Announcements
Sitting or standing makes a difference in blood pressure reading, WVU study finds
People using a prescribed take-home blood pressure monitor are likely to get an inaccurate high reading if they were standing or moving just prior to the measurement, according to a study led by a West Virginia University researcher.
Private practitioners recognized for long-standing involvement in dental school’s rural rotation program
Over three decades, West Virginia University School of Dentistry’s Rural Health Program in Dentistry and Clinical Assessment, commonly referred to by faculty and students simply as rural rotation, has impacted more than 275,000 individuals providing 286,000 dental procedures to patients across the state.
WVU in the News: Program Helping Babies, Mothers With Opioid Dependence Receives More Funding
To counter the problem, the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities received $1.5 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services to implement services for mothers and babies facing opioid dependence. The money will extend the five-year-old program another three years.
FSAP provides support during National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness and discuss the highly stigmatized topic of suicide.
Meet the Class of 2027
As members of the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2027 continue to settle into their new home, we hope you’ll take a moment to learn more about this excellent group of scholars.
Engage with the community through OLLI at WVU
Free from tests and grades, OLLI is teaching for the fun of it! The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for its winter 2024 term, which runs January 16 through March 11.
WVU School of Nursing announces two new student ambassadors
The WVU School of Nursing proudly announces its newest Morgantown student ambassadors, Bella Botero and Ella Tingler. The SON Ambassador Program allows current students the opportunity to connect with prospective nursing students to share their insights and experiences.
Focus on well-being with the Health Sciences community during WVU Week of Purpose
West Virginia University’s second annual Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 29. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of events and take this opportunity for self-exploration, learn a new perspective and engage with others as we continue this purposeful journey together.
WVU CED expands efforts to improve outcomes for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome
For the last five years, the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) has tested and implemented models of care to strengthen services for families with infants born exposed to substances in utero or diagnosed with NAS living in West Virginia.
Athletic Training alumnus discusses his work with the Savannah Bananas in latest episode of WVU podcast
On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at WVU and in his career!