St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV

Please join us in celebrating St. Mary's School of Nursing instructor Tasha Toppins, MSN, RN-BC, CNE, who recently passed the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Exam. Congratulations, Tasha! 👏 🎓

U.S. News & World Report has named St. Mary's Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital among the Best Hospitals for 2024-2025. St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized as high performing in treating heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip replacement, pneumonia and COPD. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals that U.S. News evaluated, only 38% earned even a single high performing rating. We are grateful to our hardworking team members who make recognitions like these possible. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y8NAKL

St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Marshall Health Network, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access. St. Mary’s is among 98 community hospitals recognized for providing high-quality care to underserved populations. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our commitment to health equity,” said Angie Swearingen, COO for St. Mary’s Medical Center. “For 100 years, we’ve upheld the mission of the Pallottine Sisters to provide exceptional care to all patients, regardless of their background or circumstances. Receiving the honor of being named a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access is a testament to our employees’ continued commitment to this legacy of serving the underserved with compassion and high-quality care.” Congratulations to our incredible employees who made this possible! 👏 Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3WroqG1 #EquitableHospitals #EquitableAccess

Please join us in celebrating Keith Terry, Ed.D, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RN, a professor within the St. Mary's School of Respiratory Care, for passing the Adult Critical Care Specialist Exam from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Congratulations, Dr. Terry! 👏

🩺 Meet Mike Taylor, RN/MICU 🏥 Mike has been a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Medical Center for more than 22 years, starting in 2002 and remaining on the same unit throughout his career. The most profound impact on Mike's life through nursing has been his commitment to bedside care, coordinating treatment with doctors, and supporting families during difficult times. “Nursing gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of fields from home care to elite teaching hospitals across the country. You can go anywhere and always have a job that does not require spending eight years in school.” In his free time, Mike finds enjoyment in outdoor activities and traveling. 🏔️ ✈️

St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Marshall Health Network, has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. St. Mary's is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. Congratulations to our dedicated employees within St. Mary's Regional Heart Institute who made this recognition possible! Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/39ur4oy

🩺 Meet Sara Fraley, BSN, RN, CIC 🏣 Since 2005, Sara has served as a nurse in various departments including Open-Heart Recovery, Catheter and Vascular Lab, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, and Interventional Cardiology Clinic. However, since 2020, Sara has brought her expertise to St. Mary’s Medical Center's Infection Prevention Department. Sara approaches each day with a positive attitude, committed to delivering highly reliable and quality care to patients. In her dual role as a nurse and infection preventionist, Sara plays a crucial role in reducing hospital-acquired infections by reinforcing the basics of infection prevention among clinical staff, patient, and visitors. “Nursing is such a challenging and rewarding profession. There are so many options, there is literally something for everyone! Regardless of what role you choose, you know that you are making a difference in the lives of patients. Always be kind - a small gesture can make a world of a difference to a patient.” When Sara is not working, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two boys! 🗺️

St. Mary's Medical Center would like to welcome our newest hires to the St. Mary's family! Earlier this week, we held our bi-monthly orientation and welcomed new staffers from various departments including nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy and environmental services. We are so thrilled to have you on our team! Recognize someone? Drop them a comment and wish them well in their new position! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZuEgcfJ

Be sure to check out our free community events and health screening throughout July! 📆 https://lnkd.in/eKbaQhQf 📸: Miranda Pate, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine PA student, provides blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at Huntington Mall’s monthly #WellnessWednesday event

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Marshall Health Network! As you light up the grill and enjoy the fireworks, remember to keep your health in mind. Here are some tips to avoid turning your celebration into a situation: 🍗 BBQ responsibly. Flames should cook your food, not your fingers. 🧨 Fireworks are for the sky, not the ER. Let the professionals handle the pyrotechnics. 💧 Hydrate! (Your future self will thank you). Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday! If you have any mishaps, Marshall Health Network is here to help you recover. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaxRK2Dc