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Weirton Medical Center

Weirton, West Virginia

40,000 annual visits


Hospital Information

  • Respected 240-bed acute care institution servicing the residents of Weirton and the surrounding service area of 75,000 residents
  • Modern hosts the latest equipment an diagnostic services including SPECT camera color Doppler ultrasound 2 CT Scanners, newest one 64 slice and latest MRI.  PACS radiology system
  • 10-bed CCU, 30-bed step-down/Intermediate Care Unit, a 20-bed Psychiatric Center, 33-bed Skilled Care Unit, a Pain Management Center
  • Full-service facility includes cardiology, orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology and acute hemodialysis, partial hospitalization in the psychiatric center, a cardiopulmonary rehab. program, a back and neck surgery program and a community-based diabetes care center
  • The medical/dental staff is comprised of 150 physicians
  • Responsive lab and radiology are supportive of emergency medicine
  • Primary Coronary Intervention (PCI) available 24/7
  • WVSOM student rotations for teaching

Emergency Department

  • Recently renovated Emergency Department has 16 beds in 14 treatment rooms and modern equipment and facilities
  • Moderate acuity with14% of the patients are admitted which make up 80% of total hospital admissions
  • Square-shaped layout with central nursing and physician work station includes computer and desks for physicians; computer linked to Sunquest lab system
  • Broad mix of patient pathology
  • Full complement of monitored beds includes telemetry system and computer tracking system
  • Active in EMS with in-house medical directors for local squads
  • EMS teaching options for physicians who are so inclined
  • Emergency physicians do not write admitting orders
  • Highly regarded, stable nursing staff

Emergency Department Schedule

8 hr shifts provide 32-33 hours of physician coverage per day

Fast Track has 11-12 hour shifts with dedicated nursing coverage

Weirton, West Virginia Community

Weirton is a smaller-city bedroom community to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is just 35 minutes away. The local atmosphere is that of a hometown community of proud people. Weirton Steel, healthcare, and manufacturing drive the local economy. Several beautiful residential areas are located near the hospital, and rural property with acreage is easily accessible. West Virginia is home to world class outdoor recreation including white water, skiing, climbing and mountain biking. Many quaint small towns provide for getaway destinations. Imperial, Moon Township and Sewickley are some of Pennsylvania's desirable residential communities, also hosting a wide range of beautiful housing, excellent schools, and great shopping and dining. All professional sports, world-renowned symphony and theater, and other major metropolitan amenities are available. The Pittsburgh International Airport is also reachable in 35 minutes from Weirton providing outstanding options for air travel.