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New MRI building

SMH is installing it's own MRI machine in a new building that will make access for patients easy. The new building is an extension of the XRay deparment which means patients will not longer have to go outside and up stairs to get to the MRI department.

The new MRI (Toshiba EXCELART VANTAGE AVG) and modular on-site means that we can offer MRI service 5-6 days a week. This means that we can do more exams and keep patient care here, in our community. We will also be able to offer more a wider variety of exams.

The MRI unit has the widest bore on the market and the gantry size (or length) is shorter. A software package based on parallel imaging allows for quicker scan times. All these features will help patients feel less confined and especially those who might be claustrophobic.

Building Project Fundraising Campaign

A community committee has been organized to raise funds for the 6.8 million dollar building project. Two large donations of $200,000 have been awarded by generous community agencies. The SMH fund raising goal is 2 million dollars. If you would like to make a contribution please contact hospital administration at: 872-8402.

Encouraging Education and Exercise

Marathon Scholars is a program that rewards elementary school children for exercising and reading. The long-range goal is to encourage a lifelong interest in both activities. Read more about the Marathon Scholars Program Here....

SMH in National News

Health Executive Magazine featured an article on Summersville Memorial Hospital in their January issue. Read how SMH has found it's "niche" when it comes to health care. Read the Complete Article Here....

New Construction at SMH

Growing and Improving Services SMH continues to improve and offer more services. See the current construction news as well as future plans at SMH. Read the Complete Article Here..

Community Connection

"Community Connection" is the official Newsletter of SMH. Here you'll find articles on a wide variety of health issues. Below is a list of Community Connection Newsletters with the most recent first.

November, 2006 - The Truth About Eating Turkey (pdf 202k)

October, 2006 - Breast Cancer Awareness (pdf 43k)

August, 2006 - SMH News and Updates (pdf 98k)

July, 2006 - Encephalitis (pdf 81k)

June, 2006 - Meningitis (pdf 65k)

May, 2006 - National Volunteer Week (pdf 145k)

April, 2006 - Nicholas County Health Fair (pdf 141k)

March, 2006 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (pdf 83k)

February, 2006 - National Heart Month (pdf 77k)

January, 2006 - Bird Flu Q&A (pdf 47k)