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WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is now offering the two leading monoclonal antibody therapies, Bamlanivimab and Casirivimab/Imdevimab, in the treatment of COVID-19. The I.V. treatment is being offered through an infusion clinic at the hospital, based the referral of a primary care physician. (File Photo)
PARKERSBURG – WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is now offering the two leading monoclonal antibody therapies in the treatment of COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapies Bamlanivimab and Casirivimab/Imdevimab. These are in addition to the vaccines that have begun to be administered nationwide.
JAMES CLAUDE BALL, 87, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center following a short illness. He was born July 3, 1933, at Hewett, W.Va., a son of the late Wilmer and Elma Elkins Ball. Claude proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1953-1955. He retired from Century Aluminum as a yard equipment operator with 37 years of service. He was also a former member of the United Mine Workers. Claude was a long-time Ripley Little League baseball manager and Midget League Football coach of the Blue Devils. He was a former President of the Ripley Athletic Boosters from 1977-1979. He could also be found on the sideline of Memorial Stadium many Friday nights where he was a member of the chain gang. He also helped coach girls fast pitch softball. Most of all he was very supportive of all his children and grandchildren and loved attending all of their sporting and school events. He was also a member of West Ripley Baptist Church. H
Loretta R. Moore
Loretta Ruth Moore, 90, of Waverly, passed away January 22, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1930 in Coshocton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Homer and Nancy (Matheny) Shuman.
She was a member of the Church of Christ of Waverly for many years. She was a loving Aunt and good neighbor. She enjoyed every one visiting and welcomed them in her home with open arms.
Loretta was preceded in death by her Beloved husband, James Ed Moore of 58 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Muscati and Dorothy Colantoni and one brother Everett Shuman.
PARKERSBURG The American College of Cardiology has recognized WVU Medicine Camden Clark.
The hospital has received the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence and re-accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. The award is based on meeting accreditation criteria and through its ongoing performance registry reporting. WVU Medicine Camden Clark is the only area hospital to receive both of these designations.
“The recognition of the quality of cardiac care we provide to the Mid-Ohio Valley and surrounding counties by the American College of Cardiology is very exciting for the community we serve,” said Dr. David Gnegy, president of Parkersburg Cardiology Associates. “It has been a multi-year process for the cardiac team to reach this pinnacle and it is very gratifying. The award recognizes our team’s commitment to delivering excellent quality care and our ongoing priority to improving patient experiences both now and in the future.”
bdunlap@newsandsentinel.com
WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is now offering the two leading monoclonal antibody therapies, Bamlanivimab and Casirivimab/Imdevimab, in the treatment of COVID-19. The I.V. treatment is being offered through an infusion clinic at the hospital, based the referral of a primary care physician. (File Photo)
PARKERSBURG WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is now offering the two leading monoclonal antibody therapies in the treatment of COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapies Bamlanivimab and Casirivimab/Imdevimab. These are in addition to the vaccines that have begun to be administered nationwide.