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01/20/2026

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01/20/2026

Pregnancy brings many changes to your body 🤍 and some are normal, while others can signal a health concern. Knowing what to watch for can help you catch issues early and keep you and your baby safe.👶💕

✨ Common Pregnancy Health Issues to Know About ✨

🦷 Pregnancy Gingivitis (Bleeding Gums)
Hormone changes can make gums more sensitive, swollen, or prone to bleeding.

What you can do:
✔️ Brush and floss daily
✔️ Use a soft toothbrush
✔️ Keep regular dental checkups—even while pregnant

🍎 Gestational Diabetes (High Blood Sugar)
This can develop during pregnancy and usually resolves after delivery, but it needs careful management. Screening is typically done between 24–28 weeks.

Possible signs:
• Feeling very thirsty 💧
• Peeing often 🚻
• Increased hunger 🍽️
• Blurry vision 👀
• Extreme tiredness 😴

What you can do:
✔️ Eat balanced, healthy foods
✔️ Stay active (as advised)
✔️ Monitor blood sugar
✔️ Follow your provider’s care plan

💓 Gestational Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
High blood pressure that starts during pregnancy can lead to serious complications if untreated.

Warning signs:
• Severe headaches 🤕
• Blurred vision or seeing spots
• Dizziness
• Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet
• Upper abdominal pain

What you can do:
✔️ Keep all prenatal appointments
✔️ Follow diet and activity guidance
✔️ Call your provider if symptoms worsen

🧫 Group B Strep (GBS)
A common bacterium that may not affect you but can be dangerous for newborns if untreated.

What you can do:
✔️ Get tested between **35–37 weeks**
✔️ If positive, antibiotics during labor help protect your baby

🚨 Get Help Right Away If You Have:
Call your provider or go to the nearest hospital if you experience:
❗ Bright red vaginal bleeding (any amount)
❗ Ongoing abdominal pain
❗ Fever over 100°F 🌡️
❗ Persistent nausea or vomiting
❗ Fainting or dizziness
❗ Vision changes (blurred, spots, double vision)
❗ Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet
❗ Pain or burning when peeing
❗ Extreme thirst with little or no urination
❗ Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
❗ Decreased or changed baby movement 👶
❗ A fall, accident, or injury
❗ Headaches that don’t improve with Tylenol

💬 Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait—reach out. Your health matters, and so does your baby’s. 💕

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect on the enduring pursuit of justice, dignity, and equality that defines Dr. King’s legacy. This day is not only about remembrance, but about recommitment: to building stronger communities, confronting inequality, and expanding opportunity for all.

All across WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, the spirit of Dr. King’s service lives on through everyday acts of compassion and care that affirm the inherent worth of every individual. From comforting patients and supporting families, to working behind the scenes to improve access, quality, and outcomes, these efforts reflect the values Dr. King championed and remind us that progress is made through service - one person, one action, one community at a time.

01/19/2026

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

01/18/2026

It's Shoutout Sunday!

01/18/2026

January is cervical cancer awareness month 💙 Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet it still affects thousands of people each year.

Routine screenings like Pap tests and HPV tests can find changes early – often before cancer develops. The HPV vaccine also plays a key role in prevention.

This month, we’re raising awareness about the importance of screening, vaccination, and early detection to help protect the health of our communities. WVU Cancer Institute

01/17/2026

Can you see yourself as a registered nurse? Can you see yourself building that future here Applications are now open for the tuition-free, 21-month hospital-based nursing program at the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing , a direct pathway to a rewarding nursing career with hands-on experience from day one.

Applications are now open for this tuition-free, 21-month hospital-based nursing program at the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education.

The program, in Morgantown, features one-on-one academic support services and intensive clinical experiences to prepare students for nursing program success and an easy transition into nursing practice.

In exchange, students make a three-year bedside employment commitment at a WVU Medicine hospital, including PCH!

Applications are now open - learn more here: https://wvumedicine.org/info/center-for-nursing-education/

01/17/2026

🏆 The Behavioral Health Center (BHC) at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has been named Inpatient Program of the Year by Signet Health, a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in clinical care, innovation, and patient-centered services.

“This award reflects the dedication and compassion of our entire Behavioral Health Center team,” said Karen Bowling, President and CEO. “Their commitment to our patients truly makes a difference.”

BHC was recognized for:
✔️ Strong treatment team effectiveness
✔️ Increased patient and employee engagement
✔️ Advancements in patient care oversight
✔️ Operational excellence

At BHC, patients receive individualized treatment plans delivered by board-certified psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary care team in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes dignity, respect, and recovery.

We are proud of our team for their continued advocacy and care for some of our most vulnerable patients. 💙

01/16/2026

Happy Feedback Friday!

01/15/2026

PCH celebrated a significant milestone in pediatric and inpatient care today with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s unit.

The newly renovated unit features five dedicated private pediatric patient rooms, with infrastructure in place to expand to seven rooms as community needs grow. In addition to the pediatric space, 9 adult private rooms on the unit were fully renovated, enhancing comfort, safety, and the overall patient experience for patients of all ages.

The pediatric unit reflects our comprehensive, continuum-based pediatric care model supporting children from emergency care to inpatient hospitalization, to local pediatric follow-up, with access to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s subspecialists through telemedicine when advanced expertise is needed. This integrated approach ensures families can receive high-quality pediatric care close to home, while remaining connected to the broader WVU Medicine system.

The opening builds on PCH’s formal affiliation with WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, announced in May 2025. Through this affiliation, PCH is expanding access to pediatric specialty expertise, care coordination, and clinical support strengthening services across the entire pediatric care continuum while keeping care local whenever possible.

“This unit represents more than renovated rooms, it represents our commitment to families in this region to provide specialized, compassionate care for children right here at home,” said Karen Bowling, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. “Our affiliation with WVU Medicine Children’s allows us to combine local care teams who know our community with access to pediatric subspecialists across the state so families don’t have to choose between convenience and quality.”

The unit’s design also highlights local connections through curated artwork. Animal photography featured throughout the pediatric rooms was created by Kim Ayers, a retired pediatric nurse originally from Wyoming County. Landscape photography throughout the unit was captured by Rick Burgess, a Charleston-based photographer known for showcasing West Virginia’s natural beauty.

The opening of the WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Unit is part of PCH’s broader strategy to modernize facilities, expand specialty access, and ensure children and families across southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia can receive high-quality care close to home.

01/15/2026