Healthcare

Preston Memorial Hospital, located in Kingwood, is a critical care Hospital licensed for 25 beds (11 acute care, 4 obstetric, and 10 skilled nursing beds) and provides 24-hour emergency care. Additional areas of specialization include cardiac monitoring, nuclear medicine and mammography. Several specialists come to Preston Memorial to see patients during the week. Additional medical facilities are available in Morgantown. Monongalia General Hospital maintains 214 beds and Ruby Memorial Hospital maintains 376 beds. Ruby Memorial has the only Level 1 trauma center in the state.

Hospitals 1
Beds 25
Clinics 5
Dentists 6
Doctors 20

Churches

Protestant 67
Catholic 6
Jewish 0
Other 2

Recreational and Cultural Facilities

Venue Amount in County
Bowling Alleys1
Public Pools2
Tennis Courts10
Basketball Courts 21
Playgrounds 22
Country Clubs 1
Golf Courses 2
Fitness Centers 2
State Parks 2
Local Parks 6
Libraries 2 (88,542 volumes)

Other Recreational & Cultural Facilities

  • Alpine Lake Resort & Conference Center
  • Preston Country Club
  • Community Parks and Recreation
  • Preston County Historical Society Museum
  • Arthurdale Heritage
  • Whitewater on the Cheat