Announcements
Stout co-authors call to action for policies that support dental services for those with cancer
Nicole Stout, DPT, research assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health, recently co-authored a call to action for payment and workforce policies that alleviate gaps in dental and oral healthcare services for individuals with cancer.
Sheppard appointed to lead West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health has welcomed Brianna Sheppard, Ph.D., as director of the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Program, effective April 15.
Delta Omega Gamma Mu honored with WVU Outstanding Student Organization Award
The Delta Omega Honorary Society Gamma Mu Chapter at the WVU School of Public Health was awarded Outstanding Student Organization during the annual Student Organization Excellence Awards Banquet.
WVU Medicine to relocate, expand WVU Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute, the most comprehensive ophthalmology group in the state, will expand its clinical, educational, and research efforts when it moves into its new location at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown.
Community invited to Champagne for SANEs fundraiser
The WVU Council for Gender Equity will host its eighth annual event from 4-9 p.m. April 25 at Table 9 to benefit the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services’ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner’s Fund.
WVU Medicine to invest nearly $400 million in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure
The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved on Wednesday (April 17) a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget that will accelerate the Health System’s growth and infuse West Virginia with several new healthcare facilities positioned across multiple parts of the state, including Morgantown, Fairmont, the Elkins corridor, Princeton, and Bluefield.
Scholarships available to cover tobacco treatment training program fee
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering scholarhsips for an online, self paced continuing education opportunity for participants hoping to become a certified tobacco treatment specialists.
New clinical research agreement service launching May 1 to support WVU researchers
To further support researchers and their clinical research studies, West Virginia University is launching an enhanced service for negotiation for new clinical study agreements, new amendments to clinical study agreements, and clinical data use agreements.
Dental and medical professionals unite to promote oral healthcare
West Virginia University School of Dentistry students and faculty were invited to participate in the March Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Rural Community Health Scholars Interprofessional Student Immersion event in Greenbrier County.
Third annual Community Health Expo planned
Complementary health services and health and wellness-related information will be available from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, outside the Student Recreation Center.