WVU Medicine Expansion Kicks Off in Martinsburg with New Facilities
Expansion at WVU Medicine East-Berkeley Medical Center Begins with 450 New Parking Spaces
The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, October 21, 2025
WVU Medicine kicked off a significant expansion project in Martinsburg, which includes a new $200 million patient tower aimed at improving healthcare accessibility in the region. The project, first introducing 450 new parking spaces, is part of a $260 million investment to enhance local medical facilities. The tower will feature a 320-bed, single-room configuration and a Pediatric Cancer Center, demonstrating a commitment to community health. With support from local leaders including Berkeley County Commission President Eddie Gochenour, this initiative highlights WVU Medicine's efforts to meet the growing demand for healthcare services in the area, which includes places like Ranson and Harpers Ferry, and will strengthen local healthcare infrastructure for families in need. The details of this development were reported by The Panhandle News Network.