Announcements
the Pulse: August 29, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Keyser Campus Nursing Academy offers youngsters a glimpse into the nursing profession
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, in partnership with WVU Potomac State College and WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, recently hosted a Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students interested in nursing as a career.
Monongalia County QRT recruiting volunteers for Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team is currently recruiting volunteers for West Virginia's first ever fully statewide 'Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day' event on September 8.
Student Assembly vacancy application now open
The Student Government Association Select Committee on Legislative Vacancies and Appointments is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Student Assembly, including one College Senator to represent Health Sciences (Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health).
Global learning partnership connects WVU students with health care providers in Brazil
Thanks to a collaboration between West Virginia University and Amizade, the West Virginia Virtual Service Learning to Brazil Program allowed students to learn about the healthcare system directly from clinicians in medicine, physical therapy and dentistry in an online environment.
West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy seeks award nominations
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Drug Control Policy is seeking nominations for the following awards:
Alumnus returns to present research on reproductive and sexual health for people with opioid use disorder
The IMPACT WV Program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities will host a Community of Practice webinar titled “Reproductive and Sexual Health For People With Opioid Use Disorder” from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.
‘Church is a safe space,’ suggests WVU study on faith community nurses and mental health
Faith communities aren’t solely places for worship and religion, according to West Virginia University research. They can also serve as conduits in addressing the mental health needs of congregants.
Light up the Night Walk set to raise mental health awareness
The Light up the Night Walk raises money to support Mental Health America (MHA) which is dedicated to promoting mental health and mental health prevention through advocacy, education, research and services.
Tickets, tables still available for Future of Nursing WV Gala
Tickets and tables are still available for the Future of Nursing West Virginia Fundraising & Awards Gala. Set for Saturday, Sept. 24, cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be held at 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, West Virginia.