Announcements
Dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day
The community is encouraged to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday (April 27) at the disposal kiosk available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department, 992 Elmer Prince Drive.
HSC ITS website to be redirected to updated IT Help Center
Information Technology Services will decommission the former Health Sciences ITS website on Sunday, May 19, shifting content that remains current and relevant into the updated IT Help Center at it.wvu.edu/help.
WVU in the News: Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Dr. Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from Vox about PFAS health risks.
WVU in the News: Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why.
In National Geographic, Lori Sherlock gives reasons why swimming is considered one of the top choices for getting exercise at any age.
Stout co-authors call to action for policies that support dental services for those with cancer
Nicole Stout, DPT, research assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health, recently co-authored a call to action for payment and workforce policies that alleviate gaps in dental and oral healthcare services for individuals with cancer.
WVU in the News: Doctors need to get better at recognizing Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Dr. Amy Gavril explains to Time the difficulty medical professionals have in diagnosing Munchausen Syndrome by proxy.
Sheppard appointed to lead West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health has welcomed Brianna Sheppard, Ph.D., as director of the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Program, effective April 15.
Delta Omega Gamma Mu honored with WVU Outstanding Student Organization Award
The Delta Omega Honorary Society Gamma Mu Chapter at the WVU School of Public Health was awarded Outstanding Student Organization during the annual Student Organization Excellence Awards Banquet.
WVU Medicine to relocate, expand WVU Eye Institute
The WVU Eye Institute, the most comprehensive ophthalmology group in the state, will expand its clinical, educational, and research efforts when it moves into its new location at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road and Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown.
Community invited to Champagne for SANEs fundraiser
The WVU Council for Gender Equity will host its eighth annual event from 4-9 p.m. April 25 at Table 9 to benefit the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services’ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner’s Fund.