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New clinic to open in downtown Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The staff of the City of Bluefield have announced plans for a new clinic downtown. The new pediatrics and primary care clinic will expand access to healthcare in the local region. The new clinic is an extension of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. The clinic, which will be known as Bluefield […]
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Logan Regional Medical Center objects to new Boone Memorial Clinic in Chapmanville
CHAPMANVILLE, WV – Two leading medical providers in southern West Virginia are at odds over a proposed Chapmanville clinic. Boone Memorial Health (BMH), which sits 19 miles away from the proposed site, wants to expand into Chapmanville by building a new clinic for podiatry services, a pharmacy, and behavioral health services.
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WVU Medicine PCH hits important milestone in patient care
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The staff of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital are celebrating a milestone. They reached 500 days without any central line bloodstream infections. These infections can happen to patients that need to use a catheter during treatment, or to patients whose procedure requires an injection with needles. The infection can be caused […]
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Eziri and unveils new Sleep and Pulmonology Clinic in Mercer County
Princeton, WV (WOAY) WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is expanding specialty care in southern West Virginia with the addition of a new pulmonologist and a new sleep and pulmonology clinic. Hospital officials announced Dr. Emeka Eziri has joined the medical staff as a board-certified pulmonologist and internist. Dr. Eziri brings...
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Carol Miller honored for rural EMS work during Beckley visit
Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Congresswoman Carol Miller toured Jan-Care Ambulance’s Beckley facilities Tuesday, leaving with the Legislator of the Year award from the American Ambulance Association. The honor recognizes her work championing legislation to strengthen rural EMS. Miller said many of the challenges facing EMS work in West...
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Show nurses appreciation this National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is a time to recognize nurses for the invaluable care they give their communities. Beckley’s Appalachian Regional Hospital is celebrating its nursing staff with food, games, and giveaways, and whatever recognition they can fit between busy shifts. Chief Operating Officer Joey Preast says their nurses deserve...
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WVU Medicine PCH honors their nurses with a weeklong event
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The staff of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is celebrating their nurses in style for National Nurses Week. This week the staff are bringing special attention to their hard-working nurses all week long. Nurse will be treated to meals, fun games, and a chance to adopt a furry friend. At the […]
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, City of Bluefield Announce New Downtown Clinic
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) and the City of Bluefield announced today the development of a new pediatrics and primary care clinic in downtown Bluefield, expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services for the region. The clinic, Bluefield Internal Medicine, will move from its current location in the former Bluefield hospital, to the new location in late Fall 2026.
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital reaches 500 days without central line infection
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has announced a significant patient safety achievement, reaching 500 consecutive days without a central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Hospital officials said the facility reduced its central line infection rate to 0.00 in 2025 and is on track to maintain that rate through 2026. By comparison, the […]
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Hospice of Southern WV recognized for 5-star care
Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its 5-star quality of care, making it one of the top hospices in the nation. Hospice of Southern West Virginia is there for those who have been given...
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WVU PCH updates their signage and navigation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Changes are coming to WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, but don’t worry! It will not impact your care. PCH is changing up their signage and wayfinding. That is according to a post by the hospital on their socials. The goal is to make navigation easier and more clear to those visiting […]
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WVU PCH updates their signage and navigation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Changes are coming to WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, but don’t worry! It will not impact your care. PCH is changing up their signage and wayfinding. That is according to a post by the hospital on their socials. The goal is to make navigation...
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Sophia Fire Dept. upgrades EMS service
The Sophia City Fire Department just added two new EMS units to its fleet, bringing faster emergency medical response to the citizens of Sophia and the surrounding area. Sophia’s firefighters placed their new ambulances into service at 10 am on April 14th and were out on their first emergency call by 10:30 the same morning.
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The significance of the ‘golden hour’ in EMS
SOPHIA, WV (WVNS) – Time is almost always a major factor in emergency situations. But responders have noted that the first hour can be the most important. Whether a person suffers a heart attack, car crash, or any other traumatic injury, responders have said they should receive care as quickly as possible. They point out […]