Announcements
Sports Cardiology: Athletes with Cardiac Channelopathies – Can They Play?
This talk, led by Dr. Thomas Allison, professor with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, will present three interesting cases: syncope while swimming, ventricular tachycardia during screening for basketball, and cardiac arrest in a half marathon.
FSAP provides immediate support when needed
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has launched Brief Emotional Support Team sessions, offering employees immediate support during times of need.
WVU to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, June 19, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who are working in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
Campus Conversation planned May 24
Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Wednesday (May 24) designed to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Oakes awarded Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing
Cheyenne Oakes, a graduate student pursing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, is the latest recipient of the Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing.
Bridgeport nursing students practice end-of-life care during hospice simulation
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus students recently learned how to provide end-of-life care during a hospice simulation.
Keyser Campus to host Nursing Academy for Mineral County 9th graders
Sponsored by the WVU School of Nursing in collaboration with WVU Potomac State College and WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, a Nursing Academy will be held for Mineral County ninth grade students.
WVU Health Sciences simulation center admits new ‘patient’ for immersive training
Students studying healthcare at West Virginia University have access to state-of-the-art simulation technology to ensure they are safer and smarter before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations. A recent addition to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) is no different. Named HAL, the newest ‘patient’ admitted to the Center is a cutting-edge advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator.
WVU School of Nursing celebrates more than 200 graduates as part of the Class of 2023
The WVU School of Nursing celebrated a total of 220 graduates across three campuses and online as part of the Class of 2023.
WVU in the News: West Virginia health officials discuss end of COVID Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated their COVID-19 vaccination guidance, according to West Virginia COVID-19 Czar Dr. Clay Marsh. The agencies have “simplified” the recommended vaccine schedule, Marsh said in a video message played during one of Gov. Jim Justice’s recent administration briefings.