Southern West Virginia News

Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the former Strayer University building on Marshall Health's Teays Valley Campus to observe the utilization of $3 million in community project funding she secured. The funds are being used to advance medical research opportunities and health services.

Marshall Health Network is transforming the facility into a toxicology laboratory and occupational health suite. Congresswoman Miller expressed her satisfaction with the project's progress, stating, "Marshall Health Network is committed to serving West Virginians by equipping their physicians with the necessary tools to provide the best quality care for their patients. I am glad that Marshall Health can use the funding I secured for them towards renovating the former Strayer University facility into a toxicology laboratory and occupational health suite."

Kevin W. Yingling, CEO of Marshall Health Network, thanked Congresswoman Miller for her support, saying, "I extend Marshall Health Network’s deepest gratitude to Congresswoman Miller for her unwavering support and commitment to improving health care access in West Virginia." He emphasized that her advocacy has been instrumental in advancing this project.

David Gozal, vice president for health affairs at Marshall University, highlighted the significance of the new facility: "We are so appreciative of Congresswoman Miller’s support for our major priority initiatives: addiction and behavioral health, gerontology and healthy aging, obesity and diabetes, and rural health and primary care." He noted that the center will offer instruction in toxicology for students across various healthcare fields.

The renovated site will enhance clinical services while providing educational experiences that aim to create safer work environments and empower individuals in recovery.