What: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals and local officials will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated orthopedic hospital at its Saint Francis campus in downtown Charleston. The Thomas Orthopedic Hospital is the first of its kind in West Virginia offering expanded inpatient, outpatient, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and skilled nursing all under one roof.
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 1 p.m.
Where: Thomas Orthopedic Hospital,Saint Francis Campus,333 Laidley Street, Charleston, WV 25309 (outside in main courtyard)
Who: Speakers include:
Dr. Greg Rosencrance, WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals president and CEO
The Honorable Shelley Capito, U.S. Senator
The Honorable Joe Manchin, U.S. Senator
Albert Wright, WVU Medicine president and CEO
Gordon Gee, West Virginia University president
Amy Goodwin, City of Charleston Mayor
Details: After joining WVU Medicine, Thomas Hospitals solidified plans to repurpose Saint Francis Hospital to become West Virginia’s first full-service and comprehensive orthopedic hospital. The vision for the hospital began with addressing the increased need for specialty orthopedic procedures for patients. This best-in-class, full-service orthopedic hospital will complement the outstanding orthopedic teams that serve WVU Medicine’s main campus in Morgantown.