Announcements
Online resources available for WVU community during winter break
As the fall semester wraps up and students, faculty and staff leave campus for winter break, the campus community is reminded of resources they can access online.
Faculty member senior author on multiple guidelines articles
Dr. George A. Kelley, DA, FACSM, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, recently served as the senior author on four systematic review and meta-analysis guideline articles that appeared in the journals "Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine" as well as "Anesthesia & Analgesia".
'Mindful Steps to Seasonal Changes' workshop on December 14
Join the Mindfulness Team to explore tips on transitioning to a different season with grace and ease. The practices shared will encourage a sense of grounding and warmth as the weather changes, as well as help you cultivate resiliency to bounce back quickly from stressors that may arise during the holiday.
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.
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.
School of Public Health Fall Senior Capstone Showcase
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students, community partners and alumni are invited to participate in the Fall Senior Capstone Showcase.
Caporali-Filho newest addition to WVU Extension Safety and Health
West Virginia University School of Public Health director of industrial hygiene Sergio Caporali-Filho joins the WVU Extension Safety and Health team as an Extension Specialist and associate professor.
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.