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mwelch@journal-news.net MARTINSBURG — West Virginia University Medicine saw plenty of growth in 2018, and the future is looking bright, too, hospital officials said. In terms of expansive growth, WVU Medicine added a $13.5 million project to build a new facility in Spring Mills. Associated with WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, the Spring Mills medical facility opened in May of 2018 on a 3.57-acre parcel of land at the intersection of U.S. 11 and Campus Drive in Spring Mills. The 44,000-square-foot-facility is just off Interstate 81. “That’s the fastest growing part of Berkeley County, and we didn’t really
have a presence there,” BMC Communications Director Teresa McCabe said. “Opening that and establishing an urgent care, primary care, pediatric practices and plans to add an orthopedic surgeon accomplished that.” The third floor of the building is currently being developed to provide even more growth to the facility in the coming months, McCabe said. Some of the other Enhanced Services Capital Projects done by WVU Medicine at its Berkeley and Jefferson county locations include additions or upgrades to catheterization laboratory ($9,500,000), an Intensive Care Unit ($9,000,000), an emergency department ($9,500,000), OB renovations ($1,000,000), MRI replacement ($1,500,000), ICU renovations ($1,550,000), an Inwood office building ($2,415,000), an EPIC Con-
version ($12,000,000) and a medical office building on Tennessee Avenue ($7,200,000), among many others. “With over $100 million invested in improvements, strong physician recruitment efforts, and the addition and expansion of services, we have made significant improvements to the quality of care offered and, ultimately, the patient experience,” Anthony Zelenka, WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Center President and CEO, said in a previous letter discussing the growth of the hospital in the area. The facilities haven’t grown just in terms of building spaces or upgrades, though. The group continues to add new providers to the area and continues to earn state and national distinctions for its efforts. Distinctions recently earned for
Berkeley Medical Center include: Certificates of Distinction to BMC for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center and for Perinatal Care from the Joint Commission. Certificates of Distinction were also earned in the management of chest pain, hip replacement and knee replacement from The Joint Commission as well as meeting The Joint Commission’s requirements for the Home Care Accreditation Program. In December, Berkeley Medical Center was awarded international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA Inc. Jefferson County has seen its share of growth, too. “Jefferson Medical Center has See GROWTH, Page A2
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Dr. Jim Klauber started in the summer of 2018 as Hagerstown Community College’s fourth president since its beginning in 1946. During his first year on the job, he has been focusing on meeting key business leaders, to better understand how HCC can best address the needs of the community. One of his first projects has been to help lead a county-wide initiative for Washington County to become a part of ACT Work Ready Communities. The designation empowers employers and educators to work together, using data, processes, and tools that drive workplace success and economic growth.
Klauber is also working with faculty and staff on ways to improve delivery of academic programs, including significant improvements to online programs and classes. The goal is to give students more options and help them move faster through the academic pipeline. Each year, more than 6,000 students at HCC take classes for college credit and more than 7,000 students take continuing education classes. There are more than 100 programs of study, available through traditional classes, online, and hybrid options. Since 2003, early college enrollment has grown to nearly 750 high school students who take HCC classes each year
through the ESSENCE Program and the STEMM Technical Middle College. The growth of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs has given HCC a strong reputation for quality instruction in emerging hi-tech fields such as biotechnology, alternative energy technology and cybersecurity. HCC also has a rich English and humanities division, with programs in dance, English, foreign language, music, theater, and the visual arts. Through the years, the faculty at HCC has continuously updated its curricula to respond to the community’s changing workforce needs. HCC’s programs in advanced manu-
facturing, alternative energy, health information management, electronic health records, truck driver training, and dental hygiene are just a few of the many offerings that are helping students prepare for careers that are in demand. As the healthcare industry calls for nurses to have more advanced training, HCC is helping students meet these demands by earning their associate degrees and moving right into bachelor’s degree programs, often with tuition discounts in place. With the increase in student enrollment over the years, the campus at HCC has received numerous facility improvements, including the five-story STEM Building, the ren-
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experienced a total interior redesign to include a special care unit, all private patient rooms, remodeled radiology area and new emergency department able to accommodate 30,000 patient visits annually,” Zelenka said. “The hospital’s women’s
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consolidate surgical services into a more efficient suite on the first floor. Jefferson Medical Center was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, and both Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center received the distinction of Most Wired in the American Hospital Association’s annual HealthCare’s Most Wired survey, according to Zelenka. And projects continue to grow moving forward, too. “Berkeley County can expect to see more parking spaces, the construction of more private rooms for patients, the addition of at least 25 physicians and a new women’s and children’s tower to be built onto the existing building,” Zelenka said. The center plans to use the improvements to expand its health goals statewide. “West Virginia is the 44th least healthy state,” Zelenka said. “We are 43rd for hearth disease and 50th for obesity. We are the worst state for overdoses, diabetes and tobacco use. We have to take our health seriously and do all that we can to combat these awful statistics. We are hoping to accomplish that with the beginning of these big projects this year.” Some of the key focuses moving forward in terms of integration opportunities in Morgantown include looking at issues concerning cancer, heart and vascular problems, neurosurgery and WVU Medicine Children’s. “Health care is changing today and we will change with it. Providing services that will keep people healthy such as smoking cessation, weight reduction programs, diabetes education and behavioral health screenings is the future of healthcare,” Zelenka said. “My philosophy is that if you aren’t advancing, you are falling behind. At Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers, we are committed to making sure healthcare in this community is always advancing.”
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Magnolia Family Medicine: Small team, diverse services BY DANYEL VANREENEN
two years. According to the website, the practice was founded in 2017 by Tracy and Dr. Jason Swalm. Tracy and Jason are both veterans of the U.S. MARTINSBURG — At Magnolia Family Army, and both have experience in the health Medicine, patients of all ages and walks of life care industry, including Combat Medic, EMT, are welcome. Laboratory Services and Nursing. “(We provide) primary care for newborns According to the website, Jason now holds a to geriatrics,” said Tracy Swalm, co-founder of license to practice medicine in the state Magnolia Family Medicine. of West Virginia through the West Swalm said the practice also Virginia Board of Osteopathic participates with most insurMedicine, and is a board certiances and Medicare because fied family physician through putting patients first is the We like the small the American Board of clinic’s highest priority. town feel of our Family Medicine. According to the MagTracy works as nurse nolia Family Medicine office. manager and director for website, the practice prothe practice, but still holds vides primary services for Tracy Swalm, a license as a certified nurse a diverse range of needs. co-founder, Magnolia midwife. They provide care services Recently, Tracy said MagFamily Medicine for family medicine, dernolia Family Medicine also matology, osteopathic medihired a nurse practitioner, Kim cine, women’s health, children’s Saul, to join the team. ADHD, and physicals and wellness. Tracy said the best part of her job is treatDespite the diverse range of services, ing patients and families. She also enjoys hearing Swalm said Magnolia Family Medicine is proud from patients that watched the office get built. to be a small practice. Magnolia Family Medicine is located at 3 “We are small — one physician and one Ceritos Trail, Martinsburg along W.Va. 9 near nurse practitioner,” Swalm said. “We like the Hedgesville. Tracy said the office is just behind small town feel of our office.” the Hedgesville branch of the Department of MoMagnolia Family Medicine has been serving tor Vehicles. the Berkeley County community for just over
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Winchester Radiologists improve varicose vein options BY KELSIE LEROSE
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WINCHESTER — With 25 million Americans being affected by varicose veins each year, Winchester Radiologists is now offering those individuals a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment. Winchester Radiologists, located at 160 Exeter Drive (Suite 103) in Winchester, Virginia, has been providing radiology services to Valley Health since 1979. In 2018, the outpatient Radiology clinic was opened. “Interventional Radiology is a subfield of Radiology which uses diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound or fluoroscopy, to perform minimally invasive procedures,” said Ardy Wunder, marketing manager for Winchester Radiologists. One such procedure is Endovenous Laser Treatement to treat varicose veins. ELT is a minimally invasive laser procedure with a 95 percent success rate of relief from pain and unsightly veins, according to Interventional Radiologist Brent Steadman, MD. Along with the varicose vein treatments, other minimally invasive procedures offered include mediport placements, kyphoplasty and many others. One misconception with varicose veins, Steadman said, is although individuals do not like the way varicose veins look, they believe there is no reason to treat them. “In actuality, they are usually a sign they have venous reflux in their legs,” he explained. “The blood should be draining from their legs up to their heart, but when it refluxes it causes increased pooling of venous blood in their legs. Because of this they get symptoms in their legs — dull, achy, tired — it gets worse as they go throughout the day and stand for long periods of time.” The ELT treatment begins with an ultrasound to identify which is the problematic vein in the legs. “When we do our procedure, we treat this vein. We
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When we do our procedure, we treat this vein. We make a tiny incision and put a laser inside the vein. We put a lot of numbing medicine around the area, and once it is nice and numb, we turn on the laser and slowly pull it back through the vein. It cauterizes (burns) inside the vein. Once it is closed off, then the blood is no longer refluxing and pulling in the vein. Dr. Brent Steadman, interventional radiologist
make a tiny incision and put a laser inside the vein,” Steadman said. “We put a lot of numbing medicine around the area, and once it is nice and numb, we turn on the laser and slowly pull it back through the vein. It cauterizes (burns) inside the vein. Once it is closed off, then the blood is no longer refluxing and pulling in the vein.” In addition to being minimally invasive, another plus of this procedure is that it is done right at the Winchester Radiologists’ office, and there is no need for a costly hospital procedure. “It takes about 45 minutes and there is not really much recovery from it,” he said. “We wrap people’s legs up pretty tight and tell them to wear it for 24 hours, then just go about their normal daily activities.” Other benefits of an outpatient procedure for patients include being able to have quicker appointments, the appointments can be scheduled sooner, patients do not have to worry about being bumped for an emergency, and the costs of performing these procedures is lower than in patient care, according to Wunder. Pain from varicose veins, Steadman said, is slow-growing over many years. He added, most are born with it but some cases occur due to age and time — both due to leaky valves in veins that
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MARTINSBURG — With a new executive director at the helm and more positive changes being made daily, leadership with the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority said it aims to continue its growth and impact on the Eastern Panhandle. “What I love about our work is that we are able to continue serving the community that we call home,� said Elaine Bartoldson, executive director of EPTA, in a statement to The Journal. “Public Transit is changing in the Eastern Panhandle and will continue to be a reliable source of transportation for those who rely on it. We have seen the demographics of ridership change and we will continue to be a resource
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Since 2014 our ridership has increased more than 30%, along with expanding EPTA’s routes and adding resources for our ridership to use. „ Elaine Bartoldson, executive director, EPTA
for the changing communities we serve.� Bartoldson began working for the EPTA as the marketing director in the latter half of 2013, where she stayed for two years before moving into the role of deputy director alongside previous EPTA Executive Director Doug Pixler. In March, Pixler announced his resignation and the Board of Director’s approved Bartoldson stepping into the executive director
role. Since then, the EPTA has also worked toward hiring a new deputy director and a marketing director to help continue the organization’s growth. Bartoldson said that one of the ETPA’s biggest accomplishment was the launch of its mobility-ticketing app in the beginning of 2019 that can be used at other transit agencies that use the Token Transit for mobile ticketing. The EPTA has also begun im-
plementing its bus shelter program with a new stop at the Martinsburg-Berkeley Public Library, and it plans to continue adding bus stop signs throughout the system in the beginning of fall of 2019. “Since 2014 our ridership has increased more than 30%, along with expanding EPTA’s routes and adding resources for our ridership to use,� Bartoldson said. “With the addition of the “Where’s My Bus,� riders have the ability to link through
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Taking care of a loved one during times of illness or injury can be taxing, both mentally and physically. You want to do it yourself, but it’s important to recognize when you need help.
Panhandle Home Health offers 43 years of ‘high quality home health services’
MARTINSBURG — Do you find yourself being pulled in many directions as you juggle the needs of multiple family members? How much time, effort, and energy have you spent looking for answers and assistance for a loved one who needs special care? The demands of caring for a family member who has an issue with memory, mobility, or other health concerns can easily become overwhelming. Taking care of a loved one during times of illness or injury can be taxing, both mentally and physically. You want to do it yourself, but it’s important to recognize when you need help. Panhandle Home Health is here for you. Home Health can be a preferred way for patients to remain in the home and receive quality medical assistance at the same time. Panhandle Home Health opened its office in Martinsburg on April 1, 1976 at 739 Winchester Ave., to bring nursing services to those who needed it, but who were not hospitalized. When formed, the agency was set up to provide one full time registered nurse, three part time registered nurses to visit patients as the need arose, a physical therapist, when required; four home health aides to assist in personal care, a secretary/bookkeeper, and an administrator. Today the agency’s staff make up over 70 individuals — approximately 30 registered nurses; a medical social worker; registered dietitian; 7 certified home health aides; and 18 other individuals in various positions within the agency to include the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services and Director of Finance. The agency also contracts with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and other individuals to provide over 34,000 home visits per year. Panhandle Home Health is a non-profit 501(c)3 Medicare-certified home health agency that serves residents of Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties. After many years of care, the agency turned 43 on April 1, 2019. “It’s our mission to provide the community with high quality home health services, and to link individuals with available resources,” said Executive Director Lisa Bivens. “If you need our services, please call us.” Panhandle Home Health’s goal is to: 1) convey caring and compassion for patient’s physical, psychological, and social problems. 2) provide the most advanced technological health care available. 3) meet the needs and exceed the expectations of all customers. 4) address and resolve all issues
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Panhandle Home Health opened its office in Martinsburg on April 1, 1976 at 739 Winchester Ave., to bring nursing services to those who needed it, but who were not hospitalized. causing customer dissatisfaction. 5) develop and improve processes for providing exceptional services through performance improvement activities. In 2018, more than 34,000 visits were made and over 1,400 patients were served by a skilled staff of 70 individuals. The agency takes referrals from all sources — physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and even from individual families. “People call us all the time, asking how to make a referral,” Bivens said. “We can talk to the person or family member, and can assist with calling a physician for a referral so that a nurse can visit the home to assess the patient’s needs.” Panhandle Home Health has always been proactive in the field of home healthcare services offering programs that are unique in our service area to include: Charity Care Program — providing free in-home care services to our patients in financial need or distress. Advanced Wound Care Initiative — promoting better management of
complex wounds by offering care from Wound Care Certified nurses. Bridge Program — a partnership with Hospice of the Panhandle that offers patients a bridge between curative and palliative care. Panhandle Home Health accepts patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay through their Charity Care Program. Charity care services are covered through the United Way, private donations, grants and fundraisers. The 11th Annual Puttin’ for Panhandle Home Health miniature golf fundraiser is slated for Thursday, May 2nd. Funds raised from this event have been used to: — Provide funds to start and expand the Bridge Program. — Provide over $136,000 in Charity Services to over 130 patients. — Start a Wound Care Program for patients with surgical incisions or wounds. — Purchase compatible cameras to strengthen the wound program. — Provide specialized monitors for use in patient homes to test
blood specimens to determine coagulation levels. PHHI is also unique in that it started an Endowment Fund at the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation for the purpose of allowing donations to be created through deposits into a fund for future funding of the Charity Care Program. Once endowed, this fund would provide interest to support the CCP Program at Panhandle Home Health into the future. In past years, Bivens said she has seen growing support from both the community and healthcare providers. “Healthcare providers are seeing the importance of home care and how we can really help reduce healthcare costs,” she said. “There’s also been an outpouring of support from the community through donations.” The staff of Panhandle Home Health continues to demonstrate their commitment and dedication to this community. They are actively involved on committees and work groups, devoting time and effort into
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Homewood at Williamsport serves for more than 80 years WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Homewood at Williamsport has been serving the community for 87 years. According to records, as early as 1924, George C. Pearson recognized the need for a home for the “good people of his church.” When he died in 1929, however, Homewood was only an idea. It took a generous gift from Pearson for the vision to become reality, records indicate. Pearson was the only child of George and Eleanor Pearson, and, according to records, he was
raised to take over his father’s position of high school teacher and principal in Washington County, Maryland. He was also a leader in his church, Christ’s Reformed Church in Cavetown, Maryland. In this position, Pearson urged fellow parishioners to embrace the idea of a home for the elderly of the church. According to a letter to ministers and elders of the Potomac Synod, which was sent in early 1930, “SInce 1924, the establishment of a home for the aged has claimed the attention of the Synod
of the Potomac. When it was announced … that the elder George C. Pearson had made the Synod its residuary legatee for the maintenance of such a home, the Synod appointed a committee, which is commissioned to make a survey of (1) the need of a home; (2) the financing of it; (3) the location.” Today, Homewood at Williamsport offers independent living, assisted living, long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation and secured memory care. What makes Homewood at Williamsport stand out is its high
level of longevity among its staff, which provides stronger relationships among residents and families, officials point out. “Homewood offers all levels of care on one campus to allow seniors the safety and peace of mind knowing that their needs can always be met as they age and needs change,” said Erin Younker, director of Marketing and Admissions. Younker said the best part of her job is working with residents and families, helping them find the right fit for their needs/wants and offering solutions to challenges.
“I think it speaks volumes when we have children and/or grandchildren of past residents now moving onto campus. That is a reflection of the kind, good care that we provide,” she said. Younker said that short-term rehabilitation has improved the experience at Homewood. She said anyone is able to attend rehab at Homewood; they are not required to be a resident. Homewood at Williamsport is located in Williamsport, Maryland. For more information, visit http://homewoodwilliamsport.com.
Dermatology Associates & Surgery Center offers new treatment BY EMILY KEEFER
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MARTINSBURG — Dermatology Associates & Surgery Center is located at 1000 Tavern Road, Suite 400 in Martinsburg, and it provides medical dermatology for patients. The practice has recently introduced a Levulan treatment with blue light, according to Mr. Eric Besenyei. “Dermatology Associates and Surgery Center has been servicing southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and western Virginia for over 20 years. Our focus is to provide our patients with accurate and prompt diagnosis and treatments for their skin conditions,” Besenyei said. He reported that the practice sees new patients within two weeks after being contacted by them or their medical provider. “We also see the majority of all insurances, to include Medicare and Medicaid,” he said. Besenyei said that the practice also provides service for various skin cancers. “We accomplish this by using our highly trained and well-edu-
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MARTINSBURG — Laddie’s Bar in Martinsburg is celebrating five years in business on June 14. The bar is welcoming a new lead bartender, Chelsea Cooper, and will be offering a new menu this summer. According to owner Laddie Jasper, the environment is “clean, friendly, safe and fun.” “All of our customers know each other by first name. Laddie’s
is one of the few establishments where you can enjoy your night and know you will get home safely,” Jasper said. “I have always enjoyed interacting with my customers by telling jokes, sharing stories and discussing sports.” Jasper reported that the location has a full bar, four large televisions, a pool table, dart boards and an ATM. “We have fresh burgers and steaks daily, and other great meals at affordable prices,” he said. Laddie’s has karaoke every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday with its own purchased karaoke equipment and full time DJ, Donnie Masters. DJ Masters will have a book launch at Laddie’s at 6 p.m. on May 18. Jasper also reported that the location features performances from an Elvis Presley impersonator. “Rudy Elvis is undoubtedly the best of all the impersonators,” he said. Laddie’s Bar, which is located at 107 Lutz Ave. in Martinsburg, can be reached at 304-886-3543.
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Garden of Promise brings health initiatives to Martinsburg BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — The Garden of Promise — an initiative that will allow Martinsburg residents to grow fresh fruits and vegetables closer to home — is now underway. The Garden of Promise is a community garden started by the Burke Street Promise Neighborhood Initiative where residents of Martinsburg can grow vegetables, flowers and friendships. “WVU Medicine’s mission is to improve the health status of Eastern Panhandle residents by providing excellence in health and wellness services and this includes supporting community programs that improve access to preventative health and wellness opportunities,” said Dana DeJarnett, health promotion coordinator for the Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center, in a statement to the Journal. “The Garden of Promise fills this mission by increasing access to fruits and vegetables by providing an opportunity for residents to grow their own as well as provide produce that could be used in schools, soup kitchens and/or sold at the
farmers markets that are held in food desert areas at reasonable rates.” An opening day celebration for the Garden of Promise took place April 13. The goal of the opening day celebration was to recruit gardeners who would like to grow in the Garden of Promise and to educate the public on the benefits of growing your own produce. The garden is a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Burke Street Elementary School and the United Way. Last year, the collaborative grew to include Main Street Martinsburg, Healthy Berkeley, WVU Extension Master Gardeners, WVU Medicine and the WVU Medicine Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Health. The garden will offer space for neighborhood residents to grow their own fruit and vegetables. The spaces are also open to others outside the neighborhood if available. Main Street Martinsburg and Healthy Berkeley were able to secure funding for a high-tunnel garden to lengthen the growing season. By adding the high tunnel garden, the growing season can be extended and open up new opportunities.
The garden plans to partner with Burke Street Elementary School to allow the students to learn about gardening and grow produce that can be served in the cafeteria. Other possibilities include growing produce that can be sold at the Martinsburg Farmers Market in order to sustain the garden and offer more options at the market. Throughout growing season, the Garden of Promise and WVU Extension Master Gardeners will offer a series of workshops that are free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. All of the workshops that will be held in the Garden of Promise will begin at 10 a.m. and include: • May 11 – Composting • June 15 – Taking care of your garden • July 13 – Now that you’ve got it, what to do with it To learn more about the garden, contact Nathan Fiore at 304-596-6323, nathan.fiore@wvumedicine.org, Dana DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 31814, dana. dejarnett@wvumedicine.org or go to the Garden of Promise facebook page, MTBpromisegarden.
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Medical center opening in early 2020 in Spring Mills BY EMILY KEEFER
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MARTINSBURG — Valley Health System and East Mountain Health Physicians held a Groundbreaking Celebration in late January marking the beginning of a new construction project in Spring Mills on the north end of Martinsburg. Construction of the new ambulatory care center is projected to be completed by early 2020, according to a press release. At the intersection of Route 11 and Campus Drive, off the Spring Mills exit from I-81, the two story, 40,000-square-foot medical building will be the first phase of development on the 6-acre site. “I think the location is good for access,” Cardiologist Neal S. Gaither said. “I believe in delivering care near where people live.” According to the release, the site will offer a visible, convenient location for Valley Health outpatient services to help meet the primary and specialty care needs of this rapidly developing residential and commercial area. “This has been home for 24 years. For me it is personally great to see the health system that I work for is helping to upgrade patient care in the area,” Aneesh Sompalli, Operational Manager at the Ranson Urgent Care said. “It is important to me because it is personal. Not a week goes by that I don’t see someone coming through the clinic that I don’t I know. That is what drives me.” With preparation beginning in 2018, the center is projected to open in early 2020 at an estimated cost of $17 million. Urgent Care and occupational health services, medical imaging (including women’s imaging), and family medicine will be offered on the first floor of the Spring Mills building, according to the release and the
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The projected 40,000-square-foot Valley Health Medical Center will be built by early 2020 in Spring Mills. presenters at the event. The second floor will be office space and exam rooms for Winchester-based physician specialists in cardiology, surgical oncology and more. “In addition to convenient primary care and medical imaging, this ambulatory center will improve access to physicians who specialize in minimally invasive heart, lung, bariatric, orthopedic, brain and spine procedures and cancer care just down the road at Winchester Medical Center,” Valley Health President and CEO Mark H. Merrill said. “We
recognize that patients have choices; it is our responsibility and our challenge to earn their trust and confidence. It’s our employees and physicians who provide a differentiating experience to ensure that our patients’ expectations are not just met, but exceeded.” Valley Health System is a notfor-profit, regional network of hospitals, Urgent Care centers, physician practices and other resources for rehabilitation, fitness and health serving a population of more than 500,000 in the Eastern Panhandle
and Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and western Maryland. “We’ve been encouraged by patients, providers and Valley Health employees who live here to establish a more robust presence in the Panhandle,” Chris Rucker, Valley Health Vice President of Ambulatory Services said. “We are committed to improving access to high quality care, including walk-in treatment for minor illness and injury, occupational health services, primary care for prevention and chronic illness
management, and engagement with specialists in heart, cancer, orthopedics and other disciplines. We want to make it more convenient for busy Panhandle residents to access services right here, close to home.” Each year, Valley Health provides more than a million dollars of support to community health initiatives in West Virginia communities and millions more in free or reduced cost services for those who could not otherwise afford health care. Visit www.valleyhealthlink.com for more information.
Expansions in Public sees modified U.S. 522 bypass plan store for Berkeley Medical Center BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Medicine expects expansion to take place at its Berkeley County Medical Center in the 2019 fiscal year. During a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce in late January, Anthony Zelenka, the president and CEO of Berkeley and Jefferson County Medical Centers, explained that the Berkeley Medical Center should expect to see big changes coming to the physical facility in order to better treat patients in the area. “Berkeley County can expect to see more parking spaces, the construction of more private rooms for patients, the addition of at least 25 physicians and a new women’s and children’s tower to be built onto the existing building,” he said. The center plans to use the improvements to expand its health goals statewide. “West Virginia is the 44th least healthy state,” said Zelenka. “We are 43rd for hearth disease and 50th for obesity. We are the worst state for overdoses, diabetes and tobacco use. We have to take our health seriously and do all that we can to combat these awful statistics. We are hoping to accomplish that with the beginning of these big projects this year.” Zelenka went on to explain that the addition of these projects would allow for the medical center to continue to improve its neonatal care department, cancer treatments, neuroscience work and women’s health care treatments. “The biggest part of making sure our operation works well is the in the door-to-doctor time frame,” said Zelenka. “When someone walks in the front door to the time that they talk to a doctor, we want to make sure it takes less than 50 minutes, meaning that we need the staff and those treatments available. Our big focus is on integration for patients in all areas of our center. We can only do that by
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Berkeley County can expect to see more parking spaces, the construction of more private rooms for patients, the addition of at least 25 physicians and a new women’s and children’s tower to be built onto the existing building. Anthony Zelenka,
president and CEO continuing to better our facility.” The continued modifications to the Berkeley Medical Center, however, will not cost its patients any more than is expected in yearly treatment price changes. “There is an expected 3-to-5 percent increase in service costs every year, but patients bills will only be affected slightly,” Zelenka said. “And of course that depends on medical care coverage and what someone has decided with their insurance company.” The center will continue to expand upon its transport vehicles for families to visit their loved ones who have been transported to Morgantown, as well as expand the seventh floor of their building into private rooms to enhance patient experience while at the center. Zelenka also explained plans to expand the cancer oncology treatment department so as to better accommodate patients during their treatments. For more information on the Berkeley County Medical Center, visit its website at https://wvumedicine.org/ berkeley/.
BERKELEY SPRINGS — The West Virginia Division of Highways conducted another open house in early March on a planned U.S. 522 bypass around Berkeley Springs, but with a modified plan. The revised plan seemed to satisfy residents more positively than the original plan did at a public forum held last year. Part of the Roads to Prosperity project, the bypass is designed to alleviate traffic on U.S. 522 through town. It will be a four-mile, four-lane controlled access highway east of 522, beginning just south of Winchester Grade Road (County Route 13) and terminating just south of Sand Mine Road (county Route 38/1) north of town. It will include a connector road to Fairview Drive near Valley Health War Memorial Hospital and will have a grassed median and possible speed of 50 to 65 mph. The previous planned intersections for entering and exiting the new highway north and south of town drew scrutiny from residents and business owners. They were specifically concerned about the plan to force motorists automatically onto the bypass at both ends, with a series of intersections to get back onto existing 522. There were so many concerns with the entrances and exits onto the bypass, that the “Rt 522 Bypass Taskforce” formed to formally comment and convince engineers to go back to the drawing board. Officials with DOH did not have data on hand at the open house in March for the exact number of comments received but said changes reflected consideration of public comments. “We received a lot of comments,” said DOH engineer Dirar Ahmad. “And I met with the Chamber of Commerce, business leaders and government officials in August, and we looked at options. The public has been giving us positive comments tonight that ‘you came, you listened, and you gave us what we asked.’” The modified plan allows motorists to stay on existing 522 when intersecting with the bypass at either end. They will voluntarily enter the bypass via a roundabout (traffic circle) or T-intersection. Both options are under consideration and to be determined. “Each intersection option, the T and roundabout, has advantages and disadvantages,” Ahmad said. “I promised the Task Force we’d bring both options to the public.” Ahmad said choice of T-intersection or roundabout will depend on public comment but also on what is “most economical, and least intrusive on property owners and public impact, and the environment.” The new plan eliminates an atgrade (ground level) intersection with Myers Road (County Route 38/4) and
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WVDOH Engineer Dirar Ahmad discusses the Route 522 Bypass plan with Matt Omps, general manager of the Country Inn. does not have any intersection with Winchester Grade Road. Anyone traveling north on 522 can switch onto the bypass or continue on 522 into town. Anyone coming south on the bypass who wants to get onto Winchester Grade Road can get off at 522 south of Winchester Grade, turn around, and come back to that road. An overpass will be built over Winchester Grade Road and Martinsburg Road (W.Va. 9). The bypass will also have intersections with Sugar Hollow Road, Johnson Mill Road, Martinsburg Road and Fairfax Street. “In the future, whenever we have money, the four-lane will continue to the Virginia line,” said Ahmad, “and construction of ramps for a Winchester Grade Road intersection will be considered for future construction.” Ahmad was glad to be talking again with the citizens. “This is what democracy is,” Ahmad said. “The public is engaged.” “I’m pleased with the work the Rt 522 Bypass Taskforce presented to DOH, and I’m pleased with the design compromises DOH came up with to allow traffic to continue into town rather than forcing it onto the bypass,” said Morgan County Commission President Joel Tuttle. The Town of Bath Planning Commission wants to hear public comments as well, and handed out short surveys. Town of Bath Recorder Susan Webster said there are possibilities with both the T-intersection and roundabout. “The survey by the town planning commission collects comments of what folks think about the affect the road can have on the town and businesses,” she said. “I think it will work out in the end; there are just some decisions that have to be made.” Town officials want to know the
public’s concerns about noise, drainage issues, effects on water supply or landscape view and possible future economic development along the bypass route. The route will go near or through some small subdivisions and country/rural areas. Morgan County Commissioner Ken Reed wished DOH would’ve kept the intersection with Myers Road since it was at road grade level. “You always want as many access points as possible,” Reed said. “You’d rather have something you could use than something you can’t use.” Town of Bath Mayor Scott Merki still doesn’t like the plan. Merki suggested the bypass should be two lanes instead of four and a different type of intersection with 522 south of Winchester Grade Road. “We don’t need four lanes,” Merki said. “People move here because it’s a unique place. It’s quaint. I don’t see a four-lane continuing to Maryland anytime soon, because it would mean another bridge over the Potomac.” He doesn’t like the roundabouts and T-intersections and had concerns with 18-wheelers approaching a roundabout, even a large one to accommodate trucks, or stop signs on existing 522 at the exit of the 60 or 65-mph bypass. He said traffic would back up. “We’re basically trying to get the trucks out of town, unless they live here, have deliveries, or a need to be in town,” Merki continued. “They could put a bridge across 522 to bring southbound traffic back to 522 (on west side) for smooth transition, with an exit ramp back to 522 or Winchester Grade. Bite the bullet and put in a bridge for southbound.” The plan and map can be viewed at https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/BerkeleySpringsBypass/Documents/US522PublicMeetingHandout.pdf
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Spring Mills High School students Baratou Bah, left, Aishat Banire, Kiayjah Jones and Jose Castillo visit with each other in the school library. They were among the students who attended the 17th Annual HBCU College Festival this year, which was held in Washington, D.C.
HBCUs spark hopes, imaginations of local high school students BY MICHAEL NEARY
mneary@journal-news.net SPRING MILLS — Baratou Bah, a senior at Spring Mills High School, is eyeing a multitude of college possibilities — and she felt her prospects widen when she began contemplating Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs. “Going into the HBCU fair, you see schools you would never have thought of,” said Bah, who’s been accepted to 10 HBCUs and 26 colleges in all. Bah is one of about 60 students from Berkeley County Schools who attended the 17th Annual ASBC HBCU College Festival in February. It was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., and presented by The Alfred Street Baptist Church and The ASBC Foundation. Damon Wright, chairperson of the Berkeley County Diversity Council, has helped to coordinate the trip in the school district for the past three years. He works with his brother Solomon Wright, of Wrighteous Records, in Martinsburg, to run the trip each year. Like Bah, Damon Wright noted the importance of opening new windows for students exploring college. “We want to open their eyes,” he said. “We want to say, ‘There are a whole lot of options out there for you.’” Both Wright and Bah spoke about the experience during the Berkeley County Schools Board of Education meeting on March 18 at Spring Mills High School and then elaborated on their thoughts in later interviews. Kiayjah Jones, a junior at Spring Mills High School, also attended the HBCU festival, and later she described the sort of far-reaching interaction she hopes to achieve in the college or university she chooses. “I want to be somewhere where there’s a little bit of everybody — all different types of cultures and different people,” said Jones, who hopes one day to start a business that can bring happiness to people in many different communities. “I want to start my own widespread beauty supply store,” she said. The reach of HBCUs Anthony L. Jenkins, the president of West Virginia State University, recognized as an HBCU, noted in a telephone interview that the historical roots of HBCUs establish strong con-
nections with African American students and also create opportunities for other students to engage in a diverse community. “From our inception, our doors have been open to everyone,” he said of HBCUs. The U.S. Department of Education offers a definition of HBCUs: “The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: ‘…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education] to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation.’ HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents.” More than 100 HBCUs exist in the country. Those origins, Jenkins suggested, may provide a strong sense of belonging for an African American student who may conclude, as he put it: “This was created for me by my ancestors, and so they have this understanding of me, of my culture, of my heritage. That is something of great value for me.” Jenkins also described the way a student from another background may seek out an educational environment that creates a chance for cultural contact and understanding that may not be as readily available in other places. Jenkins emphasized, too, the way HBCUs support students who may have hit academic roadblocks, with the intention of challenging those students to excel in a new environment. “HBCUs have said, ‘Regardless of your zip code, academic preparation and parents’ income, we can help you succeed,’” he said. He added later: “We say, ‘Because of our environment, because of our great faculty … we’re going to turn you in that next Katherine Johnson.’’’ Jenkins was referring to the woman who graduated in 1937 from what was then West Virginia State College to become an ingenious mathematician for NASA — and also to be portrayed in the acclaimed 2016 film “Hidden Figures” after the publication of a book by Margot Lee Shetterly with the same name. Johnson is 100 years old.
Local relevance of HBCUs Students from all four Berkeley County high schools attended the festival. Coordinators from each school include Jessica Salfia, from Spring Mills High School; Celeste Brown of Martinsburg High School; Malcolm Lee of Musselman High School, and Kevin Frankhouser of Hedgesville High School. Wright noted that this year Berkeley County Schools contributed to the trip by funding transportation, and he said Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread also provided food for the trip. Salfia, who teaches English at Spring Mills High School and advises the Diversity Club there, said festivals such as this play a particularly important role for students in Berkeley County. “A student of color might spend their day being the only student of color in class,” she said. “I think for the rest of us, we don’t understand the mental and emotional toll that can take. So opportunities like this festival not only provide kids with a chance to access some really extraordinary college opportunities that maybe they haven’t thought about, but they also give kids a chance to access community that they have not yet had.” Salfia said the whole exploration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities can help students investigate going to college in ways they might not otherwise have fathomed — even if they do not end up enrolling in HBCUs. She recalled a student who attended a past HBCU festival and did not end up going to one of the colleges or universities represented there — but the experience still spurred him on to pursue college. “I think we have to look at (a college fair) as getting kids interested in college in general, and that’s something that this fair did for that young man,” Salfia said. The personal contact with many college representatives in one setting can also fire students’ imaginations. “It was much easier to talk (about college) person-to-person,” said Jose Castillo, a senior at Spring Mills High School, and one of the students who attended this year’s festival. Castillo wants to study mechanical engineering. And Aishat Banire, a junior at Spring Mills High School, was drawn to “the cultural aspect” of the festival, she explained, with a hope of “finding
how people can come together.” Banire aspires to become an orthopedic surgeon. Diversity before college Students also stress the importance of creating a diverse, inclusive atmosphere before college begins, as well. Several students at Spring Mills High School have lauded the Diversity Club, for which Salfia serves as a faculty adviser. “That club brought a lot of people together,” Jones said, noting speakers from organizations such as the NAACP have helped nourish her desire to participate. Bah and Banire — also members — agreed, and Bah stressed that Salfia provided academic help, as well. Bah wants to pursue pharmacy as a career. Salfia said she started the club about three years ago. The club generally meets on a biweekly basis and often focuses on monthly themes. She mentioned projects involving Hispanic heritage, LGBTQ awareness, and other issues. It’s also, she said, a place where students can come just to seek company. “If a kid just wants to come to a meeting and hang out, they’re welcome to come,” she added. Salfia said that through her position with the club, she works with the Berkeley County Diversity Council, which Damon Wright chairs. That organization, as well, is working to create a vibrantly diverse environment for students and others in the community right now — before college begins. The Berkeley County Diversity Council has been in existence for decades. Wright said the organization advocates for a number of issues, including additional teacher training to help educators understand the nuances and differences in students’ cultural backgrounds. “If you don’t understand the differences, it can be hard to educate the students,” he said. And that sort of understanding, he suggested, can engage a talented student who might, under the wrong circumstances, create an obstacle in the classroom. “That student,” Wright said, “can be an asset in the classroom.” The Berkeley County Diversity Council schedules its meetings for 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Martinsburg High School library.
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