Announcements
WVU Student Health will be hosting free Hepatitis C and HIV testing on Worlds Aid Day
In recognition of World Aids Day on Wednesday, Dec. 1, West Virginia University Student Health will be offering free Hepatitis C and HIV tests at Student Health Services in the Health and Education building at 390 Birch Street.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Tips and Tricks for Successful Open Access Publishing"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Tips and Tricks for Successful Open Access Publishing" on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, noon to 1 p.m.
Important COVID-19 reminders: Guidance for holiday gatherings and travel
As we approach the holiday season and many people begin to plan for celebrations and related travel, WVU wants to remind faculty, staff and students to stay vigilant in protecting themselves and others from the potential spread of COVID-19.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Lessons Learned by Implementing the RADx COVID 19 Project"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Lessons Learned by Implementing the RADx COVID 19 Project Across WV" on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, noon to 1 p.m.
Dental school students introduced to oral biopsies, learn life-saving potential of biopsies
One hundred percent of the DDS students who attended the biopsy seminar strongly agreed or agreed that the seminar provided information and skills that can be applied to their role as a health care provider.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information is offering "Simulation Certificate Program"
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information Presents "Simulation Certificate Program." This presentation is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
HSC Faculty Development Zoom Session: "Second Generation Gender Bias in Leadership"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Second Generation Gender Bias in Leadership: What it is, How it Works, and Ways to Overcome it" on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Student Service Award Program Applications now open!
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Dental Student Service Award Program Application is now open! Are you a fourth-year dental school student thinking about practicing in a rural community? Could you use $50,000 to help pay for school? The #ICRH service program applications for dental students is now open. The application closes December 10, 2021. Awards will be made by March 2022.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Chillpack"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses WVU's chillPACK, which includes activities ranging from 1 minute to a maximum of 30 minutes. These activities target all components of wellbeing, which in return can impact our quality of life, mental health and productivity.
Dr. Madison Humerick to provide introduction into culinary medicine for WVU Walk with a Future Doc session
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature an introduction to culinary medicine from the assistant program director of the Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track at WVU.