St. Joseph’s Hospital seeking community members to participate in the Partners in Care Council

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BUCKHANNON — St. Joseph’s Hospital is seeking community members to participate in their “Partners in Care Council.”

The purpose of the council is to provide feedback and insight to the hospital from the community about their experiences and thoughts about their healthcare. Through this partnership, St. Joseph’s Hospital hopes to develop a mutually beneficial relationship among caregivers, patients, families, and their medical providers.

The Council will hold quarterly meetings with an agenda and opportunity for open discussion. An informational session about the Council will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 5:00 pm at the hospital.

For more information or to RSVP for the informational session, contact Kenna Riddle, Service Excellence Manager, at 304-473-1573 or via email at Kenna.Riddle@wvumedicine.org.

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