Healthcare
United Hospital Center
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Extensive health care services are available in Harrison County , anchored by WVU Medicine United Hospital Center ( UHC ), one of the largest hospitals in West Virginia . Not only is UHC renowned for numerous accolades and awards within the state , it is also recognized beyond its borders – three-time recipient of the 100 Top Hospitals in the Nation designation and three-time national Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award ® winner .
Established in 1970 , as the result of a merger between St . Mary ’ s and Union Protestant hospitals , UHC serves as a regional referral center providing comprehensive services to a 14-county area with a population of almost 300,000 people .
Offering 292 private rooms , this not-forprofit hospital has an active medical staff of 350 physicians , advanced practice providers , and allied health professionals , with more than 2,540 employees and 40 specialties providing comprehensive care . More importantly , UHC delivers state-of-the-art medical care to residents living in the heart of West Virginia and promises to keep up with the pace of medical advances well into the future .
High tech medicine available at UHC is highlighted by the Cecil B . Highland , Jr . & Barbara B . Highland Cancer Center ; the J . Cecil and Rebecca Jarvis Women and Children ’ s Center ; the Cornwell Critical Care unit ; the Keeley Women ’ s Imaging Center ; the Bruce Carter United Orthopedic and Spine Center ; robotic surgery ; and an on-site PET / CT . In a unique partnership , a new wing of UHC houses a WVU School of Nursing accelerated undergraduate nursing program . UHC brings a refreshing , “ soft touch ” patient experience to the region . A patient-centered design , it not only includes the patient , but also the family , staff , and community as well — which results in enhanced patient privacy , a high level of technology integration , and improved access to care . For more information , visit UHC ’ s website at www . uhcwv . org and specialty practices website at www . uhcspecialties . com .
Veteran ’ s Services The Louis A . Johnson VA Medical Center ( LAJVAMC ) serves the Veteran population of approximately 70,000 in North Central West Virginia and adjacent counties in Maryland , Ohio , and Pennsylvania . In addition , the LAJVAMC operates four Community Based Outpatient Clinics ( CBOCs ) in Gassaway ( Braxton County ), Parsons ( Tucker County ), Parkersburg ( Wood County ), and Westover ( Monongalia County ), West Virginia . Inpatient medicine , surgery , psychiatry , and transitional care are offered at the 100-bed facility , as well as residential rehabilitation programs for substance abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ). A variety of outpatient clinics are supported by the availability of ancillary and diagnostic services including CT , EKG , laboratory , nuclear medicine , pharmacy , radiology , respiratory therapy , and ultrasound . Community and non-institutional care services include Contract Nursing Home , Homemaker / Home Health Aide , Adult Day Care , Residential Care , Respite , and Care Coordination / Home Tele-health programs . LAJVAMC also offers many new whole health services including acupuncture , yoga , tai chi , chiropractic services and holistic medicine encouraging the Veteran to be involved in their care . LAJVAMC also offers screening for the new Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics ( PACT ) Act which expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam , Gulf War and post-9 / 11 eras . It also adds 20 + more presumptive conditions for burn pits , Agent Orange and other toxic exposures . Over 60 residents / fellows from various affiliates rotate through the LAJVAMC in a typical year . Major affiliations include West Virginia University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry located in Morgantown , West Virginia , and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine . Allied health affiliates are also maintained with multiple areas of accredited programs . Adjacent to the LAJVAMC is the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home , the first Veterans ’ nursing home building in West Virginia . The 120-bed facility includes 30 beds designated for Alzheimer patients . www . va . gov / clarksburg-health-care
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Situated in North Central West Virginia , Highland-Clarksburg Hospital is strategically located to serve Harrison County , the state of West Virginia and surrounding states . HCHI provides acute , comprehensive behavioral health services to youth , adults and the adult forensic population . The 115 licensed bed facility has been open for a decade , admitting the first patients in August 2013 . Highland-Clarksburg Hospital continues to be a leader in behavioral healthcare in WV , providing treatment and support in a safe and caring environment . Utilizing a new and modern mental health care facility , with unique psychiatric hospital construction upgrades and installation of new , cutting edge , security measures , Highland-Clarksburg Hospital has developed a state-of-the-art mental health facility as its clinical core for treatment , education , and service activities . HCHI ‘ s goal is to provide quality comprehensive behavioral health
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