WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Beckley ARH Hospital and Summers County ARH Hospital recently received Silver Honors awards from the West Virginia Hospital Association.

“We are honored and excited to again receive this recognition from the West Virginia Hospital Association,” said Summers County ARH CEO Angela Rivera. “We work hard each and every day to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and this award shows that work has not gone unnoticed.”

The WVHA Honors Program was established to reward hospitals for their efforts in developing and promoting quality improvement activities, inspire them to become leaders in improving the health of all West Virginians, and to raise awareness of nationally accepted standards of care that are proven to enhance patient outcomes.

The Silver Honors award signifies hospitals’ commitment to excellence in the following areas:

• Antibiotic Stewardship
• Care Transition
• Cybersecurity
• Healthy Hospital Initiative (HH)
• Hospital Emergency Management Program
• Influenza Vaccination
• Opioid Response Initiative
• Screening for Metabolic Syndrome
• Workplace Violence
• WVHA Discharge Data Program

Beckley ARH CEO Todd Howell said the recognition is a reflection of the hospital’s commitment to care.

“The mission of ARH is to provide the highest quality of care possible, improving the lives of the people who live in the communities we serve,” he said. “We are honored that people choose us as their healthcare provider, trusting us with their lives and the lives of their loved ones. It is not a responsibility we take lightly, and we hope this award serves as another example of our unwavering commitment and dedication.”