In early May, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated surgical suites, following a $23 million investment that brought the facilities up to modern healthcare standards.
This major project was delivered by Grae-Con Construction and spanned more than two years. It includes five fully updated operating rooms and two advanced procedural suites, plus new pre-operative and post-operative recovery areas designed with both patients and medical staff in mind.
State-of-the-Art Surgical Technology Comes to the Ohio Valley
Hospital CEO and President Tony Martinelli emphasized the transformation during the ribbon-cutting event. “If you look through them, they look nothing like they did at the beginning of this project,” he said. “They’re beautiful spaces, totally up to date and with all the modern technologies you want if a loved one is having surgery.”
Among the cutting-edge surgical technologies now in use:
- The Da Vinci Surgical Robot
- Two ROSA Robotic-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Systems
- Upgraded pre-op and PACU areas featuring the latest in patient monitoring tech
Martinelli also noted improvements to staff facilities, including renovated break rooms and expanded patient care zones. “We can now accommodate more pre-op patients in the morning and more post-op recovery in the afternoon,” he added, ensuring better use of space and efficiency throughout the day.
WVU Medicine Commits to Localized Care
Douglas Harrison, President of the WVU Health System Northern Region, reinforced the importance of delivering high-quality local healthcare. “These staff here care for your loved ones, and you don’t find that in big, nationwide systems,” he said. “I truly believe this is a prime example of what others want to be when delivering local healthcare.”
With this investment, WVU Medicine continues to prioritize advanced surgical capabilities and personalized care for patients in Wetzel County and surrounding areas.
