Harpers Ferry Family Medicine Center recognized as first CenteringPregnancy site in West Virginia

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Rural Family Medicine Residency program at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine Center has been recognized by the Centering Healthcare Institute as the first CenteringPregnancy site in West Virginia.

Centering is group prenatal care designed to bring women with similar due dates out of the exam room and into a comfortable group settings for fully comprehensive care. Group sessions include standard health assessments, interactive activities, guided discussions, and explorations of relevant topics such as nutrition, stress management, and breastfeeding. This protocol follows the recommended schedule of 10 prenatal visits, but each visit lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours, allowing for more interaction and in-depth care.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the first CenteringPregnancy site in West Virginia,” Angela Cherry, M.D., Maternal Child Health Fellowship Director, said. “This system will not only allow patients to spend significantly more time with their providers, but will welcome them into a supportive group of women sharing an amazing experience. This program gives us the opportunity to change healthcare in our state by providing better care with better health outcomes.”

The first Centering group will begin on April 30. For more information about CenteringPregnancy or to join a Centering group, please contact Harpers Ferry Family Medicine at 304-535-6343.