Announcements
WVU offers many ways to get involved during Earth Week
Join the WVU Tree Campus committee on April 20 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for the Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony. A new tree will be planted on the Health Sciences Center Campus, near the memorial garden. Participants will learn more about how the organization is protecting and caring for current trees and increase tree diversity on campus.
Neal Museum to open new exhibit May 9 with Ohio Valley General Hospital and Medical Center documentary screening
In honor of National Nurses Month, West Virginia University Libraries and the Neal Museum invite the WVU community and the public to attend this screening event and exhibit opening to honor the vital role the School of Nursing played in the hospital system’s history. Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 5 p.m. in the Patteson Auditorium of Health Sciences Center North for an evening of film, history, and shared reflection about the people and places that shaped OVGH and OVMC.
WVU Occupational Therapy Doctoral program capstone presentations set for April 30th
Doctoral students in the West Virginia University Division of Occupational Therapy will be presenting their capstone projects on Thursday, April 30th, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center South, room 1202 or via Zoom.
Faculty Practice Feature: Kendra Barker
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities expands learning opportunities for healthcare students to better treat patients with Down syndrome
The WVU CED and the WV STEPS Center introduced a new training manikin with Down syndrome named Gwen to help WVU medical degree students provide the best care possible for patients with disabilities.
Healthcare industry leaders to share insights at "State of Healthcare" panel hosted by School of Public Health
The WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and West Virginia Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives will host “The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders' Perspectives” on Monday, May 11, bringing together top healthcare executives from across West Virginia for an insightful discuss on the future of healthcare and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
Faith Community Nurse brings advance directive education to Fayette County community
Paula McClung, a Faith Community Nurse serving Fayette County, recently led an advance directive education program aimed at helping community members better understand their health care choices and plan for the future.
"Breathe, Restore, Recover" at BeWell's monthly wellness event April 15
Join BeWell for a restorative wellness experience focused on holistic recovery at its monthly wellness event on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15 at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
Join us for the Fifth Annual Community Health and Wellness Expo April 26
The West Virginia University Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) Alumni and Ambassadors Association and Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students (MAPS) will host the Fifth Annual Community Health and Wellness Expo on April 26 outside the WVU Student Recreation Center from 2 to 5 p.m.
WVU recognized with gold status for 'Exercise is Medicine On Campus'
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has been awarded gold status, the highest level attainable, for its membership in Exercise is Medicine®, a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine.