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02/27/2026

02/24/2026

With the state's only congenital heart surgery program, a dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU, and specialized cardiology, families can find the support and care their child needs at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Heart Center — from birth and beyond.

02/23/2026

Big news for our team 🎉

WVU Medicine has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2026.

This national recognition highlights organizations that are building strong workplace cultures, supporting professional growth, and investing in the people who make great care possible.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teams. This honor reflects the dedication, compassion, and commitment our employees bring to work every day across West Virginia and beyond.

Read more in the full Becker’s article below.

Explore the 165 top places to work in healthcare for 2026, featuring hospitals and health systems known for employee benefits and culture.

02/17/2026

February is American Heart Month. Dr. Alison Bailey, cardiologist at the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses how to prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease and how to seek care if diagnosed.

02/17/2026

Physicians and researchers at the WVU Cancer Institute are leading a first-in-the-world clinical trial that has already delivered extraordinary results, with the first treated patient achieving complete remission after just one cycle of therapy for an ultra-rare leukemia.

For patients facing limited options, moments like this represent more than progress in a journal. They mean time, possibility, and renewed hope.

We’re grateful to the teams advancing innovative treatments close to home and to the patients who place their trust in clinical research.

Read more below!

A WVU Cancer Institute team has achieved a global medical first in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of subcutaneous blinatumomab in treating one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of leukemia.

02/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Senator Shelley Moore Capito for her leadership and commitment to West Virginia, West Virginia University, and WVU Medicine.

These funds will strengthen education, research, healthcare, and infrastructure - benefiting patients and families across our state for years to come.

Thank you, Senator Capito, for your continued support of WVU, the WVU Health System, and West Virginia’s future!

Click below to learn about the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations directed to our state:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor,...

02/14/2026

This National Donor Day, we’re sharing a powerful reminder of how one decision can save a life.

When Tyler Skidmore, M.D., a neurologist at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, signed up as an organ donor years ago, he never imagined he would one day be waiting for a kidney of his own. After being diagnosed with a rare genetic kidney disease, he spent nearly a year balancing full-time patient care with nightly dialysis, until a life-changing call came from the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

On Nov. 14, 2025, he received the gift of life.

Today, Dr. Skidmore is recovering well and looking forward to returning to the patients he cares for — deeply grateful to the donor and family who made his second chance possible.

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. One registration can save multiple lives.

Read his full story and learn how you can register as an organ donor below.

Tyler Skidmore, M.D., learned the importance of organ donation early in life.

02/13/2026

Through WVU Medicine's Soup for the Soul program, patients like Judy McNair receive more than lunch during infusion visits, they receive comfort, compassion, and a reminder that their community is standing with them.

Made possible by generous donors, this effort has provided thousands of meals over the past decade, easing the burden for patients and families when it matters most. It’s one small way we work to support the whole person throughout their cancer journey.

Read Judy's story below.

Over her two-decade battle with cancer, Judy McNair has maintained a positive outlook and cheerful disposition, relying on her faith and those around her to help her on her journey.

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Steven Campbell, MD, PhD, chair of the WVU School of Medicine Department of Urology, on receiving the inaugural Faculty Educator Award from the Society of Academic Urologists at its annual meeting in Houston.

Dr. Campbell was recognized for his outstanding contributions to urologic education and his lasting impact on residents and colleagues nationwide. A nationally renowned expert in urologic oncology, he has authored more than 400 publications and helped shape national guidelines for kidney cancer care.

A well-deserved honor for an exceptional educator and leader! 👏

02/09/2026

New technology. Better care. Closer to home. 💙

The Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center has installed the Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator — delivering faster, more precise radiation treatments while protecting healthy tissue.

This state-of-the-art technology delivers faster, more precise radiation treatments, helping protect healthy tissue while giving patients more personalized care closer to home. Treatments that once took up to 30 minutes can now be completed in just minutes.

“This is a game-changer for our patients,” said David Anthony Clump II, MD, PhD. “TrueBeam allows us to deliver precise treatment quickly — helping patients get back to their lives sooner.”

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02/06/2026

Today, We Wear Red ❤️

February is American Heart Month, and WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital are proud to support heart health in our communities.

Today, our teams are wearing red for Wear Red Day to raise awareness and encourage heart-healthy habits. Join us in showing your support and take a step toward a healthier heart!