West Virginia University's healthcare, health professions education and service make a difference to people in every part of the state. The data below, drawn from across WVU's many programs and operations, reflects just some of the impact of the University's health efforts on Lincoln County citizens over the past year.
WVU provides services at its hospitals, in physicians' offices across the state, and at outreach clinics operated by our faculty and students. In addition, as the state's primary resource for health professionals, we help Lincoln County patients by making services available to their community physicians and other healthcare providers.
WVU Healthcare services are provided without regard to the patient's ability to pay, and WVU hospitals and physicians gave away more than $70 million in services in 2007.
A substantial number of patients treated at WVU are unable to pay for their care. The cost of their services is absorbed by WVUH and its physician practices. $10,562
(This component is estimated.)
West Virginia University Hospitals Patients: 14
WVUH includes Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Children's Hospital, Chestnut Ridge Center, and the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center and WVUH-East (includes City Hospital in Martinsburg and Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson.)
ICU Days: 12
WVU Children's Hospital Inpatient: 5
WVU Children's Hospital Outpatient: 42
Patient Visits/Consults to WVU Physicians: 532
WVU faculty physicians provide care to patients from all over the state. Patients can be seen on campus or at one of many WVU locations around the state.
West Virginia Poison Control Center Calls: 188
The West Virginia Poison Control Center provides 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance to parents and others in case of poisoning. It is operated by WVU's Charleston Division
Cancer Information Service Calls: 4
The Cancer Information Service provides current information on cancer to patients and their families, health professionals, and the general public.
HealthNet Flights:
HealthNet, the air ambulance service operated by WVU Hospitals and its partners around the state, provides air transportation to criically injured and critically ill patients.
Calls to WVU Medical Access and Referral System: 3
The medical Access and Referral System (MARS) provides physicians and other health professionals with 24-hour-a-day toll-free telephone access to WVu faculty physicians and other health professionals. The system enables community healthcare professionals to consult with WVU specialists about their patients.
Participants listen to a speaker during
a continuing education program
WVU Continuing Education Program Participants: 10
Continuing Education is required for many health professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, medical technicians and other health professionals to keep them up-to-date with the latest development in their fields. WVU offers continuing education throughout the state to make it possible for health professionalsto complete this training with the least possible interruption to their healthcare duties.
Mountaineer Doctor Television:
Mountaineer Doctor Television provides teleconferencing links among WVU faculty, healthcare providers in community hospitals, and health professions students. Patients can be examined and talk with specialists in Morgantownand Charleston without leaving their community hospitals.
The best way to ensure that West Virginia will have the health care professionals we will need in the future is to educate our own, and encourage them to serve our communities. WVU gives strong preference to state residents in admissions to health professions programs. And, to ensure that there is a steady supply of students who are well-prepared for college, WVU works with teachers, administrators and community leaders to organize programs that help talented students succeed in high school and beyond.
Health Science Students from Lincoln County
| School of Nursing: 2 | Exercise Physiology: 2 |
Participants in Health Careers Opportunity Program:
The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) provides enrichment, tutoring, and other services to students planning careers as health professionals.
Health Sciences and Technology Academy Students: 7
The Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) brings junior high and high school teachers and/or students from schools in Lincoln County to WVU during the summer for hands-on projects in math and science. The teachers and students return to their schools in the fall and start Health Sciences and Technology Clubs, which provide guidance and support for promising students considering careers in health professions.
WVU Health Alumni in Lincoln County
A large percentage of West Virginia's healthcare professionals received some or all of their training at WVU. Their work is vital to the health of the state.
| School of Medicine: 1 | Medical Technology: 2 | |
| Exercise Physiology: 1 | School of Pharmacy: 2 | |
| School of Dentistry: 3 | School of Nursing: 4 | |
| Medicine Residency Program: 2 |
WVU Students Learning and Serving in
Lincoln County
Students participating in health service activities
Dentistry: 4
Medicine: 7
Pharmacy: 3
Total hours of health service provided: 67
Estimated number of adults and children served: 685
Health education is vital to improving the health and wellness of West Virginia communities. WVU supports community groups and agencies in providing health screaning, information, and preventative care at places and times convenient to residents.
Lincoln County is part of the Western Valley Health Education Consortium, which provides opportunities for health professions students from WVU and other schools to participate in community services and education and learn from health professionals in the area.
"Doctors on Call"
Is a live, call-in television program which airs statewide each Thursday at 8 p.m. on West Virginia Public Television. Residents can call during the program to ask health questions directly to the WVU physicians and other healthcare professionals who are experts in a particular area of concern.
West Virginia Health Reports
WVU physicians report weekly on a wide range of health topics are broadcast on several television stations in West Virginia.
Note: Some data are based on calendar year
; others on fiscal year
or academic year
. For details, please contact WVU Hospitals Decision Support office, 304-598-4000, extension 3738. |
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