Top 5% in the Nation: Berkeley Medical Center Earns National Honors for Quality Care
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Berkeley Medical Center is proud to announce it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. These honors reflect the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding communities.
Berkeley Medical Center was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for both Gastrointestinal Care and Gastrointestinal Surgery. The hospital also received Excellence Awards in Pulmonary Care, GI Care, and GI Surgery, placing it among the top 5%–10% nationally in these specialties. In addition, Berkeley earned five-star ratings for:
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Heart Failure Treatment (3 years in a row)
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Stroke Treatment (2 years in a row)
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Pneumonia Treatment
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Upper GI Surgeries (2 years in a row)
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Colorectal Surgeries (3 years in a row)
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GI Bleed Treatment (3 years in a row)
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Bowel Obstruction Treatment
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Sepsis Treatment
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Respiratory Failure Treatment (3 years in a row)
“These awards are a reflection of the incredible work happening every day at Berkeley Medical Center,” said Mark O’Hern, President and CEO of WVU Hospitals East. “But more than the accolades, what matters most is what they represent our commitment to safe, high-quality care for our community. These recognitions show that our efforts are making a difference.”
To continue advancing this mission, Berkeley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Lucy Bucher, D.O., FACOOG, who will continue the hospital’s focus on safe care as she joins as the new Vice President of Quality, in December.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Bucher to WVU Hospitals East,” O’Hern said. “Her proven track record and passion for excellence will be a benefit to our organization and to our community as we continue to elevate our quality and safety standards.”
Dr. Bucher brings over 15 years of experience in clinical leadership and quality improvement, most recently serving as Associate Vice President of Clinical Affairs at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, where she led initiatives that earned multiple CMS 5-star ratings and Vizient honors.
"I’m honored to join WVU Hospitals East and contribute to an organization deeply committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered care. The recent advancements in quality reflect a culture of excellence and collaboration, and I’m excited to build momentum as we continue our journey toward becoming a high reliability organization. Together, we will elevate outcomes and experiences for every patient we serve," she said.
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