Eric Smith, MBA – Program Coordinator, Wellness

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Biography

Eric is a native of Morgantown, WV and is the wellness program coordinator responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Wellness department including the Wellness Rewards program, wellness communications, onsite fitness centers, seasonal farmers market and supervising staff.

Prior to this he worked for over six years for PEIA Pathways to Wellness, a work-site based wellness program for state employees of West Virginia. While there, he was responsible for the delivery of program services including comprehensive health screenings and lifestyle intervention programs to worksites residing in an eight county region of North-Central West Virginia. Eric earned his M.B.A. in 2005 from St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, FL), and his B.S. in Sport Management from West Virginia University in 2002.

Shaylee Peckens, MD – Medical Director, Wellness

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Biography

Shaylee Peckens, MD is an Assistant Professor (clinical) in WVU School of Medicine and Medical Director of Quality and Performance Improvement for WVU Medicine Department of Family Medicine. She is a certified PCMH NCQA content expert and Associate Director of the Population Health Management in Primary Care Fellowship. Dr. Peckens also serves on the WVU School of Medicine Admissions Committee and several committees within WVU medicine and the Department of Family Medicine. She is the chairperson of the Teambuilding Committee for the Department of Family Medicine and is the leader of departmental quality improvement teams and practice wide initiatives. Dr. Peckens provides patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Her professional interests include quality improvement, population health management, preventative medicine, health and wellness in primary care, and resident and student education. Personal passions include singing, involvement in church and community, playing and watching sports, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Anthony Danko – Wellness Specialist

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Biography

Anthony is the wellness specialist responsible for coordinating all mindfulness programs and offerings including the Mindful Steps Program, meditations, and workshops. He also creates and helps to distribute wellness communications including the wellness e-news Wellness Wire.

Graduate Assistant, Wellness

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Biography