River Park Hospital

In August, our employees took part in a school supply drive. We delivered the supplies to local schools where students who needed them were enrolled. This year, we donated supplies to Huntington Middle School and Guyandotte Elementary. We loved getting to meet with the principals, counselors and teachers at these schools and are so glad we were able to help our schools and community!

We can help children struggling with their mental health. To find out if a child you know can benefit from our services, call 304-526-9105 and speak to an assessment RN. Help may be just a phone call away for a child in need!

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. Samuel Januszkiewicz. He has served River Park Hospital in one capacity or another for the past 38 years. “Dr. Sam” started at River Park Hospital in 1986; since then he has worked to improve the lives of countless patients. He has provided care and compassion to our geriatric population and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the past 10 years. He has graciously agreed to continue his service by remaining on the Board of Directors after his retirement on September 7. "Dr. Sam” plans to spend the next chapter of his life traveling, doing some home improvement projects and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Please join us in celebrating and thanking “Dr. Sam” Januszkiewicz for his many years of service and leadership!

Guest speaker, Karen Yost, a trauma specialist, presented a three-hour training to our staff on understanding trauma and explained how it affects each of our patient populations. Karen is currently employed at JBS International, Inc. providing education, trainings and outreach to communities and organizations across the United States. Prior to working at JBS, Karen was our Director of Clinical Services for 15 years and then took on the role of CEO for a WV community mental health organization.

Getting to do fun activities during the summer is something everyone looks forward to. Our residential kids had several fun trips this summer including getting out of the hospital to enjoy weekly trips to the movies. Seeing movies like Minions, Despicable Me 4, Inside Out 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Iron Giant, Paw Patrol and several more. We have one more trip to the movies left as we wrap up our summer activities. We had so much fun taking the kids out and are already looking forward to doing it again next year!

Our Bridge Program took their residents on a summer field trip to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, an educational center that focuses on art and science. The kids had a great time in an environment that allowed for hands on learning. It was a wonderful way for our residential kids to learn and to get some time outside the hospital.

We are gearing up for the school year! Our staff donated school supplies for fellow employees who could use items for their children’s upcoming school year. Once our staff pick the supplies, the remaining items will be donated to a local school.

The Roundtable Program is a unique, psychiatric residential treatment program for adolescent male sex offenders, ages 12 to 17. Our program is based on cognitive behavioral therapy practices, led and administered by a Program Director, Social Worker, and a team of therapists who are all Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Specialists. Watch this video describing the criteria for admission to our Roundtable Program.

We participated for the first time at the Shenandoah Valley CSA Training and Resource Day located on the campus of James Madison University. We were among numerous vendors from across the state of Virginia to help build a network of resources to aid the surrounding counties with information and available resources for kiddos in crisis, and adults and geriatrics needing help. Our giveaway winner was Kelly R. Congratulations, Kelly!

In mid-July, we honored many of our employees with years of service awards. From five years of service to Lisa G. with 25 years, we are thankful for our employee's loyalty and commitment to the hospital and our patients. We also celebrated the Service Excellence Quarterly champion, Anna B. and two De-escalation Champions, Jerome J. and William S. Congratulations to all the winners!