Announcements
Discussion panel to explore heart health and health disparities
A Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel will take place Monday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater. All members of the WVU and local communities are welcome.
Nursing DNP project prepares teens for independent care
When Elizabeth Minchau first started working as a nurse practitioner at the West Virginia University Student Health clinic, she noticed a concerning trend—many of the new college students didn’t know how to manage their health independently. Minchau, now a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate at the WVU School of Nursing, sought to fix this issue.
Harris to address American Medical Association student organization
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a West Virginia University School of Medicine alumna, will address the American Medical Association Medical Student Section on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201.
WVU School of Medicine Pathologists’ Assistant students receive white coats, begin clinical rotations
For Pathologists’ Assistant students at the WVU School of Medicine, receiving their white coats is a milestone in their academic journey. It marks the transition from classroom instruction to hands-on clinical training in pathology laboratories.
WVU in the News: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
Dr. Clay Marsh talks with CNN about possible changes to COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine doctor offers cutting edge concussion care and research to underserved groups
WTRF-TV highlights the work of Dr. Javier Cárdenas, a leading expert in the fields of sports neurology, concussion and traumatic brain injury.
HSCommunity: Share Your Love
I challenge you to not only share your love with others this month but extend the same to your true #1 – yourself.
Former military member finds fit in Health Professions at the WVU School of Medicine
While serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, Ruben Bragg’s experience in the Troop Medical Clinic sparked an interest in healthcare and information technology. Now, he’s following that passion at the WVU School of Medicine in the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program.
WVU in the News: How the use of social media can impact children and teens pt. 1
Dr. Adrienne Coopey, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, contributes to a WDTV report about social media use by young people.
UPDATE: Internet connectivity Feb. 18
Internet connectivity will be unavailable from 6 a.m. and noon Sunday, Feb. 18 on 2nd Floor South of the WVU Health Sciences Center.