Announcements
WVU in the News: Addiction in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the real world: Insights for physicians
The DO shares information about a presention by Dr. James Berry and Lisa Coutras Terris exploring J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and addiction.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Dentistry gives free dental services to veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day, the WVU School of Dentistry and WVU Dental provided free dental services to active military and veterans in the region.
Simulation Certificate Program to be offered in February at WVU
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information in collaboration with the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will offer the three-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Feb. 25-27 for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
WVU CED program partners with Marshall University to bring assistive technology to more West Virginians
The West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) has partnered with the Marshall University Department of Communication Disorders to bolster their Oshel Lending Library to help make assistive technology items more accessible for West Virginians.
WVU student Veteran seeks to be the health care provider he needed
Growing up in Glen Dale, West Virginia University sophomore Kenneth Brannan didn’t think college would ever be in his future. So, he signed up for military service and reported for duty shortly after graduating from high school.
WVU scientists using nanotechnology to combat antibiotic-resistant infections
West Virginia University researchers are working to potentially reduce the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant infections in open bone fractures by employing nanotechnology to bolster a centuries-old treatment.
Claydon elected to executive committee for national public health society
WVU School of Public Health Social and Behavioral Sciences Assistant Professor Elizabeth Claydon, Ph.D., has been elected member-at-large for the National Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley graduates achieve 100% first-time pass rate for NCLEX
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus graduates have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on their NCLEX-RN, the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses.
Sophomore nursing student discusses Cyprus study abroad trip during Global Health Week 2024
During West Virginia University’s Global Health Week 2024, sophomore WVU School of Nursing student Braeden Thornton presented “Nursing Care and Education in Cyprus.”
Keyser Campus juniors volunteer at local health careers fair
Five Keyser Campus junior BSN students recently spent their day off during Fall Break volunteering for the WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Health Careers Fair, hosting a hands-on display about diabetes mellitus, including prevention, management, and complications.