WVU Medicine’s Post

Jamie Cooper Moales, a mission-driven development professional with 20 years of experience, is joining the West Virginia University Foundation to lead advancement efforts for WVU Medicine clinical units. https://lnkd.in/etBassPm

The WVU Cancer Institute will host the biennial Breast Cancer Conference on Friday, July 12, at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.  https://lnkd.in/eChdhAxz

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into society, the more impact it will have on your life, even your healthcare. On this edition of the WVU Medicine Health Report, we look at how physicians are using this technology to ensure the best possible outcomes for their endoscopic patients. https://lnkd.in/ech3hABB

The Elkins Corridor Medical Center is coming soon to Randolph County. On this episode of Live Healthy WV, we talk with WVU Medicine United Hospital Center CEO Dr. David Hess about the spectrum of care this will bring to the community. The full episode is available to stream now at https://lnkd.in/eM9744tV.

The Pauley family’s recent trip to the local swimming pool turned into an all-hands-on-deck race to save their son’s life. Jackson, 11, has been living with epilepsy for about 5 years and had an ill-timed seizure while swimming in the pool. Thanks to the excellent care Jackson received at the pool, during transport, and at WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and Children's Hospital, he is now home and back to his old self. https://lnkd.in/eBJcQPud

You’ve probably heard of total knee or hip replacement surgery, but did you know total ankle replacement surgery is an option? While not a brand-new procedure, it’s evolved over the last few decades into a newer, more successful surgery, as Naji S. Madi, MD helps explains in this WVU Medicine Health Report. https://lnkd.in/eNCMjsdD

Mark Boucot, president and CEO of WVU Medicine’s Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, and Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, recently received the American Hospital Association’s Grassroots Champion Award for Maryland at the Maryland Hospital Association’s Annual Reception. Congratulations, Mark! We are grateful for your dedicated service and leadership! https://lnkd.in/e4vNbPK6

Maggie Brannigan Thieman, M.D., has been named vice president of post-acute services, a newly-created WVU Health System role that includes oversight of Home Health, Hospice, and Durable Medical Equipment. https://lnkd.in/eh5MMUFJ

Leeann Kaminsky, WVU Health System Chief Human Resources Officer, was a guest on a recent episode of the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) Podcast, where she discussed the growth and transformation of the health system. https://lnkd.in/eXN8zjVB