PRINCETON W.Va. (WVDN) – On July 14, at approximately 7 p.m., a major power line serving WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital was accidentally severed. The hospital immediately and successfully transitioned to generator power, and additional backup generators were secured to ensure continued operations.
Thanks to redundant generator systems already in place, PCH remains fully capable of supporting patient care and essential services. Full restoration of regular power will occur once the damaged utility line is replaced.
Outpatient clinics—including ENT, oncology, cardiology, laboratory, surgery, and medical imaging—remain operational. Patients will be contacted directly if their appointment needs to be rescheduled. If you do not receive a call, you should plan to keep your appointment as scheduled.
All off-site primary care clinics, specialty clinics, the Behavioral Health Center, and the Bluefield Emergency Department are unaffected.
Some elective procedures may be postponed out of an abundance of caution. If you have questions about your appointment or procedure, please contact your clinic or the hospital directly.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue safely and efficiently.
