Announcements
WVU Medicine holds grand opening for Center for Hope and Healing; photo gallery included
Douglas M. Leech, founder and CEO of Ascension Recovery Services, has established the Center for Hope and Healing Patient Care Fund with a gift of $60,000.
St. Joseph’s Hospital named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation
St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon has been named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation and is the only hospital in the state of West Virginia to receive this award.
Open house for WVU Medicine's new Center for Hope and Healing set for today
The open House is from 2-5 p.m. The facility is at 751 Benefactor Drive, Morgantown, adjacent to Mylan Park.
Alexander to serve on editorial board of new Journal of Appalachian Health
A new journal focused on the health challenges of Appalachia launched this month, and WVU public health expert Linda Alexander will serve on the publication’s editorial board.
WVU neuroscientist explores fighting weight gain with darkness
A novel way to treat weight gain may involve limiting our exposure to light at night—whether that light comes from our bedside lamps, the light pollution that sneaks through our windows or the electronic devices we use as we drift off to sleep.
Health Sciences students can study abroad in Ecuador this summer
A two-week seminar course in Guayaquil, Ecuador from June 15-29 will explore key issues in global health, with a focus on comparative medicine between North and South American countries.
Campus Conversation at WVU Health Sciences Center: House Bill 2519 “campus carry”
West Virginia University faculty, staff and students are invited to join an open conversation Thursday (Feb. 28) at noon at the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center on House Bill 2519, which commonly is referred to as “campus carry.” The bill currently is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature and would permit concealed weapons to be carried in designated areas on campus by concealed weapons license holders.
Haut named to new leadership position at Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Marc W. Haut, Ph.D., has been chosen to serve in a new leadership role as vice chair and director of clinical research and education for the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Currently the chair of West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Dr. Haut is also professor in the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology and Radiology and the WVU Cancer Institute.
Faculty Development Presentation: Writing Multiple Choice Questions
The Health Science Faculty Development Program will host a session on Thursday, Mar. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in room, 2256 HSS.
Morgantown Escape Room to conduct event at Health Sciences; prizes awarded for fastest escape!
As part of Interprofessional Education Week, Morgantown Escape Room will be offering an escape activity at the Pylons Lobby on n Monday, March 18 from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest escape!