7 hospitals renamed WVU Medicine

By Lacey Palmer, WBOY-TV Assignment Editor

The West Virginia United Health System is changing its name to WVU Medicine.

According to Dr. Christopher Colenda, president and chief executive officer of WVU Medicine, WVU President Gordon Gee unveiled the new brand at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser.

Colenda said.: "The WVU Medicine brand will be used in conjunction with the names of each of our hospitals and affiliated practices. This will tie all of our talented people and quality health services together in a meaningful way for patients and the public. WVU Medicine is a promise to everyone: no matter where you see that sign, you will find the very best in healthcare."

Member hospitals include United Hospital Center, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Potomac Valley Hospital, Berkeley Medical Center, Jefferson Medical Center, Camden Clark and Garrett Regional Medical Center.