Announcements
New student association provides opportunities in healthcare leadership
Students at West Virginia University who are interested in healthcare leadership now have another opportunity to get involved, gain experience and grow their career. Established by the WVU School of Public Health, the Health Administration Student Association (HASA) began accepting members with the start of the fall semester.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Reaching Out"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses the importance of connecting with another person when you are struggling.
WVU infectious disease expert to present at Department of Medicine grand rounds
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from a WVU infectious disease expert.
Drs. Larry Schwab and John Linberg to give presentations during ophthalmology grand rounds
Two Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members with a combined nearly 100 years of ophthalmology experience will give presentations during the department's grand rounds on Wednesday, October 13, at 7 a.m.
Department of Ophthalmology welcomes new ocular immunologist Grace Levy-Clarke
Grace Levy-Clarke, M.D., joins the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an associate professor and the director of the uveitis and ocular immunology service.
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.
WVU Medicine earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced that WVU Medicine has earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 10, the highest level, on the ambulatory survey and level 9 on the acute care survey. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities.
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.