Announcements
Dr. Robert Pack to present on Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Robert Pack, Professor of Community and Behavioral Health, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, and Director of the new ETSU Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment will present on “Prescription Drug Abuse a Decade into the Epidemic: Lessons learned in Tennessee”.
WVU Medicine, WVU Health Sciences continue to support flood relief efforts
Physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers are assisting in these West Virginia towns: Rainelle, Richwood, and Rupert. Rosenbaum Family House is serving as a collection site for donations through noon on Friday.
First Eastern Panhandle HSTA student finishes medical school
West Virginia University’s Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) program graduated the first Eastern Panhandle student in May 2016.
James Simpkins wins national award for mentoring and research excellence
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Earlier today West Virginia clinical and Translational Science Institute pilot recipient and mentor James “Jim” Simpkins, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Award at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) in Washington D.C.
WVU doctor helps community with "Finding Wellness"
A WVU Medicine physician has launched a free program dedicated to improving health among Morgantown area residents, called “Finding Wellness.”
WVU Medicine adopts CDC opioid prescribing guidelines
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine – West Virginia University Health System has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opioid prescribing guidelines as part of the system’s mission to improve the health of the state.
WVU School of Medicine welcomes 125 new resident physicians to campus
The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently welcomed a new class of resident physicians to the graduate medical education program.
Patrice Harris, WVU grad and Bluefield native, becomes first African-American woman to lead American Medical Association Board of Trustees
West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate Patrice Harris, M.D., was recently elected as chair of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Board of Trustees. Dr. Harris is the first African-American woman to hold this office.
New conference rooms to replace former John Jones spaces
Construction began June 16 on two new conference rooms (G-119 A and B) on the ground floor of Health Sciences North. They will replace the two conference rooms closed several weeks ago in the John Jones Conference Center, as part of the cafeteria renewal project.
Colenda to retire as president and CEO of West Virginia United Health System
After several years of dedicated service, Christopher C. Colenda, M.D., M.P.H., will retire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS) effective August 31, 2016.