Bridgeport, WV – WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) is highlighting its commitment to women’s cardiovascular health this February in observance of American Heart Month and the Go Red for Women movement. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women, UHC’s nationally certified Cardiac Rehabilitation department is focusing on specialized recovery plans designed to help patients regain strength and prevent future cardiac events.
The UHC Cardiac Rehab program, located on the first floor of the hospital in Bridgeport, provides a comprehensive 12-week outpatient program. This phase two recovery process combines monitored exercise with education on nutrition and risk factor modification, led by a team of registered nurses and exercise physiologists.
“Heart disease is a progressive disease, so you might get some new pipes in there with your bypass or open up one with your stent, but if you continue to live an unhealthy lifestyle, those can clog up and you’re going to have more problems. We want to eliminate that,” said Angelina Davis, EP, MS, manager of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at UHC.
In support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, UHC staff will participate in National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6, 2026, to raise awareness for the unique cardiovascular risks faced by women.
Additionally, Cardiac Rehab will host informational displays for Heart Month at the following locations:
• The Bridge Sports Complex: February 10, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Meadowbrook Mall: February 17, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
About WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center (UHC) is the result of a merger between St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides North Central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. The new UHC opened in 2010 and is located along I-79 in Bridgeport. The 736,403 square foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with patients, family, employees, and community in mind, which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technological integration, and improved access to care. The acute care facility has 292 private inpatient rooms and a medical staff that consists of more than 366 physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals. UHC has more than 2,613 employees and is a member of WVU Medicine (West Virginia United Health System). For more information about UHC, please visit uhcwv.org.
