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We offer individualized treatment to all patients in a welcoming and secure environment. Model representations of real patients are shown.

Physicians are on the medical staff of River Park Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of River Park Hospital. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

03/19/2026

Welcome John “Ryker” Miller, Assistant Director of Nursing!

Ryker has been serving as our Assistant Director of Nursing for the past month and a half, and he has already proven to be a strong, positive addition. He stepped into this role ready to support and lead our nursing team with dedication and professionalism.

Ryker has been an RN since 2012, beginning his career working with neuro patients. Throughout his nursing career, he has served in several key roles, including Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Nurse Recruiter and Nursing Supervisor. His diverse experience has equipped him with strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills.

Ryker shared, “River Park has been a great move for me. I really enjoy the staff and patients, and I look forward to coming into work every morning.”

We are very happy to have Ryker as part of our team. Please join us in welcoming him as our new Assistant Director of Nursing at River Park Hospital!

03/17/2026

River Park Hospital is proud to recognize Kevin Workman as our Employee Spotlight of the Month!

Kevin, an MHT, was nominated by his peers for his dedication, professionalism and compassionate approach to care. He remains calm in crisis situations and uses effective de‑escalation techniques to support patients safely. His reliability makes him a tremendous asset—both to the individuals he works with and to the nurses he supports on the unit. Kevin is also known for his great sense of humor and perfectly timed jokes, which help make long shifts brighter and challenging days a little lighter.

Thank you, Kevin, for all that you do. We appreciate you!

03/12/2026

Meet Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP!

Kellie graduated from the University of Kentucky and became a registered dietitian in 2001. After successfully managing her own autoimmune symptoms through an integrative approach, she pursued advanced training to become an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP).

Kellie has worked in acute‑care psychiatry for 24 years and has been part of the River Park Hospital team for the past 17 years. She is the co‑founder of NutriSense Nutrition Counseling, LLC, has authored three books on psoriasis nutrition and has been published in multiple peer‑reviewed journals. Kellie is also a functional medicine writer and ghostwriter.

In addition, Kellie serves as a faculty member of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and is a member of the Scientific Review Board at the Ruscio Institute for Functional Health.

We are grateful for Kellie’s expertise, dedication and the meaningful impact she brings to our patients and community.

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to the River Park Hospital RDNs!

Nutrition plays a powerful role in brain health. In psychiatric care, dietitians are part of the multidisciplinary team working to support healing, stability and recovery. From addressing appetite changes and weight fluctuations related to medications, to helping patients rebuild healthy relationships with food, RDNs bring both science and compassion to mental health care. Mental health treatment is stronger when nutrition is part of the conversation!

Today we celebrate our food and nutrition experts who are empowering our patients to live healthier lives through nutrition.

03/10/2026

Meet Christine Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD!

Christine is a Huntington, WV native who earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees—and completed her dietetic internship—at Marshall University. She has worked in many areas of dietetics, from acute care to specialties such as surgical weight loss and renal care.

In her spare time, she enjoys being outside hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking and gardening. She's also a big animal lover!

Christine has worked at River Park Hospital for two years, and we are grateful to have her dedication and expertise.

03/09/2026

A message from CEO Stephanie Belford:

"On Employee Appreciation Day, I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding work you consistently deliver. Your dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence make a meaningful impact on our patients and their families' lives. You do not just provide care, you provide hope. It takes each of you to provide safe, clinically sound care for our patients! Please know that your hard work truly makes a difference and that you are appreciated every day!"

03/05/2026

We are proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Belford, LCSW, FACHE, as the new Chief Executive Officer of River Park Hospital.

After serving as Interim CEO over the past several months, Stephanie has officially accepted the role. She will continue guiding our organization with her strong commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered psychiatric care. Since joining River Park Hospital in 2018, she has brought exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of behavioral health, with extensive experience across community mental health services, residential care, FQHCs, inpatient treatment and community crisis services.

Stephanie’s vision and dedication will continue to strengthen our mission of providing safe, high‑quality care to the individuals and families we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Stephanie on this well‑deserved achievement as she steps into her new role!

03/04/2026

The WVSCA (West Virginia School Counselors) conference was held on February 26 and 27 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. The two-day conference had over 300 counselors in attendance and more than 30 agencies providing information and education about the services they offered for children and adolescents.

We are thankful to have participated in such a great conference this year, and we are looking forward to meeting again with so many of these counselors in the upcoming months!

03/02/2026

During Social Work Month, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible social workers at our hospital. Every day, our social work team goes above and beyond to advocate for patients and families, providing compassionate support and assisting with patients transition back into their communities with resources they need. Your dedication, empathy, and tireless commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of so many.

Thank you for your professionalism, your heart and your commitment to caring for our patients. Happy Social Work Month!

02/27/2026

We would like to recognize Mark Ferris as our employee spotlight of the month. Mark was recognized by his peers for consistently demonstrating a high level of professionalism and clinical competence. He displays excellent de-escalation skills and is always willing to step in and help when needed.

Mark provides a positive contribution to any unit he is assigned and is reliable and committed to high standards of care, making him an excellent employee and a valued member of our staff.

02/26/2026

Our staff and patients enjoyed a movie night in our ballroom. Some of our adult patients were able to get off their unit and watch movies on the big screen. It was a fun evening with movies, snacks and being able to enjoy each others company.

We love being able to let our patients participate in activities like these, which allows them to relax from the stressors they are experiencing.

02/25/2026

Patients recently had the opportunity to connect and enjoy a delightful meal together at a local Chinese restaurant, fostering community and camaraderie.

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1230 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV
25701

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