The Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center is now providing radiation oncology services, allowing cancer patients to receive all their care and treatment on the Morgantown campus. “Thousands of West Virginia cancer patients leave our state every year for treatment.  Mon Health’s radiation oncology services will go a long way toward helping us do better than that in West Virginia,” said Mon Health Radiation Oncologist Paul Saconn, MD. The new $7-million radiation oncology unit includes a newly p...

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                Mon General Hospital has taken the first steps toward adding a radiation oncology center to its Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. A Certificate of Need (CON) application for the new center has been submitted to the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Pending approval of the CON, construction could start by early September.                 T...

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

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• 8/16/2013
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Mon 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...

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• 6/20/2023
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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...

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• 6/11/2019
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Katelynn King, RN, was recently honored as The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses recipient at Mon Health Medical Center. Awarded to nurses quarterly at the hospital, The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted from one of Katelynn patients read: “I was admitted in early December to begin my cancer/chemotherapy journey. I had information from Dr. McBee and their staff as to what to expect. My first d...

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    On Sunday, July 21, 2013, The Dominion Post , Morgantown's local newspaper, ran an editorial in support of Mon General Hospital's plans to build a $7 million radiation oncology center.     The editorial was titled " Cancer will not wait. HCA needs to advance hospital's certificate of need ." Click here to read the editorial.

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Patients throughout North Central West Virginia come to Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. We treat most types of cancer in our family-centered approach to cancer treatment.

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When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then...

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When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then...

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  Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is pleased to expand their specialties offered with the addition of oncologist, Ihtishaam Qazi, MD , to its staff. Dr. Qazi will be treating a variety of cancers and will be focusing on lung, breast, and gastrointestinal conditions. He will now be treating lymphomas, leukemia, and myelomas at the Kingwood hospital. "Expanding clinical services and bringing care closer to home to patients is our driving mission. Dr. Qazi seeing patients in our Physician Center m...

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    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...

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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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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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At Mon Health Medical Center, our gynecological surgeons specialize in the highest level of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for women with benign and oncologic conditions.

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• 10/27/2015
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Meet the Cancer Team at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center where we treat patients from all over the region.

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• 12/15/2015
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Darrell Saunders, MD , Medical Oncologist, has retired from Mon Health Cancer Center after more than 42 years of practice in Morgantown, WV.  Dr. Saunders was born at St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital, the original Mon General Hospital in downtown Morgantown. He was raised in Morgantown and is deeply rooted to the people of this region. He earned his medical degree and attended residency at West Virginia University before completing his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Saunders ...

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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...

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

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• 11/16/2015
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College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins presented a check of $380,000 in support of cancer care services to Mon Health Cancer Center on Thursday, August 22.  In February 2024, Huggins announced that the funds of the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund, established by Huggins and his family in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia, would be directed to Vandalia Health. Vandalia Health, comprised of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Hea...

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Vandalia Health Mon Health Cancer Center is proud to announce the addition of Benjamin Yan , MD, PhD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. With a commitment to personalized care and advanced technology, Dr. Yan is excited to offer comprehensive radiation therapy at Vandalia Health. “I am honored to join Vandalia Health and to be part of a team that is deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate cancer care,” Dr. Yan said. “My goal is to cure certain types of cancer especially in t...

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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Janel Mudry, Tamara Newsome, and Regan Siko were recently appointed to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s (WVHA) Leadership Academy (The Academy) class of 2025. Janel Mudry, Mon Health System Associate Administrator and Risk Officer, has worked at Mon Health for over three years. Mudry is the senior leader for Mon Health System’s Environmental Services, Facilities, Security, Nutritional Servies, Biomedical Engineering, Guest Services, Radiology, Labora...

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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Craig as a medical oncologist and hematologist. “We are proud welcome Dr. Craig to the Mon Health Cancer Center and our comprehensive team of providers,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Craig’s experience and expertise are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Craig is board-certified in hematology and on...

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Subaru of Morgantown presented Mon Health Cancer Center with a donation of $11,100 for their annual Share the Love Event. The donation will support cancer patients through the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation Angel Fund. During the Share the Love Event, those who bought or leased a Subaru could choose Mon Health Cancer Center as a charity to receive a donation. “The generosity from Subaru of Morgantown is greatly appreciated by the patients of Mon Health Cancer Center, and we are thankful for the dea...

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        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.         “...

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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been awarded $1.5 million through the West Virginia Rural Hospital Grant Program. The funding will enable the expansion of existing facilities to create additional patient care areas, further enhancing the quality of care provided to the Kingwood community and surrounding areas. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Jim Justice and the state of West Virginia for this generous investment in rural health care and our hospital,” said Melissa Lockwood...

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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...

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The Mon Health Cancer Center has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To achieve CoC reaccreditation, the Mon Health Cancer Center underwent a site visit to confirm the program’s compliance with accreditation standards that evaluate cancer care services offered by the program. “Receiving reaccreditation for the Cancer Center is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our patie...

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Mon Health System is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring the board-certified nurses on staff across the system. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, cardiac vascular, oncology, emergency nursing, critical care, and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing ...

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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 ...

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Staff from John Howard Motors delivered 80 blankets and 10 craft kits on Tuesday, July 11, for patients of the Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center. The donation was part of the Subaru Loves to Care Initiative in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In addition to the donations, the dealership gave the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation a check for $10,296 from their Share the Love Event. During that time, those who bought or leased a Subaru could choose Mon Health Cancer Center ...

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            Mon General Hospital has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation in computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of recent reviews 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 fo...

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    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...

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                 The West Virginia Health Care Authority has granted the necessary Certificate of Need (CON) to allow Preston Memorial Hospital to join Mon Health System. This is the first of three steps that must occur before the partnership can be finalized. Both hospitals’ Boards of Directors must sign a “Definitive Agreement” followed by the closing of a construction loan for Preston Memorial’s new facility.  &...

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• 12/17/2013
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Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the presentation of its first DAISY Team Award, recognizing the extraordinary compassion and teamwork of its nursing professionals. This prestigious honor celebrates a nurse-led group that demonstrates exceptional dedication, collaboration and patient-centered care. The DAISY Team Award, part of the internationally recognized DAISY Foundation program, acknowledges health care teams that work together to provide outstanding service and create...

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• 3/18/2025
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Subaru of America, Inc. partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for the fourth consecutive year to donate blankets and craft kits to hospitals and cancer treatment centers across the county. This initiative is aimed at spreading hope, love, and warmth to those fighting cancer. Over the past three years, Subaru and LLS have reached more than 100,000 patients in nearly 700 hospitals, with the help of 500 Subaru retailers nationwide. For the past four years, John Howard Subaru of Morgantown...

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• 7/23/2019
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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...

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• 9/3/2013
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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...

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• 2/26/2025
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At the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center, we treat more than your disease. We treat you.

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• 11/16/2015
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center and Davis Health Cancer Centers offer comprehensive care to patients across the state. Mon Health, Davis Health Hospitals, and Grafton City Hospital offer advanced 3D mammography that leads the way in early breast cancer detection. This advanced screening method uses a less invasive technique that minimizes discomfort. 3D mammography provides clearer, more detailed images, making it easier for healthcare providers to detect abnormalities at ea...

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• 11/6/2024
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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...

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The three main cancer treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Your treatment may contain one or more of these.

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• 11/16/2015
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On Friday, July 26, 10 high school interns presented their capstone presentations to Mon Health System leadership to graduate from The Education Alliance’s WV Ready Summer Internship program. The WV Ready Summer Internship program began in summer 2019 as a four-week, paid internship program created by The Education Alliance that places rising high school juniors and seniors with West Virginia businesses. Since then, the program transitioned to include in-person, hybrid, and virtual internship experience...

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• 7/29/2024
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Mon Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Kochupura as an expert in pulmonary and sleep medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Kochupura to Mon Health System,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “His expertise in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Kochupura is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical c...

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• 4/29/2024
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  Mon Health Medical Center is delivering the best in healthcare options for its cancer patients with the recent addition of Bravos Brachytherapy for some cervical and endometrial cancers. Dr. J. Frederick Littles, Radiation Oncologist at Mon Health Cancer Center , is the provider for the procedure. “Bringing this weapon to the Mon Health Cancer Center team is evidence of our commitment to maximize our services to this very supportive community,” said Dr. Littles . “This will provide patients with q...

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• 3/28/2022
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Mon Health Medical Center is providing a free support group for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. The group will cover various topics dependent upon what those in attendance need at the time. Discussions cover topics such as “New Normal,” dealing with feelings of guilt regarding caregivers, dealing with cancer as a chronic disease. A breakout group for caregivers may be created during the sessions if enough are in attendance. Educational sessions will be offered every other meeting. Meeting...

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• 10/1/2019
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            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...

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• 9/11/2013
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Vandalia Health proudly announces the installation of new state-of-the-art infusion chairs at facilities across the state, thanks to a generous $150,000 donation from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment. The upgraded chairs, designed with built-in heat and massage functions, are already enhancing the patient experience by providing exceptional comfort during infusion treatments, which can often last up to six hours. Facilities receiving new infusion chairs are: Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center : 12...

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• 2/27/2025
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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to announce The Persevering, Brave, & Joyful Series, a special three-session series designed to inspire and support cancer care patients and their loved ones. Participants in the series can expect to hear from inspiring guest speakers who have walked a similar path, engage in activities designed to uplift and empower individuals on their cancer and support journeys, and gain encouragement and motivation from shared experiences. Also known as “PB & J,” The Pers...

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• 9/10/2024
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health is taking the time to highlight the importance of regular screenings, vaccination, and education to reduce risk of disease. According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with one of the five gynecologic cancers including cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar. While there are many factors that can increase a person’s risk of gynecologic cancers such as age, family history, and p...

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• 9/3/2024
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Mon Health Cancer Center  is recognizing May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month and sharing the fast facts to detect and prevent skin cancer. As the weather begins to get warmer, people tend to spend more time outdoors and in direct sunlight. Skin cancer is one of the most diagnosed types of cancer in the United States each year, and if left untreated, can lead to serious complications or become fatal. “Skin cancer comes primarily in three categories: basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma, of which me...

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• 5/22/2024
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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is now offering PROVENGE, an immunotherapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). mCRPC is a form of advanced prostate cancer. In its early stages, prostate cancer is often localized, meaning it remains confined to the prostate gland, and is often treated during this phase with surgery, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy. When the prostate cancer no longer responds to these treatments and spreads to other parts of the body, it is then known a...

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• 4/22/2024
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• 5/13/2022
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health providers bring timely recommendations to prevent, detect, and treat colon cancer. Also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the World Health Organization and the American Cancer Society. Colon cancer predominately affects older individuals with the majority of cases occurring in people aged 50 and above. While risk for this...

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• 3/25/2024
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Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Ghulam Abbas to lead the Thoracic Surgery program. Dr. Abbas is an internationally recognized robotic thoracic surgeon, specializing in high-risk patients with locally advanced lung and esophageal cancers. Dr. Abbas is the Cancer Services Director of CAMC, Vandalia Health South Region, and will be joining Mon Health’s Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Vandalia Health’s North Region. Before joining CAMC, Dr. Abbas was the Chief of Thor...

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• 3/11/2024
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Patients from throughout the region come to the Mon Health Cancer Center to experience the latest in cancer treatment and technologies, coupled with a hallmark family-centered, personalized approach to each patient. Coming alongside Mon Health to better patient experiences and outcomes is Brooke Maxwell, creator of the Redefined Beauty Box. Maxwell is a recent medical physics graduate from West Virginia University and a researcher with a passion for serving others and making a positive impact on cancer ...

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• 2/13/2024
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At just 17 years old, Zoe was diagnosed with cancer. After experiencing some pelvic pain in early June, she knew she needed to get answers. After several tests, ultrasounds, and a biopsy, on June 16th, she was told that she had germ cell cancer in her ovaries. Zoe is from Keyser, West Virginia. When she was diagnosed, her mom, Holly, researched hospitals all throughout the region to treat her daughter. Ultimately, they decided to come to Mon Health Medical Center to be treated by Gynecologic Oncologist,...

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• 12/5/2023
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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...

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• 10/12/2023
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Mon Health Equipment and Supplies has donated over $50,000 worth of mastectomy bras, camisoles, and mastectomy forms to the Bra Bank at Mon Health Cancer Center. The Bra Bank supplies these items and more to women after their mastectomy procedures at no cost to them. “When Mon Health Equipment and Supplies approached me about accepting the extremely generous donation, I was ecstatic that we would finally be able to offer this service at a much higher level. We now have a large assortment or mastectomy b...

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• 4/8/2021
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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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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...

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• 9/30/2020
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Refer a patient to a Mon Health Medical Center expert.

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• 2/14/2019
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Mon Health System is the parent company of Mon General Hospital, forming in 1982. The system aids in strategic planning and manages affiliates.

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• 8/21/2015
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Mon Health is a regional leader in healthcare that offers a supportive and dynamic work environment. Access our job postings via the link.

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• 9/14/2015
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  Mon Health System recently held its first Explorer Program open house event for local teens. In an effort to engage those who may be interested in healthcare careers, the Explorer Program at Mon Health will provide an enriching opportunity for individuals aged 14-20 to explore potential careers at Mon Health. Mon Health Medical Center staff members hosted the Explorer Program’s first cohort on Wednesday, April 24 where teens were invited to take a tour of Mon Health Medical Center and “get to kno...

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Learn more about provider-based billing.

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• 10/27/2015
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Mon Health Medical Center is a 189-bed, acute-care hospital in Morgantown, WV. It's the flagship member of Mon Health System, which offers full service.

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• 8/21/2015
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The Women's Care team at Mon Health OBGYN is proud to welcome two new highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners to its team starting Monday, May 24. Deborah Boyer, NP and Amy Kitzmiller, NP will further the high quality, close to home care patients continue to receive at Mon Health from the providers they know and trust. Boyer joins Mon Health from a local gynecology center. She received her BSN and MSN from West Virginia University and has practiced at WVU Hospitals as a nurse practitioner and...

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• 5/24/2021
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Help enhance the health of the communities we serve by supporting the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation.

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• 10/13/2015
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            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.   ...

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• 1/28/2015
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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...

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• 5/3/2017
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The Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center provides the standard of care and technical advancement found at metropolitan medical centers for cardiac care and surgery.

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• 9/9/2015
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Mon General Hospital offers a wide variety of medical services for our patients. We are a premier care facility in North Central West Virginia.

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• 5/12/2015
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