Spring 2016 Magazine

From the CEO

HEALING

& GRATITUDEis our calling

is our response

when patients and their families
choose PVH for their care.

Glen Washington, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer

In this issue of The Pulse of the Community, we invite you to take a closer look at our hospital through the eyes of some
of our patients. We are honored and thankful to be part of their stories. At PVH, we know our patients by name. They
are individuals who have trusted us with their care, and we are honored that they chose us.

Through our partnership with Cabell Huntington Hospital, Marshall Health and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards
School of Medicine, our patients have direct access to a higher level of medical care when needed. Our Marshall
Orthopaedics department and surgery program continue to grow, and we are proud to offer new services in highly
specialized fields such as oncology, cardiology, pulmonology and nephrology. With each new physician, service and
treatment option, our goal is simple: to do what’s in the best interest of our community. At the end of the day, patients
will always have a choice, and we are sincerely grateful each time they choose us.

Specialized care and advanced treatments are important – but even more important to all of us at Pleasant Valley
Hospital are the trust, satisfaction and well-being of our patients. Healing is our calling, and gratitude is our response
when patients and their families choose Pleasant Valley Hospital.

At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we consider it a joy and privilege to make highly-specialized healthcare available to people
throughout the river cities. Our commitment is to the wonderful communities we serve, and our patients and their
families come first in everything we do.

Thank you for the opportunity to lead you and your family to better health – right here in the community we love.

Sincerely,

Glen Washington, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer

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at Pleasant Valley Hospital 18
through the eyes of our patients
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FEATURES

4 On the Cutting Edge of Cancer Care
Curtis Roush



Faith, Hope, Love
Strengthened by Community Support
Suzy Long
8 “Orthopedic Surgery We Can Trust”
Adria Patterson

Advanced Orthopedic Surgery
Changing Lives Every Day
David & Treva Caldwell
14 “Go! Don’t Wait.”
Put a Stop to a Stroke or Heart Attack
Michelle Pelfrey
18 A Relationship Built on Trust
Jenny Henchey & Betty Merry

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Edwards Comprehensive
Cancer Center at PVH

On theCUTTING EDGE

of Cancer Care

Patients at Pleasant Valley Hospital have access to cutting-edge cancer
treatments at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center at PVH.

“Dr. Fine said to take everything one step at a time, and
that’s what we did,” Roush said. “When the test results all
came back looking good, I started feeling more optimistic. I
knew there was no sense in getting down about it.”

Dr. Fine removed the cancer using minimally invasive
laparoscopic surgery, and Roush was released from the
hospital just three days later. The laparoscopic technique
makes a few small incisions rather than one large incision,
resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery.

“Dr. Fine is a top-class surgeon,” said Roush, who
began preventative chemotherapy treatments at the PVH
Infusion Center following surgery. “He tells it like it is,
which I appreciate. The rectal cancer was stage II, so we
decided to have chemo to be on the safe side. Through
it all, everyone has been super – Dr. Fine, Dr. Al, the
hospital staff. I can’t say enough about them. They’ve
done a tremendous job.”

On any given day, you’ll find 62-year-old Curtis Roush In addition to his family and medical team, Roush credits
playing golf, mowing grass or spending time with his “a lot of friends and a lot of prayer” for helping him
family. On Fridays, you’ll find him playing shuffleboard. If through uncertain times. Today, when he isn’t enjoying
there’s one thing you should know about Roush, it’s that his favorite hobbies, Roush is reminding friends and
colon cancer hasn’t slowed him down one bit. family to keep up with their health screenings. The
American Cancer Society recommends that men and
Roush lost his father-in-law to colon cancer in 2014, and women have a colonoscopy every 10 years beginning
his own father passed away from prostate cancer at the at age 50, or earlier for those at a higher risk for
age of 55. So when a routine colonoscopy in December developing colon cancer.
2015 revealed rectal cancer, Roush was rightfully worried.
For more information about cancer care at the
“There was definitely some panic when I found out,” he Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center at PVH, call
said. “You’re waiting on all these test results to find out 304.675.1759.
if the cancer has spread, and you don’t have any idea
what’s around the corner.”

But with care and treatment coordinated by primary care Wes Lieving, DO Arthur Fine, MD, FACS Mohamed Alsharedi, MD
physician Wes Lieving, DO, surgeon Arthur Fine, MD,
FACS, and oncologist Mohamed Alsharedi, MD, or “Dr. Al”
as Roush calls him, Roush knew he was in good hands.

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Oncology

Faith, Hope, Love

In the ongoing fight for her health, Suzy Long is
strengthened by the support of her community.

When Suzy Long shares her story, she filled with fluid and immediately began treating her for post-
doesn’t dwell on her complicated medical op pneumonia. When the treatments were unsuccessful,
history or the struggles she’s faced Dr. Khan transferred Suzy to Huntington for a procedure to
since gallbladder pain in January 2015 clear her lungs. During the procedure, doctors identified a
launched one medical crisis after another. rare infection that sometimes signifies a GI problem. They
Instead, Suzy’s story is one of faith, hope scheduled a colonoscopy and, in yet another inconceivable
and the love of her community. turn of events, discovered Suzy had colon cancer.

On Jan. 17, 2015, Suzy went to a movie with her husband After surgery to remove the cancer, Suzy began chemotherapy
Randall and youngest daughter Lexi. Normally a popcorn at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center (ECCC) at
lover, Suzy couldn’t take a single bite. Pleasant Valley Hospital, where she continues to receive
treatment for remaining cancer on her liver under the
“I just felt kind of yucky,” she said. “My side started hurting supervision of ECCC fellowship-trained medical oncologist
toward the end of the movie, and the pain kept getting Mohamed Alsharedi, MD.
worse. I kept saying, ‘I’ll be fine,’ but finally I said, ‘Yeah,
something’s wrong here.’ When we got to the ER at Pleasant Along the way, Suzy continues to count her blessings: her
Valley Hospital, the staff saw how much pain I was in and church, Triedstone Missionary Baptist; her family, including
took me right back to lie down in a bed.” three daughters and five grandchildren; and her faith,
which has provided strength time and time again. Even the
After learning that a severe gallbladder infection had gallbladder surgery and lung infection were blessings, Suzy
progressed to gangrene, Suzy was rushed to the ICU at PVH, said, because without them her cancer diagnosis might
where she stayed for four days until she was stable enough for have come too late.
gallbladder removal surgery. As she recovered from surgery,
though, the “yucky” feeling didn’t go away. Saad Khan, MD, “God has brought me through this,” she said. “My family has
a board-certified, fellowship-trained Marshall pulmonologist prayed together and cried together and prayed some more.
and intensivist at PVH, recognized that Suzy’s lungs were When you realize God has a plan for everybody, and there’s

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a reason you’re going through what you’re going through, it “My goal is to cure Suzy from cancer,” said Dr. Alsharedi,
gives you strength to go on. God has brought me this far, who works closely with the surgical, medical and radiation
and He’s not going to leave me now. My medical team at oncologists at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center
Pleasant Valley Hospital and Cabell Huntington Hospital are to treat patients with all types of cancer at PVH. “In treating
working together to do what is medically necessary, and the cancer, it’s very important to have a bridge of trust between
rest is in His hands.” patient and physician. I want not only to help patients like
Suzy make the best decisions for their health but also to
At a benefit in September, people from all over the area make sure they are comfortable with those decisions.”
joined together to support Suzy and her family.
As Dr. Alsharedi guides Suzy through her cancer journey,
“I turned around to thank everyone, and I was just floored,” Suzy’s advice for others is simple: “Don’t give up.”
Suzy said. “So many people were there. I love living in a small
town, where everybody knows everybody and people still care.” “When all this began, I thought for one minute, ‘Why me?’”
Suzy said. “But then I thought, ‘Why not me?’ I can do this.
She said that small-town feel carries over into her care and I have an amazing faith in God and a family who will stand
treatment at Pleasant Valley Hospital, from the Infusion beside me – and now I have this wonderful doctor and all my
Center staff to Dr. Alsharedi to her cancer team at Pleasant friends at the Infusion Center. They’re completely amazing,
Valley Hospital and Cabell Huntington Hospital. every single one of them. Even if I had to have chemo for the
rest of my life, at least I’d still get to see my friends every
“I go to my appointments and find out that my doctors were two weeks.”
just meeting to discuss my case,” Suzy said. “They know me
by name. They remember all the little things we sit and talk For more information about state-of-the-art cancer care at
about. They’re like a family to me.” Pleasant Valley Hospital, call 304.675.1759.

And just like family, Dr. Alsharedi wants only what’s best
for Suzy.

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Marshall Orthopaedics

“ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

We Can Trust”

W hen facing orthopedic surgery, patients and their families I arrived in the Emergency and
have questions: Will it be painful? Will I be able to return to Trauma Center, and the care that I
my normal activities? How long will my recovery take? But received was immediate.”
perhaps the most important question is this: Do I trust my surgeon?
Adria visited the Emergency and
For everything from minor sprains and strains to total joint replacement Trauma Center on Saturday and by
surgery, patients trust the skill and expertise of board-certified, fellowship- Monday had an appointment with Dr.
trained Marshall Orthopaedic surgeon John Crompton, MD, who sees patients Crompton, who scheduled surgery
of all ages at Pleasant Valley Hospital. for her that same week.

“Orthopedic injuries and illnesses often “I won’t say I wasn’t nervous, but
have a major impact on quality of life,” I knew I needed the surgery,” she
said Dr. Crompton, a member of the award- said. “I didn’t know much about
winning Marshall Orthopaedics team. Dr. Crompton, but I knew he was
“When you have pain in your muscles, a Christian. That eased my mind
tendons or joints, just getting out of bed from the start.”
in the morning can be difficult. Quality
orthopedic care can make a world of Adria, whose husband Bob is the
difference for patients and their families.” pastor of Point Pleasant First Church
of God, said Dr. Crompton visited her
When Adria Patterson broke her elbow before the surgery and asked if she
during a shopping trip with her family was “all prayed up.”
last July, there was only one ER she was
comfortable visiting. “From start to finish, from the ER
to the OR, I couldn’t have asked
“The accident happened in Huntington, for better people to take care
but I wanted to be treated at my hospital of me,” Adria said. “They were
at home,” said Adria, co-owner of Crow- courteous and caring, and Dr.
Hussell Funeral Home. “We were with Crompton is a top-notch doctor.
our 9-year-old daughter and 3-year-old I’m back to doing all the things I
son, and we just wanted to be home. We did before the accident.”
wanted to be treated by people we knew.

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MARSHALL ORTHOPAEDICS at PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL

Advanced Orthopedic Surgery

Changing Lives
Every Day

Like Adria, Treva Caldwell hadn’t Christmas Parade – so I’d say I’m my right shoe about once a month
met Dr. Crompton when she doing just fine. I’m sewing a lot now because of how crooked my leg was.
visited his office in late 2015 to and walking without pain.” I could hardly walk. Now, I can get in
discuss the possibility of knee the boat and walk around.”
replacement surgery. Treva’s surgery and recovery went so
smoothly that her husband David, Dr. Crompton works closely with the
“Years ago, I had a car accident a veteran and former coal miner, licensed physical therapists of PVH
and slammed my knees into the decided to put a stop to 30 years of Rehabilitation Services to help patients
dash,” said Treva, a mother of two, joint pain once and for all. In February, like Adria, Treva and David get back
grandmother of six and retired David had his right knee replaced by on their feet quickly and safely. With
hairdresser. “That was before Dr. Crompton. Later this year, he will outpatient physical therapy at PVH,
seatbelts became the law, but see Dr. Crompton again for rotator patients regain their strength, function
there’s something about kissing cuff surgery and, once healed, will and mobility through individualized
a windshield that will make you have his other knee replaced. care and support. And with access to a
fasten your seatbelt. The wreck left full range of subspecialties at Marshall
me with knee pain that I tolerated “I was still pretty nervous the day I went Orthopaedics – including pediatric
over the years – but with age and in for surgery, but everyone at PVH took orthopedics, orthopedic oncology
arthritis setting in, it was time to do great care of me,” David said. “The and orthopedic traumatology – Dr.
something about it.” anesthesiologist and nurses talked to Crompton is able to treat a full range of
me a lot and eased my mind.” orthopedic injuries and illnesses right
Treva’s primary care physician, here in the community we love.
Christina Webb, MD, scheduled an A football injury in high school followed
appointment with Dr. Crompton, and by years of hard work in a coal mine For more information, call Marshall
Treva opted to have her left knee left David with pain that followed him Orthopaedics at Pleasant Valley
replaced in September. everywhere he went. As it got worse, Hospital at 304.675.2781.
his favorite pastimes like fishing and
“I’m so glad I did,” she said. “When hunting became impossible – but not at Pleasant Valley Hospital
they stood me up two hours after anymore, David said.
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amazed. It had been a long time “I was fishing at Jackson Lake the
since I could stand up without other day, and a couple of the guys
hurting. I went to physical therapy at said to me, ‘I can’t believe how
PVH for five weeks and then walked straight your leg is,’” David said.
a mile and a half in the Gallipolis “Before the surgery, I’d wear through

Surgical Associates

Fixing

ACID REFLUX

A laparoscopic surgery that helps ease heartburn

Spicy foods and late-night pizza. They may taste great, Like typical laparoscopic procedures, a fiber-optic camera
but unfortunately these types of food often come with is inserted into small incisions in the abdomen while a
something uncomfortable: heartburn. While heartburn is surgeon performs fundoplication surgery. Laparoscopic
common to most people, bigger dangers may surface when surgery results in less pain and a shorter recovery, which
it’s an ongoing occurrence. Damage to the esophagus due means you’ll be back to your normal routine in no time.
to acid can cause more serious issues, such as cancer. Laparoscopic surgery also lowers the risks of infection
So how will you know if it’s time to see a doctor? If you’re in the days after, plus smaller incisions result in fewer
experiencing heartburn daily and medicine isn’t helping, cosmetic issues.
it may be time to start seeking solutions.
“It fixes heartburn nine out of 10 times when nothing
“Heartburn is not caused by too much acid,” said Arthur else will,” said Dr. Fine. “It generally works pretty well
Fine, MD, FACS. “It’s caused when the valve between the and patients are usually out of the hospital the next
stomach and esophagus isn’t working well and the acid morning.”
is going where it doesn’t belong.”
For patients who are struggling with chronic acid reflux,
At Pleasant Valley Hospital, laparoscopic fundoplication Dr. Fine recommends a number of alternatives before
surgery can help fix acid reflux issues. This surgery surgery, such as eating low-fat foods, eliminating
reinforces the valve between the stomach and the caffeine, avoiding late-night snacks and keeping weight
esophagus to help prevent the reflux of stomach acid under control.
into the esophagus.
As we strive to keep this community in optimal
health, we want to get you back on the right path as
quickly as possible.

To find out if laparoscopic fundoplication
surgery can help you, contact Gretchen
Nutter, FNP-BC, at Pleasant Valley
Surgical Associates at 304.675.1666.

Arthur Fine, MD, FACS Gretchen Nutter, FNP-BC

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Breast Biopsy

Pinpointing
BREAST CANCER

NOW QUICKER & EASIER

Supported by trained and experienced Marshall Stereotactic Breast Biopsy:
surgeon, Arthur Fine, MD, and radiologist • Minimally invasive
Suresh Agrawal, MD, this new technology brings • Simple outpatient procedure
advanced diagnostic care to you, right here in • Precise tissue sampling
the community we love. • Eliminates surgical risks
• Simple, safe and painless
The effective treatment of breast cancer begins with an early, accurate • Local anesthesia only
diagnosis and prompt treatment. Pleasant Valley Hospital offers new • Procedure takes less than
advanced breast biopsy technology with its stereotactic breast biopsy
system. Requiring only a tiny incision, this simple outpatient procedure can an hour in The Center for
minimize discomfort and allow patients to resume most normal activities. Women’s Health
• No stitches are needed
Women faced with a suspicious mammogram or small breast lump may • Highly accurate diagnosis
choose this less invasive breast biopsy that keeps them out of the operating
room and avoids the stitches and scarring associated with a traditional
open surgical biopsy.

For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call 304.675.1666.

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Cardiology

HEALTHY HEARTS

PVH now offers a Congestive New cardiology technique to
Heart Failure Clinic offer better heart monitoring

At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we’re always looking for A new cardiology tool the size of a cardboard match
ways to expand the services we offer the Point Pleasant may be able to change the lives of countless people
area. That’s why we’re proud to offer a Congestive across the Mason, Meigs, Gallia, and Jackson County
Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic close to home, at the office areas. Pleasant Valley Hospital Cardiology is pleased
of cardiologist Timothy Damron, MD, FACC. to now offer cardiac monitoring from a Loop Recorder
– a device that can record irregularities in the heart for
CHF is a condition caused by the weakening of the up to three years.
heart. As the heart pumps slower, blood also moves
slower through the heart and body. This results in a “This is just another tool in our arsenal,” said
number of issues that create congestion in the body, cardiologist Dr. Damron. “It affords the opportunity
leading to a build-up of fluids and swelling. CHF is for a lot of patients whose heart conditions would not
completely manageable with the right plan – and the have been captured through a holter monitor or stress
right team on your side. test to have a definitive diagnosis.”

The CHF Clinic at PVH is the only one of its kind in Often, when patients experience irregular heartbeats,
Mason and Jackson Counties in West Virginia as well lightheadedness, small strokes or fainting symptoms,
as Meigs, Jackson, and Gallia Counties in Ohio. It they are monitored with a stress test or a holter monitor
is designed to educate patients on the CHF disease that provides a quick 24- or 48-hour glimpse into what’s
process, manage medications, have more frequent going on. For many patients, subsequent symptoms do not
interactions with CHF clinicians, and avoid hospital occur during that time and a diagnosis may not happen as
readmissions. The clinic provides medical management an outcome. The Loop Recorder can change that.
of CHF, symptom management, lab follow-up, IV therapy,
education (including dietary), close telephone follow- The Loop Recorder stick is inserted under the skin
up, and transitional care coordination including Home during an outpatient procedure. The insertion takes
Health Services. moments, patients can leave within 5 minutes after
it is completed, and monitoring occurs as the patient
“CHF Clinicians work in tandem with your primary care feels any irregularities in the heart.
physician to manage and coordinate care during the acute
phases of CHF,” said Dr. Damron. “The clinic also treats Testing through the Loop Recorder is highly accurate,
medically fragile patients on a regular basis to administer comprehensive, and minimally invasive – and it will
diuretics and offer other medical services for CHF.” bring even greater health to the community we love.

Under the direction of Dr. Damron, patients in the
Heart Failure Program are evaluated and assessed by
Kevin Gladis, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner.

PVH is here to guide you on the path
toward problem-free heart health. To learn
more about the clinic or to schedule an
appointment, please call 304.675.1484.

Timothy Damron, MD, FACC Kevin Gladis, FNP-BC

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Emergency and Trauma Center

PVH EARNS NATIONAL
CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIALIZED

Emergency and Trauma Center
Program for Children

The Pleasant Valley Hospital Emergency and The ARK Program is a nationally recognized
Trauma Center received national certification certification and the gold standard in pediatric
from the Federal Emergency Medical Services emergency care for hospitals. It is designed
for Children’s (EMSC) Always Ready for Kids to recognize hospital emergency departments
(ARK) Program. The ARK Program awards that demonstrate an established plan
certification to hospitals that provide specialized and have the ability to manage pediatric
emergency plans designed for children. emergencies. The ARK Program goal is to
ensure that children who need treatment
“The dedicated physicians,nurses,and clinical for life-threatening illnesses or injuries have
staff at Pleasant Valley Hospital demonstrate immediate access to advanced medical
a solid hospital-wide commitment to making care with certified emergency departments
highly specialized health care available that sustain and provide state-of-the-art
for children in Mason, Meigs, and Gallia technology, equipment and trained staff.
counties. The ARK Program complements our
emergency and trauma services and extends 68 Years
the continuum of care for pediatric patients
in this community,” stated Glen Washington, of Combined Experience in Providing
FACHE, CEO. Emergency and Trauma Medicine at PVH

James Timothy Dan Trent, DO
Toothman, DO Crouch, DO

Not Pictured: Rachelle Hill, FNP-BC
Christi Perry, FNP-BC
John Hammack, DO

Larissa Fordyce, DO

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Cardiology

GO! Don’t Wait.
Put a stop to a stroke
or heart attack
with the help of Tim
Damron, MD, FACC,
and the cardiology
team at Pleasant
Valley Hospital.

“I’m not quite 50 yet –
I still have a lot of living to do.”

Michelle Pelfrey with husband Steve

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Michelle Pelfrey, retired waitress for Bob Evans restaurants, mother of four and grandmother of six, is used to
staying active. So when she suddenly struggled walking her dogs and keeping up with her grandkids, she knew
something was wrong. A visit to her doctor showed soaring blood pressure, which led Michelle straight into the
office of Tim Damron, MD, FACC, board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

“It was like someone was squeezing the life out of me, from my chest to my back,” Michelle said.

“My face would tingle, and I’d have no feeling in the left side of my face or my hands. I literally thought my heart was going
to come out of my chest. It was pretty scary – I thought I was going to have a heart attack.”

Michelle was experiencing the classic warning signs of an impending cardio-vascular event.

“My doctor had me go straight to Dr. Damron,”
she said. “They didn’t waste any time. They
got me right in.”

Fortunately, Michelle acted on her symptoms
before they became a full-blown stroke.
Dr. Damron put a plan of action in place
immediately, starting with medications to
reduce Michelle’s blood pressure and swelling.

“I feel 100 times better than when I first
went to see him,” Michelle said. “What I
really like about Dr. Damron is that he sat
me down and explained everything to me in
a way that made sense. He showed me how
everything worked.”

Michelle took Dr. Damron’s advice to
heart – literally. In addition to taking
medications, Michelle has made changes
to her diet and lifestyle.

“I’m not quite 50 yet – I still have a lot of
living to do,” she said. “I don’t want to have a
heart attack or stroke.”

Michelle with grandchildren Kaydan, Charlie, and Kayleb.

Although Heart Health Month is celebrated
in February, Dr. Damron is quick to remind patients that heart health should always be top of mind.

“All of us at Pleasant Valley Hospital are concerned with keeping your heart pumping strong,” said Dr. Damron, who
provides care and treatment for a full range of cardiovascular conditions, including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias,
cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart valve problems and heart attacks. “We’re here
to remind you to stay active and healthy so you can keep making our community a wonderful place to live.”

Dr. Damron said common stroke symptoms include difficulty speaking and understanding speech; dizziness and loss
of balance; confusion; blurred vision; and numbness or weakness, usually on one side of the body. Michelle, who felt
symptoms for several days before scheduling an appointment with her doctor, has one word for anyone experiencing the
warning signs: “Go.”

“Don’t wait like I did,” she said. “Who knows what would have happened if I’d have waited another week.”

For more information about stroke care at PVH or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Damron,
please call 304.675.1484.

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Urology

LASER-FOCUSED
On You
Kidney stones may be painful and invasive, but treating suffer from kidney stones,” said Dr. Vaidya, who also
them doesn’t have to be. At Pleasant Valley Hospital, specializes in noninvasive shock wave lithotripsy. “Rather
board-certified urologist Shrikant Vaidya, MD, uses than waiting to see if a stone will pass, patients can
powerful laser technology to break up kidney stones experience immediate relief and a quick recovery with
without surgery. the VersaPulse®system.”

Dr. Vaidya said the recent addition of a VersaPulse® To prevent future kidney stones from occurring, Dr.
PowerSuite™ 100W, the most powerful laser system Vaidya develops an individualized treatment plan for
available, makes minimally invasive and advanced each patient and advises patients and their families on
treatments possible for even the most complex kidney important lifestyle changes. He also cares for patients
stone patients. with a wide range of other urological conditions, including
incontinence, prostate disorders, urinary tract infections,
“With the VersaPulse® system, we break kidney stones male infertility and erectile dysfunction, as well as renal,
into tiny, sand-like pieces that can pass easily through bladder and kidney cancers.
the urinary tract,” Dr. Vaidya said. “We are able to treat
kidney stones of any size and in any location more For more information about kidney stone treatment
efficiently and effectively than ever before.” at PVH, call 304.675.6060.

About one in 10 Americans will suffer from a kidney
stone at some point, Dr. Vaidya said, and passing kidney
stones can be incredibly painful. Once kidney stones
form, they usually begin causing symptoms when they
start blocking the flow of urine from the kidney to the
bladder. Patients experience severe pain in their side,
back and abdomen, which may spread to the groin. Even
small kidney stones can cause a dull ache, similar to
muscle or intestinal pain.

“You may not realize you have kidney stones until you
start to experience that sudden, intense pain,” Dr. Vaidya
said. “When that happens, you should seek care and
treatment right away.”

Performed in an hour as an outpatient procedure,
VersaPulse®laser treatment pulverizes all kidney stones
with precision and speed. Dr. Vaidya said the procedure
is a game-changer for patients with large kidney stones
that in the past would have required surgery and a
lengthy hospital stay.

“We are proud to offer nonsurgical, effective treatments
for the thousands of men and women in our area who

Dr. Shrikant Vaidya treats kidney stones with state-of-the-art technology and patient-focused care.

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Marshall Nephrology

KIDNEY
CARE

That Truly Cares

When Pleasant Valley Hospital welcomed Marshall
nephrologist Sheena Surindran, MD, in September 2015,
patients with kidney disease didn’t just gain access
to a highly trained nephrologist and internal medicine
physician. They gained another doctor who truly cares.

Dr. Surindran cares for adults with chronic kidney disease,
polycystic kidney disease, acute kidney disease, kidney
stones, resistant hypertension, glomerulonephritis,
hyponatremia and recurrent urinary tract infections.
She said the most rewarding part of her work is forming
relationships with her patients and helping them improve
their overall quality of life.

“With the chronic nature of most kidney problems, I
really get to know my patients,” said Dr. Surindran, who
completed fellowship training in hemodialysis, peritoneal
dialysis, continuous venovenous procedures and renal
transplant management. “I care for them continuously
over the years, and we establish a good relationship.”

In addition to providing long-term care for patients with chronic kidney disease, Dr. Surindran offers inpatient consultations
for patients admitted to PVH with kidney concerns. Rather than being transferred to another facility for specialized care,
patients have access to Dr. Surindran’s experience and expertise.

“Acute kidney failure can be reversible if acted upon in a timely manner,” Dr. Surindran said. “When we intervene quickly,
we can prevent patients from experiencing advanced kidney failure later. Putting the pieces together and really making a
difference for those patients is very rewarding.”

When patients need dialysis, Dr. Surindran coordinates their care at two nearby dialysis centers, DaVita Dialysis Center
in Point Pleasant and Fresenius Medical Care in Gallipolis.

When Dr. Surindran joined the staff of PVH, she also joined Cabell Huntington Hospital, Marshall Health and the Marshall
University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as an assistant professor.

“Our partnership with Cabell Huntington Hospital gives us access to all kinds of subspecialties when the need arises,
including interventional radiology, advanced renal pathology and vascular surgery,” Dr. Surindran said. “When my patients
have to be transferred to Cabell Huntington, my colleagues are the ones providing their care. We’re on the same team.”

For more information about nephrology at PVH, call 304.857.6518.

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A Relationship Built on Trust

Jenny Merry Dyer Henchey, Betty Merry and Pleasant Valley Hospital

There are two things Jenny Merry Dyer Henchey will Jenny and her family have chosen Pleasant Valley Hospital
always remember: the fourwheeler accident that almost time and time again, from obstetric and gynecologic care
took her life 10 years ago and the team of physicians to knee replacement surgery. Jenny said it’s an easy
and nurses at Pleasant Valley Hospital who saved her choice to make.
life just a few weeks later.
“I think it comes down to the personal touch,” she said.
“When I had my accident, I was life-flighted to another
hospital for surgery and stayed there for nine days,” “There may be bigger hospitals out there, but do they
Henchey said. “My recovery wasn’t going well, but the really get to know their patients? I can still go down
doctors there told me everything was normal and I just the hallway at Pleasant Valley Hospital and run into a
needed more time.” nurse who treated me 10 years ago – and not only will
she remember me, but she’ll stop and say, ‘How are
Jenny’s friend, Agnes Enrico-Simon, MD, family medicine you doing?’”
physician at Pleasant Valley Hospital, told Jenny to give
her a call if she needed anything. When Jenny continued And thanks to the life-saving care she received at PVH,
to feel worse, she took Dr. Simon up on her offer. Jenny is able to answer, “I’m doing well.”

“It turns out I was full of infection from the surgery,” said “I’ve always loved to sing,” said Jenny, the frontwoman
Jenny, who was immediately admitted to PVH. Internal of Point Pleasant band The Tangled Roots and a financial
medicine specialist Harold Ayers, MD, and surgeon aid advisor at the University of Rio Grande. “After the
Stephen Rerych, MD, began treating Jenny right away. accident, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to sing again. I
“I ended up losing part of my pancreas, spleen, colon, was so sick – my lungs had collapsed and I had to have
stomach and small intestine. But Dr. Simon, Dr. Ayers a colostomy for a while – but I was back to work in just
and Dr. Rerych put together a team to care for me, and a few months. I’m able to sing and live my life normally,
they saved my life.” and I thank Pleasant Valley Hospital for that.”

The 51 days Jenny spent at PVH were a blur – “thankfully,” Jenny continues to see Dr. Simon as her primary care
she said – but to this day she refers her friends and physician. In the 10 years since Jenny’s hospital stay,
family to the hospital she trusts more than any other. PVH has expanded inpatient services with the addition
of critical care intensivists/pulmonologists Dr. AL-Ourani
“Not only did they take care of me during that time, but and Saad Khan, MD, who care for patients experiencing
they also took care of my family,” said Jenny, who is the pneumonia, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, strokes,
youngest of six children, with three children and two trauma, resistant infections and other life-threatening
grandchildren of her own. “They did everything they could conditions. The hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to
to help. They made everyone feel so welcome.” inpatient care also includes highly trained emergency
physicians and a skilled team of hospitalists available
So, when Jenny’s mother, 83-year-old Betty Merry, needed 24 hours a day, as well as the extensive resources and
a new primary care physician after her doctor retired, services of Cabell Huntington Hospital, Marshall Health
Jenny referred her to Dr. Simon. and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. With
access to more than 290 specialists and subspecialists,
“Agnes took great care of my daughter, and she has been physicians like Dr. Simon are able to offer streamlined,
just wonderful to me,” Betty said. “I’ve always been in specialized care close to home.
pretty good health, but she’s kept me going.”
Through every innovation, Jenny said it’s clear to her one
When Betty came down with pneumonia in early 2016, thing has stayed the same: patients and their families
she said the Pleasant Valley Hospital staff treated her remain the top priority at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
well, setting up an appointment for her with fellowship-
trained pulmonologist Mohammed AL-Ourani, MD.

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Jenny Merry Dyer Henchey with
her mother Betty Merry

“It would be silly to travel anywhere else for health care,
when we have this level of expertise right here.
Pleasant Valley Hospital is the hospital I trust.
I am grateful to be alive today.”

Jenny Merry Dyer Henchey

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COMMSUcrNapIbToYokCommunity Scrapbook

The Greatest Gift You Can Give

What would you do if you knew you could save the lives of eight people
– a mom, a dad, a brother or sister, maybe even a child? When you
become an organ donor, your own life could go on to give new life to
so many in need.

Every 10 minutes, a new person is added to the waiting list for organ
transplants. In fact, each day, an average of 79 people receive a
transplant, but an additional 22 waiting people die because of the
shortage of donated organs. You could help change those numbers.

Each April, Pleasant Valley Hospital is proud to celebrate National
Donate Life Month. During this time, we honor the tremendous
generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, tissue,
marrow and blood donors.

It’s important to know that your age or past medical history may not be Become a registered donor today by
a barrier to organ donation. Anyone can be a potential donor. And be visiting donatelifewv.org, or talk to your
sure to communicate your wishes clearly with your loved ones so your PVH physician to learn more about how you
wishes will be respected. Most importantly, your life and memory will can give the gift of life.
go on thanks to your generous gift – and it will likely extend far beyond
our incredible community.

PVH Annual Donate Life Event - April 6, 2016

Pictured are CORE Point Pleasant High School senior American Legion Pictured left to right are living liver
Representatives Christy Conley Macy Adkins sang the closing Post 23 raised the donor Mike Stapleton, heart recipient
and Sarah Clemente, PVH Nurse song, “Strong Enough to Save.” Donate Life Flag.
Manager and CORE liason Katy Brandy Barkey Sweeney, and liver
Larck and PVH lead chaplain recipient Kevin Scott.

John Holland.

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PVH Donates Trauma Kits to Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Task Force
with Training by Arthur Fine, MD, FACS, Marshall Surgeon

Pictured left to right seated are Dr. Arthur Fine, Jeff Perry, Sgt. Don Mohler, and Joe Barnhart; Picture left to right standing are Curtis Jones,
Andy Myers, Chief Deputy Charles Mansfield, Sgt. Bill Gilkey, Brandy King, Ryan Hill, Jim Stacey, Jimmy Riley and MIchael Hupp.

Pleasant Valley Hospital and Marshall surgeon Arthur “We are very impressed by the Meigs County Sheriff’s
Fine, MD, FACS, recently donated customized trauma Office members who contacted us to supply trauma
kits to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, providing kits and training. They stressed how important it is
all uniformed sheriff’s deputies in Meigs County with to them to stay ahead of the curve when it comes
immediate access to proven, life-saving tools. to the safety, health and well-being of the citizens of
Meigs County,” Dr. Fine said. “At PVH we are constantly
Each trauma kit is equipped with tools used by soldiers reevaluating how care can be delivered faster and more
on the battlefield, including QuikClot® hemostatic efficiently, with the highest-quality treatments yielding
combat gauze, combat application tourniquets, Israeli the best results. There is no doubt that access to these
bandages, chest seals and other tools proven to be life- important tools can help deputies make an immediate
saving in combat. difference. Learning from casualty events in our own
country, as well as what we’ve learned from treating
“With this generous donation, Meigs County sheriff’s soldiers on the battlefield, physicians know that the
deputies are now supplied with QuikClot® hemostatic primary cause of preventable death is blood loss; and
combat gauze, making the access to these important the best way to prevent blood loss is to properly apply
tools easier and faster than ever before,” stated Meigs pressure and hemostatic combat gauze.”
County Sheriff Keith Wood. “Deputies in the office
completed required training from PVH Marshall surgeon
Dr. Fine and were assigned a trauma kit. I have no doubt
that having hemostatic combat gauze readily available
can help us save lives, whether it’s the life of a civilian or
the deputy’s own life.”

Dr. Fine said access to these tools can help deputies
make an immediate difference in an emergency before
emergency medical service personnel arrive.

Pictured are PVH CEO Glen Washington, FACHE,
Deputy Michael Hupp, Sheriff Keith Wood, Dr. Arthur Fine and
Marketing & Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Roush.

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FIRST IMPRESSION AWARD

Best Community Project

Pleasant Valley Hospital CEO, Glen Washington, FACHE,
receives the First Impression Award for Best Community
Project from Anna Barnitz, president of the Mason County
Area Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the affiliation
between Pleasant Valley Hospital, Cabell Huntington Hospital
and Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
The affiliation continues to add specialized physicians to the
highly skilled team of physicians at PVH.

Buddy Bear Project

PVH recently announced a contribution of teddy bears for the Gallipolis
Junior Women’s Club (GJWC) Buddy Bear Project. The GJWC is currently
gathering bears for the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, Gallipolis City
Police Department, Emergency Medical Services and the Ohio State
Highway Patrol. This project is aimed at providing comfort to children
during an emergency situation. All first responders in Gallia County will
have a supply of Buddy Bears in patrol cars.

"The Gallipolis Junior Women’s Club is an enthusiastic volunteer
organization in Gallia County. They fulfill key roles in the community and
often interact directly with children and their families. We are happy
they reached out to us to help support this meaningful project that
brings comfort to those who are the most precious members of our
community," stated Glen Washington, FACHE, CEO.

Pictured are PVH Senior Director of Ancillary Services Connie Davis, GJWC
member Paula Williams-Wray, PVH CEO Glen Washington, FACHE and PVH
Director of Marketing and Community Relations Tracy Stewart Call.

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• Allergy & Asthma • Internal Medicine • Pharmacy
• Aquatic Therapy • Laboratory • Physical Therapy
• Audiology • Long-Term Nursing • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Bone Densitometry • Lung Cancer Screening Center • Pulmonology
• Bright Beginnings • Mammography • Radiology
• Cardiac Rehabilitation • Mason County Schools On-Site Healthcare • Respiratory Therapy
• Cardio-Respiratory Services • Massage Therapy • Skilled Nursing
• Cardiovascular Medicine • MRI • Sleep Medicine
• Chemotherapy • Nephrology • Speech Therapy
• CT Scan • Neurology • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center • Nuclear Medicine • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
• Emergency and Trauma Center • Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Surgery
• Endoscopy • Obstetrics and Gynecology • The Center for Lung Health
• Express Care • Occupational Therapy • Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Family Medicine • Oncology and General Hematology • Total Joint Replacement
• Home Health and Hospice • Ophthalmology • Ultrasound
• Home Medical Equipment • Orthopaedics • Urology
• Hospitalist • Otolaryngology • Varicose Veins
• Infusion Center • Outpatient Surgery • Wellness Center
• Inpatient Surgery • Pastoral Care Services • Wound Center

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Provider Directory PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Main Number 304.675.4340

ALLERGY/ASTHMA EXPRESS CARE

Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 112 Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2520 Valley Drive Weekends: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.1244 Located in Fruth Pharmacy

2501 Jackson Avenue 706 West Main St. Suite A

Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Pomeroy, OH 45769

Phone: 304.857.6514 Phone: 740.444.4318

John Wade, Rebecca
MD Lowery, FNP-BC

ANESTHESIOLOGY Juanita Curnutte, Ida Evans, Kevin Gladis, Tammy Lynch,
FNP-BC FNP-BC FNP-BC FNP-BC
Pleasant Valley Hospital
2520 Valley Drive, Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Gretchen Charlotte Reed,
Jonathan Kenneth Nutter, FNP-BC FNP-BC
Estes, MD McNeil, MD

CARDIOLOGY FAMILY MEDICINE

Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 113 Robert Holley, MD
2520 Valley Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 2500 Jefferson Avenue
Phone: 304.675.1484
Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Phone: 304.675.1675

Tim Damron, Kevin Gladis, Breton Morgan, MD
MD, FACC FNP-BC
2907 Jackson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.6492

EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CENTER Agnes Enrico-Simon, MD

Pleasant Valley Hospital Pleasant Valley Hospital Primary Care
2520 Valley Drive 2520 Valley Drive, Suite 214
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.6090
James Timothy Larissa John
Danny Westmoreland, DO

16 Second Street
Mason, WV 25260
Phone: 304.773.5333

Toothman, DO Crouch, DO Fordyce, MD Hammack, DO

Dan Trent, DO Rachelle Hill, Christi Perry, Connie Dorfner, PA-C

PVH Medical Office Center
2414 Jefferson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.4200

FNP-BC FNP-BC

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DO YOU NEED A PROVIDER? HOSPITALIST (CONTINUED)
Call our
Billie Jody Annette
appointment line: Toler, DO Goard, FNP-BC Stiltner, FNP-BC

304.857.3500 INTERNAL MEDICINE

GENERAL SURGERY H. Edward Ayers Jr., MD

Pleasant Valley Surgical Associates Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 118
2520 Valley Drive
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite G11 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
2520 Valley Drive Phone: 304.675.6015
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.1666 Randall Hawkins, MD

David Faber, Arthur Fine, David Denning, Curtis Harrison Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 212
MD, FACS MD, FACS MD, FACS Jr., MD, FACS 2520 Valley Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Jillian Dustin Robinson, Stephen Gretchen Phone: 304.675.7700
McCagg, MD MD, FACS Wilson, MD Nutter, FNP-BC
Wes Lieving, DO
HOSPITALIST
Bend Area Clinic
Pleasant Valley Hospital 2007 Second Avenue
2520 Valley Drive Mason, WV 25260
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Phone: 304.773.5179
Phone: 304.675.4340
Bretton Powell, MD

PVH Medical Office Center
2414 Jefferson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.4200

Tess Simon, MD

PVH Medical Office Center
2410 Jefferson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.857.6538

Robert Tayengco, MD

PVH Medical Office Center
2414 Jefferson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.4200

Garry George Corn, John Cornell, Nirva
Burkholder, MD MD MD Dube, MD
MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Charlotte Reed, FNP-BC
Ashton Elementary New Haven Elementary

Beale Elementary Point Pleasant Intermediate

Hannan Jr/Sr High School Point Pleasant Primary
Roosevelt Elementary
Leon Elementary
Mason County Career Center Wahama Jr/Sr High School
Hadassah Randall Bretton Agnes Simon,
Frye, MD Hawkins, MD Powell, MD MD Phone: 304.593.8822

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NEPHROLOGY ORTHOPAEDICS

Sheena Surindran, MD Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 211
2520 Valley Drive
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 116 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
2520 Valley Drive Phone: 304.675.2781
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.857.6518 John Crompton, Mark Burch,
MD PA-C
NEUROLOGY
OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT)
Pleasant Valley Medical Office Center
2420 Jefferson Avenue Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 112
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 2520 Valley Drive
Phone: 304.675.2551 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.1244
Alvaro Melissa Taylor,
Gutierrez, MD
FNP-BC

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY John Wade, Kari Harsh, Rebecca
MD Au.D. Lowery, FNP-BC
Michael Corbin, MD
PATHOLOGY
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 215
2520 Valley Drive Pleasant Valley Hospital, Laboratory
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 2520 Valley Drive
Phone: 304.675.2229 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.4340
Fri Mofor-Eta, MD
Thomas Jennifer Saroj
Pleasant Valley Hospital Women’s Services Dougherty, MD Hawkins, DO Sigdel, MD
PVH Medical Office Center
2416 Jefferson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.857.6503

Mark Nolan, MD

809 Willow Lane
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.1222

ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY PEDIATRICS
Mohamed Alsharedi, MD
H. Edward Ayers Jr., MD
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite G15
2520 Valley Drive Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 118
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 2520 Valley Drive
Phone: 304.857.3510 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.675.6015
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Agnes Enrico-Simon, MD
Heather Skeens, MD Pleasant Valley Hospital Primary Care

PVH Medical Office Center 2520 Valley Drive, Suite 214
2502 Jefferson Avenue Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Phone: 304.675.6090
Phone: 800.344.3993

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PODIATRY RADIOLOGY

Nikola Bicak, DPM Pleasant Valley Hospital
2520 Valley Drive
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 213 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
2520 Valley Drive Phone: 304.674.2409
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.674.7289 Suresh Thomas
Agrawal, MD Piehowicz, DO
PULMONOLOGY
UROLOGY
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite 116
2520 Valley Drive Shrikant Vaidya, MD
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Phone: 304.857.6518 Pleasant Valley Hospital, Suite G16
2520 Valley Drive
Mohammed Saad Khan, MD Point Pleasant, WV 25550
AL-Ourani, MD Phone: 304.675.6060

To reach a specific department at Pleasant Valley Hospital, please call the main number
at 304.675.4340 and dial the department’s extension number listed below.

Administration 1360 Laboratory Services 1377, 1378

Auxiliary Information Desk 1146, 1462 Nursing Office 1248

Business Office 1154 Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery) 1230

Cardiac Rehabilitation 1555 Pastoral Care 1360

Cardio-Respiratory Services 1293 Patient Services 1248, 1249

Stress Testing 1345 Pediatric Unit 1305

Case Management 4407, 4409, 1273 Physician Practice Services 7298

Emergency and Trauma Center 1317, 1318 Pulmonary Rehab 1555

Financial Counselor 1394 Radiology Services 1283, 1284

Gift Shop 1258 Rehabilitation Services 2013

Health Information Services 1355 Same-Day Surgery 1671, 1672

(Medical Records) South 1 1301, 1302

Human Resources 1307, 1308 South 2 1125, 1127

ICU 1370, 1371 Wellness Center 2000

Waiting Room 1890 Wound Center 1449, 6098

Infusion Center 1425

Express Care at Fruth Pharmacy Home Medical Equipment
Point Pleasant, WV 304.857.6514 Point Pleasant, WV 304.675.6100

Pomeroy, OH 740.444.4318 Ripley, WV 304.372.5393

Home Health & Hospice 304.675.7400 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Point Pleasant, WV 740.992.6916 Point Pleasant, WV 304.675.5236
Pomeroy, OH
Therapy Centers
Point Pleasant, WV 304.675.8639

Pomeroy, OH 740.992.1075

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BREATHE A
LITTLE EASIER

With Advanced
Allergy and Asthma Care

John Wade, MD Kari Harsh, Rebecca Lowery,
Otolaryngologist Audiologist Family Nurse Practitioner

Peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers has arrived. With help from
John Wade, MD, you can breathe a little easier.

The highly trained medical professionals at the office of Dr. Wade specialize in
the testing, treatment and management of patients who suffer from asthma
and allergies. They provide medical care for children, teens, and adults.

Dr. Wade, Kari Harsh, Au.D., and Rebecca Lowery, FNP-BC, also provide advanced medical care to
patients for the treatment and management of all types of ear, nose, and throat conditions, including
hearing loss and the usage of hearing aids.

IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call

304.675.1244.