Announcements
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.
HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting" Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Faculty members continue to give "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 11, at 7 a.m.
Grace appointed chief administrative officer
Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, announced today that Michael A. Grace, MBA, EdD, FACHE., will serve as the Health System’s new chief administrative officer (CAO). Grace started his new position yesterday (Aug. 2).
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Cecilia Chung of Vanderbilt University
Dr. Cecilia Chung of Vanderbilt University's Medical Center will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, August 6, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Prescribed Opioids and the Opioid Epidemic: Lessons from Pharmacoepidemiology" will take place over Zoom and in person at the Fukushima Auditorium, Room 1901.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Journaling"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses journaling, which can be a powerful tool to improve your mental health. Numerous studies have shown the mental health benefits of journaling, including reduced stress, anxiety and depression.
WVCTSI accepting applications for NIH R01 Grant Writing Group
WVCTSI is now accepting applications for an intensive writing group designed for clinical and translational investigators interested in developing an NIH R01 award.