Officials from the West Virginia University Health System traveled to the Northern Panhandle Monday to welcome Weirton Medical Center into the WVU Medicine family.
WMC became a full member of the system on Jan. 1.
WVU Medicine and Weirton Medical Center leadership
raised the WVU Medicine flag on the hospital’s campus.
“New Year’s Day marked a new day for Weirton Medical Center, our patients and our employees. The hospital has been abuzz with excitement and anticipation for this transition,” David Artman, WMC president and CEO, said.
“We are proud to fly the WVU Medicine flag and look forward to all the benefits that come with being a member of a leading healthcare system.”
WMC is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving patients from West Virginia, eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
It operates more than 50 ancillary locations throughout the tri-state region and is one of the largest employers in northern West Virginia with more than 1,400 staff.
In March 2024, the hospital signed a letter of intent to join the health system after having been a clinical affiliate since 2020.
“Today’s event is nearly five years to the day since we announced our clinical affiliation with WVU Medicine. Since that time, our patients have had access to world-class care they would have otherwise had to travel out of state to receive,” John Frankovitch, WMC president emeritus and strategic advisor, said.
“If the past five years are indicative of what’s to come, Weirton Medical Center has a long and bright future ahead as part of WVU Medicine.”
Albert L. Wright Jr., WVU Medicine president and chief executive officer, welcomed the new campus to the West Virginia University Health System.
As a full member of the Health System, WMC is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics and specialized institutes across West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania, western Maryland and eastern Ohio.
Today, the WVU Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, has more than 3,000 licensed beds, 3,000 providers and 35,000 employees.
“Weirton Medical Center has long provided high-quality care to and served as an economic driver for the residents of the Upper Ohio Valley,” Wright said.
“Our goal is to ensure that the people in the greater Weirton area have access to healthcare and employment for years to come.”
