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from the Publisher E L C O M E T O MD News West Virginia. In this, our second issue for 2014, orthopaedics — from both a patient care and a medical research perspective — is our focus. We hear from Sanford Emery, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at WVU Healthcare and President-elect of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, who discusses the guiding principles that inform staff and patient interaction. We also learn how increasingly advanced treatments for both children and adults are the result of an academic, research-oriented program that provides fellowship- trained physicians from a wide range of subspecialty disciplines. Two case studies demonstrating WVU Healthcare's multidisciplinary approach are profiled. Physicians and staff from W V U Healthcare's Orthopaedics Department are also involved in Operation Walk USA, a charitable program that provides hip and knee replacements to those in need. Broadening the discussion is an MD News special clinical section focusing on orthopaedics. We examine the ways bone fracture risk and Type 2 diabetes are linked. We also consider the role some cognitive behavioral therapists are playing to help patients with chronic pain find relief. MD News West Virginia is brought to you through an exclusive arrangement between WVU Healthcare and the publishers of MD News. As the premier business and practice management magazine for physicians, we seek to bring you the latest regional medical news and information, as well as insight into emerging research and trends on the national front. For more information, please contact me, and visit our website at www.westvirginia.mdnews.com. Thanks for reading, Susan Ecenbarger W 05-731 Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Aimee Burchard, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Ashley Clark, Allison Fincher Financial Services: April Charlton, Beverly Potter Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News West Virginia edition, call Publisher Susan Ecenbarger at 717-575-6691 or email secenbarger@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbarger@mdnews.com. West Virginia green initiative M I N I M A L I M P A C T 05-758 Susan Ecenbarger PU BLISHER West Virginia S E C E N B A R G E R @ M D N E W S . C O M 717-575-6691