Announcements
WVU School of Nursing student organizes health fair to support public health
A West Virginia University School of Nursing student recently organized a health fair, along with the Monongalia County Health Department, to support public health across campus.
VPN login will be required for remote access to Argos after Sunday
Starting noon Sunday, April 10, WVU employees will be required to use the Virtual Private Network to access the Argos (STAR Reporting) tool when working off-campus. The location of the link is also changing and will appear in the Restricted Apps section of the WVU Portal.
WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program to hold Mental Health First Aid Training
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program will hold two free virtual Mental Health and First Aid Trainings for WVU employees. The training will be split into two sessions April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 28 from 2-5 p.m. You must attend both three-hour sessions to participate in the training.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners support patients in their lowest moments
To show support of this work, the 6th Annual Champagne for SANEs event will be held Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Table 9, located at 40 Donley St. in Morgantown. Attendees can enjoy delicious dinner specials and signature cocktails while bidding on auction items and learning about the cause.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus students receive naloxone training from Beckley Fire Department
A WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus professor recently organized a naloxone training event for 25 senior level nursing students to learn about the opioid overdose reversal medication — a potentially life-saving tool.
The Rack II set to reopen at HSC
The Rack II @ HSC, the WVU Health Sciences campus food pantry, will soon reopen to assist with campus-wide efforts to address the growing population of homeless and/or hungry employees and students.
Reminder: Scholarships available for upcoming tobacco treatment training program
Professionals in the fields of medicine, dentistry, social work, pharmacy, nursing and public health will present evidence-based strategies to enable attendees to effectively assist their patients/clients/ communities with tobacco cessation.
WVU Student Nurses Association and A Moment of Magic fill Easter eggs for WVU Children’s Hospital
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) recently teamed up with the WVU Chapter of A Moment of Magic (AMoM) to fill Easter eggs with stickers and stampers for the WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
HIV workforce development opportunity
All third and fourth year students enrolled in WVU Health Sciences academic programs are invited to participate in a virtual volunteer opportunity in HIV workforce development. After completion, participants will receive a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-A or Starbucks and two hours of community service with a certificate.
Interest survey for Health Sciences diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
As we are soon to finish another semester, we are taking stock of our efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Importantly, we want to be sure we are creating an inclusive environment for doing this work where all of those interested feel welcome to participate.