Temporary Power Disruption at PCH
Update - 3:35 p.m., July 15, 2025
Permanent power restoration is anticipated by tomorrow afternoon, barring any unforeseen events.
Temperatures and humidity levels throughout the facility - including patient rooms - are stabilizing and expected to return to normal by this evening.
With very few exceptions, all outpatient services - including medical imaging, mammography, infusion, cardiac catheterization, and laboratory services - will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow.
The emergency department and Women's Center continue to be open for patients needing those services.
Elective surgical procedures are expected to resume by mid-day tomorrow.
Patients whose appointments need to be rescheduled will be contacted by our team. Otherwise, patients should plan to arrive as scheduled.
We thank our staff for their exceptional response and professionalism. Their commitment ensured minimal disruption to patient care.
We’re grateful to our partners at Appalachian Electric Power, SWOPE, and Harry’s Electric for working hand-in-hand with our team to prioritize a fast and safe resolution.
We’ll continue to provide updates as needed. Thank you for your continued support and trust.
Update - 10:39 a.m., July 15, 2025
On July 14, at approximately 7 p.m., a major power line serving WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital was accidentally severed. The hospital immediately and successfully transitioned to generator power, and additional backup generators were secured to ensure continued operations.
Thanks to redundant generator systems already in place, PCH remains fully capable of supporting patient care and essential services. Full restoration of regular power will occur once the damaged utility line is replaced.
Outpatient clinics—including ENT, oncology, cardiology, laboratory, surgery, and medical imaging—remain operational. Patients will be contacted directly if their appointment needs to be rescheduled. If you do not receive a call, you should plan to keep your appointment as scheduled.
All off-site primary care clinics, specialty clinics, the Behavioral Health Center, and the Bluefield Emergency Department are unaffected.
Some elective procedures may be postponed out of an abundance of caution. If you have questions about your appointment or procedure, please contact your clinic or the hospital directly.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue safely and efficiently.
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