Announcements
WVU, WV VACS team win national award for interprofessional collaboration with COVID-19 vaccination efforts
West Virginia University and the West Virginia Vaccine Administration, Collaboration, and Support Team are recipients of the 2021 George E. Thibault Nexus Award for the “Giving It Our Best Shot!” COVID-19 vaccination effort.
Veterans can request an appointment for Veteran Oral Health Day
A limited number of appointments will be available at Veteran Oral Health Day on Friday, November 12, 2021. Veterans and active National Guard and Reserve members will receive free dental screenings, x-rays as necessary, cleaning, simple fillings and other urgent care needs based on the determination of the faculty and student dental and dental hygiene providers.
Clinical Trials Toolkit Series: Clinical Research Systems: Vestigo®️, eReg™️, & WVU+kc (updates)
WVCTSI will host its next Clinical Trials Toolkit session on Friday, Oct. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in person or via remote connection. The presentation will focus on Clinical Research Systems: Vestigo®️, eReg™️ & WV+kc (updates) in person or via remote connection.
Preventing burnout and building resilience: Administrative Grand Rounds to focus on tools and techniques for healthcare managers
The West Virginia University Master of Health Administration program is partnering with the West Virginia Hospital Association to host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds, “Action Collaborative for Resilience and Well-being,” on Friday, Oct. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. via livestream on MDTV.
Faculty Development Zoom session "WVU Mental Health 101, Parts 1 and 2"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "WVU Mental Health 101, Parts 1 and 2" Monday, Oct. 18 and Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: 'What If' Thinking"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses discusses "what if" thinking, which is normal and common, and can help keep other perspectives in mind. However, "what if" thinking can become problematic whenever prolonged, chronic, or when it causes distress, anxiety, and interferes with daily life functioning.
U.S. Attorney’s Office and WVU hosting serial killer medicolegal symposium on October 14
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia is teaming up with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, the FBI, and West Virginia University to hold a symposium discussing the cutting-edge methods used to convict a serial killer who preyed on veterans at a VA hospital.
Blood Drive set for Oct. 6 at Health Sciences
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Cancer Center Atrium.
Health Sciences to host a number of events during WVU Diversity Week 2021
“Cultural Conversations: Celebrating the Social Significance of Ethnicity” is the theme of WVU’s Diversity Week 2021. WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education, and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campuses. A number of Health Sciences-specific events have been planned as part of this year's lineup.
Associate professors Davis and Mallow co-author 'Beyond Broadband: Equity, Access, And The Benefits Of Audio-Only Telehealth'
In a recent article featured on Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy thought and research, School of Public Health Associate Professor Steve Davis and School of Nursing Associate Professor Jennifer Mallow team up with other expert co-authors to explain why audio-only telehealth services can serve as "a critical interim solution to address gaps in equity and access to care."