Announcements
WVU Health Sciences kicks off fall interprofessional education with team-building tailgate
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education kicked off its fall semester Monday Sessions lineup with a tailgate at the WVU Athletics Caperton Indoor Facility.
Mountaineer Card-related services unavailable Friday
Mountaineer Card-related services, including the MyMountaineerCard website and Mountie Bounty transactions, will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to noon Friday (Oct. 6) for important security updates. There will be no noticeable differences when the work is complete.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Tandon to give presentation on ulcerative colitis
Kanwarpreet Tandon, M.D., MBBS, will give a presentation on ulcerative colitis during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Oct. 6, at 8 a.m.
Rural Health Interest Group meeting planned for Oct. 12
Please join us for the second Rural Health Interest Group meeting of the semester on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 12-12:50 p.m.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature discussion on narrative medicine
Andrea Labus, M.D., will give a presentation on making medicine meaningful during the Walk with a Future Doc session on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
Embrace your physical well-being throughout the fall semester
Whether you want to explore the mountains or are preparing for winter, you can find resources for your physical health on the WVU well-being website.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Third-year residents to give presentations
Two third-year residents will be giving presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 a.m.
New Express Care Unit Opens in Thomas Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital recently opened a new 10-bed unit to care for lower-acuity patients in the Emergency Department. The “Express Care” unit will provide expedited care for lower-acuity patients, which will help in managing Emergency Department volumes and wait times. Patients with conditions such as upper respiratory infections, sore throats, isolated extremity injuries, rashes, allergic reactions, and minor cuts and burns will be seen in the Express Care wing.
Two Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Faculty recognized at the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards
Drs. Steven Frisch and Roberta Leonardi from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, were recognized for their accomplishments at the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards.
Dr. Levy-Clarke to serve as speaker during Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Journal Club
West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences associate professor Grace Levy-Clarke, M.D., will serve as one of the primary speakers during the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Journal Club on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m.