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WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recognizes National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week

Pictured, from left to right, are Brian Williams, Josh Harris, Bruce White, Homer Brown, David Fultz, Rick Chidester, Ashley White, John Currence, Tom Hollen, Donnie Kincaid, Doran Webb and Kenneth Davis.

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital recognized National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week, October 22-28. 

Every year, in the last week of October, we thank our facility and engineering staff for their hard work and dedication.  They ensure that we have a safe and efficient environment for all patients, residents, visitors and staff in our hospital and our clinics. 

This year’s theme is “Embracing Innovation, Achieving Excellence.”

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