United Hospital Center
Hospitals and Health CareWest Virginia, United States501-1000 Employees
United Hospital Center is a regional community hospital serving north central West Virginia, formed from the 1970 merger of St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals. The facility opened in 2010 along Interstate 79 in Bridgeport and occupies an eight-story, 692,000-square-foot building designed to emphasize patient privacy, access to care, and technology integration. It operates as an acute care hospital with a large staff and a broad spectrum of services. The campus includes 292 private inpatient rooms and 24 observation rooms, supported by a medical staff of more than 140 primary care and specialty physicians. It is part of WVU Medicine, positioning UHC within a broader regional network. In 2026, WVU Medicine announced nursing education initiatives in the region, reflecting ongoing workforce development across the system.