J. W. Awori Hayanga MD

03/22/2023

“Thanks to our Level V Leader, , cardiac robotic surgeon par excellence for his vision and to for mentoring leadership in global thoracic robotic surgery and to both for always pushing us to new heights in the pursuit of quality and excellence” ~ J.W. Awori Hayanga

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01/01/2023

A New Year… A Healthier You.

Important Reminder going into the New Year to follow recommendations for cancer screening tests.
Screening for cancers can help find these diseases at an early stage, when treatment works best. When cancer is detected at the earliest stages, treatment is more effective and survival drastically improves.

Lung Cancer Screening Program
You may need this test if you: Have symptoms of a breathing problem such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and/or coughing. Have a chronic lung disease. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. Risks also include breathing secondhand smoke, being exposed to substances such as asbestos or radon at home or work, and having a family history of lung cancer.

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12/08/2022

Dr Hayanga is incredibly grateful to the Southern Surgical Association for awarding him the opportunity to think and talk about leadership.

“I do not take any of this for granted and I am reminded every day to teach from my mistakes and raise others’ hopes, dreams and careers through any success bestowed on me” ~ Dr J. W. Awori Hayanga

11/15/2022

Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga, MD, MPH, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, Professor in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and Director of the ECMO program at West Virginia University School of Medicine, led a team of investigators from 5 U.S. academic institutions to implement the strategy of "enhanced lung rest".

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10/04/2022

Dr Hayanga and the organ transplant team hard at work saving lives.

Committing to be an organ donor is a generous decision that can save the lives of up to eight individuals. Almost anyone, regardless of age, race or gender, can become an organ and tissue donor.

Receiving an organ is a life-changing life saving event. It can also help a family work through the grieving process and deal with their loss by knowing their loved one is helping save the lives of others.

Unfortunately, the need for organ donors is much greater than the number of people who actually donate. Every day in the United States, 21 people die waiting for an organ and more than 107,380 men, women and children await life-saving organ transplants.

If you are not yet registered to be an organ donor and would like to be here are three ways to sign up:
* Sign up online now in your state. You may need your driver’s license/ID number to fill out a form.
* Visit your state local motor vehicle office.
* Sign up through the Health app on your iPhone. Your information is sent to a national computer system.
* Sign up through WVU University Ruby Memorial

More than 3,800 people in the US are on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Many others facing advanced heart failure don’t know that a life-saving heart transplant is an option. No one should have to travel far for necessary medical treatment. That’s why we’re pioneering new techniques a...

09/16/2022

COVID-19 vaccination helps protect you by creating an antibody response without you having to experience potentially severe illness or post-COVID conditions.

Daily COVID-19 case counts for West Virginia and Monongalia County

08/30/2022

08/11/2022

STS Webinar Aug. 18: Arrest after Cardiac Surgery: Is Your Team Ready?” A multidisciplinary panel will share a team-based approach to managing cardiac surgery patients who suffer sudden postop arrest & implementing the CSU-ALS/CALS framework. bit.ly/3zP23Oq

05/30/2022

While celebrating the holiday please remember to still take precautionary measures to keep your family safe from Covid-19. Happy Memorial Day everyone!

04/26/2022

Healthcare Hero’s!

04/19/2022

Dr Hayanga and the organ transplant team hard at work today.

Committing to be an organ donor is a generous decision that can save the lives of up to eight individuals. Almost anyone, regardless of age, race or gender, can become an organ and tissue donor.

Receiving an organ is a life-changing life saving event. It can also help a family work through the grieving process and deal with their loss by knowing their loved one is helping save the lives of others.

Unfortunately, the need for organ donors is much greater than the number of people who actually donate. Every day in the United States, 21 people die waiting for an organ and more than 107,380 men, women and children await life-saving organ transplants.

If you are not yet registered to be an organ donor and would like to be here are three ways to sign up:
* Sign up online now in your state. You may need your driver’s license/ID number to fill out a form.
* Visit your state local motor vehicle office.
* Sign up through the Health app on your iPhone. Your information is sent to a national computer system.

You can provide lifesaving organs to as many as eight people. Every registration counts. Sign up through your state, using the drop-down or map. How do I sign up? Sign up online through your state registry or in person at your local motor vehicle department. If you have an iPhone, you can use the He...

04/04/2022

Dr Hayanga has been invited back to Johns Hopkins as the 2022 Van Praag Visiting Professor to deliver the Annual Lecture.