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Minimally invasive nasal surgeries allow patients to breathe a sigh of relief

Many people suffer from chronic nasal/sinus problems. Whether it’s a constant runny nose or frequent sinus infections, it can be inconvenient and frustrating. The doctors at the WVU Medicine Sinus and Allergy Center are now offering minimally invasive approaches that can provide long-term relief from these symptoms.

WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center Laboratory Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the Laboratory at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center, a campus of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. The facility’s director, Danyel H. Tacker, PhD, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated the Laboratory for its excellence in the services being provided. It is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “I am pleased that we have obtained accreditation as a new laboratory, and I am very proud of my team,” Dr. Tacker said. “These accomplishments definitely require teamwork and mindful daily operations.” The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.

BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Strengthen that Funny Bone"

The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses the power of laughter. Research says that laughing can help with improving overall wellbeing, reducing unpleasant emotion, and directly impacting our mental health. It also assists with decreasing pain, promoting muscle relaxation, and reducing stress hormones.

Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Charles Mupamombe

Dr. Charles Mupamombe will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, August 13, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "More than assumed to be" will take place over Zoom and in person at the Fukushima Auditorium, Room 1901.

Vice President’s Awards 2021

WVU Health Sciences is recognizing 10 individuals and two teams with Vice President’s Awards, as well as two individuals with WISH (Women in Science & Health) Awards, for their significant contributions to the mission of the Health Sciences Center.