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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital breaks ground on PCH Bluefield campus
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital breaks ground on PCH Bluefield campus

Yahoo

time06-06-2025

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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital breaks ground on PCH Bluefield campus

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – WVU Medicine continues to expand with the breaking of ground for the new Bluefield campus of Princeton Community Hospital. Located on Southview Drive, the $25 million facility will offer state-of-the-art care to residents in the area. The location will be home to the Bluefield Emergency Department and PCH Behavioral Health Center, and the expansion itself is part of an effort by WVU Medicine to offer comprehensive access and care to patients no matter where they are in the state, according to Princeton Community Hospital President and CEO, Karen Bowling.'One reason WVU Medicine has expanded is we want to make sure we are serving the entire community and that it is a comprehensive level of care,' she said. 'If you think about it, we're on the same medical record. Whether you're in Princeton or you're in Bluefield, whether you need to go to Ruby to have a bone marrow transplant – we're all on the same medical record.'Bowling said the expansion is about communities, families, and serving the region as well as the state. 'As someone who grew up in this region, I know firsthand how much this investment means,' she continued. 'This project is about more than bricks and mortar; it's about giving our families, friends, and neighbors access to the kind of care they deserve, right here at home. WVU Medicine is making a promise to this region, and I'm proud to be part of delivering on that promise.' WVU Medicine President & CEO, Albert Wright reiterated the importance of widespread coverage under a single umbrella as it pertains to patient care. 'This project exemplifies WVU Medicine's unwavering investment in delivering high-quality, accessible care to West Virginians,' he said. 'By expanding services and upgrading facilities, like here at the Bluefield Campus, we're not only enhancing patient care, but we're also reinforcing our long-term commitment to advancing health outcomes in southern West Virginia.'Features of the Bluefield campus will include: The new emergency department (ED) will include: 20 exam rooms, including two rooms designed for psychiatric intake Two resuscitation rooms and two triage rooms OB-ready and trauma rooms Centralized care team support stations Dedicated patient and ambulance entrances Diagnostic Radiology — two radiology rooms Computed Tomography (CT) — one CT scanner Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) — one MRI scanner (a new service for Bluefield) Ultrasound — two ultrasound rooms (a new service for Bluefield) Guest speakers and live music were part of the groundbreaking celebration as guests got their first look at plans for the new facility. PCH plans to officially open the doors to its Bluefield campus in the Fall of 2027, as the provider hopes to further extend the scope of patient accessibility and care. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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