West Virginia Cancer Registry gains national recognition
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Cancer Registry gained nationwide distinction, as announced by the West Virginia Department of Health (DH).
According to a press release, the registry has achieved the Gold Standard for Registry Certification from the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACR). The program has earned the certification for 26 years in a row, demonstrating a dedication to quality, completeness, and timeliness of their data.
Our ability to track data that is of quality is vital as we work each and every day to learn more about cancer, its cause, and its cure. Registry team for their hard work and dedication. This national recognition, and the fact that we've retained it for nearly three decades, is proof of their unwavering commitment to collect, distribute, and evaluate the state's cancer data in a timely manner.
Dr. Arvin Singh | Secretary of Health, West Virginia Department of Health
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The West Virginia Cancer Registry collects data regarding all cancers diagnosed and/or treated within the Mountain State, the release stated. It also shares that data through lawful sharing agreements, in which information is exchanged regarding cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated in the state with providers outside of the state.
For more information regarding programs within the Department of Health, visit their website.
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