All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Businessman Mike Ross presents generous donation to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation

Mike Ross, President of Mike Ross, Inc., recently made a generous donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s 2024-2025 campaign.

The campaign, “Your Family’s Health is Our Mission,” is dedicated to meeting family healthcare needs from birth throughout the senior years. Projects that may be considered for funding from the campaign include Cardiac Rehab, upgrades to patient rooms, needs for mothers and new babies, imaging and ultrasounds, educational tools for staff and other needs as they arise.

Since its founding in 1921, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has strived to support the hospital’s mission of faith, hope, healing and service.

“I would like to say a sincere thank you to Mr. Ross,” said Skip Gjolberg, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital. “His gifts and generosity over the years have helped us to continually improve the quality of healthcare that we provide.”

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