Announcements
WVU outlines winter weather policies for faculty, staff and students
With the potential for winter-like weather in the forecast, campus community members are reminded of the University’s procedures for inclement weather conditions. Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who work in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
Reminder: Register for third set of informational sessions on new Research Administration portal
Members of the University research community are encouraged to sign up for Set 3 of Bits & Bytes, a series of informational sessions about the new WVU Research Administration Portal.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Rotating medical student and visiting resident to give presentations
A rotating fourth-year medical student and visiting resident will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 a.m.
Contribute to food drive competition through Friday
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education is hosting a food drive competition through Nov. 22 to benefit families in need.
Registration for the WVU Auricular Acupuncture Badge is now open for faculty and students
The West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine is offering a new Auricular Acupuncture Badge, which is the first badge offered by the Department of Family Medicine and is part of the WVU Badge program which allows professionals and students to earn micro credentials to grow in their career and education.
Director of WVU simulation center appointed to international accreditation council
Dan Summers, director of David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, has been appointed to the Society of Simulation Healthcare Accreditation Council.
WVU Medicine Urgent Care Named ‘Best of Marion County’ Winner
Congratulations to WVU Medicine Urgent Care at the Fairmont Gateway Clinic, which was named the best urgent care/walk-in clinic in the annual Best of Marion County contest.
Holiday Mindfulness Workshop to be held Dec. 5
Equipe yourself this holiday season with a toolbox of mindful techniques on Dec. 5 at the Holiday Mindfulness Workshop.
HSC Internet connectivity, access to key WVU services may be unavailable 3-5 a.m. Nov. 14
There will be brief interruptions to internet connectivity and technology services at the Health Sciences Center from 3-5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 while Information Technology Services conducts additional critical maintenance.
WVU Cancer Institute’s Thakkar First in the World to Use Device That Lowers Risk of Esophageal Cancer
The WVU Cancer Institute team, led by Dr. Shyam Thakkar, is the first to use the new FDA-approved 180° C2 Cryoballoon for treating Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition. This innovative device enables precise, minimally invasive cryotherapy to freeze and eliminate abnormal cells in the esophagus, reducing cancer risk. The procedure, recently performed on a 71-year-old patient, was successful, allowing him to resume normal activities the next day. WVU Cancer Institute remains committed to leading in cancer prevention and care through advanced technology and patient-focused treatment.