Announcements
New Compassionate Care podcast seeks hopeful stories about relationships between parents and healthcare professionals
The new Compassionate Care podcast is seeking stories that showcase meaningful relationships between parents/caregivers of medically complex children and healthcare professionals.
Dean candidate for WVU School of Public Health on campus Dec. 12
A candidate for dean of the WVU School of Public Health will visit campus on Thursday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 13. The WVU community is invited to participate in the presentation portion to meet the candidate, Bradley Pollock, PhD, MPH.
Nominations for WISH Awards to open Dec. 1
The Women in Science and Health Awards are awarded to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of women at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University.
Nursing seniors strengthen emergency skills in tornado disaster simulation
In an immersive learning experience, Dr. Kasey Beckman-Sirk led WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus seniors in a tornado disaster simulation as part of the NSG 411: Nursing in Complex Community Systems course.
WISH holiday networking event to be held Dec. 13
The Women in Science and Health Committee is hosting a holiday networking event on Dec. 13 at 12:00 p.m. in HSC-South G285-B John Jones Conference Room.
WVU provides free oral cancer screenings at community health fair
Members of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently participated in a local community health fair, helping fulfill the school’s mission to improve the oral health of West Virginians.
Rural Track students have received positivity and encouragement for over a decade due to the efforts of Heather Hanks
When it comes to the student learning experience, the small things matter. Amid classes, examinations, rotations and extensive studying, a friendly face and words of encouragement can significantly impact a busy student.
WVU outlines winter weather policies for faculty, staff and students
With the potential for winter-like weather in the forecast, campus community members are reminded of the University’s procedures for inclement weather conditions. Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who work in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
WVU School of Public Health students experience hands-on learning in underground mine
Following an underground mine tour, students from West Virginia University gained a new understanding of the public health industry and felt inspired for their future careers.
WVU dental practitioner shares expertise during TMJ Awareness Month
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month is observed in November to bring attention to TMJ disorders that affect the health and well-being of millions of individuals.