St. Joseph’s Hospital to install advanced air filtration system in its operating suite

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June 16, 2020

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital will be installing the latest in advanced air filtration systems in its operating suite in June. This new state-of-the-art system will provide even better HEPA filtration for air purification and humidity control.

The new system will be installed during the week of June 22 requiring the temporary suspension of surgeries during that week. The Operating Suite will reopen to full capacity on Monday, June 29.

If you have delayed any surgical procedures due to COVID, please call our general surgery office at 304-473-2303 to schedule an appointment.

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