Press release
From Mission Health:
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (June 14, 2013) – Blue Ridge Regional Hospital announces the appointment of George D. Methven, DO, Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists , as an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Dr. Methven will practice at Blue Ridge Medical Center campuses in Spruce Pine and Yancey.
“I have delivered about 5,000 babies and I still enjoy the miracle of bringing each newborn into this world,” Dr. Methven, certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said. “There is nothing more rewarding than the delivery of a healthy baby—it is truly a miracle.”
Prior to joining Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Dr. Methven practiced at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, El Dorado Springs, MO. He served his internship and his residency at Michigan Health Center, Michigan State University, Detroit, MI, and performed as its Chief Resident for four years.
“Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is honored to have Dr. Methven to serve patients at our Spruce Pine and Yancey campuses,” Oscar K. Weinmeister III, FACHE, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, said. “Dr. Methven’s appointment is another reassurance to our patients that Blue Ridge Regional Hospital provides high quality care to everyone in western North Carolina who needs it.”
Dr. Methven received his BS at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK.
“I involve the patient totally in the decision process,” Dr. Methven said. “I usually start conservatively. I present my recommendations, but allow the patient to make the choice.”
About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, based in Spruce Pine, N.C., is a not-for-profit hospital and serves Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has provided excellent healthcare services for the region since 1955. Cleverley & Associates has recognized Blue Ridge Regional Hospital as a Community Value 5-Star Hospital for 10 consecutive years. Medical specialties offered by Blue Ridge include emergency services, OB services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pain management, pediatrics, family medicine, sleep disorders and wound care. In addition, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers clinics for the following specialties: allergy and asthma; cardiology, dermatology; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; ophthalmology and kidney care (nephrology). Blue Ridge Regional Hospital employs 450 people and is a member of Mission Health, recognized in 2012 and 2013 as one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems by Thomson Reuters and Truven Health Analytics, respectively. For more information, please visit blueridgehospital.orgAbout Mission Health
Mission Health, based in Asheville, N.C., is the state’s sixth-largest health system and the region’s only not-for-profit, independent community hospital system governed and managed exclusively in western North Carolina. Mission Health was recognized as one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems in 2012 and 2013 by Thomson Reuters and Truven Health Analytics, respectively. Mission Health is one of only two medium-sized health systems to receive this recognition in 2012 and 2013, and the only health system in North Carolina to achieve that distinction.
Mission Health, which traces its roots in the region back to 1885, operates five hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers and the region’s only dedicated Level II trauma center. Its medical staff consists of more than 1,000 physicians and is certified in more than 50 medical specialties and sub- specialties. Mission Health has seven Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Heart, Mission Children’s Hospital, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Trauma and Women’s Health. Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is the system’s flagship hospital and is licensed for 730 beds. It is the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. It also includes Mission Children’s Hospital – the region’s only children’s hospital. Other Mission Health member hospitals include Angel Medical Center in Franklin, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, McDowell Hospital in Marion and Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard. With approximately 8,800 employees and 700 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina. For more information, please visit mission- health.org.
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