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| 02.26.2025
Morgantown, WV, February 26, 2025 (Joint Release with Mon Health) – Patients receiving treatment at Vandalia Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Morgantown and Vandalia Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood were surprised with a variety of comfort items to support their care thanks to a generous donation of care packages from Clear Mountain Bank staff.
For this project, Clear Mountain Bank, along with industry partners Alkami and Prelim, purchased items to create 250 packages to distribute to local hospitals throughout the bank’s service region, with more than 100 packages donated to Mon Health’s Cancer Center and Preston Memorial Hospital.
“We are honored to be able to support patients at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center and Preston Memorial Hospital with these care packages,” said David M. Thomas, President and CEO, Clear Mountain Bank. “We believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and this donation is just one way we can provide comfort and hope to those fighting cancer. We hope these care packages will offer some small measure of comfort during a challenging time.”
The care packages were assembled by Clear Mountain Bank staff across all locations and included carefully selected comfort items including neck pillows, blankets, socks, puzzle books, tea and more to offer relief and encouragement.
“This project hits close to home for me because I lost my mother [to cancer] six years ago, and every item included in the care packages is something that made her more comfortable while she was undergoing treatment,” said Carmen Pennington, Branch Manager, Clear Mountain Bank Pierpont and Suncrest locations.
“We are deeply grateful for Clear Mountain Bank’s generous donation to our patients,” said Regan Siko, Director, Oncology Service Line, Mon Health System, Davis Health System. “The care packages are a wonderful reminder of the support and care available to our patients from the community. It’s acts like these that help make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer, and we are thankful for Clear Mountain Bank’s continued commitment to making our patients feel supported and cared for.”
For more information about cancer care at Vandalia Health, visit www.MonHealth.com/Cancer. For more information about community involvement at Clear Mountain Bank, visit www.ClearMountain.Bank/Community.
About Mon Health System: Mon Health System, part of Vandalia Health, is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals in North Central West Virginia that works together to make healthcare more accessible and affordable to the communities it serves. It includes six hospitals – its flagship, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown; Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood; Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston; Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall; affiliate, Grafton City Hospital in Grafton; affiliate, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital in Clarksburg; and The Village at Heritage Point. Mon Health System is also part of many Joint Ventures such as Mon Health – DASCO Home Medical Equipment in Morgantown and Weston, Select Specialty Hospital, Monongalia EMS, Intermed Labs, Encompass, Healthworks, and the Mon Health Center for Outpatient Surgery to preserve choice, improve access and ensure the highest quality of care. For more information, visit monhealth.com. About Vandalia Health System: Vandalia Health, headquartered in Charleston, is a multi-state health system with locations across West Virginia as well as in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Made up of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Health System, Vandalia Health has 17 hospitals, over 190 ambulatory locations, more than 13,000 employees and more than 2,000 doctors and advanced practice providers. For more information or a map of locations visit vandaliahealth.org.
About Clear Mountain Bank: Clear Mountain Bank is an award-winning community bank that has been serving North Central West Virginia and western Maryland for more than 130 years. The bank has received numerous readers’ choice accolades, including Best of Morgantown, Best of Harrison, and Preston County’s Top Picks. With a focus on innovation and exceptional customer service, the bank offers a full range of financial solutions and is widely recognized for excellence in financial services and community involvement. Additional information is available at www.clearmountain.bank
