On this episode of Our Communiversity Today, host Dr. Ramon Stuart sits down with David Brash, CEO of Raleigh General Hospital, to discuss the hospital’s important role in providing healthcare throughout Southern West Virginia. A native of Oak Hill and a WVU Tech alumnus, Brash shares his journey from studying engineering technology and healthcare administration to a nearly four-decade career in healthcare leadership that eventually brought him home to lead the very hospital where he was born.
Brash discusses Raleigh General Hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care close to home, especially for patients who may face transportation challenges when seeking medical treatment outside the region. The conversation highlights the hospital’s Level III Trauma Center verification, cardiac and stroke care, spine services, maternity care, wound care, kidney care and other specialized programs. He also explains the hospital’s focus on compassionate care, “mission moments,” and creating a culture where patients are treated like friends, neighbors and family.
Dr. Stuart and Brash also look toward the future of healthcare in Southern West Virginia, including Raleigh General’s continued efforts to improve quality, recruit talented medical professionals and expand critical care services. They discuss the importance of bringing West Virginians back home to live and work, developing local leaders, and investing in a healthcare system that gives residents access to exceptional care without having to leave their community. The episode is a conversation about healthcare, leadership, community and the impact that dedicated people and institutions can have on building a stronger Southern West Virginia.
