Announcements
NBC News features WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's innovative treatment for addiction
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and its use of deep brain stimulation to ease opioid addiction was featured on NBC News on Sept. 29: “As James Fisher awaited experimental brain surgery he underwent recently, he wondered whether it will be the treatment that finally helps him get his addiction under control.
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."
International scholar to address human right to health and law
David H. Moore, professor of law at Brigham Young University, will present “Interpreting Human Rights” and “The International Human Right to Health” from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, respectively.
Saturday's WVU home football game to affect patient, visitor, employee parking on campus
Update: The F3/F4 parking area will be closed starting at midnight Thursday night for maintenance related to football game preparation.
Photography postponed at the HSC Studio effective Oct. 7
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, photography at the HSC Studio will be postponed due to high rates of COVID-19. Portraits may still be scheduled at One Waterfront Place after Oct. 7.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Leonard to present oculoplastics cases
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellow Anthony Leonard, M.D., Ph.D., will be the presenter during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, September 29, at 7 a.m.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Take a Break"
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 taking breaks. Research shows that taking deliberate time away from studying can help improve your focus and productivity when you return to your studies.
Pulmonary Critical Care physician to present at Medicine Grand Rounds
Rahul Sangani, M.D., an assistant professor for the Section of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, will speak as part of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, October 1, at 8 a.m. The presentation will be held over Zoom.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Rogue, Opportunistic, or even ‘Predatory’ Journals: What Every Clinician Researcher Needs to Know!"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Rogue, Opportunistic, or even ‘Predatory’ Journals: What Every Clinician Researcher Needs to Know!" Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Higher Education Policy Commission seeks advisory committee members to improve primary and rural healthcare education in West Virginia
The Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Health Sciences is seeking nominations and applications for new members of its advisory committee, which provides guidance on initiatives aimed at improving healthcare education in West Virginia.