Announcements
Giving you a hand: Employees to receive gloves, food/drink voucher as token of appreciation
Because of you, WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals was recently ranked the sixth top academic medical center out of more than 200 participating organizations in a national study of major academic medical centers and community hospitals. WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals received Vizient’s 2016 Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality Leadership Award.
Congress Passes First-Ever Eating Disorders Legislation
Today is a historic day for the 30 million Americans experiencing an eating disorder in their lifetimes and the more than 61,000 currently suffering in West Virginia alone. For the first time in history, Congress passed legislation specifically designed to help people with eating disorders, making its way to President Barack Obama’s desk within the week with an expectation of his signing into law given his recent support statement for the legislation.
Marsh, Wright named to Justice transition team
Clay Marsh, MD, and Albert L. Wright, Jr. are among those selected to serve on West Virginia governor-elect Jim Justice's transition team.
Faculty Arrivals - November 2016
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Faculty Arrivals - October 2015
MEDICINE Michael Kolodney, MD, PhD joins the Department of Medicine as Section Chief of Dermatology. Dr. Kolodney was most recently an associate professor of medicine, dermatology section chief and program director at Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, VA.
Chestnut Ridge Center to hold holiday event for kids with special needs
WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center (CRC) will host a Sensitive Santa Sensory Experience event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the gymnasium. This is the first time CRC has offered this type of event, which will feature sensory-friendly activities and photos with Santa.
Go Baby Go at WVU
Go Baby Go is a program that began at the University of Delaware under the direction of Dr. Cole Galloway. The program aims to provide modified, ride-on cars for children with disabilities to increase their independence in moving around and exploring their environments while having fun.
School of Medicine launches new website
After several months of design, development and content work, the School of Medicine’s new website launched on Dec. 1! We appreciate the input, feedback and direction that many of you provided during the process.
Immunology and Medical Microbiology students win awards at Autumn Immunology Conference
Two junior undergraduate students from the Immunology and Medical Microbiology program recently received awards at the 45th Annual Autumn Immunology Conference held on November 18 - 21 in Chicago.
Bilingual employees wanted as interpreters for patients and families
WVU Medicine is searching for bilingual employees, students, and faculty who are interested in volunteering to provide interpretation services for patients and their families with limited English proficiency.