West Virginia University Medical and Wheeling Officials Make Major Economic Development Announcement at Ex-OVMC

WVU Medicine, along with City of Wheeling and Ohio County officials, will make a major economic development announcement on Friday.

The press release said officials from the WVU Health System, the City of Wheeling, and the Ohio County Commission are making important announcements that will positively transform healthcare delivery and the economic landscape of Wheeling, the Northern Panhandle, and Wheeling. I’m here. Surrounding area.

The announcement is scheduled for 10am on the old OVMC site.

The press release also states that WVU Medicine’s mission is to give people convenient access to its care network. The project will enhance that access while also serving as a major catalyst for further economic growth and development in the City of Wheeling.

Attendees include:

Robert Herron, Mayor of Wheeling

Deputy Mayor Chad Talman, City of Wheeling

Randy Wharton, Ohio County Commissioner

Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and CEO, West Virginia University Health System

Douglas E. Harrison, President and CEO of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Bernie Twigg, Chairman of the Board of Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Wheeling Hospital

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