The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, in partnership with Marshall Health Network, is advancing a focused strategy to address the most pressing health challenges facing West Virginia and the Appalachian region. Through four Centers of Wellness, the School of Medicine is aligning education, clinical care, research and community engagement to improve population health while strengthening workforce participation and economic vitality.
By concentrating expertise, innovation and resources in high-impact areas, these Centers are improving outcomes, expanding access to care in underserved communities and fostering long-term economic growth through a healthier, more resilient workforce.
We educate and innovate to improve care for substance use disorder, collaborating with communities and advancing clinical services.
We enhance healthy aging through innovative research and care programs, improving quality of life for older adults. We collaborate with communities to support geriatric care and promote longevity and well-being, emphasizing specialized care for aging patients and caregivers.
We address chronic health challenges related to obesity, including diabetes, by implementing preventive strategies, providing specialized care and wraparound services to reduce the impact of these conditions.
We expand access to primary care in rural areas, leveraging community partnerships and innovative care models to meet the unique health care needs of underserved populations. We promote equitable health care delivery to ensure better outcomes across rural communities.
