Charleston Area Medical Center

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Charleston Area Medical Center

Business: Health Care Services | Hospitals & Clinics

501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301

Recent News About Charleston Area Medical Center

Justices remove CAMC from case about handling of stillborn remains

By Chris Dickerson | Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 @ 8:17pm

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed Charleston Area Medical Center from a case regarding how it and a Mingo County funeral home allegedly mishandling the remains of a Wyoming County couple’s stillborn daughter.
Judge OKs recusal request by Kanawha prosecutor in possible Carper case

By Chris Dickerson | Thursday, Jun 1, 2023 @ 12:48pm

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has approved a request from the county prosecutor’s office to be recused from any possible criminal cases against County Commission President Kent Carper.
Mother says jail, medical staff didn't do enough to prevent son's suicide

By Chris Dickerson | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 @ 3:50pm

CHARLESTON – The mother of an inmate who committed suicide says jail and medical personnel failed to properly take care of his mental health issues
Federal judge lifts stay in fatal Dunbar police brutality lawsuit

By Chris Dickerson | Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 2:20pm

CHARLESTON – A federal judge has lifted a stay in a fatal police brutality civil case involving the City of Dunbar and two of its officers.
Former employee says CAMC made him choose between COVID vaccine and his job

By Chris Dickerson | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 12:21pm

CHARLESTON – A Hurricane man has sued Charleston Area Medical Center for forcing him to choose between the COVID-19 vaccine and his job.
Family calls Carper allegations a misunderstanding related to health issue

By Chris Dickerson | Friday, May 19, 2023 @ 1:27pm

CHARLESTON – The family of Kent Carper says allegations of inappropriate conduct by the longtime Kanawha County Commissioner is a misunderstanding and related to a health issue.
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape

By Chris Dickerson | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 5:17pm

CHARLESTON – The first of multiple alleged sexual assault victims of a West Virginia State Trooper has filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape.
Man sues East Bank couple for injuries

By Kyla Asbury | Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 2:47pm

CHARLESTON — A man is suing an East Bank couple for injuries he sustained while working on their property.
Man says CAMC surgeon left his hand permanently damaged

By Chris Dickerson | Friday, Apr 28, 2023 @ 11:52am

CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says a CAMC surgeon left the husband’s hand permanently damaged.
Couple blames Charleston OB/GYN for stillborn birth of one twin

By Chris Dickerson | Friday, Apr 14, 2023 @ 8:57am

CHARLESTON – A Mason County couple blames a Charleston obstetrician and gynecologist practice for the stillborn birth of one of their twin sons.
Woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at once

By Chris Dickerson | Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 @ 12:51pm

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at the same time.
Woman says CAMC responsible for man's wrongful death

By Kyla Asbury | Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 @ 12:51pm

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging it is responsible for a man's death.
Estate blames CAMC, WVU, EMS for son's death

By Chris Dickerson | Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023 @ 12:26pm

CHARLESTON – The mother of a late Jackson County man says improper medical care led to her son's death.
Medical office wants dismissed from negligence lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury | Friday, Mar 24, 2023 @ 2:31pm

CHARLESTON — Neurological Associates Inc. wants a lawsuit against it alleging negligence dismissed with prejudice.
Mother blames CAMC's negligence for her son's death

By Chris Dickerson | Monday, Mar 6, 2023 @ 3:26pm

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames negligent care at Charleston Area Medical Center for her son’s death.
Physician sues CAMC for retaliation, discrimination during her pregnancy

By Kyla Asbury | Friday, Mar 3, 2023 @ 3:36pm

CHARLESTON — A physician claims Charleston Area Medical Center discriminated against her during her pregnancy while she was in the residency program.
CAMC, physician deny allegations in gender discrimination lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury | Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 @ 5:07pm

CHARLESTON — Charleston Area Medical Center and a physician that works at the hospital are denying all allegations against them in a gender discrimination lawsuit.
Woman blames trucking companies, DOH for her, grandson's injuries in U.S. 60 wreck

By Chris Dickerson | Monday, Feb 27, 2023 @ 2:50pm

CHARLESTON – A Fayette County woman is suing two trucking companies and the West Virginia Division of Highways for injuries sustained in an accident when an overloaded logging truck hit her and her grandson on U.S. 60.
CAMC denies allegations in medical negligence case

By Kyla Asbury | Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 @ 4:02pm

CHARLESTON — Charleston Area Medical Center and a physician deny the allegations against them in a medical negligence case.
Mother blames doctors at two hospitals for causing son's death

By Chris Dickerson | Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 @ 4:09pm

CHARLESTON – The mother of a 3-year-old says her son died as a result of negligence by doctors at CAMC and Roane General Hospital.