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Welcome to Coplin Health Systems’ blog, where you can find recent news, health advice, events, neighborhood initiatives, and so much more.

May 3, 2019
Pre-Diabetes. Are you risking it?
While pre-diabetes is not as commonly discussed as ‘diabetes’, it is a medical condition that indicates an individual is on the fast track to developing diabetes. Coplin Health Systems’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Murrita Bolinger, describes a […]

March 28, 2019
CHS Employee Spotlight: Katie Smith, DON.
Coplin Health Systems (CHS) is delighted to announce the hire of their new Director of Nursing, Katie Smith, RN. Katie will work closely with Coplin’s CMO, Murrita Bolinger, to further cultivate the continuity of care for our […]

March 12, 2019
5 Answers to your School-Based Clinic Questions
Getting health care for your child can be complicated – Coordinating schedules, rides and trying to avoid school absences and work conflicts are not easy tasks. This is why School-Based Clinics (SBC’s) have become increasingly popular in […]

February 14, 2019
Dash for Diabetes, ready, set…5 tips to GO
One of our favorite signs that spring is right around the corner is the annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Run/Walk put on by Coplin Health Systems Diabetes Initiative. CHS will be teaming up with Ravenswood Recreation Youth […]

February 11, 2019
Annual Dash for Diabetes Registration Now Open
Coplin Health Systems (CHS) Diabetes Initiative is teaming up with the city of Ravenswood for the third consecutive year to host the Dash for Diabetes 5K Walk/Run. With the diabetes epidemic continuing to grow at a national […]

January 30, 2019
Coplin Health’s “zero-condition” HRSA audit assures quality care
Elizabeth, WV (January 30, 2019) — Coplin Health Systems (CHS) is dedicated to providing quality healthcare throughout its communities. While adhering to its core values and advocating for communities in Wirt County, Jackson County, Wood County in […]

January 10, 2019
4 Things To Know About Hepatitis A
This time of year, most everyone is worried about catching the flu, but there is another virus you should be watching out for – Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver and […]

December 17, 2018
5 Reasons to Participate in the Wirt County Fitness Challenge
Tis the seasons for eggnog, pecan pie, and Christmas cookies, but just beyond that is the season of resolutions! Ring in the New Year with an exciting challenge to get yourself to a better you. The Wirt […]

August 29, 2018
Coplin Health Systems Announces Departure of CEO, Derek Snyder, and Selection of Interim CEO
Coplin Health Systems and its Board are announcing that, effective September 7th, Derek Snyder, its CEO is departing the organization.

March 1, 2018
New Family Care Facility Opens in Parkersburg
Coplin Health Systems has opened a second family care clinic at 3705 Emerson Square in Parkersburg. For information, call 304.917.3530.

February 1, 2018
Coplin Welcomes Pediatric Physician
Dr. Cathy A. Dailey has joined our primary care staff as a pediatric physician. She is now seeing patients 18 and under at Parkersburg Family Care.