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PHILIPPI - A Barbour County nurse has received a statewide honor for her compassionate care.
Jessica Luff, LPN, a nurse in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Department, has been named a "Champion of Care" by WV Living Magazine.
"We are thrilled to celebrate Jessica's recognition as a Champion of Care," said Dana Gould, Broaddus Hospital CEO. "Her compassionate service embodies the core values of our hospital, and we are incredibly proud to have her as part of our nursing team."
Luff, a Barbour County native, works full-time and is also earning her BSN, and is anticipated to graduate in May.
"I love nursing and taking care of people," she said. "I cared for my grandmother, helping to manage her diabetes and dialysis treatments. I think that's when I really became interested in becoming a nurse.
"I am humbled and honored for this recognition," Luff added.
"Champions of Care" are recognized for their exceptional compassion and dedication to patient care.
Luff was chosen from a pool of West Virginia nurses nominated by their peers. She is featured in the WV Living Healthy Spring 2024 edition of the magazine.
Vandalia Health announced that nurses from both CAMC and Mon Health Medical Center were also named Champions of Care alongside Broaddus Hospital's Luff.
The other Champions of Care of Vandalia Health are David Belcher and Maggie Burhan, Mon Health Medical Center; Mackenzie Casto, CAMC Women and Children's Hospital; Audrey Skeen, CAMC Memorial Hospital; Melissa Miller, CAMC Outpatient Surgery.
Broaddus Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Philippi. It provides medical and specialty care for the residents of Barbour County, including acute care, long term care, rehabilitation and therapy services, laboratory and radiology, transitional care, 24/7 emergency department, and cardiac and pulmonary therapies.
The hospital is a member of Davis Health System, and a part of the Vandalia Health System.