Announcements
EIM Privacy Update: Communication by texting
There are limited circumstances in which HIPAA compliant text messaging is possible. Texting patient information among members of the healthcare team is permissible ONLY when accomplished through a secure platform and for facilitation of care team collaboration and patient care.
WVU breaks record for externally supported expenditures, underscoring research commitment
West Virginia University, the state’s flagship, land-grant R1 institution, reported a record $231 million in externally supported expenditures, which are mainly designated for research, for fiscal year 2023.
CMS withdraws COVID-19 vaccination requirement
On June 5, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule in the Federal Register that withdraws COVID-19 vaccination mandates for all healthcare provider types. This final rule becomes effective Friday, Aug. 4.
WVU Welcome Week launches new academic year with student-focused events
An event-packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University begins Thursday, Aug. 10, and continues into the start of the fall semester, Wednesday, Aug. 16, highlighting the many ways new and returning students can tap into their strengths, find their purpose and make a home on campus.
WVU in the News: Exploring Workers’ Compensation Injury Claims among Firefighters
A recently published research article by School of Public Health Assistant Professor Tyler Quinn and fellow researchers explored patterns and characteristics of workers’ compensation injury claims over a 17-year period among firefighters in Ohio.
WVU in the News: Officials keeping an eye on uptick of COVID cases
Though the pandemic is officially over, Dr. Clay Marsh continues to track COVID-19 cases.
WVU in the News: Introducing Tiskelwah Park
Last month, Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy--a CDC initiative being carried out by West Virginia University and WVU Extension--unveiled a new park in Clay County. School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso serves on the Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy Executive Management Board and credits collaboration, combined with a fresh perspective, for making the project a success.
WVU Cancer Institute researcher named a Putnam Scholar
Dannell Boatman, EdD, MS, research associate in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at WVU Cancer Institute, was selected by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH) as one of two researchers to join the 2023 cohort of the Putnam Scholars Program.
PCPS updates human subject payment and prepaid card guidelines
In an effort to update existing guidelines, the Procurement Contracting and Payment Services team has revised the WVU Human Subject Payment and Prepaid Card Program guidelines.
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital named top hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings. Nine WVU Medicine hospitals, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, were recognized as High Performing in one or more categories.