PCH Behavioral Health Center named inpatient program of the year
Bluefield, WV - The Behavioral Health Center (BHC) operated by WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) has been honored with the prestigious Inpatient Program of the Year award from Signet Health. This national recognition celebrates programs that demonstrate exceptional performance in clinical excellence, customer service, marketing, and other quality metrics.
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire Behavioral Health Center team,” said Karen Bowling, president and CEO of PCH. “Their commitment to excellence has made this achievement possible. I am incredibly proud of the care they provide to our patients and I am confident that we will continue to rise to every challenge ahead.”
John Nekic, executive director of the BHC added, “We are extremely proud, especially given that the criteria for receiving this award were met while advocating for vulnerable behavioral health patients at a time when they often cannot advocate for themselves."
Signet Health’s Inpatient Program of the Year recognizes programs that exceed expectations in quality and innovation.
BHC stood out for its:
- Enhanced Treatment Team Effectiveness
- Increased Patient & Employee Engagement
- Advancements in Patient Care Oversight
- Operational Efficiencies in Expense Reconciliation
These accomplishments reflect BHC’s unwavering focus on clinical effectiveness, financial stewardship, and patient-centered care, positioning the program as a model of excellence.
At the BHC, each patient receives an individualized treatment plan focused on recovery and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Care is delivered by board-certified psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals, including nurses, social workers, mental health technicians, and an activities coordinator.
The BHC’s state-of-the-art facility offers a continuum of inpatient and outpatient services designed to ensure dignity and respect for every patient.
BHC programs offered are:
- An adult 34-bed unit that provides a secure healing environment for adults age 18 and older facing psychiatric or emotional difficulties requiring hospitalization.
- A 30-bed unit geriatric unit tailored for adults age 55 and older experiencing mental or emotional health challenges that require hospitalization.
- Traditional behavioral health services that offer psychiatric medication management, individual, and family counseling services (referral required).Intensive behavioral health services for adults transitioning from, or seeking to prevent, psychiatric hospitalization that include supportive group counseling and transportation.
Contact Information for WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Behavioral Health Center:
1333 Southview Drive, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-325-HOPE (4673)
Behavioral Health and Counseling Services: 304-327-9205
24-Hour Crisis/Inpatient Referral: 304-325-4681
Learn more at WVUMedicine.org/Princeton
About Signet Health
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in North Richland Hills, Texas, Signet Health specializes in providing high-quality physical medicine and rehabilitation contract management services to hospital clients across the United States. The company focuses on developing and managing behavioral health, acute physical rehabilitation, and addiction treatment programs. With a strong track record of enhancing patient care and supporting sustainable growth, Signet Health is a trusted partner in advancing healthcare excellence.
About WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
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.