A Game-Changer for Ohio Valley Pediatric Health
A surge in efforts to create a comprehensive care hub culminates as WVU Medicine reveals its ambitious plan for the Robert Sonneborn Family WVU Medicine Children’s Outpatient Center. The landscape of pediatric health care in the Ohio Valley is on the brink of transformation. Over 43,000 children received care last year, highlighting an urgent call to expand the accessibility of specialized services. This monumental step is not merely about building a facility; it’s about nurturing a community’s future.
Investment of the Heart: $16 Million Brick by Brick
Nestled within the historic grounds of the former Continuous Care Center, the upcoming 17,000-square-foot outpatient haven crystallizes a $16 million commitment to local health. WVU Medicine Northern Region President, Douglass Harrison, passionately emphasizes their dedication to keeping healthcare local. The project symbolizes more than brick and mortar; it encapsulates a pledge to anchor medical excellence deep in the heart of West Virginia.
From Telehealth to Playrooms: Pioneering Holistic Pediatric Care
The vision unfolds into reality with plans to integrate pediatric imaging, labs, and an after-hours clinic, all under one roof. Families can now embrace the convenience of cutting-edge technology via telehealth to access specialists at WVU Medicine Children’s in Morgantown. Amidst these innovations lies “Austin’s Playroom,” a playful haven generously sponsored by the Mario Lemieux Foundation, ensuring the experience is holistic and healing.
Resonating with the Community: A Foundation of Trust
Amy Bush, the Chief Administrative Officer, attributes the success of this initiative to the unwavering support from the Ohio Valley community. “The people of the Ohio Valley stand as the pillars supporting this dream,” she reflects, capturing the collective drive to foster a thriving community by prioritizing children’s health. This emotional commitment runs deep, neatly dovetailing with the facility’s mission.
Heralding a New Era in West Virginia
For WVU Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright, this milestone culminates years of growth in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. “If you look at where health care is today compared to where it was a decade ago, I think we can all be very proud,” he asserts poignantly, offering a retrospective glance at triumphs achieved and promising all the milestones yet to come.
In Wheeling, the ground cracked open, preparing to house not just a building, but a watershed era for pediatric health care. As stated in theintelligencer.net, this center is set to fulfill its vision within the coming year, bringing forth a beacon of hope and health for children and families in the region.
