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

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

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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Jennifer Nestor, Chief Nursing Officer at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, has been appointed as President-Elect of the West Virginia Organization of Nursing Leadership (WVONL). The WVONL exists to advocate for the profession of nursing and the future of healthcare to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence, and shape healthcare policy. They provide a vision for nursing leadership and offer members support and edu...

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• 1/9/2023
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  When Nile Peaytt's car broke down on the way to work, he did not expect his colleagues at Mon Health Medical Center to go above and beyond to support him during his time of need. Because of the Colleague Support Fund at Mon Health, Nile did not have to worry about how he was going to get to and from work or how he was going to pay for it all. Nile was raised in Fairmont, WV before moving to Nashville, TN. He worked on the security team for the Tennessee Titans as a bodyguard for 20 years and spent...

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• 2/17/2021
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital’s Courtney Luckasevic has been selected for Generation West Virginia (GWV) Fellowship Class of 2024. GWV is an organization dedicated to equipping young West Virginians with the key skills and career opportunities they need to thrive in the Mountain State. The GWV Fellowship is a leadership development training program for promising young professionals in West Virginia. Over the course of nine months, Fellows will attend nine sessions, including five in-person and fo...

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• 5/21/2024
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Mon Health System’s Spirit Week, an employee celebration held the final week of October, raised over $40,000 to support local United Ways serving North Central West Virginia. Throughout the week, employees donated to participate in themed days, dressing up in their favorite sports team gear, tropical beachwear, costumes, and more to get into the giving spirit. “The United Way workplace campaign at each of our Mon Health facilities is a prime example of community helping community,” said Nate James,...

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• 11/7/2024
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Mon Health System's benefits summary provides information on the broad spectrum of benefits available to our employees including retirement and savings plans.

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• 9/14/2015
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health System and Davis Health System staff embraced the season's spirit by supporting employees facing financial hardship through the “Heart of the Holidays” program. "As an organization, we believe in the power of compassion. The ‘Heart of the Holidays’ program reflects our ongoing commitment to caring for our employees, especially during the holidays, a time that can be challenging for so many,” said Nate James, System Director of Employee & Workforce Engagement for Mon Heal...

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• 12/19/2024
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  For many employees starting their career in healthcare, opportunity for growth within an organization plays a major factor in where they choose to work. At Mon Health, we prioritize the personal and professional growth of each employee and medical staff member throughout their career.  Skyler Malone started her career at Mon Health as a Registered Nurse before going on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration. She now works as a Nurse Manager. “I would describe Mon Health as a ...

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• 10/19/2021
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                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...

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• 7/1/2013
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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...

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• 4/16/2024
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary has announced that their annual volunteer services award will be dedicated to long-term volunteer and named the Virginia Jarrett Volunteer of the Year Award.  “The award was named after Virginia Jarrett, who volunteered for 27 years and had over 26,000 volunteer hours,” said Nate James, Mon Health System Director of Employee and Volunteer Engagement. “Virginia passed away in February 2022, and the Volunteer Services Department could not think of a better way t...

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• 10/12/2022
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital named Respiratory Therapist Angie Kisner the 2024 recipient of its first PHIL Award . The annual award is part of The FACES Foundation's program to recognize exemplary respiratory care. The PHIL Award is the only nationally recognized hospital-based program that honors outstanding respiratory therapists, nominated by patients, their family members, and other caregivers. Kisner, a nine-year employee of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, serves in ...

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• 11/11/2024
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The sweet sound of bells have rung throughout the halls of the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Infusion Center because five patients recently completed their treatment journeys.  The Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Infusion Center recently installed a bell for patients to ring at the end of their treatment. The bell was engraved by Caplan’s Jewelry Store in Weston, West Virginia, and the woodwork was completed by Troy Wright, an employee at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson...

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• 9/16/2024
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            Jeanette Lancaster, a 17-year employee with Mon HealthCare Equipment and Supplies and Fairmont Home Medical, was recently promoted to be the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing.             Lancaster started her career with Mon HealthCare in May 1996. She previously held the positions of Customer Service Representative with Mon HealthCare, Customer Service Representative and Bo...

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• 1/28/2013
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Jessica Myers, RN, as the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient.  The DAISY Award is awarded to nurses biannually at the hospital and is a part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize and thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations are sent in by patients, families and coworkers and compiled to award selected recipients. A three-year employee at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , Myers ...

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• 12/26/2024
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At Mon Health, our nurses are more than just a number. They're family.

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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...

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• 9/7/2011
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Danin Cather, Elizabeth Carpenter, and Lotoya Henry-Ojugbana have 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. To achieve such an accomplishment, each nominee has demonstrated ou...

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• 6/24/2024
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Four Mon Health System employees have graduated from the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) 2022 Leadership Academy. Angela Cedeno, Nate James, Rick Scherich, and Romeo Tan were honored at a ceremony on April 22 at Stonewall Resort, near Weston.  “Through the WVHA Leadership Academy, I had the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with leaders from the across the state,” said Romeo Tan, Mon Health Medical Center Director of Operations and Mon Health System Director of Growth and Commu...

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• 5/11/2022
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  As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...

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• 5/3/2021
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  As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...

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• 5/3/2021
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“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...

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• 10/17/2016
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Participants in the second cohort of the Mon Health Explorer Program visited Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center to engage with representatives from the hospital’s Laboratory Services team. The visit provided an opportunity for aspiring health care professionals to gain hands-on experience and insight into careers in laboratory sciences. “During their visit, our participants learned about the critical role laboratory professionals play in patient care at Mon Health Medical Center – from conducti...

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• 2/3/2025
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Linda Ollis, F.A.C.H.E., recently joined Mon Health System as Mon General Hospital’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Ollis started her career in healthcare as a physical therapist at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, PA. She later earned a Master’s Degree in hospital administration from the University of Pittsburgh, and is board certified in healthcare administration. She brings to Mon General Hospital more than 32 years’ experience in senior hospital a...

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Random Acts of Kindness Day is on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Mon Health System celebrated just a few days before the official holiday with a heartwarming initiative aimed at brightening the days of its dedicated staff members. In a spirit of kindness and camaraderie, Mon Health System leadership took the “Sunshine Cart” through every floor of each Mon Health System facility. The Sunshine Cart, filled with an array of snacks and drinks, served as a delightful surprise for staff members to enjoy throughout the...

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• 2/19/2024
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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Kevin Gessler Jr., Vice President of Finance for the North Region of Vandalia Health and Mon Health System, has been appointed to Leadership West Virgina’s (LWV) 2024 class. LWV is an innovative program that grows, engages, and mobilizes leaders to ignite a lifelong passion to move WV forward. The 2024 class will visit various communities in WV to learn about issues affecting our state’s healthcare, education, tourism, and energy industries. They will learn ...

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• 2/12/2024
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s volunteers support the efforts of the hospital and contribute to services in various positions to best fit the needs of patients and community. The volunteers also work hand in hand with the Theresa Snaith Hospital Auxiliary members to put on events and fundraisers. On Valentines Day, the annual Sweet for the Sweetest event is held by the auxiliary and volunteer members to honor the hospital staff for their dedication to the hospital and community. Staff ...

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• 2/12/2024
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Compensation and Benefits are available in a residency program in southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia.

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• 12/3/2015
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Mon Health 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...

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• 12/29/2022
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Keep your eyes out for all the ways Mon Health will be supporting the 2024 Monongalia County Fair and parade throughout the week of August 19-24.  Mon Health System is proud to be a part of the Monongalia County Fair’s kickoff parade on Monday, August 19 at 6PM. Mon Health employees will be joined by their families to hand out popsicles alongside Mon Health’s parade float that is annually featured in the Buckwheat Festival Parade. In addition, the Mon Health Medical Center FROG, the “Free Rides On ...

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• 8/19/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to offer visits from its therapy animals to both patients and staff when they’re in need of a little pick-me-up.  The animals of the Mon Health Medical Center Animal Therapy Program are meant to enhance the mood of any patient or staff member that connects with them. Currently, the program is made up of three dogs and two miniature horses that are approved for visits. “It is always great to see how everyone in the hospital lights up when they interact with our the...

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• 2/23/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center which serves patients across the state of West Virginia. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Medical Center is also offering heart-healthy initiatives for patients and staff.  “At Mon Health Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing the best heart care for the communities we serve, and as a part of that effort, we strive to provide ...

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• 1/31/2024
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Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center. Keeping with the theme of the month, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has plenty of heart-healthy and heart-themed events happening throughout February. “We are not only committed to providing the best possible heart care for our communities, but we strive to provide quality education and community-focused events that enhance the health a...

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• 1/30/2024
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• 9/14/2015
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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...

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• 12/13/2023
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On Thursday, October 12, Mon Health System hosted its first healthcare career showcase for local students at the Bridgeport Conference Center.  Staff from across Mon Health System stationed at booths to highlight the various professions available in a hospital setting. Departments from radiology, labor and delivery, and registered nurses to clinical information technology, risk management and more were in attendance. Creative activities took place at each booth, such as games, baby swaddling c...

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• 10/23/2023
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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...

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• 7/20/2023
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  Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) in partnership with United Way of Mon and Preston Counties, agencies located at Hazel’s House of Hope, and other local organizations, have started a workforce development program to break down barriers and empower systemic change in our community. Funded through the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, Mon Pathways to Success is a program designed to provide adults with employment and growth opportunities, program benefits, support, and assistance, but most importa...

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• 2/22/2022
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In the Fall of 2020, Mon Health began the Mon Scholars program to provide scholarship benefits and the promise of employment with Mon Health System to nursing students in select nursing programs in West Virginia. One of the first Mon Scholars to graduate in the program is Jane Lew resident Chelsey Goddard, who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with an associate degree in nursing. She is employed by Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital , in Weston.  “I am so grateful for Mon...

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• 12/21/2021
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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...

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• 8/23/2021
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    Mon General Hospital began using bar code scanners in early June to help ensure patient safety in the administration of medications.     According to a survey by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) in 2006, the number one fear of hospitalized patients is that they will be given the wrong medication. Nationally, medication errors contribute to 400,000 preventable drug-related injuries and 7,000 drug-related deaths each year in United States hosp...

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• 6/14/2012
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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...

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• 12/4/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital saw its first chemotherapy patient graduate from the Comprehensive Infusion Center since its opening in October 2023. On Wednesday, May 22, Taunia Sisler, a Preston County resident, became the first patient to complete the entirety of her chemotherapy treatments at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital. “When I was told I had cancer I was very scared. My mind went in every direction possible trying to think of what to do. But I was quickly calmed down by my medical te...

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• 6/3/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Wes Deadrick, Dean Hatcher, and Patti Hodges as its newest board members. Deadrick is originally from Petersburg, West Virginia and has lived in Morgantown for over 20 years. He serves as the Director of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program in Fairmont. He is responsible for the leadership and technical direction of the IV&V Program and agency-wide strategy to provide the highest achievable levels of safety, reliability, an...

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• 4/30/2024
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Mon Health System celebrated Spirit Week to support local United Ways of Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Lewis, Upshur, and Gilmer Counties. Throughout the week, employees participated in themed days, dressing up in favorite sports team gear, tropical beachwear, Barbie and Ken costumes, and more to get into the giving spirit. Thursday, November 16 was the system’s official Day of Giving. Seven prize drawings were held throughout the day and winners received a range of prizes from gift cards to free PTO. At...

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• 11/28/2023
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With the arrival of the highly transmissible Delta variant in West Virginia, the hospitals and clinic locations of Mon Health System are stressing the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The mission is to protect our community and make the process to receive the vaccine even easier.  "While you are a patient in our facilities, you have the ability to receive a COVID-19 vaccination prior to being discharged from the ED, outpatient procedures, inpatient stay, or before leaving a clinic visi...

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• 7/6/2021
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A year ago this month, Mon Health launched hospital-based pharmacy services to improve ease of access to prescription medicines for its patients and its staff. “This is an innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of our patients and our dedicated teams of employees,” said Mark Gilliam, Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health Medical Center. “As a community hospital, our goal is to continually improve access to care and our pharmacy is another example of advancing that goal.” The pharmacy,...

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• 12/3/2020
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• 5/14/2024
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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce that three Vandalia Health employees, Michelle Coon, Katie Davison, and Robby Queen, have been appointed to Leadership West Virginia’s (LWV) 2023 class. This year’s class is comprised of 58 leaders from across the state, making this the largest and most diverse class in the program’s 32 years. Michelle, Katie, and Robby were chosen from more than 100 qualified applicants from across the state – the most in the program’s history. Michelle Coon is the President of Van...

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• 2/9/2023
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its 39th Annual Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday, April 13th at Stonewall Resort to honor employees. In an effort to continually recognize those who go above and beyond to provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence, each Mon Health System hospital awards employees monthly who represent the core values of the hospital system. These employees are named “ICARE Champions” after the core values of Integrity, ...

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• 4/16/2024
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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...

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• 4/26/2024
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• 8/21/2015
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Patients have the right to expect a certain level of care at Mon Health Medical Center. Read a full list of patients rights and responsibilities here.

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• 10/2/2015
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