About Princeton Community Hospital
Leading health in the Two Virginias
Who We Are
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is leading healthcare in the two Virginias. With 420 physicians and mid-level providers, PCH operates a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical facility, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital, and an emergency room and outpatient services facility in Bluefield. PCH operates seven primary care clinics, 11 specialty clinics, and three rural imaging clinics offering a wide range of care to a 10-county region.
Our Leadership
Karen Bowling, President and CEO
Diane Spencer, Chief Financial Officer
Albert Boland, Chief Operating Officer
Yoginder Yadav, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Heather Poff, Vice President of Human Relations
Tim Anderson, Vice President of Patient Care Services
Shereen McDaniel, Legal Counsel
Our History
Since opening in 1970 as a 156-bed community hospital with just 13 physicians, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has grown into a leading healthcare provider for southern West Virginia. Over the decades, we’ve made significant investments in technology, surgical innovation, and patient-centered care establishing ourselves as a regional leader in joint replacement and robotic-assisted surgery, expanding day surgery capacity, and creating a dedicated Women’s Center with family-friendly birthing suites and advanced diagnostic services.
In January 2023, we became a full member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier academic health system. This affiliation strengthens our ability to deliver world-class care while keeping services close to home.
As part of this new chapter, we are preparing to open a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center and a new hospital campus in Bluefield in 2027 expanding access, enhancing outcomes, and reaffirming our longstanding commitment to the 10 counties that we serve.
In January 2023, we became a full member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier academic health system. This affiliation strengthens our ability to deliver world-class care while keeping services close to home. As part of this new chapter, we are preparing to open a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center and a new hospital campus in Bluefield in 2027 – expanding access, enhancing outcomes, and reaffirming our longstanding commitment to the communities we serve.
Recognized for Excellence
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is proud to be recognized for excellence across multiple specialties. We are accredited by DNV and designated as a DNV Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacement, reflecting our commitment to advanced orthopedic care. Our cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and we are also recognized as a Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons. In addition, we have earned Blue Distinction Center status from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for knee and hip replacement and maternity care; and we are accredited by the College of American Pathologists for our laboratory services—further demonstrating our dedication to delivering safe, high-quality care.
PCH Foundation
The Princeton Community Hospital Foundation has been advancing healthcare in the Two Virginias region since 1989 by supporting patients, families, and hospital staff through a wide range of high-impact programs. From major capital campaigns to personal patient support, the Foundation ensures that care extends far beyond hospital walls. Its Cancer Care and Hospitality Hotel programs have provided nearly $160,000 in direct assistance to patients undergoing treatment. The Foundation also enhances the patient experience through projects like updated birthing suites, and supports recovery through its aquatic therapy program. In 2024 – 2025, more than $50,000 in Neighborhood Investment Program credits are being applied to patient accounts, and the J.D. Muldoon Scholarship has awarded over $33,000 to students pursuing careers in healthcare.