Announcements
WVU care providers encourage healthy practices ahead of respiratory illness season
As cooler temperatures arrive and the landscape changes across the region, West Virginia University health experts and care providers encourage residents to practice prevention to promote health and safety in communities statewide in preparation for respiratory illness season.
SoP DEI Cultural Humility Series presents: A celebration of LGBTQ+ History event
Stop by to enjoy LGBTQ+ identity and ally button making, try your knowledge at a quick game of trivia, and embrace the contributions of our LGBTQ+ pioneers and influencers on Oct. 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pylon Commons. All are welcome!
New elective course, Advanced Lifesaving Technologies, to be offered in spring 2025
This spring semester, NSG 470: Advanced Lifesaving Technologies, will be offered to WVU School of Nursing senior nursing students. The course is an introduction to various machines used in the ICU and will be led by Dr. Patricia “Joy” Maramba.
Student Nurses' Association volunteers for Rosenbaum House dinner
The WVU Student Nurses' Association (SNA) recently cooked and served a spaghetti dinner for Rosenbaum House guests. Nursing faculty donations made this service event possible.
CED Ability Grand Rounds - November 12, 2024
Registration info for the November 12, 2024 CED Ability Grand Rounds webinar on the topic of workers' perceptions of disability and utilization of accommodations: Evidence from the healthcare industry.
University police offer bleeding control training for WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus
A team from WVU Potomac State College University Police recently provided Stop the Bleed training for the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.
Team-building tailgate kicks off interprofessional opportunities for WVU Health Sciences students
Students at West Virginia University kicked off their team-based approach to learning with a tailgate at the WVU Athletics Caperton Indoor Facility on Monday, Sept. 30.
WVU healthcare providers invited to apply for tobacco treatment training scholarship
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the WVU Health Sciences Office of Continuing Education, is pleased to offer 17 scholarships for members of the WVU healthcare community to complete its Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP). The next training course will be available online January 13, 2025, through March 1, 2025.
WVU in the News: Mountaineer mascot gets vaccine to raise awareness about flu prevention
Braden Adkins received a flu shot to help bring attention to the importance of getting the vaccine as the seasons change.
WVU alumnus impacts gifted programs through public health
When Rich Ashburn discovered a gifted and talented magnet school during his search for a student teaching position, the West Virginia University alumnus had no idea it would affect the path of his future career.