Announcements
Fighting Opioids
WVU researchers are combating the opioid epidemic on all fronts.
Faculty recognized who excel at helping medical students
Dr. Erica Shaver and Dr. Chris Kiefer were named as the first recipients of the School of Medicine Academy of Advisors Outstanding Advisor Award. This new award was created to recognize educators who excel at helping medical students navigate the specialty selection and residency application process.
Conference on May 19 available for perioperative and perianesthesia nurses
The Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) of North Central WV and the West Virginia Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (WVASPAN) are teaming together for an educational conference and vendor fair. The seventh annual event is set for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, in the Hostler Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Survey project to assess how healthcare providers prescribe contraception for adolescents
Unlike much of the United States, the teen pregnancy rate in West Virginia continues to rise. Many counties in West Virginia have the highest teen pregnancy rate in our nation. We are interested in reducing that teen pregnancy rate with this research.Unlike much of the United States, the teen pregnancy rate in West Virginia continues to rise. Many counties in West Virginia have the highest teen pregnancy rate in our nation We are interested in reducing that teen pregnancy rate with this research.
Farmers Market debuts May 23; check out the photo gallery of last year's highlights
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted artisan items, and much more, or just enjoy the sunshine and friends, and music as the weekly WVU Medicine Farmers Market makes its 2018 debut on Wednesday, May 23.
Wellness Studio to host Weekly Meditations and Mindful Steps Series
Health Sciences and WVU Medicine will offer free guided mindfulness mediation sessions and a six-week mindful workshop for employees, students, faculty and staff.
Blue & Gold Mine Sale at Milan Puskar Stadium Planned For Saturday
WVU and the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties invites the public to their 14th annual Blue & Gold Mine Sale at the East Concourse of the Milan Puskar Stadium (May 12) from 7 a.m. to noon. All proceeds from this large rummage sale will benefit United Way. The early bird admission is $5 (7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) and free admission will begin at 8:30 a.m. Shoppers will have the option of purchasing a custom reusable bag to fit as many items as the bag will hold for one flat rate of $20. To find out more about the sale visit: http://bluegoldmine.wvu.edu.
How dance can be used to enhance functional outcomes in patients with disorders
Of the Mindful Physician, an organization for medical students focusing on the impact that arts and humanities have on healthcare, is hosting a community event discussing the use of dance to enhance functional outcomes in patients with disorders that affect movement.
Global health rotations provide health sciences students with international experience
Every year, teams from West Virginia University’s Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health and Pharmacy participate in clinical rotations at locations across the world. Many rotations are coordinated by WVU’s Global Health Program, under the leadership of Melanie A. Fisher, M.D., M.Sc.
Cancer Institute shares success of lung cancer programs in West Virginia at national summit
The WVU Cancer Institute is making progress in combatting West Virginia’s lung cancer problem and recently attended the annual Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Grantee Summit. The Summit, held in Charleston, South Carolina, was a venue to share the impact of Cancer Prevention & Control’s lung cancer screening and survivorship programs. The WV Lung Cancer Project, funded by the Patient Advocate Foundation, aims to increase lung cancer screening, particularly among low-income and limited resourced individuals across WV. It was highlighted in an oral presentation by our partner, Shonta Chambers. The Bridge Program seeks to improve the coordination of care and decrease the consequences of lung cancer treatment for patients in the mountain state. Abby Starkey, MS, of Cancer Prevention and Control and Adrienne Duckworth, MSN, of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center presented a poster highlighting its success. It has served 40 patients and identified more than 100 unmet needs of lung cancer survivors who have completed treatment. The program has also referred patients to more than 70 community resources, social services, and other health care providers.