Marshall Health Network, Cabell and Wayne Schools Announce Next MedEx Program Class

Today, students, their family members and education leaders from Cabell and Wayne County Schools joined Scott Raynes, Marshall Health Network President and CEO, as he announced the next class selection of the region’s MedEx program.

The MedEx program is a two-year education and health care program that gives high school students first-hand, on-the-job experience in health care careers. This Marshall Health Network program, in partnership with both school systems, the Education Alliance and the West Virginia Department of Education, also serves as a direct pathway to a possible health care career after graduation.

“It’s an honor to partner with our local schools and the Education Alliance to help students explore health care careers in such a hands-on, meaningful way,” said Raynes. “MedEx equips students with real-world experience and valuable insight into the health care field, and we’re proud to support this next generation as they take their first steps toward making a lasting difference in their communities.”

“We are pleased to work with our partners to open pathways for students across the state,” said Michele L. Blatt, WV State Superintendent of Schools. “Programs such as these increase student success because they combine real-world experience with classroom learning. The MedEx program is what industry and education working together looks like, and our students will reap the benefits of this partnership for years to come.”

During the ceremony today at the Highlawn Auditorium, students signed on the dotted line to show their commitment to the program and were recognized as friends and family members supported them.

“The future is bright in our state and there are so many health care career opportunities,” said Dr. Amelia Courts, President and CEO of The Education Alliance. “Today’s Signing Day spotlights how the MedEx program will enable Cabell and Wayne County students to develop the professional and technical skills they need to be successful. We are grateful to Marshall Health Network, the Benedum Foundation, and all of our partners for their commitment to equipping our students for a bright future.”

The MedEx program will begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Students will participate in classroom health science learning at their school and at Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, working alongside Marshall Health Network employees.