BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Platinum Level Award through the 2026 CORE Donate Life West Virginia Hospital Challenge, in recognition of its outstanding efforts to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation across the Mountain State.
The award was presented by Tara Woods, CORE Professional Services Liaison. Accepting the award on behalf of the hospital was Margo Gibson, BSN, RN, Emergency Department Manager and Advisory Council Representative for CORE.
The Platinum Level Award distinction is given through the statewide hospital challenge, which is organized by the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) in partnership with Donate Life West Virginia and the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA). The initiative encourages hospitals to educate staff, patients and the community about the critical need for organ and tissue donation and to increase the number of registered donors in the state.
“We are incredibly grateful to our staff for their commitment to serving and supporting our community, as demonstrated by this recognition,” said WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital President & CEO John Forester. “Organ and tissue donation can make a profound difference in the lives of others, and we are committed to continuing to raise awareness and educate our community about the importance of becoming a donor.”
The hospital’s ongoing participation in the challenge includes awareness campaigns, staff education and community outreach efforts aimed at highlighting the importance of donation and honoring those who give the gift of life.
To learn more about how you can register as an organ donor, visit www.donatelifewv.org.
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is a critical access community hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, operating as part of WVU Medicine. Originally established by the Pallotine Sisters, it offers 24-hour emergency care along with inpatient and outpatient services, including women’s health, for the central West Virginia region. For more information, call 304-473-2000 or visit wvumedicine.org.
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