Announcements
New study abroad opportunity in Cyprus available for WVU Nursing students
The WVU School of Nursing will soon offer its students an opportunity to study abroad for a full semester in Cyprus, where they can experience a new culture and learn about healthcare in another country.
Neal Museum opens exhibit on the resilience of WV’s healthcare workers
While burnout and resiliency have long been a part of working in the medical field, COVID-19 brought those experiences into public view and attention. The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences invited West Virginia healthcare workers to submit objects that represented their personal story of resilience and avoiding burnout. The resulting exhibit, “Getting Through: Healthcare Worker Resilience in West Virginia,” is now on display through Summer 2024.
Health Tips: Hand Washing
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Shea Gallagher and Rylie O'Neal share more information about the importance of proper hand washing hygiene.
Relax and Recharge for Finals
As the end of the fall semester approaches, which can be a stressful time, becoming overwhelmed can take a toll on your mental and physical health. There are some upcoming opportunities for the Health Sciences community to connect during this busy season and to take time to relax and recharge with fellow students, faculty and staff.
WVU Nursing alum named best family nurse practitioner in the region
Christina Brash, a WVU School of Nursing alum, has recently been named Fayette County’s favorite physician by the Fayette Tribune’s annual Best of the Best edition.
the Pulse: Nov. 27, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Rural health student groups hosting holiday drive
Project REACH (Rural Education Alliance for Community Health) and the Rural Health Interest Group of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health are hosting a holiday drive through Dec. 8 to benefit the Preston County food bank and Wellspring of Greenbrier.
Blood Drive planned for Dec. 8 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
Winter weather reminders for Health Sciences Campus community
Winter weather can create many hazards that affect our personal health and safety. The WVU and WVU Medicine facilities teams work hard to ensure the roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other paths of travel are safe, but it takes effort and attention from all of us to ensure our personal safety.
World AIDS Day virtual session to be held Dec. 1
The West Virginia Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center will host a World AIDS Day virtual session titled “Discussion of World AIDS Day 35: Let Communities Lead” on Dec. 1 from 10-11 a.m.