WMC Foundation presents first Healthier Community grants

WEIRTON – In an effort to continue investing in the region, WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center established a philanthropic organization earlier this year to support the communities served by the hospital. Friday afternoon, the WMC Foundation recognized the first recipients of its Building a Healthier Community grant program with a luncheon held at A.V. Lauttamus Communications. “This is an unprecedented investment for us,” said David Artman, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, noting while it is important to see WVU Medicine investing in Weirton’s facilities, it is just as important to see contributions for the surrounding area. “This is about you and the difference you make in our community.” The Building a Healthier Community grant program was announced in August, as a way to provide funding opportunities for non-profit organizations working to improve the health and well-being of area residents.

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