Announcements
Breaking the stigma: WVU Student Health provides access to gynecological care
WVU Student Health nurse practitioner Carrie Pratt is working to break the stigma around gynecological care by providing education, resources and support to students.
WVU School of Nursing alumna inducted into WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni
During a special Feb. 7 ceremony, WVU School of Nursing alumna Dr. Laura J. Wood was inducted into the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Wood, who received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1977, was recognized at the Erickson Alumni Center alongside four other honorees, Linda Arnold, Luke Frazier, Sharon Burmeister Lord and Diana Murphy.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Raises Awareness for Heart Health in West Virginia During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and WVU Medicine officials hope to raise awareness of heart health in West Virginia, where cardiovascular disease is more prevalent than the national average.
WVU in the News: Mortality Lower With Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Emphysema
For patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.
2025 DeLynn Lecture announced for March
Join the WVU Cancer Institute in welcoming Carma Bylund, Ph.D., to the Institute Tuesday, March 11, for the 2025 Laurence S. and Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship.
WVU CED partners with MoCrazy Strong Foundation and others to host award-winning documentary about professional skier who suffered a traumatic brain injury
The WV TBI Services program has partnered with the MoCrazy Strong Foundation and the Challenged Athletes of West Virginia to bring Alive to Thrive Day to Canaan Valley Resort on February 27-28. Activities include a screening of the award-winning documentary #MoCrazyStrong about professional skier Jamie MoCrazy's recovery from a TBI, a discussion panel, adaptive skiing opportunities, a Q&A session and more. Professionals may earn a CEU for specific fields. The event is free for West Virginians with a TBI, their families and caregivers.
Health Tips: Getting Heart Healthy
As part of the WVU School of Nursing's Health Tips series, clinical instructor Angela Ritz shares tips for getting heart healthy during February 2025 and beyond.
WVU in the News: Grassroots Community Efforts Step Up To Mitigate Dangerous Cold For Homeless
West Virginia is coming out of a deep freeze, but winter is far from over and cold weather and the potential for more snow lingers. Across the state, resources for those who find themselves outside or without heat are limited, but grassroots efforts are emerging to help keep neighbors safe.
WVU School of Nursing partners with FaithHealth Appalachia to strengthen Faith Community Nursing documentation system
The WVU School of Nursing is partnering with FaithHealth Appalachia of Huntington to utilize a specialized subnetwork within the Henry Macomb Ford Foundation’s Faith Community Nursing Documentation System. Through this partnership, faith community nurses in West Virginia will have access to an advanced, evidence-based documentation system designed to improve patient care coordination, track health outcomes, and strengthen the integration of faith-based nursing into broader public health initiatives.
Destination Dentistry invites prospective students to WVU
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry invites pre-dental college students to visit campus for Destination Dentistry on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.