Announcements
WVU School of Dentistry welcomes faculty provider in Restorative Dentistry
Zachary Greene, DMD, joined the West Virginia University School of Dentistry as an assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, effective June 15.
Wietholter Named Chair of WVU School of Pharmacy’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Dr. Jon Wietholter has been appointed as chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy by Dean William Petros.
WVU in the News: West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy inspires future SWV nurses
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus and WVU Tech hosted the southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy to rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders. Students visited Raleigh General Hospital and Appalachian Regional Hospital, as well as learned CPR skills, visiting with AirEvac professionals and more. An award ceremony concluded the camp on June 18.
WVU School of Nursing’s DNP Nurse Anesthetist program receives highest level, 10-year accreditation
The WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program has received the highest accreditation status available, a total of 10 years, by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
High school students explore careers in pharmacy during WVU summer camp
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy gave high school students an immersive look at the diverse and dynamic field of pharmacy during its inaugural summer camp, “Around the World of Pharmacy in 8 Hours,” held Friday, June 13, at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Nursing students travel to Honduras as part of a medical mission team
Nurse practitioner students from the WVU School of Nursing recently traveled to Honduras as part of a medical mission team. The students worked with the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF), a non-profit organization that provides continuity of care by sending 18 teams a year to Honduras to provide care and provide telehealth services.
WVU Research Associate retirement celebration planned for June 30
West Virginia University Health Sciences Research Associate at WVU Health Affairs Institute, Herbert Linn is set to retire at the end of the month after more than three decades in the workforce and 14 years at WVU. Linn has had a profound impact on addressing the opioid overdose epidemic in West Virginia. .
WVU in the News: Healthy by Design: The best U.S. cities that support healthy living
It’s easy to think that a balanced diet and regular exercise are all you need to stay healthy. Yet, while these factors can greatly influence overall wellness, the Global Wellness Institution shows us that alongside personal lifestyle choices, environmental and socioeconomic factors can account for 80% to 90% of our disease risks and health outcomes.
WVU in the News: WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners
West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.