october 2024 In the Know
In this issue:
- Breathing New Life: How Respiratory Therapy is Elevating Patient Care at PCH
- Rest Easy, Breathe Better: PCH to Launch Sleep and Pulmonary Clinic This Fall
- Recognizing Respiratory Heroes: The PHIL Award® Launches at PCH
- Building Hope: New Specialists, Facilities, and Cutting-Edge Equipment Set the Stage for Groundbreaking Cancer Care
- Dr. Ray Harron Returns to PCH as Surgeon
- Imaging Services Extend to McDowell and Wyoming Counties
- Smart Beds, Safer Care: Cutting-Edge ICU Beds Enhance Comfort and Prevent Pressure Injuries
- Nurses Honored with Prestigious DAISY Award
- Construction Update
- Events
- New Providers
- Accepting new patients
May 2024 In the Know
In this issue:
- A New Era in Cancer Care Begins
- Phase 1—Oncology Services Move to the North Tower
- Cutting-Edge Emergency Department Slated for Bluefield
- Step Up For Diabetic Foot Pain Relief
- New Treatment Option for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
- New CT Brings Advanced Imaging to Region
- Take Control of Your Healthcare — It’s In the Palm of Your Hand
- Using MyWVUChart is a Breeze
- PCH Goes Radio Active
- Construction Projects Enhance Patient Care
- Nurses Honored with Prestigious DAISY Award
September 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- PCH MS Support Group Celebrates 36th Anniversary
- Donna Shay, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Retires September 14, 2023
august 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- PCH Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament Held at Glade Springs
- Cassandra Stalzer, APR, CAP®, named PCH Director of Public Relations and Marketing
- New Equipment for Testing Pulmonary Function Now Available at PCH
- With Over 46 Years of Service, Pat Roach, RN, Retires on Labor Day
JUly 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- Employee Night at the Ball Game
- Tina Hearld, RN, BSN, Retires After 46 Years of Dedicated Service
- Former PCH Employee Will Thompson Remembered with Memorial Bridge
- Amanda Shrader Good Catch Recipient
- Anita Bowling, RN, BSN, Retires After Nearly 46 Years of Outstanding Service
JUNE 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- PCH Hosts Landmark Event: Governor Announces $50 Million State Investment for WVU Cancer Institute
- Babydog Makes PCH Smile
- Stacie Allen Earns New Certifications
- WVU Mountaineer Visits Patients and Employees June 7, 2023
- With Over 32 Years of Service, Janice Rice Will Retire June 30, 2023
- Letters of Appreciation
- The Pavilion Participates in Juneteenth Celebration
- Tammy Haynes and Teal Cole Earn Certification in Emergency Nursing
- Kaitlyn Holt Receives May 2023 Good Catch Award
- The 2023 West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
MAY 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- Celebrating Our Employees With Nurses Week and Hospital Week
- Leona Hendricks Retires After 51 Years of Dedicated Service to PCH
- 225 Combined Years of Service to PCH
- New Environmental Services Leadership Team
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop Held at WVU Medicine PCH
- HR Welcomes New Recruiter
- Memorial Day and National Mental Health Awareness Month at The Pavilion
APRIL 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- Annual Donate Life Flag Raising Held
- Larry Perdue Retires After 47 Years of Service
- Sherri Snead Retires After 39 Years of Service
- Kathryn Dooley: The Orthopedic Center’s Longest Serving Member Set to Retire
- Kevin Graham Retires After 35 Years as Director of Plant Operations
March 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- Epic Go-Live a Success
- Afzal Ahmed, MD, Retires After 41 Years of Dedicated Service
- Marlene Martin, RN, BSN, Set to Retire in May
FEBRuary 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- Rowena Chambers, MD, Retires After 33 Years of Dedicated Service
- Jessica Weiss, RN, BSN, Named Director of 2-West, 4-East
- Letter of Appreciation
- Heart Health Takes Center Court at Local Basketball Game!
- Employees Participate in Wear Red Day, February 3, 2023
- Sarah Pritchett Welcomed as New WVUM PCH Marketing Assistant
- Christy Wood Team–Solutions Real Estate Makes Donation to PCH Foundation
January 2023 In the Know
In this issue:
- WVU Medicine Welcomes PCH into the Family with Grand Celebration
- Allen and Lynn Pendleton Set to Retire After a Combined 83 Years of Service
- 2022 Department Highlights and Accomplishments in Quality, Safety, Customer Service, and Finance
December 2022 In the Know
In this issue:
- 2022: The Year in Review
- Wayne Richmond Retires After 35 Years of Dedicated Service
- Congratulations Khristy Shrewsbury
- Letter of Appreciation
September 2022
In this issue:
- PCH Opens New Cardiac Cath Labs
- Good Catch Awards for September and August
- Letter of Appreciation
- PCH Celebrates Communications Week
- Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention Month
The Pavilion Participates in VetFest - Celebrating our Great PCH Volunteers!
AUGUST 2022
In this issue:
- Annual PCH Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $80,000 for New Equipment
- Active Shooter Drill a Success
- Letters of Appreciation
- Good Catch Award
JULY 2022
In this issue:
- PCH to Become Full Member of West Virginia University Health System
- PCH Welcomes Tim Anderson, Chief Nursing Officer/VP
- Patient Care Services Letters
JUNE 2022
In this issue:
- Women’s Center Hosts Support Class for Labor and Delivery Nurses
- In Memory: Travis Jay Lilly
- Employee Night at the Ball Game PCH
MAY 2022
In this issue:
- PCH Welcomes Dr. Gene Duremdes to Mercer Medical Group General Surgery
- Debbie Perkins, MSN, CCRN, Retires After 40 Years of Dedicated Service
APRIL 2022
In this issue:
- Leona Hendricks Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Employment with PCH
- Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony Held to Promote Organ/Tissue Donation Director of Information
MARCH 2022
In this issue:
- The Behavioral Health Pavilion Celebrates 12th Anniversary
- A Message from Pavilion Medical Director Dr. Jeffry Gee
- A Message from Executive Director Bill
FEBRUARY 2022
In this issue:
- American Heart Month Letters of Appreciation
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- National Sleep Awareness Week
- PCH Welcomes Eric Rodgers, Director of Respiratory Therapy
JANUARY 2022
In this issue:
- In Loving Memory of Dr. Darrell C. Belcher
- PCH Welcomes WV National Guard Troops
- Letters of Appreciation
- New Faces and New Roles
DECEMBER 2021
In this issue:
- PCH Foundation’s 2021
- Lights of Love Honors and Remembers Loved Ones in December
- Letters of Appreciation
- MMG Nephrology Welcomes Ahmad Eter, MD
NOVEMBER 2021
In this issue:
- A Six-Month Review by President and CEO Karen Bowling
- Employees Honored with Annual Service Awards
- Elizabeth Lumbo, LPN, Receives DAISY Award
- Welcome