MORGANTOWN – Intermed Labs, a four-year partner with Mon Health System, is broadening that partnership to the entire Vandalia Health System.
Intermed Labs and Vandalia Health will officially launch this expanded relationship at 3 p.m., Dec. 11, at the CAMC Center for Learning and Research in Charleston.
Intermed is a medical technology startup studio launched in 2020. It’s mission is to offer a pathway of innovation for physicians, clinicians, and engineers – to connect individuals who have ideas for improving patient outcomes with the expertise and resources needed to turn those ideas into real-world solutions that can be scaled and commercialized.
Mon Health System and Davis Health System make up Vandalia North. Vandalia Health is based in Charleston and includes CAMC Health System. Vandalia has locations across West Virginia and in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. It has 17 hospitals, more than 13,000 employees and more than 2,000 doctors and advanced practice providers.
Dr. Tom McClellan, Intermed Labs CEO, said, “Our partnership is dedicated to empowering Vandalia Health’s talented team, helping them transform innovative ideas into practical products that enhance patient care and elevate health outcomes.”
David Ramsey, president and CEO of Vandalia Health, commented,, “Vandalia Health is focused on patient-centered care. Our medical providers are constantly striving to improve access to quality health care and better patient outcomes. This gives them another tool to use.”
And David Goldberg, president and CEO of Vandalia North and executive vice president of Vandalia Health, said, “The expansion of our partnership with Intermed Labs to Vandalia Health marks an exciting new chapter in our mission to deliver innovative health care solutions. Intermed Labs has proven to be a groundbreaking force in medical innovation, demonstrating that our health care community has the talent and vision to create transformative technologies that improve patient care.”
Intermed and Vandalia said their partnership will connect the early medtech ideas generated by providers to Intermed Lab’s engineering and entrepreneurial talent. Innovative ideas will be developed and brought to market, all while elevating the quality of care both locally and nationally.
Ashok Aggarwal, chief strategy officer of Intermed Labs, said, “We are excited to expand our partnership with Vandalia Health and greatly value the forward-thinking, collaborative spirit championed by their leadership. Vandalia Health’s commitment to building a platform for growth not only supports their communities but also has the potential to create a lasting, positive impact worldwide.”
