MORGANTOWN – Vandalia Health North and Hope Gas teamed Friday morning to launch the health system’s breast cancer awareness campaign: “Here, Hope is Different.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Vandalia Health North – Mon Health System and Davis Health System – have partnered with Hope Gas to promote early detection and encourage women to receive mammograms.
Women who receive a mammogram this month will also receive a free crossbody bag. The bag is transparent and emblazoned with the pink campaign logo.
The partnership aims, they said, to promote proactive health measures that lead to earlier diagnoses, more effective treatments, and better long-term survival rates. Annual mammograms are recommended for women over age 40.
David Goldberg, president and CEO of Vandalia Health North, and Morgan O’Brien, president and CEO of Hope Gas, were at Mon Health Medical Center Friday morning to kick off the campaign by distributing bags – gifts underwritten by Hope Gas.
Mon Health and Davis Health offer 3D mammograms, they said, which are proven to be more effective at detecting breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Screening results are read and sent to the patient within 24 hours.
Goldberg said, “Mon Health System, Davis Health System, and Hope Gas share the vision of enhancing our state’s wellness, so partnering to encourage vital breast cancer detection screenings was a no-brainer. This partnership emphasizes our commitment to community wellness by removing barriers and promoting early detection. Together, we are not only raising awareness but ensuring that women across the region have access to advanced mammography and the peace of mind that comes from quick results.”
Hope Gas was a title sponsor of the 2023 Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Ball of the Year and supported Mon Health Medical Center in funding its Care Cottage, a patient-family stay house on the hospital’s campus.
O’Brien said, “At Hope Gas, we are proud to stand with Mon Health and Davis Health in the fight against breast cancer. Our commitment goes beyond providing energy—it’s about powering the communities we serve in every way we can. We’re excited to partner with Mon Health again and now Davis Health. By encouraging early detection through this campaign, we’re helping to protect the health of women in West Virginia, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to stay strong and resilient.”
