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Greenbrier Valley Medical Group welcomes Dr. Robert Pollard, M.D., to the team. Dr. Pollard joins Dr. Chris White at Greenbrier Valley ENT in Lewisburg and Greenbrier River ENT in Beckley. Dr. Pollard came to Greenbrier Valley Medical Group after a 28-year career in Charleston, WV, where he was on staff of The Charleston Area Medical Center, The Eye and Ear Clinic, and Charleston Surgical Hospital. Pollard grew up on Long Island, attended The College of the Holy Cross, and graduated from Georgetown Univ... ... Read More

With the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in West Virginia, and particularly in Greenbrier County, it is more important than ever that each of us does our part to reduce the spread of the virus. Wear a mask in public settings, practice social distancing, be vigilant about washing your hands. And most importantly, get vaccinated. Misinformation about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is rampant in communities across the country, including ours. The best available scientific information indic... ... Read More

Greenbrier Valley Medical Group welcomes urologists John Losee, M.D. and Christi Hughart, D.O. to the team. Drs. Losee and Hughart join Drs. Fort, Kowalkowski, and Mouchizadeh at Greenbrier Valley Urology. Dr. Losee is a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University and received his medical education at Georgetown University Medical School. Following the completion of his urology residency at Georgetown University Hospital in 1999, Losee joined the medical staff at Sibley Memoria... ... Read More

The American Red Cross in partnership with Greenbrier Valley Medical Center will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 29 in the Underwood Building at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds – 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive . Type 24901 in the ZIP box, locate WV State Fairgrounds, and select appointment time. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Masks are requir... ... Read More

Ronceverte, WV - I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the team at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. The pandemic has demonstrated how connected we all are, the impact each one of us can have, and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in the commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services for every patient. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. M... ... Read More

March 15, 2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking the medical care they need at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms before they are allowed ... ... Read More

October 7, 2020 – Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV, has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health . This annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the results of iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2020. “We are thrilled to be recognized among the top rural and community hospitals in the country,” GVMC CEO Tim Bess said. “We strive every day to pr... ... Read More

Ronceverte, WV- Greenbrier Valley Medical Center is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Even with a limited number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our community, our hospital has implemented precautions to protect patients and staff, including screening all patients for symptoms and risk factors, and pl... ... Read More

By Beryl Ramsey, Interim CEO Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center team celebrates our work to provide, safe, high-quality care for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During the past few weeks, we’ve felt an outpouring of support and we are grateful to everyone who has delivered a meal, sewn a facemask, left a card, a sign or a chalk drawing, or wh... ... Read More

Ronceverte, WV – Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Greenbrier Valley Medical Center resumes some outpatient elective services starting May 4, 2020. The hospital is following Governor Jim Justice’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Safety remains the hospital’s highest priority. Numerous precautions for infection prevention, access control, soc... ... Read More