St. Mary's Center for Education
The St. Mary's Medical Center for Education is a shining star in the tri-state region and in the world of health care education. This state-of-the-art facility is in the final stage of construction and will soon be supplying our region with the finest health care professionals in the area.
The long-standing traditions of excellence within the St. Mary's educational programs will be enhanced by the capabilities and opportunities within the walls of the new St. Mary's Center for Education. Throughout the center students and visitors will be able to enhance their education through some of the many amenities.
The 58,000 square foot, $10 million dollar facility includes all the teaching and practicum needs of today's health care Since the start of our campaign in 2006, we have received more than $4.5 million in pledges and contributions from the private sector, and an additional $1.4 million in federal funding.
The benefits expected from this project are considerable for the many communities in southern West Virginia. This facility will provide us the opportunity to increase enrollment in an effort to narrow the gap in the impending nursing shortage. It will also serve as a center for distance learning and offer students the latest in training technologies, such as incredibly lifelike human patient simulators. These simulators enhance the traditional methods of teaching and develop students' clinical and critical thinking skills in a safe environment without risk to real patients.
Our donors' commitment and financial support of the Center for Education is very significant. They have made this project a reality, and their investment will not only improve the delivery of health care, but provide great job opportunities for residents in our community now and for future generations. If you would be interested in a tour of the future site of our Center for Education, please feel free to contact David Sheils, Foundation President, at 526-1211.