Thomas Hospitals Investments Part of WVU Medicine’s $350 Million Systemwide Capital Plan

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals announced today that key facility upgrades and service expansions are being funded as part of a broader, systemwide capital investment initiative led by WVU Medicine. 

On April 15, the WVU Health System Board of Directors approved more than $350 million in capital projects across West Virginia and the surrounding region. The investments mark the third consecutive year of significant infrastructure funding by WVU Medicine, bringing its total capital commitments to more than $1.2 billion over that period. 

As part of this initiative, nearly $13 million has been allocated to Thomas Hospitals to enhance critical care capacity and modernize diagnostic services in the Charleston area. 

“These investments reflect the strength of being part of WVU Medicine and its commitment to advancing healthcare across the region,” said Greg Rosencrance, M.D., president and CEO of Thomas Hospitals. “Through systemwide funding, we are able to bring critical upgrades and expanded services directly to our community.” 

A significant portion of the investment will support expansion of intensive care services. Since 2022, the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) has nearly doubled in size, growing from 16 beds to 27 beds. With this latest phase of expansion, ICU capacity will increase further to 41 beds, significantly enhancing the hospital’s ability to care for critically ill patients and meet growing regional demand. 

An $8.7 million investment will fund renovation of an existing unit into a 14-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This project builds on the hospital’s continued ICU expansion and will allow the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and other highly complex surgical services to be consolidated in one intensive care setting, improving care coordination and patient outcomes. The project is also expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. 

A $4 million project will relocate and upgrade Nuclear Medicine services into a space capable of supporting advanced imaging technology. The new location will be co-located with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute clinic and hospital service, improving coordination of care and patient convenience. The project also includes the replacement of two imaging cameras, increasing efficiency and enhancing patient throughput. The project is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. 

The funding for these projects is part of WVU Medicine’s strategic effort to expand access to care, strengthen hospital infrastructure, and meet growing demand across its service areas. 

By aligning local priorities with systemwide investment, Thomas Hospitals is able to deliver advanced services closer to home while contributing to a broader vision of improving health outcomes throughout the region. 

“These projects demonstrate how system-level investment translates into meaningful improvements at the local level,” added Rosencrance. “Our patients benefit directly from WVU Medicine’s long-term commitment to building stronger, more accessible healthcare systems.” 

For more information about Thomas Hospitals and its services, visit ThomasHospitals.org.