Announcements
WVU faculty member develops course for national dentistry journal
Just three elements – melody, harmony, and rhythm – can bring a person comfort. For a child who is experiencing anxiety in a dental clinic, music can make all the difference for positive oral health outcomes. To help clinicians incorporate music therapy into their practices, West Virginia University School of Dentistry faculty member Elizabeth Southern Puette, RDH, MSDH, developed a continuing education course for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene focusing on music therapy for pediatric patients.
Phillips to serve on Jonas Scholar Alumni Council
Dr. Brad Phillips, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at the WVU School of Nursing, has been selected to serve as a member of the Jonas Scholar Alumni Council for a two-year term.
Dr. Clay Marsh: Insights from the Past
Dr. Clay Marsh reflects on insights from the past, including from the works of Sufi, Lao Tzu and Tagore.
Working for Impact in Science and Health invites new members to join
The Working for Impact in Science and Health (WISH) Committee is seeking new faculty and staff members. WISH fosters interprofessional collaboration, personal growth, networking opportunities, and community outreach, while promoting success in science and health careers.
WVU in the News: Marsh says risk with acetaminophen is low according to data
West Virginia University Health Sciences Dean said the assumption of a link between autism and acetaminophen isn’t pulled out of thin air. Speaking on MetroNews Talkline Tuesday, Dr. Clay Marsh said there was some limited research which suggested the possibility of a link between the two.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Heart & Vascular Institute grew from $225M to $2B by ditching RVUs
In less than a decade, Morgantown, W. Va.-based WVU Medicine’s Heart and Vascular Institute has grown from 25 providers to more than 200, expanding from a $225 million regional program to a $2 billion healthcare destination, delivering nearly 450,000 patient visits in 2024.
From pumpkin spice candles to citrus simmer pots, WVU aromatherapist says smells evoke memories
As autumn begins, a West Virginia University expert is focused on the scents of the season — first pumpkin spice, then cranberry, pine and gingerbread. These aromas, popular in the form of candles, diffusers and simmer pots, trigger our emotions and memories through our limbic systems, according to Marian Reven, clinical assistant professor at the WVU School of Nursing and a registered aromatherapist.
WVU in the News: A surprising new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Dr. Peter Konrad speaks with NPR on clinical trial in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
WVU in the News: Mississippi cities and counties, lacking state guidance, spend millions of opioid settlement dollars on general expenses
Dr. Judith Feinberg, a West Virginia University behavioral medicine and psychiatry professor, co-authored a guide with other public health professors that lays out how states can use opioid settlement money to prevent more deadly overdoses.
Art exhibit unveiling celebrates friendship, healing, and legacy of beloved WVU pharmacy professor
The exhibit, Art, Healing, and Friendship: Remembering Dr. Arthur I. Jacknowitz, has been on view in the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons since August, but it came to life on Tuesday, September 16, during the unveiling when the artists, curators, and those closest to the project shared the stories and passion behind it.