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| About Us |
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At Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia, we are committed to improving the health of our community. Our staff of highly trained professionals works closely as a team to provide compassionate, professional healthcare that meets the highest standards of excellence. We know that hospitalization is never an entirely pleasant experience, but we do our best to make you as comfortable as possible.
Preston Memorial Hospital incorporates state-of the-art procedures and equipment to care for our patients. We have an extensive offering of services and technological capabilities normally found in larger facilities; yet our staff cares for you with the genuine concern of friends and neighbors. We work cooperatively with physicians, other health care providers, local businesses and industries, and other community organizations to address community needs and to provide a continuum of care.
General History
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| Preston Memorial Hospital is a state licensed, 25-bed critical access, acute care facility, located in Kingwood, WV. It is a nonprofit corporation and county owned. PMH opened its doors on July 16, 1955 and was formerly dedicated on September 29, 1955 during the annual Buckwheat Festival. Preston Memorial Hospital was dedicated to the memory of the men and women of Preston County who served in the armed forces and to those who paid the supreme sacrifice. |
Serving the Needs of Northern West Virginia
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| Preston Memorial Hospital is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability and a future. While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Preston Memorial Hospital continues to get stronger by offering new programs, new services, and operating more efficiently. Besides providing excellent healthcare services, Preston Memorial also is a strong contributor to the county’s economic status as it is the third largest employer in Preston County. |
A Leader in Rural Healthcare
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| For over half a century Preston Memorial Hospital has been a leader in rural healthcare. In 1982 the Preston Birth Center was created. PMH’s birth center was one of the first full-service, in-hospital birth centers in West Virginia. The philosophy of labor, delivery, post-partum maternity care, all in the same room, is now the standard around the nation. Preston Birth Center remains one of the few comprehensive birth centers in the state which encourages family-centered maternity care.
Today, PMH’s continues to provide excellent rural healthcare services, especially in Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, and Outpatient services. Laboratory services are provided seven days week, twenty-four hours a day including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis. The laboratory is accredited by AABB, Medicare, and the state of WV. It is staffed with qualified professionals, licensed by the State of WV and Federal Government (CLIA).
Diagnostic Imaging provides state-of the art equipment with services in the following areas: CT, MRI, Bone Denistometry, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. All radiology physicians and staff are board certified. Diagnostic Imaging is certified by the state of WV, American College of Radiology, (ACR), is an accredited mammography facility, and a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Outpatient services includes a variety of specialty services including Black Lung, Cardiology, ENT, Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Pulmonology, and Urology.
PMH offers a wide range of other services including a 24-hour physician staffed emergency department, critical care, respiratory therapy, physical therapy/fitness center, and home health. |
Medical Staff
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Preston Memorial Hospital’s medical staff consists of board certified physicians, specialists and certified nurse midwives who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to the people of Preston County and surrounding areas. |
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PMH’s Commitment
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| Guided by a shared commitment to continuous improvement, our highly trained medical staff, professional staff, and support staff will continue to work hand-in-hand to provide the finest of patient-focused care in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion. |
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| Visiting Policy |
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Visiting Friends and Family
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At Preston Memorial Hospital, visitors are not only welcome, but encouraged. On the other hand, rest is an important part of a patient’s treatment and the medical staff has to make the determination of when it is best for the patient to have limited or no visitors.
Visitors are guests at Preston Memorial Hospital and are second only to the patients. We hope that our visitors will cooperate with the hospital staff in doing what is best for the patient. |
General Rules
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Persons with upper respiratory infections, flu symptoms, or other infectious illnesses should not visit patients. |
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All visits should be limited to 20 minutes or a reasonable length of time. |
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The patient’s condition will determine the number of patients allowed at one time, but generally no more than 2 visitors at one time. |
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There are no age restrictions for visitors, but young children must remain with parents and cannot be disruptive or noisy. |
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Please respect all “No Visitors, “Isolation,” and all other signs posted on patient doors. They are ordered by the doctor for the patient’s benefit. |
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Overnight visits are allowed under special circumstances, such as one parent of a child in the hospital may stay, or limited visitors of a patient who is critical or in an emotionally upset or confused condition. Permission must be obtained from the nursing staff. |
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Visiting Hours
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General Visiting |
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| 11:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. daily |
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Monitored Rooms |
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| 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Visiting is limited to one visitor at a time, immediate family only for ten minutes every two hours. |
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Preston Birth Center |
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| In the Preston Birth Center, the father or designated significant other may be with the mother at any time. Others may visit between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. |
If you have a conflict with our regular visiting hours, please contact the nursing staff for possible special arrangements. |
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Our Patient Representative
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Kathy Wilson, RN., our Quality Improvement Services Coordinator, serves as a patient advocate, working with patients, our hospital administration and staff on behalf of patients and their families. She is able to share information and address any concerns with the utmost respect and confidentiality. If you have any concerns about your visit at Preston Memorial Hospital, please contact Kathy at 329-1400 ext. 711. |
Cafeteria
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Our cafeteria is located on the first floor of the hospital and is open as follows:
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Breakfast: |
6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday |
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Lunch: |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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Dinner: |
5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
In addition to the cafeteria services, there is also a vending area which provides coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and newspapers located on the first floor of the hospital. |
Pastoral Care Program and Chapel
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PMH recognizes the importance of spiritual care as a part of your comfort, peace and health. In the event that your Chaplain is unavailable, the volunteer Chaplain can provide spiritual, emotional, sacramental and social support to patients and families.
The Chapel is located on the first floor and is open at all times for prayer and meditation. Anyone is welcome to use this room. Patients may arrange to use the Chapel by contacting the nursing staff. |
Parking
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Designated parking areas are reserved for the handicapped, clergy and physicians. Please respect these areas to assure that these groups have easy access to the hospital. |
Smoking
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Preston Memorial Hospital has a smoke-free policy that prohibits smoking throughout the hospital to help protect the health of our patients and visitors. |
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| Billing Information |
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You or your family member may visit a financial counselor on the first floor or ask that one come to your room to explain your insurance coverage or any other questions you may have concerning payment of your bill. The Preston Memorial Hospital Business Office will file your medical insurance claim. If you are not covered by insurance, arrangements for payment should be made with a financial counselor before you leave the hospital. Our financial counselors are ready to assist you and can provide help with all sources and methods of payments so that you may meet your financial responsibilities to the hospital.
Certain physician fees will not be included in your hospital bill. You may receive separate statements from the physicians who interpret your x-ray or lab results and your personal physician and/or consulting physician.
If you have any questions concerning your bill, please feel free to call the business office at (304) 329-2830. A patient accounts representative will be happy to assist you. |
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