Announcements
Neal Museum opens exhibit on the resilience of WV’s healthcare workers
While burnout and resiliency have long been a part of working in the medical field, COVID-19 brought those experiences into public view and attention. The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences invited West Virginia healthcare workers to submit objects that represented their personal story of resilience and avoiding burnout. The resulting exhibit, “Getting Through: Healthcare Worker Resilience in West Virginia,” is now on display through Summer 2024.
Dr. Elizabeth Sinz joins WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute
Elizabeth Sinz, M.D., M.Ed., anesthesiologist and critical care physician, will become the associate medical director of the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute effective Dec. 4.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature presentation on cancer prevention
Leanna Schwartzlow, MS, RDN, LD, will give a presentation on cancer prevention during the Walk with a Future Doc session on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m.
Relax and Recharge for Finals
As the end of the fall semester approaches, which can be a stressful time, becoming overwhelmed can take a toll on your mental and physical health. There are some upcoming opportunities for the Health Sciences community to connect during this busy season and to take time to relax and recharge with fellow students, faculty and staff.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Hingle to give presentation
A visiting professor from Southern Illinois University will give a presentation during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Eid and Jordan to give presentations
Two fourth-year residents will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7 a.m.
Rural health student groups hosting holiday drive
Project REACH (Rural Education Alliance for Community Health) and the Rural Health Interest Group of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health are hosting a holiday drive through Dec. 8 to benefit the Preston County food bank and Wellspring of Greenbrier.
Blood Drive planned for Dec. 8 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
Winter weather reminders for Health Sciences Campus community
Winter weather can create many hazards that affect our personal health and safety. The WVU and WVU Medicine facilities teams work hard to ensure the roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other paths of travel are safe, but it takes effort and attention from all of us to ensure our personal safety.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute researcher appointed to NFL committee
Hayden Giuliani Dewig, Ph.D., a research scientist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Concussion & Brain Injury Center, was recently appointed as an observer to the National Football League (NFL) Head, Neck and Spine Committee.