WVU Medicine

08/08/2025

The most common type of heart valve disease, aortic stenosis, can be life-threatening if it becomes advanced. Is open heart surgery always necessary?

Heart disease affects millions of Americans, including more than seven percent of West Virginians.

07/30/2025

07/29/2025

Four WVU Medicine hospitals have been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals as High Performing hospitals for 19 Procedures and Conditions — the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings.

This national recognition is a direct result of our employees' commitment and dedication to WVU Medicine's mission of improving the health of West Virginians and all we serve through excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Four WVU Medicine hospitals have been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals as High Performing hospitals for 19 Procedures and Conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings.

07/25/2025

Ticks and tickborne illnesses are on the rise in West Virginia, and according to WVU Medicine, the best protection is awareness and prevention.

They’re no bigger than a sesame seed, but their bites can cause a multitude of problems.

For ways to protect yourself and your family from tickborne illnesses, check out this article below with tick safety tips from WVU Health System healthcare epidemiologist, Matthew Lokant, M.D.

They’re no bigger than a sesame seed, but their bites can cause a multitude of problems. Ticks and tickborne illnesses are on the rise in West Virginia, and according to WVU Medicine, the best protection is awareness and prevention.

07/21/2025

Last week's Junior Nursing Academy was an inspiring glimpse into the future of healthcare.

In collaboration with WVU Medicine Nursing Administration and West Virginia AHEC, WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education welcomed 9th and 10th grade students for an immersive two-day experience exploring the world of nursing. From CPR certification to realistic simulations, these students gained hands-on skills and invaluable insight into a career rooted in compassion and care.

We are proud to support the next generation of healthcare professionals, and excited to watch their journeys begin.

07/17/2025

After severe storms displaced nearly 90 residents in Charles Town, the WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center team responded immediately — providing urgent care, medications, meals, and comfort through the night and into the next day.

The nurses, physicians, and support staff worked side by side with emergency responders, local officials, the health department, and the Red Cross, bringing not just clinical expertise, but deep compassion to a community in crisis.

This response exemplifies the heart of who we are as an organization. It demonstrates our shared values — compassion, agility, and collaboration — and reinforces the essential role WVU Medicine plays in the health and resilience of the communities we serve.

07/11/2025

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has earned the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award and its first-ever spot on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll, marking a major step forward for stroke treatment in the Eastern Panhandle.

This national recognition from the American Heart Association highlights faster response times, advanced treatment options, and a dedicated team committed to saving lives when every second counts.

We’re proud to celebrate Berkeley Medical Center for delivering expert care that’s making a real difference in our communities.

⭐️ Our local team earned national recognition! ⭐️

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has been honored with the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award and landed on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll for the first time ever!

🧠 That means faster treatment, advanced stroke care, and lifesaving expertise — right here at home.

“This award reflects the incredible teamwork and clinical excellence of our staff,” said Mark O’Hern, president and CEO of WVU Hospitals East. “Our community deserves nothing less.”

We're proud to invest in care that makes a real difference.

📖 Read more: https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Berkeley-Medical-Center/wvu-medicine-berkeley-medical-center-earns-national-recognition-for-excellence-in-stroke-care/

07/08/2025

On the road with a 68,000-pound tractor-trailer that crisscrosses West Virginia, saving lives.

07/04/2025

Wishing a happy and safe Independence Day to all!

07/02/2025

We are proud to share this powerful reflection from the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), capturing a single, extraordinary day from their Summer 2025 medical mission.

Among the dedicated physicians was our very own Dr. Youmna Mousattat, lead pediatric hospitalist at WVU Medicine's Thomas Hospitals, who brought her expertise and compassion to the young patients in Aleppo.

Dr. Mousattat's commitment to global health and medical education embodies the very heart of our mission: delivering hope and healing to those who need it most. We are honored to have her as part of our team and grateful for her service beyond borders.