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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.

April 13, 2023
Q&A with Behavioral Health Provider Harvey L. West, MSW, LICSW
Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome Harvey L. West, MSW, LICSW to its Behavioral Health team. Harvey will utilize his skills in a variety of ways, including individual, family, and couple’s therapy. We chatted with Harvey […]

March 30, 2023
Groundbreaking Held for Wirt County Family Care Expansion
Coplin Health Systems hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the start of construction on the expansion of its Wirt County Family Care site. Rob Dudley, CEO of Coplin Health Systems, said this expansion is in response […]

February 21, 2023
River Valley Family Care is Growing, Meet Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Vickers
Coplin Health Systems is excited to welcome Ohio-native Stephanie Vickers, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C to its healthcare team. Stephanie will provide primary care to Coplin patients of all ages. We chatted with Stephanie about her nursing […]

Annual Dash for Diabetes Registration Now Open
Coplin Health Systems (CHS) is once again teaming up with the City of Ravenswood to host the seventh annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run event. This year’s race will begin at 8:30a.m. Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at […]

A Guide for Understanding Your Patient Portal
What is the Patient Portal? The Patient Portal is a secure online website that allows you to access your health information from your healthcare provider. The Patient Portal ensures you are included in the improvement and management […]

Get Acquainted with Dr. Shirin M. Morad
Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome Jackson County-native Dr. Shirin M. Morad, DO to its healthcare team. Dr. Morad is trained in internal medicine and will provide primary care to Coplin patients. We sat down with […]

February 13, 2023
School-Based Wellness Centers’ Portable Dental Unit Q&A
Are you familiar with Coplin Health Systems’ School-Based Wellness Centers? At these locations, dental services are offered exclusively to students. We sat down with Merinda Birkett, RDH to discuss the Portable Dental Unit and how it is […]

January 23, 2023
Wirt County Schools Wellness Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Kenna Wagner
ELIZABETH, WV (Jan. 23, 2022) – We are pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Kenna Wagner to Coplin Health Systems at our Wirt County Schools Wellness Center. Wagner is excited to return home and provide quality care […]

January 17, 2023
River Valley Family Care Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Bridget Briscoe
RAVENSWOOD, WV (Jan. 10, 2022) – We are pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Bridget Briscoe to Coplin Health Systems at the River Valley Family Care location. Briscoe is excited to join the health center’s medical team […]

December 27, 2022
Coplin Health Systems names Dr. Darrin Nichols as Chief Medical Officer
ELIZABETH, WV – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of family physician Darrin Nichols, MD, to Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Nichols will lead Coplin Health Systems’ clinical team while continuing to provide medical care […]

Get to Know Kenna L. Wagner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome Kenna L. Wagner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC to its healthcare team. Kenna will utilize her skills in a multitude of ways, including working within school-based healthcare, acute care, preventative medicine, and […]

Get to Know Bridget Briscoe, FNP-BC
Coplin Health Systems is excited to announce Bridget Briscoe FNP-BC will be joining its healthcare team. Bridget will be offering acute care to Coplin patients. We sat down with Bridget to discuss her experience working in healthcare […]