Announcements
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Swapna Gayam
Dr. Swapna Gayam will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, August 20, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Green Healthcare: Caring for the People and the Planet" will take place over Zoom and in person at the Fukushima Auditorium, Room 1901.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Faculty members present more "5 in 5" presentations
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members will continue to present their "5 in 5" presentations during the department's grand rounds on Wednesday, August 18, at 7 a.m.
Department of Ophthalmology welcomes new assistant professor Kevin Halenda
Kevin Halenda, M.D., joins the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an assistant professor.
Application for Rural Community Health Scholars now open to WVU health professions students
The West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) are pleased to announce that applications are open for the Rural Community Health Scholars program.
New providers join WVU Medicine
The following providers joined WVU Medicine in July.
Announcing the first David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation
In honor of the late Dr. David Wilks, who led the foundation of STEPS—Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety at WVU Health Sciences—the David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation has been established.
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.
School of Medicine faculty, residents and fellows invited to participate in study
A group of researchers are seeking participation from WVU School of Medicine faculty, residents and fellows for a study about intergenerational career influences in medicine. The following letter outlines the survey in more detail and includes a link to participate:
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.