St. Mary's Medical Center

03/31/2026

Congratulations to our incredible staff for earning the Q4 CT Quality Award from HeartFlow. With a 99.2% acceptance rate for CT coronary scans, this team is setting the standard for excellence in imaging and patient care. 💙

This recognition is awarded to only the top 22% of HeartFlow customers and reflects a strong commitment to image quality and the CT First Pathway.

Shoutout to this outstanding team:
Jeff Adkins, director of radiology
Haley Milhoan, RT(R)(CT)
Becky Compton, RT(R)(CT)
Megan Asbury, RT(R)(CT)
Annette Akers, CT supervisor

Thank you for the precision, dedication and care you bring to every patient, every day.

03/30/2026

Today we honor the physicians of Marshall Health Network for the care they provide every day across our hospitals and clinics. 🩺💚

Their commitment shows up in every patient visit, every diagnosis and every moment of support for families across our region.

Thank you for your leadership, expertise and dedication to our communities.

03/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sister Danuta Przybylek, SAC, as vice president of mission integration at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

A member of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters since 1991, Sister Danuta brings a lifelong commitment to service and a deep understanding of our Catholic mission—helping ensure our values remain at the heart of how we care for our patients and community.

🗞️ Read more about Sister Przybylek and her new role: https://bit.ly/3PGrIUY

03/23/2026

20,000 hearts. Countless lives changed. 💚🫀

St. Mary’s Medical Center recently celebrated a major milestone, 20,000 open-heart procedures, made possible by decades of expertise, innovation and compassionate care. Each surgery represents a patient, a family and a second chance at life.

From the first procedure in 1979 to today, the team at the Regional Heart Institute continues to advance heart care across the region, helping patients return to the moments that matter most.

This milestone is a reflection of the physicians, care teams and patients who have been part of the journey every step of the way.

🗞️ Read more about the event: bit.ly/3Nwbm0n
📸 More photos from the event: bit.ly/4bzfNje

03/18/2026

20,000 times, a heart was placed in the hands of a team committed to healing.

Monday night, we celebrated a powerful milestone — 20,000 open-heart procedures — made possible by decades of expertise, compassion and trust. Each procedure represents a patient, a family and a story that continues because of the care they received.

We’re honored to be part of so many journeys. 💚

🗞️ Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/3Nwbm0n
📸 More photos from the event: https://bit.ly/4bzfNje

03/14/2026

Do you experience shortness of breath, chronic cough, or feel winded during daily activities? 🫁

These could be signs of COPD, a common but often underdiagnosed lung condition. Early detection matters!

St. Mary’s Medical Center is offering community COPD screenings to help you take control of your lung health.

📞 Call 304.399.7402 to schedule your screening.

03/14/2026

Marshall Health Network has named three leaders to vice president roles, further aligning its leadership team to support continued advocacy, brand advancement and growth across the system. 💚

Kathy Cosco has been named vice president of government and external affairs, Sheanna M. Spence has been named vice president of marketing and communications and Lisa Chamberlin Stump has been named vice president of market intelligence and system initiatives.

Together, they bring decades of experience in health care, public affairs, strategy and communications to help strengthen partnerships and support the continued growth of Marshall Health Network.

🗞️ Read the full announcement: http://bit.ly/4lstZ23

03/13/2026

Congratulations to the Spirit of St. Mary’s award winners for March! 🎉

Kimberly Thompson, administrative assistant for nurse med surge team, was the award winner in the service area.

Terri Frye, unit clerk for pre-admission testing, was the award winner in the patient care area.

📸 Kimberly and Terri are pictured with Angie Swearingen, president of SMMC.

03/12/2026

In recognition of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, St. Mary’s Medical Center is offering COPD screenings for anyone at risk. Shortness of breath, chronic cough, or wheezing could be signs of COPD. Early detection improves breathing, quality of life, and overall health.

Screenings are simple, by appointment, and covered by insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid).

📞Call 304.399.7402 to schedule your screening today.

🔗 Learn more about the screening: https://bit.ly/4s22Hlo

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Happy Hospitalist Day!

Today we celebrate the medical professionals who care for our hospitalized patients, managing day-to-day care and facilitating coordination of patient needs.

Thank you for your service to St. Mary’s Medical Center patients!