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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 19, 2020
Parkersburg Family Care Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner to the Team
Coplin Health Systems is pleased to announce that nurse practitioner Sarah Schartiger, RN, BSN, FNP-BC, will be joining the Parkersburg Family Care team at the Camden Avenue location. Schartiger is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more […]

May 8, 2020
How to Keep Your Peace in Unchartered Waters
May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month. And with the burdens and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of us may be a little too aware of our mental health right now. From dealing with […]

Adults Need Healthy Lunches Too, Here’s How…
With the rapid spread of coronavirus or COVID-19, most employers have opted for employees to work from home or have furloughed employees until further notice. Regardless of your employment situation, health officials are strongly encouraging folks to […]

May 1, 2020
Minimize Your Stress While Social Distancing
With constant news updates regarding coronavirus, or COVID-19, and a drastic change in many people’s daily lives, times are tough right now. Many people have switched from working in an office to on their couch and some […]

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 […]