United Way of the River Cities is pleased to announce Mountain Health Network has donated more than $83,000 as a result of its annual workplace campaign and other gifts.

The support generously comes from corporate donations and pledges from employees of Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Pleasant Valley Hospital and HIMG.

“Mountain Health Network employees are people who are clearly committed to helping those in need by providing them with top quality health care” said Carol Bailey, executive director at United Way of the River Cities. “Their generous support of our work shows that this commitment extends to helping neighbors who need some extra assistance in other life areas too.”

The combined gifts and pledges to United Way totaled $83,645, which includes $15,000 to be used in 2023 to support various programs and events, including the Celebration of Excellence, the River Cities Cornhole Classic and Read Across the River Cities.

“There are so many amazing people at Mountain Health Network whose love of the community extends outside the walls of the hospitals and medical centers,” said Bill Rosenberger, director of resource Development for United Way of the River Cities. “We’re humbled by the trust that Mountain Health Network has in us to ensure those dollars are stewarded well, whether it supports grant-funded programs impacting food insecurity, homelessness and low-income households to internal United Way programs that focus on financial stability and education.”

“Mountain Health Network and the United Way of the River Cities share a commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Kevin Yingling, RPh, MD, FACP, CEO, Mountain Health Network. “We are proud to support this important work and look forward to witnessing the impact of these funds on the lives of our neighbors.”

Donations from corporate campaigns and individuals allow United Way of the River Cities to support local nonprofits in the form of grants to target critical issues in the areas of health, education, financial stability and safety net services. Last year, more than $5280,000 was awarded to 26 organizations in UWRC’s five-county service area of Lincoln, Mason and Wayne counties in West Virginia, and Lawrence County, Ohio. 

If you or your employer is interested in donating to United Way of the River Cities, contact Bill Rosenberger at 304-523-8929 ext 112 or visit donate.unitedwayrivercities.org

About United Way of the River Cities

United Way of the River Cities is a nonprofit organization that partners with the local community to fight for the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mason counties in West Virginia and Lawrence County, Ohio.

About Mountain Health

Mountain Health Network is a West Virginia-based not-for-profit health delivery system comprised of Cabell Huntington Hospital, a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing; St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 393-bed teaching hospital that operates St. Mary’s Schools of Nursing, Respiratory Care and Medical Imaging; Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, a 72-bed pediatric specialty hospital within Cabell Huntington Hospital; HIMG, an 80-member multi-specialty physician group; and Pleasant Valley Hospital, a 101 acute-bed hospital. Mountain Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of over one million children and adults in 38 counties in West Virginia, southern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky through understanding, respecting, and meeting their needs. For more information, visit www.mountainhealthnetwork.org.