Announcements
PURPOSE: November 2020: Thankfulness during Difficult Times
Before the pandemic, the World Health Assembly (the governing body of the World Health Organization) marked 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse” to acknowledge nurses and their vital position in transforming healthcare around the world.
ICYMI: Master of Health Administration program, WVU Medicine hosted Grand Rounds: Fostering a 'fear-less' healthcare enterprise
The West Virginia University Master of Health Administration program and WVU Medicine hosted a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds, “Fear-less Leadership in Pandemic Times,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
MASH presents Reaching for the Touchpoint Lecture Series: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The Multicultural Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH) presents Reaching for the Touchpoint Lecture Series: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Medication disposal protects public health
On Friday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the campus community is invited to stop by the Mountainlair near Hatfield’s to safely dispose of unwanted medications. On Saturday, November 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., residence hall students living on the Evansdale campus are invited to leave unwanted medications at the MedSafe kiosk under the Towers canopy.
HSC Students that have completed rotation: A Chance to win $500
Students: Have you completed a rotation? Would you like a chance to win $500?
Reminder: Follow COVID-19 safety guidance to protect yourself and others
West Virginia is experiencing an increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on WVU’s campuses. This is a reminder that we must remain vigilant in following all public health guidance to stay safe and healthy and to keep the more vulnerable members of our community safe.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week five in the midst of COVID-19 resurgence
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh Discusses the Moderna Vaccine & Helping Rural Communities Amid COVID
Dr. Clay Marsh, Vice President & Executive Dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, on the Press Pool with Julie Mason.
Office of Global Affairs to offer virtual Education Abroad Fair
Faculty and students are invited to join the Office of Global Affairs virtual Education Abroad Fair Nov. 18.
WVU lead pulmonologist notes importance of lung cancer education and screenings in West Virginia during National Lung Cancer Awareness month
Current and former smokers can get free virtual lung cancer screenings this month (November) as the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Lung Cancer and Screening Program continues to improve lung cancer screening access and eligibility for West Virginians.