Announcements
Greenbrier County faith community nurse works with Wellspring of Greenbrier to advocate for community programming
For individuals with limited access to healthcare in Greenbrier and Fayette counties, Wellspring of Greenbrier (WoG) serves as an important source of support through the work of its staff, board members and volunteers. Among said volunteers is Diana Godbey, a WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurse (FCN) who is bridging the gap between healthcare and community support.
Hodder receives continued funding for clinical research center
Dr. Sally Hodder, WVCTSI director, associate vice president for clinical and translational science and Preeminent Scholar Chair at West Virginia University Health Sciences, has received notification of continued funding for the research project “The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities Effective Marketing and Workforce Development.”
WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address
President Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.
Dr. Peter Ngan honored as inaugural Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during investiture ceremony
Peter Ngan, DMD, a longtime leader, educator, and clinician at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, was honored as the Dr. Thomas Arkle III Chair of Orthodontics during an investiture ceremony on Friday (Sept. 11) morning.
WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments
West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert “Rusty” Hutson Jr.
Logan County community positively impacted through the efforts of two faith community nurses
Establishing close relationships with individuals in the same area can increase the overall health and stability of the community, and faith community nursing (FCN) closely impacts the communities in which its nurses assist with both nursing and spiritual care. In Logan County, two WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurses, Keri Workman and Shatika Jones, have established community groups through their local church to foster these relationships.
WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide
Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.
New School of Pharmacy minor expands learning and career opportunities for STEM majors at WVU
Undergraduate students in STEM majors at West Virginia University now have a new way to build on their science training and apply it to healthcare through the WVU School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor.
DNP student shares importance of shaving minutes off recovery time
A collaborative partnership between the WVU School of Nursing graduate-level students and administrators at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is focused on identifying clinical opportunities for improvement, implementing evidence-based solutions and enhancing patient outcomes. Among the objectives is reducing the wake-up time for surgical patients.
WVU Cardiology Chair Sokos builds on Jain legacy to expand care across W.Va.
Dr. George Sokos serves as medical director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute's Advanced Heart Failure Program and the Abnash C. Jain Chair of Cardiology. The chair honors the late Dr. Abnash C. Jain, who served as chief of cardiology at the WVU School of Medicine for nearly three decades.