Announcements
American Heart Association invites West Virginians to get active during Move More Month
The American Heart Association wants to get West Virginians walking during Move More Month.
Students, faculty and staff invited to join online Mindful Steps series
A six-week Mindful Steps series kicks off Monday, April 6 at noon. The series will be entirely online and accessible through Zoom. All students, faculty, and staff of WVU and WVU Medicine are welcome to join.
A message from Dean Hulsey - April 3, 2020
When talk of COVID-19 began, I don't think anyone imagined to the extent our lives would need to change in order to keep the spread down to protect our communities, our families and our friends.
WVU Board briefed on pandemic responses and plans
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors was briefed Thursday on the institution’s ongoing responses to the coronavirus pandemic and background on decisions that have been made and are under consideration.
COVID-19 projections look bad, but following the rules can improve numbers
West Virginia University Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh, now West Virginia’s COVID-19 czar, says in his blog that projections for deaths due to the virus are staggering, but West Virginians can “flatten the curve” and change outcomes by following the rules. Marsh warns that low numbers of COVID-19 spread should not cause complacency.
HSC ITS shares tips to keep teleconferences, online classes safe
The FBI has shared a warning about teleconferencing and online classroom highjacking threats.
Global Health offers three learning modules in response to COVID-19
In response to changes caused by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and for those who are inspired to broaden their awareness, the Global Health program at WVU Health Sciences invites faculty, staff, and residents to enroll in the three online learning modules of the Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers Health course, which is under the direction of Melanie Fisher, MD, FACP, MSc.
Talking to Kids about COVID-19
Family Life and routines have changed greatly with the Stay at Home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. How do you talk to your kids about this crisis? WVU Medicine Children's Pediatric Psychologist Jenna Wallace has some tips on talking with your children about COVID-19.
WVU in the News: Ohio Valley facing pandemic with a health system hollowed out by hospital closures
As new cases of coronavirus mount in the Ohio Valley, health officials are bracing for an onslaught of patients and what could be unprecedented demand for beds, medical staff and specialized equipment.
Virtual Well-Being and Mindfulness programs available
The following virtual exercise classes, wellbeing and mindfulness programs will be available to WVU and WVU Medicine employees.