celebrations across the health system. This week is an opportunity to highlight the innovative ways healthcare staff support the needs of our patients and show appreciation for their continued dedication and commitment to enhancing the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Across Mon Health System, leaders have planned celebratory events for employees which will include t... News 5/8/2023 Relevance: 9
165.	Open Doors and Open Opportunities at Mon Health \| Find Your Career Mon Health System Human Resources is now offering walk-in interviews with open doors, open opportunities, prioritizing recruiting and ease of application for candidates. On Wednesdays from 11 AM – 2 PM, the Mon Health Recruiting Team will be offering a new walk-in experience for all open positions. Candidates can simply walk to the front desk at Mon Health Medical Center , and they will be assisted to a member of the recruiting team. “Our new walk-in interviews for all open positions reflect our c... News 7/20/2023 Relevance: 9
166.	Mon Health System Welcomes Students for High School Internship Program Mon Health System is pleased to welcome five high school interns from throughout the state of West Virginia to participate in their internship program throughout the end of July. The program will provide valuable hands-on experience in healthcare through demonstrations, observation, and engaging activities. The students, who all have an interest in healthcare, will have the opportunity to work on two capstone projects during their internship. Their experiences will not only enhance their knowledge and s... News 7/12/2023 Relevance: 9
167.	Mon Health Medical Center Earns Lung Cancer Screening Designation from the American College of Radiology Mon Health Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as a Lung Cancer Screening Center in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning – sometimes called CAT scanning – is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions. “Annual lung cancer screenings can significantly reduce lung cancer deaths and identify cancers at an early and treatable stage. Being a ... News 6/8/2023 Relevance: 9
168.	Mon Health System's April O'Brien Named Generation Next 40 Under 40 Mon Health System is pleased to announce that April O’Brien, PMP, Director of Telemedicine and Practice Outcomes Manager at Mon Health System, has been awarded the Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Award. The award recognizes young professionals throughout West Virginia aged 40 or younger that are succeeding in their organizations and making a difference in their community. Winners are named as the next group of leaders who will guide West Virginia toward a successful future. “We are honored and proud to have... News 6/19/2023 Relevance: 9
169.	Mon Health Cancer Center Expands Treatment Options in the Fight Against Advanced Prostate Cancer Mon Health Cancer Center today announced that it has been trained and certified by Dendreon Pharmaceuticals to offer PROVENGE ® (sipuleucel-T) treatment through the Dendreon Service-Ready program. Mon Health Cancer Center is excited to offer to its patients the only FDA-approved cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Mon Health Cancer Center joins the network of the more than 2,400 treatment centers that have qualified as Dendreon Service-Ready practices and offered PROVENG... News 5/18/2023 Relevance: 9
170.	Mon Health Medical Center Physician Performs First Urologic Single Port Procedure in West Virginia Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Shakuri-Rad , Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health System, performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive. Mon Health Medical Center is only the second hospital in the state with the da Vinci SP, which gives surgeons the ability to deliver robotic-assisted surgery through a single port. “At Mon Health System, we are dedicated to advancing surgical innovation and im... News 5/16/2023 Relevance: 9
171.	Mon Health System Physicians Recognized as 2023 Top Doctors Mon Health System is proud to announce that several Mon Health physicians have been named as 2023 “Top Doctors” across eight specialties by Pittsburgh Magazine and West Virginia Living. The list of Top Doctors is compiled by Castle Connolly, which utilizes an entirely merit-based selection process. Doctors recognized by West Virginia Living included Dr. John Battin, Urologist, Dr. Matthew Darmelio, Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wissam Gharib, Cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Marcucci, Primary Care Physician, D... News 5/15/2023 Relevance: 9
172.	Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College Launch New Mobile Simulation Lab The West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) School of Nursing at Mon Health has unveiled the new Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Simulation Center on wheels during an event at the Morgantown Marriott on May 11. The mobile simulation lab will provide access to nursing education for both currently practicing nurses and future nurses currently in nursing school. This innovation has been made possible through the generosity of donations made by Ron and Stephanie Stovash, The Health Plan, and the Hazel Ruby McQu... News 5/11/2023 Relevance: 9
173.	Mon Health System First in West Virginia to Install Axonics R20 Implant for Bladder and Bowel Therapy Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad is the first surgeon in West Virginia to install the new Axonics R20 Implant. Axonics’ bladder and bowel therapy is a long-lasting and clinically proven treatment option that can help restore normal function of the bladder and bowel. The Axonics R20 device allows for relief from bladder and bowel symptoms such as frequent urination, sudden or strong urges to urinate, urine leakage, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and bowel incontinen... News 4/20/2023 Relevance: 9
174.	Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Anne Wallace, RN, of Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital was recently honored as the first recipient of The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses biannually at Mon Health Marion Neighborhood 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 a family member of one of Anne’s patients read, “This was the best we’ve ever had; my son was cold, sick, and afraid at two years old... News 1/16/2023 Relevance: 9
175.	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: 9
176.	Grafton City Hospital on Path to Open Recovery to Resiliency Program, Thanks to U.S. Representative David McKinley Grafton City Hospital, an affiliate of Mon Health System, will soon create a new clearinghouse for individuals struggling with substance abuse, called the Recovery to Resiliency (R2R) program. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Representative David McKinley, P.E. (WV-01), $995,000 in federal appropriations was secured to construct the program on the second floor of the hospital. “Representative McKinley was instrumental in securing the funding for the Recovery to Resiliency program for Grafton City Hos... News 1/3/2023 Relevance: 9
177.	Intermed Labs at Mon Health Wins Top Innovation Award at National Plastic Surgery Conference Intermed Labs at Mon Health has been awarded the Top Innovator of 2022 for their Fingy3D device during The Tank: Plastic Surgery Innovation Challenge hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. During the ASPS national meeting on Friday, October 28 in Boston, MA, thousands of plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeons met from around the world. Dr. Tom McClellan , cofounder of Intermed Labs at Mon Health, presented again... News 11/3/2022 Relevance: 9
178.	Mon Health System Approved to Build Mon Health Harrison Neighborhood Hospital Mon Health System, part of Vandalia Health, announced today that it has been approved to build a small format hospital in Bridgeport to serve the greater Harrison County Community. Approval came from the West Virginia Health Care Authority in response to a Certificate of Need filed in July 2022. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imaging and lab servic... News 9/16/2022 Relevance: 9
179.	Mon Health Medical Center Introduces Aquablation Therapy Mon Health Medical Center announced today that it is the first in North Central West Virginia to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, or an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. One in two men ages 51 to 60 have BPH, and the incidence increases every decade of life. If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, including irre... News 7/22/2022 Relevance: 9
180.	Mon Health System Files Certificate of Need for Small Format Hospital in Harrison County Mon Health System announced today that it has filed a formal application for a Certificate of Need to build and operate a new state-of-the-art small format hospital in Bridgeport to serve the greater Harrison County community. The project cost is estimated to be $22.5 million. Small format hospitals are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer hospital-based services that include inpatient and outpatient medical beds, diagnostic imaging and lab services, and full-servic... News 7/18/2022 Relevance: 9
181.	Extraordinary Surgical Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Beth Stepek, 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 Beth’s coworkers read, “For 37 years, Beth has gone above and beyond in the field of nursing. In the short five years that I have known her, she has shown me what it takes to be... News 7/14/2022 Relevance: 9
182.	Laurel College of Technology Cuts Ribbon for New Campus in Morgantown Laurel College of Technology’s new campus held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to unveil their newly renovated facility located at 200 Wedgewood Drive in Morgantown and announce new programs coming to the school for the fall semester. Laurel College of Technology, formerly Laurel Business Institute, is now housed in the old Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care facility. The school was officially relocated in February 2021. The new location, which underwent significant renovation... News 6/22/2022 Relevance: 9
183.	Grafton City Hospital Welcomes Kevin Gessler as New Chief Administrative Officer Grafton City Hospital, an affiliate of Mon Health, has welcomed Kevin Gessler, Jr. as the new Chief Administrative Officer, effective November 1. Gessler is replacing the previous Grafton City Hospital Chief Administrative Officer, George Boyles. “I wish to personally thank George Boyles for his tenure at Grafton City Hospital. He has been the epitome of a hospital administrator. We wish him the best in his retirement,” said John E. Whitescarver, Board President of Grafton City Hospital. “However,... News 10/20/2021 Relevance: 9
184.	Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College Partner to Establish Collaborative Nursing Program Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) have announced plans to help address the nursing crisis through a collaborative initiative. The pioneering partnership strategically aligns the resources and expertise of Mon Health and WVJC to expand our state’s nursing workforce by creating the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health. The new initiative will be an accelerated 18-month program and will include elements tailored to hospital culture and procedures, a hybrid online delivery method, joi... News 4/18/2022 Relevance: 9
185.	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: 9
186.	Country Roads Angel Network, Intermed Labs Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Innovative Healthcare Business Development, Jobs Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN), West Virginia’s only accredited angel investment network, signed an agreement to collaborate with Intermed Labs, LLC, a Morgantown-based innovation lab and startup studio affiliated with Mon Health System. “As we continue working with entrepreneurs seeking capital investment and mentorship from our Country Roads Angel Network members, we are organically forming key partnerships. While working on a current investment opportunity, we consistently recognized a common them... News 9/20/2021 Relevance: 9
187.	Mon Health Aligns with West Virginia Hospital Association to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Staff Mon Health is committed to making our hospitals and facilities safer for every patient, visitor, and staff member. Aligned with The West Virginia Hospital Association, WVU Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center and many hospitals across the state and nation, Mon Health facilities will require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, like we do annually with influenza vaccinations, with exceptions only for medical and religious reasons. West Virginia hospitals have seen first-hand the heartbreak COVID-19 ha... News 8/23/2021 Relevance: 9
188.	Mon Health Collaborating to Help in Downtown Fairmont Clean-Up Day Mon Health is partnering with Main Street Fairmont to assist with a community clean-up day on Friday, August 6, 2021. Community Health Coordinator at Mon Health Medical Center, Michael McGovern, is coordinating the downtown clean-up along with Main Street Fairmont Director, Timothy Liebrecht. McGovern explained that around twenty-five volunteers will clean and revitalize the flowers beds and shrubbery around the Downtown Post Office parking lot, Veteran’s Square, and the parking garage at Madison and Ad... News 7/16/2021 Relevance: 9
189.	Mon Health Equipment and Supplies and DASCO Home Medical Equipment Enter Joint Venture Mon Health Equipment and Supplies and a national leader in durable medical equipment, DASCO Home Medical Equipment, have entered into a joint venture to build a stronger, more expansive company to better benefit the communities we serve across North Central West Virginia. This newly combined joint venture, Mon Health - DASCO Home Medical Equipment, will expand our access to better pricing, collection of fees from services rendered and expand our ability to deliver the highest quality, lowest cost ... News 7/9/2021 Relevance: 9
190.	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: 9
191.	Mon Health System Wins ECRI Achievement Award for Technology Innovation Collaboration ECRI, the most trusted voice in healthcare, names Mon Health System of Morgantown, West Virginia, the winner of its 15th Health Devices Achievement Award . ECRI presents its annual award to the member facility that has carried out the most exceptional initiative to improve patient safety, reduce costs, or otherwise facilitate better strategic management of health technology. "Mon Health's submission showed how health system leadership can foster an environment that encourages the use of innovative techn... News 6/23/2021 Relevance: 9
192.	Medical Innovation Start-up Studio launched by Intermed Labs, Mon Health System A first-of-its-kind medical technology start-up studio serving North Central West Virginia entrepreneurs is being launched by Intermed Labs LLC, a local med tech incubator, and Mon Health System. Intermed Labs at Mon Health LLC will open the door for transformational innovation and jobs creation in healthcare using development and commercialization strategies from traditional technology hubs like Silicon Valley. "Our local medical talent is as good as anywhere in the country and this niche local infrast... News 10/19/2020 Relevance: 9
193.	Mon Health Equipment and Supplies Donates Scrubs for Patients at Mon Health Locations Mon Health Equipment and Supplies at Stonewall, located in Weston, has donated scrubs for patients at several Mon Health locations including Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC), Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH), Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH), and Grafton City Hospital. "There are times that a patient arrives via ambulance in clothes that are soaking wet or very little clothes at all. We will not discharge them in wet clothes, and we do our best to provide adequate cl... News 2/22/2021 Relevance: 9
194.	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: 9
195.	Mon Health System and Mylan Park Host Halloween Event Featuring Costume Parade, Movie Night and Flu Shots With Halloween around the corner, Mon Health System and Mylan Park are teaming up yet again to provide safe, socially distanced entertainment for families to celebrate the spooky season with an outside movie, kid’s costume parade and flu shots. On Saturday, October 24 th , the movie night will be held as usual, but will feature Halloween fun. "We wanted to offer a safe, socially distanced opportunity for families to celebrate Halloween," said Jennifer Lainhart, Mylan Park Director of Aquatic and Track. ... News 10/19/2020 Relevance: 9
196.	Mon Health Responds and Prepares During COVID-19 Pandemic Mon Health System has taken swift courses of action to safeguard patients, employees and communities served by Mon Health facilities as the novel coronavirus threat level continues to be assessed. Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliate, Grafton City Hospital, have precautionary measures in place to prevent the transmission of respiratory illness. “The health, safety and well-being of our patients and Mon Health colleag... News 3/19/2020 Relevance: 9
197.	Mon Health, Mylan Park Partner for Free Movie Series and Swim Programs Mon Health System and Mylan Park have partnered together to provide free community programs this summer, including an outdoor movie series and trial swim lessons. The partnership will provide a free summer movie series named Movies Among the Mountains. Mylan Park will be showing three movies throughout the summer at the outdoor track and field complex. The dates of the movies are Saturday, July 11, with the showing of Sonic the Hedgehog, Saturday, July 25 with the showing of The Lion King (2019 version),... News 6/25/2020 Relevance: 9
198.	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: 9
199.	Team of Experts Develop Advancements in Lifesaving Equipment to Combat COVID-19 A multidisciplinary team of experts have come together to contribute to the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tom McClellan, Anesthesiologist Dr. Paul Gera and Engineers Dr. Justin Chambers and Ephraim Pittore have developed a cost-effective face shield assembled with easily accessible materials. “Our team was tasked with finding an inexpensive face shield by the National Guard,” explained Dr. Thomas McClellan. “After the masks were built, we created a handout with step-by-... News 3/27/2020 Relevance: 9
200.	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: 9
201.	American Heart Month observed across Mon Health System Throughout the month of February, Mon Health held various events and provided opportunities to raise public awareness of American Heart Month. Employees across Mon Health System participated in the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 7, while Mon Health Medical Center hosted a public luncheon at The Village at Heritage Point to provide women’s heart health education. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its Annual Healthy Heart Fair on Wednesday... News 3/3/2020 Relevance: 9
202.	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: 9
203.	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: 9
204.	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: 9
205.	Mon Health Medical Center Awarded Safe Sleep Champion Certification The Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center has earned the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Certification designation as a Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital. The National Safe Sleep Certification Program acknowledges hospitals with an established commitment to community leadership for best practices and education in sleep safety. Receiving such honors signifies an institution is dedicated to the mission of ensuring infant safety in their sleep environments and eliminating as many sleep-related deaths as... News 11/4/2019 Relevance: 9
206.	Mon Health Medical Center Achieves 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that it is a 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award recipient for the third year in a row as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. This award places Mon Health Medical Center among the top 10 percent of all hospitals evaluated for providing outstanding quality outcomes in gynecologic surgery. “At Mon Health Medical Center, we specialize in women’s health. We are devoted to providing the mo... News 10/15/2019 Relevance: 9
207.	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: 9
208.	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: 9
209.	Mon Health Medical Center raises funds for comprehensive perinatal depression program The 57th Annul Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's Ball of the Year will benefit the development of a community-focused perinatal depression program, one of only 13 in the nation. The annual fundraising event will be held on November 16, 2019, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfont Place. Over the past five decades, this yearly community event has helped raise nearly $2 million for local, patient care. "We are excited the Ball of the Year committee and the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary chose to ... News 8/14/2019 Relevance: 9
210.	Mon General Hospital adds robotic-assisted surgery to its operating suites Mon General Hospital is now performing state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgery. A da Vinci Surgical System was added to the hospital’s operating suites in early October. The system is designed to overcome the limitations of manual laparoscopic surgery by providing enhanced capabilities, such as high-definition three-dimensional vision and a magnified view. “Adding da Vinci robotic surgery to our operating rooms is another ex... News 10/8/2012 Relevance: 9
211.	Mon General Hospital Medical Building Coming to Fairmont Mon General Hospital has recently purchased property in Fairmont for its new outpatient clinic. The newly acquired land is located on the Fairmont Gateway Connector. The $4.5 million medical building will house 30 exam rooms, multiple procedure rooms, radiology services and an outpatient laboratory. The 15,000 square-foot, three-story building will sit on 1 acre of land off Interstate 79 Exit 136’s northbound ramp. The new building will provide Mon General services such as primary care... News 1/6/2017 Relevance: 9
212.	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: 9
213.	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: 8
214.	Baylor Alum Visits Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center, Honors Family Legacy Baylor University alumnus William “Will” Telfer III made a special visit to Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center while in town for the West Virginia University (WVU) vs. Baylor football game last month. The visit held personal significance for Telfer, as his late father, William “Bill” Telfer Jr., served as an engineer in the construction of the original Monongalia General Hospital building, dedicated in 1977. Telfer, an identity and authentication analyst at Baylor University in Waco, TX, toured... News 12/4/2024 Relevance: 8
215.	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: 8
216.	Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center Successfully Performs First Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy Implant Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has achieved a significant milestone by performing its first Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy implant, the world’s first FDA-approved heart failure device utilizing neuromodulation to address the symptoms of systolic heart failure. Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy is a revolutionary advancement in heart failure treatment. It works by engaging the brain and nervous system to improve heart function, which is critical for patients... News 10/29/2024 Relevance: 8
217.	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: 8
218.	Mon Health Marketing & Communications and Foundation Teams Win National Healthcare Ad Awards Mon Health System’s Marketing & Communications and Foundation teams have recently been awarded in the 41st Healthcare Ad Awards for numerous projects. Founded over 40 years ago, the Healthcare Ad Awards is a national competition to recognize those in the field of healthcare marketing and advertising. Winners in the 41st Healthcare Ad Awards competition have been awarded for their outstanding work and creative inspiration in the competitive field of healthcare marketing. The Mon Health System Marketi... News 6/11/2024 Relevance: 8
219.	Mon Health Medical Center Is the First in West Virginia to Offer the Optilume BPH Catheter System Mon Health Medical Center is the first hospital in West Virginia to offer patients the Optilume® BPH Catheter System for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , Urologist, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties, and Master Robotic Surgeon, successfully performed the first procedure in the state on Tuesday, May 14. Typically administered as an outpatient procedure, Optilume BPH is a new, safe, and effective minimally invasive pr... News 5/15/2024 Relevance: 8
220.	Mon Health System Celebrates Women’s Month Mon Health System is celebrating April’s Women’s Month and recognizing the outstanding Women’s Healthcare Services across the health system. Mon Health Medical Center is proud to offer advanced, nationally recognized gynecologic surgery in Morgantown. In 2023, Healthgrades awarded the hospital a 5-star rating for gynecologic procedures and the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. The hospital also received Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the Surgical Review Corporation. Addit... News 4/23/2024 Relevance: 8
221.	Mon Health Honors Organ Donors and Recipients with Flag Raising Ceremonies Mon Health System honors organ donors and recipients alongside the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) through flag raising ceremonies at each hospital. Nationally, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 2,500 people in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. At least 20 will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need. Someone is added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes. Mon Health System is pleased to join CORE to ra... News 4/24/2024 Relevance: 8
222.	Women Paving the Way: Mon Health System's Leadership Reshaping the Healthcare Landscape As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and face new challenges, women are playing an increasingly critical role in shaping its future. During Women’s History Month and year-round, Mon Health System celebrates the trailblazing women who lead the organization in driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. The majority of Mon Health System’s leadership roles are maintained by women. Each of these women help empower a wide range of individuals, from employees, physicians, and nurses, to becom... News 3/20/2024 Relevance: 8
223.	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: 8
224.	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: 8
225.	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
226.	Mon Health System Recognizes 2022 ICARE Champions of the Year Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital have recognized their ICARE Champions of the Year for 2022 as Rocky Cooper, Chase McFadden, and Denzil Graham. Mon Health System recognized many incredible employees throughout 2022 as monthly ICARE Champions. Nominations are based on the Mon Health System ICARE Values, which stand for Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. ICARE Champions of the Year were chosen fr... News 3/7/2023 Relevance: 8
227.	West Virginia Wesleyan College, Mon Health System Partner for Nursing Scholarships, Employment Promise West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) and Mon Health System announced a partnership to offer nursing students a scholarship opportunity and employment guarantee upon graduation. The Mon Health Scholars program is open to students entering the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs as well as those transitioning from LPN to ASN. The program pairs with the WVWC nursing education of distinction and excellence with clinical rotation throughout the region including new opportunities within Mon Health Syste... News 1/20/2023 Relevance: 8
228.	Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Celebrates One-Year of Service to Greater Marion County Patients Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital hosted a celebration to commemorate its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, December 14. Local and state dignitaries as well as community providers were on hand to applaud the hospital’s commitment to improve community access to vital healthcare services in Marion County. Since opening at the Middletown Commons in White Hall on December 14, 2021, the full-service, small-format hospital has treated over 9,000 patients with 146 total admissions, 263 observations, and ... News 12/14/2022 Relevance: 8
229.	Extraordinary Cath Lab Recovery Nurse Recognized at Mon Health Medical Center Melissa (Missy) Earnest, RN, of Mon Health Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. Awarded to nurses quarterly at Mon Health Medical Center, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from a family member of one of Missy’s patients read, “My mom was admitted to the IPU to have a stint placed, Missy was her nurse. She did a great job communicating with us abou... News 11/29/2022 Relevance: 8
230.	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: 8
231.	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: 8
232.	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: 8
233.	Mon Health Cuts the Ribbon to Open Innovative Health Access in Marion County Mon Health System held a ribbon cutting today for its new Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Marion County. In addition to local and state dignitaries and community providers, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va and U.S. Health and Human Resources Secretary Xavier Becerra were on hand to applaud Mon Health’s commitment to improve community access to care that bucks the nationwide trend of rural hospitals closing. “From the very beginning, the people of White Hall and greater Marion Cou... News 12/10/2021 Relevance: 8
234.	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: 8
235.	Mon Health Medical Center Performs First Successful Monarch Robotic Procedure, Leads Region in Lung Cancer Diagnosis New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health Medical Center, with Dr. Parag Chaudhari's first three robotic bronchoscopy cases successfully completed. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal is to enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung. This technology integrates the latest advancements in robotics, software, data science, and endoscopy (the use of ... News 8/6/2021 Relevance: 8
236.	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: 8
237.	Early Action, Strong Protocols & Leadership Help The Village at Heritage Point Conquer COVID-19 March 18, 2020 came to be known to the leadership at The Village at Heritage Point in Morgantown, West Virginia, as “the day the world stopped.” That day marked the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Monongalia County, which put everyone—especially those serving seniors—on high alert. However, amid all the uncertainty and chaos, team members at The Village at Heritage Point were already working hard behind the scenes to ensure that they could control the virus’ impact, not the other way around... News 6/9/2021 Relevance: 8
238.	Mon Health and Mylan Park Host First Responders Appreciation Night MORGANTOWN, WV (September 4, 2020) – Originally scheduled to end in early August, the free movie series partnership between Mylan Park and Mon Health was extended into early September to provide more socially distanced entertainment for families. The series will conclude on September 5 with a special occasion supporting our local first responders. In honor of September 11th, the movie night scheduled for September 5 will be First Responder Appreciation Night and the movie shown will be Onward, one of Di... News 9/4/2020 Relevance: 8
239.	Mon Health Medical Center Earns Baby-Friendly Designation Baby-Friendly USA , a World Health Organization sponsored program, approved Mon Health Medical Center as West Virginia’s first Baby-Friendly designated birth facility. Mon Health Family Birth Center received the designation May 8 after a 19-month process that included a hospital inspection. The prestigious, world-wide initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birth centers that offer the best care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Supporting and encouraging breastfeeding is one o... News 5/24/2017 Relevance: 8
240.	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: 8
241.	Mon General Hospital Honored by Healthcare Publication Mon General Hospital is the only West Virginia hospital to be recognized as one of “100 hospitals with great women’s health programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review . Becker’s Hospital Review published the list in its December 2014 issue. Mon General joins many other prestigious hospitals on the list, including John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic. ... News 1/28/2015 Relevance: 8
242.	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: 8
243.	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: 8
244.	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: 8
245.	DeLynn/Mon General Foundation Golf Classic breaks $1 million fundraising mark in its 24th year In its 24 year history, the DeLynn/Mon General Foundation Golf Classic has now raised more than $1 million in support of patient care at Mon General Hospital. The golf classic broke the $1 million mark during its 24th Annual DeLynn/Mon General Foundation Golf Classic held on Monday, Aug. 18, at the Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, WV. “Thanks to 133 golfers and all of ou... News 8/25/2014 Relevance: 8
246.	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: 8
247.	Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Hosts Service Awards to Honor Employees Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its 39th Annual Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday, April 13th at Stonewall Resort to honor employees. In an effort to continually recognize those who go above and beyond to provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence, each Mon Health System hospital awards employees monthly who represent the core values of the hospital system. These employees are named “ICARE Champions” after the core values of Integrity, ... News 4/16/2024 Relevance: 7
248.	Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Hosts 49th Service Awards Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital held its 49th Annual Service Awards Reception to honor employees. In an effort to continually recognize those who go above and beyond to provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence, each Mon Health System hospital awards employees monthly who represent the core values of the hospital system. These employees are named “ICARE Champions” after the core values of Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. S... News 4/26/2024 Relevance: 7
249.	Mon Health System Hospitals Host 49th Annual Service Awards The 49th Annual Service Awards was held to honor employees of Mon Health Medical Center , Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital , Mon Health Medical Group, and The Village at Heritage Point on Thursday, April 11. "Service awards dinners are not just about recognizing years of tenure, they're about celebrating commitment and dedication,” said Nate James, Director of Employee and Workforce Engagement for Mon Health System. “Each employee honored at the event is a testament to our shared commitment to ex... News 4/16/2024 Relevance: 7
250.	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: 6
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