Announcements
Blood Drive set for Sept. 21 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted Wednesday, September 21 from 12-5 p.m. at the WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room for employees and students.
Stories and songs to guide spectators through “A ‘Double Whammy’ of Disasters” photo exhibit
The WVU community is invited to attend the grand opening ceremony of a unique photo exhibit titled “A ‘Double Whammy’ of Disasters: Flooding and COVID-19 in Rural West Virginia” from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the Health Sciences Center’s Fukushima Auditorium Lobby.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Edmond to give presentation
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will include a presentation from Michael Edmond, M.D., MPH, MPA, MBA.
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.
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.
WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades info session Sept. 7
Join the WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades over spring break to help facilitate healthcare clinics, complete public health projects and distribute hygiene supplies in rural Panama. To learn more, join us on Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. in Ming Hsieh Hall G21 for a comprehensive information session. All majors are welcome to apply.