Announcements
WVU in the News: Student Association of Public Health coat drive benefits local addiction recovery center
Throughout January, the Student Association of Public Health is sponsoring a coat drive benefiting Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, a local nonprofit organization. New or gently used adult winter coats will be accepted through Jan. 31.
WVU School of Medicine Health Professions programs embrace military students
Pursuing higher education while balancing military service can be daunting. But West Virginia Air National Guard members Calista Roark and Dominique Wright found support in their respective programs at the West Virginia University School of Medicine managing their dual roles as students and service members.
Potomac Valley Hospital, WVU Nursing Keyser Campus join WVU Medicine’s Aspiring Nurses Program
Students in the nursing program at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, will soon have the opportunity to both secure financial assistance in attaining their degree and find meaningful employment in their field at Potomac Valley Hospital following graduation.
WVU in the News: Common medication mistakes that could potentially cause poisonings
Elizabeth Scharman, PharmD, clinical and executive director of the WV Poison Center and professor of clinical pharmacy in the WVU School of Pharmacy, contributes to reporting from WVNS-TV about medication misuse.
WVU in the News: Healing from child sexual abuse is often difficult but not impossible
Writing for The Conversation, WVU School of Medicine Assistant Professor Maria Khan explains the healing process for survivors of child sexual abuse.
Health Sciences Alumni Affairs begins new year with transition
WVU Health Sciences Alumni Affairs is starting off the new year with a new organizational structure.
Simulation leader provides advanced, patient-centered approach to learning at WVU Health Sciences
As a young student, Lee Ann Miller’s interest in creative thinking drew her to the field of psychology. She attended college close to her hometown of Moundsville to study the discipline, and after earning an undergraduate degree, her interest in teaching and learning brought her to West Virginia University to enter the Master of Arts in Educational Psychology program.
CF Foundation establishes Health Equity Awards to advance research toward optimal health outcomes
In 2023, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation established the Health Equity Team Science Awards, providing support for research projects that have the potential to advance health equity.
WVU in the News: House committee advances biomarker testing bill
Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, executive chair and director of the WVU Cancer Institute, contributes to reporting from West Virginia Watch about biomarker testing as part of cancer treatment.
Health Sciences seeking director of faculty development
West Virginia University Health Sciences is now accepting applications for a director of its Faculty Development Program.