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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WVU Princeton Community Hospital receives perinatal immunization award
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) announced that its Women's Center received an award for its efforts in immunization. According to a press release, the center received the Perinatal Award from the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services due to their efforts in protecting babies from the preventable disease, hepatitis B. The City of Bluefield plans for a consolidated emergency response facility Approximately 600 babies per year are born exposed to hepatitis C, a disease with no vaccine available, the release stated. On the other hand, approximately 20 babies are born yearly exposed to hepatitis B due to the state's vaccine laws which bolster immunity. Hepatitis B has the potential to be deadly if not addressed or prevented. The staff at the Women's Center makes sure that every baby that faces the risk receives prompt care and the full vaccine series, the release noted. The work they do is crucial in addressing issues within a region of the Mountain State that has been massively impacted by the opioid crisis and other health concerns. Our team works hard to identify newborns who may have been exposed to hepatitis B so action can be taken immediately to protect the health of the baby. Early protection is critical. When we step in at birth, we can keep babies safe for life. Karen Bowling | President and CEO, WVU Medicine PCH Summit Christian Academy joins the WVSSAC The award is presented each year to a facility in the state that displays incredible diligence in submitting timely notifications to the local health department when a person they are treating has chronic, acute, or perinatal hepatitis B, the release stated. For more information regarding WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital pairs up with WVU Medicine Children's to strengthen pediatric care
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — WVU Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) and WVU Medicine Children's are teaming up to host a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of their partnership. According to a press release, the family-friendly event will afford the community a chance to meet staff members that care for children in the area and discover more about the affiliation's offerings. Strawberry Festival prepares return to Alderson in 2025 Guests of the event can partake in giveaways, demonstrations, games, face painting, and more. Entertainment will be provided in the form of a performance from the PikeView Marching band, the release stated. Atlas, the WVU Medicine Children's therapy dog will also be in attendance. We are excited to invite families in the community to see firsthand the incredible pediatric services now available through our partnership with WVU Medicine Children's. This event is a celebration of our continued commitment to providing compassionate, expert care for children and families throughout southern West Virginia. Karen Bowling | President and CEO, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital 'Chalk the Walk' gives an artistic spin to a sensitive subject The partnership allows for access to high-quality children's care closer. Patients will also have access to expanded services with one of the nation's leading hospitals for kids. Families will also have the comfort of knowing their child's care team is backed by the expertise and resources of WVU Medicine Children's, the release noted. This includes chances to be involved in clinical research, shared safety standards, and coordinated care. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WVU-Medicine PCH announces new access to improved cardiac care
princeton — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital announced its new affiliation Friday with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, a partnership that will provide improved access to expert cardiac care services for residents across the region. The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the nation's top-rated cardiac programs. A new board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr. Kiran Kanjerla, also was introduced to the community during Friday's ceremony. PCH President and CEO Karen Bowling told the crowd assembled at the new WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiology Clinic, which is located on the third floor of PCH's North Tower, that the new signage outside marked the arrival of top-tier heart care. 'I tell everyone I'm so proud of the work we've done over the last four years,' Bowling said. 'This is just a monumental day. An accumulation of a lot of work we've been doing to ensure that our patients and our region continue to get the best, highest-quality care close to home, in partnership with the renowned Heart and Vascular Institute.' Bowling said PCH's new affiliation with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute will bring improved access to expert cardiac care to the region. 'When you think of our geographic region, you know heart disease is very prevalent,' Bowling said of the Southern West Virginia, Southwest Virginia region that is served by WVU Medicine PCH. Dr. George Sokos, chair of the WVU Department off Cardiology, said everyone deserves access to the same level of cardiac care regardless of where they live. 'We think everybody deserves the same level of care, no matter where you are — and it's possible here, close to home, to receive the same care you'd get at Ruby or in Morgantown,' Sokos said. 'That's what we're striving to do.' Sokos said PCH's new affiliation with WVU Heart and Vascular Institute will provide improved access to cardiac care. 'It's really about trying to make it a place where someone can come and get all of the cardiac services they need,' Sokos said. 'This is an exciting time,' added PCH Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Ward, who introduced Kanjerla as the hospital's newest cardiac electrophysiologist. 'In the last few weeks, we've had Dr. Kenjerla start with us, and he brings great experience — fellowship-trained in electrophysiology at George Washington University, which is a huge plus for our area. He's already making an impact; his very first consult helped us avoid a patient transfer by enabling timely device placement right here at our hospital.' Kanjerla said he started working at PCH a couple of weeks ago, and will be assisting patients with permanent pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillator procedures. Starting May 19, Kanjerla will offer services in both general cardiology and electrophysiology, according to Cassandra Stalzer, director of public relations and marketing for WVU Medicine PCH. His practice will also include outpatient device checks and cardiac clearance evaluations. She said Kanjerla is now accepting referrals, and new patient appointments begin May 19 in Suite B of the PCH North Tower. Kanjerla said he will treat a wide range of heart conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Behavioral Health Pavilion celebrates15 years of service
bluefield — A facility providing mental health services to West Virginia, Virginia and beyond celebrated its anniversary Friday and recounted the care it has provided to over 104,000 people since its opening over a decade ago. Princeton Community Hospital, now WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, opened the Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Virginias to bring mental health services to the community. Since opening, the pavilion has cared for around 22,000 individuals with its inpatient program and another 82,000 through its outpatient programs. People from West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky have been served by the pavilion's physicians and personnel. 'Fifteen years ago, Princeton Community Hospital embarked on this journey with a vision — to create a place where individuals could find hope, healing, and support. Our facility has become a beacon of hope for those in need, and it is all because of the dedication of our team and the support of our community,' said John Nekic, executive director of the Behavioral Health Pavilion. The Behavioral Health Pavilion, located at the site of the former St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield, is a 64-bed behavioral health hospital for adults, outpatient psychiatric medication management, individual and family counseling and an intensive outpatient program to help adults prevent a hospital stay or transition from inpatient to outpatient care. The need for accessible mental health services in West Virginia continues to grow, hospital officials said. More than a quarter of West Virginians consider their mental health to be fair or poor and the state faces higher rates of substance use compared to the national average. Karen Bowling, CEO and president of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, said during a celebration at the pavilion that the hospital plans to break ground this spring on a full-service emergency department co-located at the pavilion to improve both behavioral health care and emergency care for the Bluefield community. This project will enhance emergency care for both acute patients and those experiencing behavioral emergencies, she said. 'With our plans for the new emergency department, we are creating a space that not only provides immediate care for emergency patients but also offers close, seamless access to behavioral health services,' Bowling said. 'This is a critical step forward in ensuring that those in crisis receive the care they need without unnecessary transfers or delays. This project will make a significant impact on the lives of the people we serve.' Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Milestone of 2,000 robotic joint replacement surgeries announced by WVU Princeton Community Hospital
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Orthopedic Center announced the completion of more than 2,000 joint replacement surgeries with robotic assistance. According to a press release, more than 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures were done by the WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) Orthopedic Center. WVU Princeton Community Hospital announces re-accreditation from the DNV PCH, a DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence, not only ranks seventh out of 73 hospitals in its area, including major healthcare centers in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Erie, and Youngstown, in the number of robotic-assisted surgeries, it is also the Mountain State's leading provider of Mako robotic joint replacement. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare close to home, ensuring our patients don't have to travel long distances for the high-quality care they deserve. That's why we invest in both our people and cutting-edge technology, allowing us to stay at the forefront of medical advancements and provide the best possible outcomes for our community. Our reputation as a top-performing hospital speaks for itself. Patients travel from our 10-county service area and beyond because they know they can receive the highest quality robotic joint replacement surgery right here at PCH. Karen Bowling | PCH President and CEO The press release stated that the first hospital in the Mountain State to get two Mako robotic systems was PCH, and that 707 Mako surgeries were performed by surgeons at PCH in 2024, an average of around three robotic surgeries each weekday through the year. Beckley ARH Hospital welcomes new COO For a community hospital to have one joint replacement robot is rare — and to have two is truly unique. The team at the Orthopedic Center is committed to using this cutting-edge technology to provide accurate, precise, and personalized joint replacements that help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Phil Branson, MD | Medical Director of PCH's Orthopedic Center Robotic partial and total knee replacements, as well as, total hip replacements, are a part of the robotic-assisted joint replacement program at PCH. The Mako system, that costs around $1 million for each unit, lets surgeons pre-plan surgeries with the help of 3D imaging and CT scans due to the technology showing real-time guidance during surgeries, helping with the precise placement of implants and optimizing patient outcomes. Summers County ARH Hospital names Angela Rivera as new CEO/CNO The robotic-assisted surgeries can help patients who deal with chronic hip or knee pain due to offering benefits such as smaller incisions, less pain and blood loss, and shorter recovery times to ensure the patients can get return to their daily lives faster. Dr. Frederick Morgan and Dr. Phil Branson, surgeons from the Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias who perform surgeries at PCH, carried out the first Mako cases at PCH in 2021. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
