UVA SOM Faculty News Weekly Round-Up
\nFebruary 9<\/p>\n
\u2022 Quality Radiation Oncology Care Earns National Accreditation for UVA Cancer Center<\/p>\n
The American College of Radiology has reaccredited the\u00a0radiation oncology program at the\u00a0UVA Cancer Center\u00a0for meeting the highest level of quality and patient safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis recognition from the American College of Radiology reflects the commitment of our team to providing the highest-quality care each day for our patients,\u201d said\u00a0Thomas P. Loughran Jr., MD, Director of the UVA Cancer Center.<\/p>\n
Read more: http:\/\/newsroom.uvahealth.com\/2018\/02\/09\/quality-radiation-oncology-care-earns-national-accreditation-uva-cancer-center\/<\/p>\n
\u2022 UVA Named to National List of Great Neurosurgery, Spine Programs<\/p>\n
National healthcare publication Becker\u2019s Hospital Review recently honored University of Virginia Medical Center on its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am proud of our team\u2019s commitment to providing the highest-quality, specialized care to serve patients with brain and spine conditions,\u201d said Mark Shaffrey, MD, Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award highlights our team\u2019s hard work to provide the best outcomes for our patients with spinal conditions,\u201d said Francis Shen, MD, Head of the Division of Orthopedic Spine Surgery.<\/p>\n