Miller tours Marshall Health's community project funding site

Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) toured the former Strayer University building on Marshall Health’s Teays Valley Campus to see how the $3 million community project funding Congresswoman Miller secured is being used to advance medical research opportunities and health services.

Photo courtesy of the office of Congresswoman Carol Miller

“Marshall Health Network is committed to serving West Virginians by equipping their physicians with the necessary tools to provide the best quality care for their patients. I am glad that Marshall Health can use the funding I secured for them towards renovating the former Strayer University facility into a toxicology laboratory and occupational health suite. This will allow their staff to perform important medical research and ensure that students and physicians receive an invaluable educational experience to help them succeed in the medical field. I look forward to coming back once all renovations have been completed and to hear updates on the impact their critical work has on the region,” said Congresswoman Miller.

“I extend Marshall Health Network’s deepest gratitude to Congresswoman Miller for her unwavering support and commitment to improving health care access in West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller’s advocacy for critical funding and resources has been instrumental in moving this project forward, ensuring that our region has the tools necessary to address the ongoing challenges of substance use and workplace safety. By championing initiatives like this state-of-the-art medical toxicology center at Marshall Health – Teays Valley, Congresswoman Miller is helping to create safer environments for workers, empower employers and support individuals in recovery. We are truly grateful for her leadership and steadfast dedication to the wellbeing of our community," said Kevin W. Yingling, R. Ph., M.D., CEO of Marshall Health Network.

“We are so appreciative of Congresswoman Miller’s support for our major priority initiatives: addiction and behavioral health, gerontology and healthy aging, obesity and diabetes, and rural health and primary care, which emphasize our commitment to the health and wellbeing of West Virginians. In addition to expanded clinical services, the new facility in Putnam County will offer vital instruction and hands-on experience in toxicology for students in a variety of health care fields. The center will also serve as a foundation for future research, resulting in new job creation,” said David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), vice president for health affairs and dean of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.