Marshall Health Network

01/17/2026

🌎 Flavors Around the World: Gnocchi Cooking Class

Making gnocchi from scratch may sound challenging, but at Huntington's Kitchen - it's a breeze! In this experience, you'll be guided by Chef Izzy Ross on how to make gnocchi two different ways and adapt it to other ingredients.

On the menu: Potato gnocchi with sage butter sauce and with marinara sauce

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 27
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
Class cost: $40 per person

Space is limited to register today at https://bit.ly/4sMwGPl!

01/13/2026

🌎 Flavors Around the World: Mexican Tacos Cooking Class 🌮

Ready to spice up your evening? Join Huntington's Kitchen for a hands-on cooking class celebrating authentic Mexican street tacos with Chef Izzy Cross. You’ll learn traditional techniques, work in small groups and enjoy a fun, interactive experience from start to finish.

On the menu: Chicken tacos, beef tacos, Pico de Gallo and guacamole

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 20
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
Class cost: $40 per person

Space is limited to register today at https://bit.ly/4sMwGPl

01/12/2026

🩸 Your healthiest year starts with knowing your numbers.

Taking a proactive approach to your health just got easier. Marshall Health Network has expanded our community wellness blood profile options, making it more affordable and accessible to check in on what matters most.

Here’s what’s available:
✔️ A core wellness profile with 29 essential labs, including blood count, glucose, kidney function, electrolytes, cholesterol and triglycerides
✔️ New à la carte options like thyroid panels, testosterone, iron studies, urinalysis and more
✔️ Convenient access across MHN locations

A few simple tests can offer powerful insight and help guide your wellness goals for the year ahead. 💚

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/47SnC1E

01/12/2026

🌎 Take your taste buds on a global adventure—no passport required. 🌎

Marshall Health Network-Huntington’s Kitchen is serving up Flavors Around the World, a hands-on cooking experience in four upcoming classes, each spotlighting a different cuisine and led by Chef Izzy Cross.

✨ What to expect:
• Hands-on learning with traditional techniques
• Small-group cooking stations
• A fun, interactive experience from start to finish
• Delicious dishes you’ll help create

Whether you’re a confident home cook or just love trying something new, these classes are designed to be approachable, engaging and seriously fun.

Spots are limited—grab an apron and join us in the kitchen! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

🔗 Learn more and register for classes: https://bit.ly/4aSOS34

01/10/2026

Come out and visit with our experts to learn more about how to stay healthy in the new year. Plus, free screenings and flu shots.

01/10/2026

📢 Are you a high school student who is interested in the health care field? Marshall Health Network is now accepting applications for the summer VolunTeen Program.

Why VolunTeen?
🟢 Experience in a health care environment
🟢 Earning volunteer hours for community service
🟢 Scholarship opportunities

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4anVEgP

VolunTeens must be age 14-18 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Apply by Feb. 15, 2026.

📷 2025 VolunTeen participants

01/10/2026

A good reminder to make sure you schedule your annual screenings. 💚

Marshall Health Network nurses Beth Ramey and Jennifer Rollins visited WSAZ NewsChannel 3 to discuss what appointments and screenings we should have on our calendars.

📺 Watch 3 segment: bit.ly/3Neeei2

✅ Access wellness planning tools: bit.ly/4sw5WCr

01/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Melanie Akers, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, on her role as vice president of operations for Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH).

This role will provide oversight of day-to-day operations and operational efficiencies across CHH and HFCH. Akers’ leadership will focus on ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while aligning operational performance with MHN’s strategic goals.

Akers has more than 25 years of health care experience and most recently served as vice president of Women’s & Children's Services for MHN.

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4pvkIX8

01/09/2026

Start the year strong with the Mindful Wellness Health Fair hosted by Marshall Health Network and the Huntington Mall. 💪

Get the latest health information, screenings and resources to help you make healthier choices in 2026. Flu shots will also be available, as well as blood, cholesterol and osteoporosis screenings.

📅 Saturday, Jan. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.
📍 Huntington Mall Center Court, 500 Mall Road, Barboursville

01/08/2026

Flu season doesn’t have to slow you down. Marshall Health Network is here to help you stay healthy and protected all winter long.

Here's what you can do to help:

✅ Get your flu shot. It’s your best defense.

✅ Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

✅ Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.

✅ Stay home when you’re sick to prevent spreading illness.

When we take care of ourselves, we take care of each other — and that’s what community is all about. 💚

📅 Schedule your flu shot today at a location near you: https://bit.ly/4ozHrRA.

01/08/2026

This holiday season, our teams showed what generosity in action looks like. 💚🥫

Thanks to the incredible efforts across Marshall Health Network, our holiday food drive made a meaningful impact for Facing Hunger Foodbank.

Every can, every box, every contribution matters. Thank you to our employees for stepping up and helping ensure more neighbors have food on their tables this season.

Because kindness, shared generously, goes a long way. 💚💚