The infusion center at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has been named the Norma Mae Huggins Infusion Center, honoring the legacy of Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins’ mother and the lasting impact of the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment on cancer care across West Virginia.
The announcement was made during the 2026 Bob Huggins Fish Fry fundraiser held Friday, Jan. 30, at Mylan Park in Morgantown.
“The naming of the Norma Mae Huggins Infusion Center is a powerful tribute to a woman whose legacy continues to touch countless lives across our region,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon and Davis Health Systems–Vandalia Health Northern Region and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. “Through the generosity of Coach Huggins, his family, and the generous donors supporting the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment, we’ve brought advanced treatments, innovative technology and enhanced comfort to patients when they need it most.”
Established in memory of Norma Mae Huggins following her passing from colon cancer in 2003, the Endowment has raised more than $20 million over the past two decades, including $1.8 million over the last three years benefiting Vandalia Health Oncology, to advance patient care, clinical cancer research, education, equipment and leading technology across the state.
Contributions from the Endowment have already made a meaningful impact across Vandalia Health hospitals, including a $150,000 donation that funded the installation of state-of-the-art infusion chairs designed with built-in heat and massage functions to improve patient comfort during lengthy treatments. New chairs were placed at Vandalia Health infusion centers including Mon Medical Center; Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston; Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center in Elkins; and Vandalia Health CAMC Cancer Center in Beckley.
“These upgrades may seem simple, but for patients spending hours in treatment, comfort matters,” said Regan Siko, Director of Oncology Service Line for Vandalia Health Northern Region. “The heated and massage features have already made a noticeable difference for our patients, creating a more soothing environment during a challenging time.”
Funding from the Endowment has also helped Vandalia Health invest in advanced technology to offer stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) at Mon Medical Center for patients with metastatic brain lesions — a highly precise, noninvasive form of radiation therapy that delivers focused, high-dose radiation directly to tumors while protecting healthy brain tissue.
“Every investment made through this foundation directly impacts patients and families facing cancer,” said Laura McCall, Executive Director of Philanthropy for Vandalia Health Northern Region. “From comfort-focused improvements like the infusion chairs to advanced treatments such as stereotactic radiosurgery, this support allows us to elevate care across our entire system.”
This year’s Fish Fry welcomed nearly 700 community members to Mylan Park for an evening of food, entertainment and philanthropy, featuring special guest appearances by Merril Hoge, former NFL running back and ESPN football analyst, and Clark Kellogg, basketball Hall of Famer and television sports analyst. Proceeds totaled $500,000 and will continue to support the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment.
For more information about the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment, visit BobHugginsFishFry.org. For more information about cancer care at Vandalia Health, visit MonHealth.com/Cancer.
