Monongalia County, W.Va.-based Mon Health System announced July 18 that it has filed a formal application for a Certificate of Need to build a new, small-format hospital in Bridgeport, W.Va., to serve the greater Harrison County community.
David Goldberg, president, and CEO of Mon Health System, said the new facility is the perfect solution for Harrison County.
"Because many Harrison County communities already know and trust Mon Health for their medical care, we look forward to opening this new hospital to keep healthcare local to our patients," Mr. Goldberg said.
Ed Boyle, chairman of the Mon Health System board of directors, said that the organization's commitment to expanding access to care is a priority.
"Accessibility close to home is a key component of quality care, and Mon Health and its locally based board of community volunteers are pleased to bring this innovation to our state," Mr. Boyle said.
Officials have selected property at Charles Pointe in Bridgeport, W.Va., to build the new $22.5 million facility.