Live Healthy West Virginia
Ep. 25 - WVU Health System: A Look Back and Look Ahead
Season 1, Episode 14
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19m
The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand name WVU Medicine, is the state’s largest health system and largest private employer. We talk about its impact on healthcare and the state and region by taking a look back on 2024 and a look ahead to 2025 with Albert L. Wright, Jr., System president and CEO.
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