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The WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Center for Women’s Health Clinic in Elkins welcomes Jenna Ward, PA-C

Jenna Ward, PA-C

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Center for Women’s Health Clinic in Elkins is pleased to welcome Jenna Ward, PA-C. 

Ward received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia.  She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, as well as certified in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support).

She will be providing Obstetrical and Gynecological care for women from adolescence through menopause and beyond.  She will join the team of providers that includes Kimberly Farry, MD; Sarah Hicks, CNM; and Keely Burnside, PA-C.  

Babies will be delivered at St. Joseph’s Hospital, which has been honored by the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership for its high level of care for pregnant women and babies.

St. Joseph’s Specialty Care Clinic is located at 201 Main Street in Elkins. For an appointment, call 304-473-2300. For more information, go online to www.stj.net.

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