News Archive: 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
Pain Medicine Specialist Joins Staff (12/07/2006)
Gamaliel P. Batalla, M.D., has joined the staff of United Pain Medicine in Clarksburg.
read more...
Dow Chemical Company Foundation Provides Grant to People’s Hospice to Enhance Community Health Care (11/16/2006)
The Dow Chemical Company Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant to People’s Hospice in support of the hospice concept of care as an important part of the health delivery system in our area.
read more...
UHC offers “Getting through the Holidays” Grief Workshop (11/01/2006)
A workshop for persons coping with the death of a loved one is being sponsored by People’s Hospice on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
read more...
Marshall Lopez Honored by State Organization as Volunteer of the Year (10/18/2006)
Marshall Lopez, a long time United Hospital Center volunteer, was named Auxiliary to West Virginia Hospital Association (AWVHA) Volunteer of the Year during the organization’s annual fall meeting.
read more...
Auxiliary to UHC Receives State Innovative Project of the Year Award (10/17/2006)
A cancer education video conceived by the Auxiliary to United Hospital Center was recognized as the state-wide Innovative Project of the Year by the Auxiliary to West Virginia Hospital Association (AWVHA) during the organization’s annual fall meeting
read more...
Psychiatrists Join UHC Medical Staff (09/05/2006)
Two psychiatrists, John King, M.D. and Liza Schaffner, M.D., have joined the United Summit Center and United Hospital Center medical staffs.
read more...
Hospice Volunteers Needed in Lewis County (09/01/2006)
People’s Hospice is looking for individuals interested in becoming an essential part of the hospice program as a volunteer. The need is great and the rewards are many, according to Mary Delavan, volunteer coordinator.
read more...
Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon Joins UHC Medical Staff (08/29/2006)
Michael Gooden, M.D., specializing in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has joined the United Hospital Center Medical Staff and Drs. Saad Mossallati and John Adeniyi at Associated Specialists.
read more...
UHC Lab to Offer Routine Health Profiles at Chamber Fair (08/25/2006)
Routine Health Profiles will be offered by United Hospital Center’s Laboratory as part of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce’s health fair scheduled for Thursday, September 7 at Meadowbrook Mall.
read more...
Dominion Donates to Asthma Camp (08/15/2006)
Hank Lawrence, a member of the United Hospital Center (UHC) Board of Directors, accepted a check for $2,000 from Tom Chewning, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Dominion.
read more...
Dr. Datta Presents Check to Benefit Children’s Asthma Camp (08/15/2006)
Dr. Chinmay Datta presented a $15,000 check to Bruce Carter, president of United Hospital Center, and Sonny Hoskinson, UHC pharmacist and asthma camp director.
read more...
Family Medicine Physicians Join UHC Medical Staff (08/15/2006)
Drs. Suzanne Whitney Courtney, Pete J. Palko III, and Julie M. Wentz, all graduates of United Hospital Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program, have joined the United Hospital Center Medical Staff.
read more...
UHC Recognized for Third Year in Top 100 List (08/12/2006)
United Hospital Center has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a Top 100 hospital on Cleverley & Associates’ – Community Value Index as published in State of the Hospital Industry – 2006 Edition.
read more...
UHC Receives Mammography Accreditation from the American College of Radiology (08/04/2006)
United Hospital Center (UHC) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). UHC was first accredited in 1995.
read more...
Criss-Cross Registration Begins August 14 for Children’s Christmas Party Sponsored By UHC (08/01/2006)
The application process for children to participate in the “From the Heart” Christmas party sponsored by United Hospital Center is currently underway and being coordinated by Criss-Cross, Inc.
read more...
UHC Diabetes Education Program Merits ADA Recognition (07/01/2006)
United Hospital Center’s diabetes self-management education program has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association.
read more...
Groundbreaking Held for New UHC (06/29/2006)
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III, speaking at the groundbreaking for United Hospital Center’s new 289-bed facility in Harrison County today, linked the community’s investment in the hospital with the economic development of the entire state.
read more...
“Lean for Life Kids” program to begin June 20, 2006 (06/01/2006)
Lean for Life Kids, a weight-loss and lifestyle program for children ages 8-17, is set to begin June 20 at United Hospital Center.
read more...
UHC Recognizing Nursing Staff This Week (05/08/2006)
United Hospital Center is kicking off National Nurses Week today with a special treat from bothers John and Joe Tarantino, former owners of the Adamston Dairy King. The two have whipped up a batch of their well-known, homemade raspberry ice cream and will be serving it to nursing staff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
read more...
Dr. Rabanal Receives General Surgery Certification (05/05/2006)
Aristotle A. Rabanal, M.D., has received board certification in general surgery from the American Board of Surgery.
read more...
Educational Cancer Video Produced by UHC (04/15/2006)
United Hospital Center staff members have developed a guide for cancer patients in the form of a video as a means of providing educational information about cancer, its treatment and services available at UHC.
read more...
Millennium Quilters Create Special Quilt (04/01/2006)
A local quilting guild, the Millennium Quilters, presented a quilt to Seth Michael Bowen, the first baby born at United Hospital Center on March 18 in recognition of National Quilting Day.
read more...
Look Good…Feel Better Program Scheduled April 3 at UHC (03/15/2006)
The American Cancer Society’s Look Good...Feel Better program has been scheduled for Monday, April 3 at United Hospital Center.
read more...
Celebration of Life: UHC Cancer Survivors Gather (03/02/2006)
Cancer survivors from across North Central West Virginia gathered Wednesday, March 1 in celebration of the struggles they have overcome and the great hope they have for the future.
read more...
United Hospital Center Lab Earns AABB Accreditation (02/04/2006)
United Hospital Center has been granted accreditation by American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), according to Chinmay K. Datta, M.D., PhD, medical director of the Laboratory.
read more...
United Hospital Center Labs Receive Accreditation from College of American Pathologists (02/01/2006)
United Hospital Center’s Main Laboratory and Clarksburg Comprehensive Care Center Laboratory have been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.
read more...
Theodore Lopez Appointed to United Health Foundation Board (01/22/2006)
Theodore “Ted” A. Lopez, CPA has been appointed to the board of United Health Foundation.
read more...
Celesta Miracle Appointed to UHF Board (01/22/2006)
Celesta Miracle, vice president of investor relations at Petroleum Development Corporation, has been appointed to serve on the United Health Foundation Board of Directors.
read more...
Paul Carter joins UHC Staff as Director of Operative Services (01/15/2006)
Paul Carter has joined the United Hospital Center management staff as director of Operative Services. Previously, he was director of Surgical Services at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg for four years.
read more...
Dr. Wedemeyer Elected UHC Medical Staff President (01/05/2006)
Gerald T. Wedemeyer, M.D., has been elected president of the United Hospital Center Medical Staff.
read more...
Excellence in the Community - United Hospital Center

© 2001-02 United Hospital Center • Clarksburg, WV
[ Home ] [ About the Hospital ] [ About the Area ] [ Services ] [ Classes & Events ] [ Support Groups ] [ Volunteers ]
[ Physician Directory ] [ Employment ] [ School & Residency ] [ Foundation ] [Request Info ]