Wednesday, September 19, 2012

WV Hospitals Recognized For Excellence

Five West Virginia hospitals were among 620 recognized nationwide by The Joint Commission, an accrediting agency, for excellence in accountability measure performance during calendar year 2011.
Cabell Huntington Hospital and Fairmont General Hospital were recognized in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The Huntington VA Medical Center was recognized for care in heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Jackson General Hospital in Ripley and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston were recognized for pneumonia and surgical care.