Announcements
WVU in the News: Bonnie's Bus is serving women all over West Virginia
Some women might not have access or the resources to get a mammogram, so this allows them to do so without having to travel far away.
Dr. Otis Brawley will present the Annual Hardesty Lecture
Dr. Otis Brawley will present the Annual Hardesty Lecture Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Erickson Alumni Center.
Public Health PhD students published in Annals of Epidemiology
The August issue of Annals of Epidemiology features the work of three West Virginia University School of Public Health PhD students. Emphasizing their work, students Jeffrey Pesarsick, Melody Gwilliam and Olayemi Adeniran are listed as the primary authors on the paper. The students were mentored by Brian Hendricks, PhD, research assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology, who served as senior author. Other coauthors for the article included Research Assistant Professor Toni Rudisill, PhD, and Stuart M. and Joyce N. Robbins Distinguished Professor Dr. Gordon Smith.
October session of survivors club to focus on upcoming Medicare coverage changes
The October session of The Survivors Club will meet on 10/9/19 from 6-7:30 PM in Conference room 3A at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Invited guest speakers include David Summers and Jessica Ice. Mr. David Summers is the regional representative for the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). SHIP is a non-profit federal program that assists senior citizens, disabled individuals, and caregivers who have questions or problems relating to Medicaid, Medicare and related coverage. SHIP counselors are trained in the regulations and laws pertaining to medical coverage for elderly and disabled individuals. SHIP counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company or provider. They are able to provide non-biased information and assistance to help people select medical coverage that meets their needs. There is no charge for any of their services. Mr. Summers will also educate our group on Medicare open enrollment season (October 15, 2019 – December 7, 2019). During the annual enrollment season, Medicare recipients can make changes to various aspects of their coverage including switching from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or changing their Medicare Part D plan.
WVU Medicine Otolaryngology represents at American Academy of Otolaryngology Conference
The Department of Otolaryngology faculty and residents attended this years’ academy conference in New Orleans.
WVU receives CDC award to curb vaping and opioid abuse, improve health outcomes in West Virginia
West Virginia University’s efforts to address chronic disease and substance abuse prevention, growing concerns related to vaping and youth mental health issues will be bolstered by an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the West Virginia Prevention Research Center in the School of Public Health.
Dr. Darrin Nichols is Named 2019 recipient of the American Academy of Family Physicians Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education.
Dr. Darrin Nichols, a resident physician of Charleston Area Medical Center Family Medicine Center and a graduate of the WVU School of Medicine, was awarded the 2019 recipient of the American Academy of Family Physicians Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education during the organization’s annual meeting in Philadelphia in September.
New training program designed for clinical trial leaders in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Clinical researchers across West Virginia have a new resource at their fingertips. In October, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is launching the Principal Investigators’ (PI) Academy, which is designed to provide guidance and direction to investigators conducting or planning to conduct clinical trials.
Dental school admissions dean nationally recognized for faculty contributions
The National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) has not only taken notice of Dr. Shelia Price's success, it recognized her achievements over the summer.
Scholarships pave way for future dentists
Congratulations to the fall 2019 West Virginia University School of Dentistry scholarship recipients.