Potomac Valley Hospital

Welcome to Potomac Valley Hospital


Potomac Valley Hospital is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital located on the West Virginia-Maryland boarder in the town of Keyser, WV. The hospital services over 25,000 people in the Mineral County, WV area, which includes the communities of Keyser, Piedmont, Elk Garden and Burlington, WV. and the lower Allegany County, Maryland communities of Westernport, McCoole and Luke.

The mission of Potomac Valley Hospital is to provide quality, efficient and cost effective health care services to the people of Mineral County and the surrounding area, either through the provision of direct services or through collaborative arrangements with other health care organizations. Potomac Valley Hospital is committed to meeting the health care needs of the service area through the operation of the hospital itself, and all related organizations.

OUR SERVICES
Potomac Valley Hospital offers the following services:

  • 24 hour Emergency Room service
    Inpatient medical-surgical care
    - Respite Care
    - 4 bed Intensive care unit
    - Skilled-Swing Care
    Radiology services
    - Diagnostic X-Ray
    - Mammography
    - CT scan
    - Bone Density
    - Ultrasound
    - Nuclear Medicine
    Physical Therapy
    Cardiology Services
    - EKG studies
    - ECHO studies
    - Stress tests
    - Holter monitoring
    Respiratory Therapy
    Laboratory Services
    Surgery services

    - Endoscopic procedures
    - General surgical procedures
    Diabetic Education
    Outpatient Hospice Care

    Pastoral Care
    At Potomac Valley Hospital, we understand that spiritual care is an important part of the healing process. You or your family may request a visit from the chaplain at anytime during your stay. Call us for spiritual and emotional support – when a patient is distressed or when family members are concerned. We will assist you in keeping in touch with your faith during this period.

    Services Include:
    •Bedside visits and prayers
    •Referral to community clergy when appropriate or requested
    •Assisting visiting clergy or other pastoral visitors

    OUR HISTORY

    Potomac Valley Hospital was established in1903 by Dr. Hoffman. It was located on Fort Avenue and Spring Street in Keyser. It was build at a cost of $15,000 and was know then as Hoffman Hospital. The facility was purchased by the Bess family Dr. Robert W. Bess Sr. and Dr. Thomas Bess in 1926. Members the Bess family still serve the hospital where Dr. Robert W. Bess Jr. is the current Medical Director and his son Dr. Charles Bess) is on staff as a Family Physician.

    The current Potomac Valley Hospital was constructed in 1931 as a 2 story building, at a cost of $250,000. Over the years, many expansions occurred, including the addition of the Third floor in 1966 and an Annex in 1976. PVH was then sold to Dr. Robert McCoy in 1958 who operated the facility until it was purchased by Harold McBee, Sr.

    A new 25 bed, 50,000 square foot hospital is currently under construction and will be ready for occupancy by mid 2008.





    MISSION, VALUE, AND VISION STATEMENT

    Our Mission
    The mission of Potomac Valley Hospital is to provide high-quality, patient-focused and cost effective health care to the residents of Mineral County and surrounding communities.

    In order to fulfill our mission, the staff of Potomac Valley has established and maintains a set of shared values.

    Our Values
    The following Core Values were formulated during the strategic planning process. The values provide the foundation for the hospital’s mission and identify the beliefs by which the hospital will continue to operate.

    Quality – excellence in service to others
    Respect – highest regard for the worth and rights of others
    Creativity – Continuous improvement through innovation
    Integrity – dedication to doing what’s right

    Our Vision
    Potomac Valley Hospital strives to promote wellness, provide quality and compassionate care in a cost-effective way for the people of our community.