Announcements
WVU Nursing again ranks in the top 100 undergraduate programs by U.S. News & World Report
In rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the West Virginia University School of Nursing undergraduate nursing program has again been named one of the top 100 in the nation.
WVU Occupational Therapy researchers evaluate handwriting intervention among homeschooled children in West Virginia
When it comes to success in school, many may think of test skills as the key differentiator. But occupational therapists at West Virginia University say that for some children, success comes down to a much finer point – the pencil grip.
Service to others propels WVU simulation educator’s career
From firefighter to flight paramedic to educator, Russell “Rusty” Doerr has lived a life of service to others. Rusty’s desire to help others started as a young child, growing up as the son of a firefighter, and led him to a career at West Virginia University that spans more than 30 years.
HSCommunity: Diversity Week
This Sunday kicks off Diversity Week for WVU campuses, and Global Health Week at Health Sciences begins Monday.
Harnessing research insights, close to home: WVU Cancer Institute hosts the fifth annual Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium
The Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium 2023 drew 177 participants from five institutions.
An uptick in confronting ‘the silent epidemic of this decade’
Tick-borne disease – such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis – rose by 25% from 2011 to 2019 in the United States. WVU scientists are confronting the issue head-on from angles that include developing vaccines and designing tools that quickly diagnose tick-borne infections. And they’re mostly working in cross-disciplinary teams to take down the tiny but mighty tick.
“Healthcare is Human” exhibit opens September 25
The COVID pandemic brought to light the long hours, challenges and sacrifices healthcare workers and support staff have long endured to serve their communities. Their stories are the subject of “Healthcare is Human,” a new exhibit at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU in the News: Over 60 or pregnant? Then you’ve got to know about this new vaccine, say doctors
Dr. Kathryn Moffett talks with “The Healthy” at Reader’s Digest about new RSV vaccines that can be given to pregnant women, people over age 60 and infants under eight months.
WVU in the News: Marsh eyes COVID uptick as feds approve new booster shot
Dr. Clay Marsh MetroNews “Talkline” to discuss the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Learn more about LPN to BSN program during Oct. 26 Virtual Open House
The WVU School of Nursing is hosting a Virtual Open House for the new LPN to BSN Program on Thursday, Oct. 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.