Vandalia Health breaks ground on Neuroscience Institute
PRESS RELEASE:
Neurologic disorders Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis and others are a significant health challenge in West Virginia.
Vandalia Health is building a Neuroscience Institute to expand neurological capabilities such as on-site testing and comprehensive neurological care under one roof.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held, Nov. 11, commemorating the start of construction of the Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute across from the main entrance to Vandalia Health CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.
The three-story 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art institute will combine neuroscience specialists into one space for team-based patient care, educational instruction, research support, patient management and other critical functions.
Two floors will be used for neurology and neurosurgery clinics, infusion and diagnostic space. The third floor will be a shell space for later development.
The Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute is expected to cost $25 million and open in the fall of 2027.
About Vandalia Health
Vandalia Health, headquartered in Charleston, is a multi-state health system with locations across West Virginia as well as in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Made up of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Health System, Vandalia Health’s 17 hospitals (including 3 affiliates) provide a comprehensive variety of services including the only kidney transplant center in southern West Virginia, the first freestanding women and children’s hospital in West Virginia, a Level I Trauma Center (highest ranking), a Level I pediatric intensive care unit (highest ranking) and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (with the most critical NICU resources).
Vandalia Health also has over 220 outpatient locations, more than 13,000 employees and more than 2,000 doctors and advanced practice providers.
Additionally, the Institute for Academic Medicine provides education, outreach and research support to student physicians and other medical professionals hosting, on any given day, more than 1,000 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.
For more information or a map of locations visit vandaliahealth.org.
