WVU Medicine

09/04/2025

A new chapter in healthcare for Elkins!

Some of our hospital leadership team were honored to stand alongside a familiar face, Abby Haddix, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Elkins Corridor Medical Center — the newest addition to the WVU Medicine network.✂️

This beautiful new facility represents a continued commitment to bringing compassionate, expert care into Randolph County. We’re excited to see it help serve and support the Elkins community for years to come. 💙💛

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this vision a reality!

Pictured left to right: Evelyn McGee (STJ Director of Clinics & Ancillary Services), Skip Gjolberg (STJ President & CEO), Abby Haddix (ECMC Director), Matt Scott (STJ Director of Marketing & PR) and Paula Cutright (Director of the STJ Foundation).

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

HealthNet Aeromedical Services held a ribbon cutting for their new $8-million-dollar helicopter in Buckhannon yesterday.

"HealthNet, which partners with WVU Medicine and the Air Methods Corporation, has been around since 1986, and they have safely transported more than 120,000 patients. Officials say HealthNet plays a key role for the state."

HealthNet Aeromedical Services unveiled their new $8-million-dollar helicopter in Buckhannon today. The chopper is one of five HealthNet planes rolled out across the state. CEO Clinton Burley says today’s project is a culmination of planning.

09/02/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! 💙

Learn more about prostate cancer (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/what-is-prostate-cancer.html) and join us in bringing awareness and encouraging on-time screening.

08/29/2025

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is proud to announce the addition of two state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems, marking a significant advancement in surgical care for the region.

These state-of-the-art systems enhance precision, reduce recovery times, and ensure patients have 24/7 access to the most advanced technology available.

👏 Congratulations to the teams at Thomas Hospitals for leading the way in surgical innovation.

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is proud to announce the addition of two state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems, marking a significant advancement in surgical care for the region.

08/27/2025

Albert Wright, president and CEO of the WVU Health System, and Nick Barcellona, WVUHS senior vice president and CFO, took the stage at today's West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit to discuss a critical issue: redefining rural health.

At a time when access to quality healthcare in rural communities is more important than ever, Albert and Nick shared how WVU Health System is leading bold initiatives that are transforming care delivery across West Virginia and beyond. Their leadership continues to shape a healthier, stronger future for our region.

08/27/2025

During the week of IOAD, WVU Medicine Healthy Minds — Clarksburg staff and peer recovery coaches provide free Narcan, fentanyl test strips, CPR face shields, and resource information throughout downtown Clarksburg.

“Addiction doesn’t respect any barriers. It affects, on average, one in 10 people regardless of income, race, religion, or background,” said Dr. Reynolds, addiction medicine specialist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s Healthy Minds — Chestnut Ridge. “This is happening all around us, so the sooner we recognize that this is a part of our human experience in 2025, the sooner we are to really getting treatment accepted.”

Local communities in North Central West Virginia and around the world will come together on International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) to honor lives lost and educate their families, friends, and peers on overdose prevention.

08/25/2025

Big news in the Northern Panhandle today!

08/22/2025

"This space is designed for patients who need extra monitoring or testing but don’t need a full hospital stay. Now, patients have private rooms, bathrooms, meals, and rest—all while freeing ED beds for urgent cases."

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

Princeton Community Hospital Cancer Center kickoff ceremony is happening now!

08/20/2025

What is he thinking?! After a decade at the helm, WVU Medicine President Albert Wright discusses the growth of the WVU Medicine system under his watch, his philosophy on leadership, what he's most proud of (hint: it's WVU Medicine's success in rural healthcare). Listen at the link in comments.