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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.

March 12, 2020
Statement on Coronavirus from CEO Rob Dudley
The concern of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak in the United States, is a growing topic on television, radio, social media and in the newspaper. Please be assured that Coplin Health Systems is taking every effort to […]

February 14, 2020
Coplin signs lease agreement on Wirt County nursing facility
Coplin Health Systems is excited to announce that it will be leasing its Wirt County nursing home to EWV Holdings, LLC. The new nursing home will be operated under the name Elizabeth Care Center and managed by […]

December 30, 2019
New Year, Realistic Resolutions
The New Year can be a difficult time for many, especially with the pressure to set resolutions. Many folks set goals to lose weight, exercise more or cut out negativity in their lives. But, sometimes these resolutions […]

November 25, 2019
Meet Elizabeth Cruger, MA LPC, Coplin’s Newest Behavioral Health Provider
What drove you to choose this career path? I have a fascination with how our mind and body are connected, and how we can function at our best levels, even in the face of stress. Stress is […]

November 18, 2019
Coplin Health Excited to Put Behavioral Health Grant to Work
Coplin Health Systems (CHS) is excited to announce that it has received a grant to expand and support its Behavioral Health program which will help increase access to quality behavioral healthcare within its communities. Funds from the […]

October 21, 2019
‘Paper Tigers’ Explores the Jungle of Adolescence with Free Movie Event
Coplin Health Systems will be hosting a documentary film that explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on struggling teens. Through a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the WV ACES Coalition, a free […]

October 14, 2019
Longtime Coplin Nurse Practitioner Among ‘40 Under 40’
A longtime nurse practitioner of Coplin Health Systems (CHS) has been selected as a 2019 Future of Nursing WV Emerging Nurse Leader Award winner. Jessica Wooten, DNP, who has dedicated her career to Coplin Health Systems, will […]

September 29, 2019
Your Seasonal Affective Disorder Questions Answered
The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter; Autumn is in full swing which means winter is right around the corner. For many, the colder months are a dream with pumpkin carving, Christmas caroling, and winter […]

September 19, 2019
Former NBA Star to Speak at Wirt Co. High on Substance Abuse and Sobriety
To create awareness for those struggling with substance abuse and sobriety, Coplin Health Systems (CHS) is pleased to present a free public event to the Wirt County communities that addresses the strains and stigma associated with addiction. All […]

September 11, 2019
United Way and Coplin Health Partner on Literacy
Through a partnership with the United Way, the Ready to Learn program for children has begun at Coplin Health System’s (CHS) Emerson location to encourage and promote early childhood reading. Because healthy children become healthy students, supporting […]

August 29, 2019
5 Ways to Fall into a Healthy Autumn
It’s that time of the year again when pumpkin spice and cinnamon fills the room, when cozy sweaters are a necessity and a tinge of briskness is in the air. Unfortunately, autumn is also the time when […]

August 7, 2019
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: Bust Common Misconceptions
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That’s been the question in the latest news headlines. Recently, there’s been a debate among parents and guardians nationwide – do vaccinations protect children or are they causing more harm than […]