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| WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| 304-455-8000 |
| "Take Good Care!" |
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| Recent News and Happenings... |
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| New Dimension in Open MRI and Patient Comfort Wetzel County Hospital Offers Siemens 1.5T MAGNETOM Espree One of the first small rural hospitals in WV, Wetzel County Hospital is offering the Open Bore, 1.5 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging (Open MRI) system. This MRI system combines a larger bore, or opening, for obese and claustrophobic patients with the ability to capture high-field quality diagnostic images. "This is going to increase our efficiency and patient convenience," says Pam Deel, WCH Radiology Director. "The patient-friendly design of this magnet will make it easier for large patients and those with claustrophobia to have a MRI examination which produces higher quality images. This will potentially reduce the need to repeat and interrupt exams." The Siemens Medical Solutions MAGNETOM Espree features a bore opening of nearly 2.3 feet in diameter and almost one foot of free space between patient's head and the magnet. The Espree also features the shortest 1.5 Tesla magnet available. Approximately 4 feet long, the magnet allows more than 60% of exams to be completed with the patient's head outside the bore, helping to ease claustrophobia. Click here to view entire press release. |
| EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL OPENING The official opening for Phase one of the expanded and renovated Emergency Room will be at 7am Tuesday, February 16. George Couch, Chief Executive Officer, reported that 6 beds and all of the primary services of the new Emergency Department area will be in operation as part of the first phase. Phase 2 includes the complete renovation of the old Emergency Department, which will add the final 6 private treatment rooms. The new Emergency Department has been expanded from 1,750 square feet to 6,300 square feet. It includes a large waiting area; decontamination area; triage rooms; family room for counseling or bereavement; as well as treatment rooms specifically designed to accommodate trauma, cardiac, gynecology, orthopedic/suture, or isolation patients. The M.R.I. trailer area has also been relocated and now includes open M.R.I. service. Final improvements to the hospital's helipad area, as well as in the construction of a helicopter hanger and crew quarters are being made to accommodate the hospital based 24-hour per day emergency helicopter service, which is a joint venture with Air Evac Lifeteam. Click Here to view press release. |
| Air Evac Lifeteam opens in Wetzel County Air Evac Lifeteam, an independently-owened air ambulance provider, has expanded it's service area in northern West Virginia with the opening of a base in Wetzel County. The base is housed on the grounds of the Wetzel County Hospital. "We are very excited to be in Wetzel County and feel there is a need for our services in this area," said Air Evac Lifeteam's Bradley Troy, Program Director for the Wetzel County base. "There are some great hospitals and EMS providers in this region, and we look forward to partnering with them and being an extension of that excellent health care service. Our goal is simple: To make sure area residents have access to the definitive care they need in the event of a medical emergency." Wetzel County Hospital CEO George Couch said the presence of Air Evac Lifeteam will be another asset to the community. "Emergency care in Wetzel, Tyler, and Monroe Counties will be greatly enhanced with the addition of a full-time emergency helicopter service." Couch continued, "we have taken great strides as a small rural hospital in providing high-quality emergency, inpatient and outpatient services. The addition of an emergency helicopter service is just one more way to provide timely, quality service for our patients." Sistersville General Hospital CEO Brian Lowther echoed sentiments. "We are pleased that Air Evac Lifeteam has chosen to set up a base so close to Sistersville General Hospital. Our experience in the past has been ideal with Air Evac Lifeteam, and we look forward to the future support and care they will provide our patients. Air Evac's service to the community will provide a sense of security, knowing that quality air transport is available within ten minutes." Click here to view press release. |
