Bridgeport, W.Va. — WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) welcomed three West Virginia state legislators on Friday, November 14, for a collaborative legislative roundtable, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality care across Central West Virginia. The event was a joint effort with the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA).
The visiting legislators included Senator Ben Queen (Senate District 12), Delegate Keith Marple (House District 69), and Delegate Clay Riley (House District 72). UHC President and CEO David F. Hess, M.D., provided an overview of the hospital’s operations and significant regional impact. His presentation highlighted notable areas of growth, including surgeries, the lung center, acute admissions, the cancer center, and outpatient clinic visits. Dr. Hess emphasized UHC’s evolving role as a regional referral center for complex care.
“We are proud to serve as a vital regional referral center, providing the advanced, complex care that our communities depend on,” said Dr. Hess. “Hosting discussions like these underscores the importance of collaboration with our state leaders to ensure the sustained delivery of high-quality healthcare services to all Central West Virginia residents.”
Attendees also included Sahil Virdi, M.D., a pulmonologist at UHC Lung Center; Danielle Walz, WVU Medicine AVP of Government Relations and Associate General Counsel; Karen Bowling, President and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Tony Gregory, WVHA Vice President of Legislative Affairs; and members of the UHC leadership team. The roundtable concluded with a luncheon and productive discussions regarding the future of healthcare in the region.
