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Southeastern Ohio Quality Improvement Hub Expands Regional Impact of Diabetes Care
(Athens) – An initiative launched three years ago to tackle barriers to patient care has made significant progress in improving diabetes outcomes across Southeast Ohio. Housed within the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Diabetes Institute, the Southeastern Ohio Quality Improvement (QI) Hub is leading a growing network of clinical and community partners who are working together to drive measurable improvements in diabetes care across the region.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Picture This: Coplin Health Hits the Road
PARKERSBURG – Coplin Health Systems hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its Mobile Health Unit Program on Nov. 20 at the Caperton Center for Applied Technology Center in Parkersburg. Attending the celebration were Coplin leaders and staff, community partners, and funders. The event was opened by Jill Parsons, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley, and featured remarks from Coplin Chief Medical Officer Darrin Nichols and Director of Behavioral Health Sarah Casseday. Tours of the two units that now make up Coplin’s expanded Mobile Health Unit fleet were available to attendees. Their pharmacy delivery van, which supports their mobile unit implementation in Wood County, was also present. (Photo Provided)
Metro News
WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital getting started on its Building Hope cancer center
RIPLEY, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital hopes to have a new cancer center up and running in the next 18 months. The “Building Hope” project was announced Thursday at the hospital in Ripley. WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital CEO Candace Miller told WMOV Radio they’ll...
The Logan Daily News
OhioHealth equips hospitals, emergency departments with metal detectors
ATHENS, Ohio — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances. OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital will begin screening all visitors, associates, and providers at its front entrance on December 8. OhioHealth will implement weapons free screening, including the use of metal detectors and purse and bag checks, at 26 care sites. The new scanning technology is part of OhioHealth’s initiative to make all facilities a weapons-free environment. These safety changes come at a time when violence is increasing in the health care industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other industries. The screening process takes only a few moments and does not delay patient care. Submitted by OhioHealth
Perry County Tribune
Ohiohealth equips hospitals, emergency departments with metal detectors
ATHENS, Ohio — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances. OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital will begin screening all visitors, associates, and providers at its front entrance on December 8. OhioHealth will implement weapons free screening, including the use of metal detectors and purse and bag checks, at 26 care sites. The new scanning technology is part of OhioHealth’s initiative to make all facilities a weapons-free environment. These safety changes come at a time when violence is increasing in the health care industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other industries. The screening process takes only a few moments and does not delay patient care. Submitted by OhioHealth
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Roane General Hospital awarded 2025 ‘Community Star Award’
SPENCER, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health’s State of Office of Rural Health (SORH) announces that Roane General Hospital in Spencer, West Virginia, has been awarded the 2025 Community Star Award, nationally recognizing its positive impact on the health of its rural community. The announcement comes on National Rural Health Day, which works to highlight the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center cuts ribbon, accepts donations
PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark celebrated the expansion of services in south Parkersburg at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday in the Southgate Medical Complex on Pike Street. The expansion included new clinic space for general surgery, occupational medicine and podiatry. On Friday, iPacket and Astorg Auto family of businesses...
WTAP
Downtown Parkersburg returns to pre-COVID business levels
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Business is booming in downtown Parkersburg, according to Downtown PKB. Downtown PKB says that downtown business has returned to pre-COVID levels. Amanda Stevens, executive director of Downtown PKB, said that new shops and businesses are opening, including a handmade candy and sandwich shop. Stevens spoke on...
WTAP
Coplin Health Systems holds ribbon cutting for Mobile Health Unit Program
PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) -Coplin Health Systems celebrated the launch of their new Mobile Health Unit Program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at WVU Parkersburg. According to a press release Coplin Health Systems, this initiative aims to expand its services across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Dr. Darrin Nichols, the chief medical officer...
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Fruth to sell its pharmacies to Walgreens by the end of the year
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — A pharmacy chain that has served the region for decades has announced it is selling its practices. Fruth Pharmacy announced this week that it will sell its pharmacies to Walgreens during the month of December, according to a statement from president Lynne Fruth. “I...
WTAP
Coplin Health Systems ribbon cutting for Mobile Health Unit Program
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WVU Medicine Camden Clark expands Southgate complex with new medical services
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - WVU Medicine Camden Clark has completed an expansion of its Southgate complex, adding new medical services to better serve the community. The upgrade includes occupational medicine, general surgery and podiatry services, broadening medical solutions available to residents. Camden Clark chief operating officer Duke Rupert addressed employees...
WTAP
Coplin Health Systems holds ribbon cutting for Mobile Health Unit Program
Metro News
Fruth selling all pharmacy practices to Walgreens after more than 70 years in business
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fruth, which has a dozen stores in West Virginia, has announced a sale of its pharmacies to Walgreens. Fruth has served residents in the Mountain State since 1952 when founder Jack Fruth opened the first store in Point Pleasant. Fruth’s daughter, Lynne Fruth, took over the...
WTAP
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Mental health care specialists weigh in on student mobile device usage
PARKERSBURG — Area mental health specialists say it’s best for parents to set rules and expectations about cell phone and social media use when their children begin using them. “It needs to start as soon as you introduce it … rules need to be from day one,” said...