Announcements
WVU in the News: The NFL now allows helmet caps. Do they work?
Dr. Javier Cardenas, director of the WVU Concussion & Brain Injury Center, tells The New York Times Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions.
WVU STEPS Simulation Center host 15th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19
To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 p.m.
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing ten individuals and one team with Chancellor’s Awards, as well as four individuals with a WISH (Women in Science & Health) Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2024 award winners will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
WVU dental students receive white coats, celebrate transition to patient care
Marking an important milestone in their academic journeys, students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Class of 2026 received their white coats during the 25th annual Clinic Induction Ceremony.
WVU in the News: The need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses
WVU School of Nursing Dean Tara Hulsey recently authored an op-ed discussing the value of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
WVU School of Nursing PhD student named 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar
Robin Elkins, a PhD student at WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of the 2024-2026 Jonas Scholars.
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy student earns prestigious national recognition
A third-year student from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is among 28 applicants nationwide chosen to participate in a professional program exploring academic pharmacy careers.
HSCommunity: September 2024
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WVU in the News: State employee health insurance ends pilot program to treat obesity, related illness
Dr. Laura Davisson, director of medical weight management in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from WV Public Broadcasting about weight loss medication coverage.
WVU in the News: WVU Health Sciences Center hosts Yappy Hour to kick off Diversity Week
WDTV featured Yappy Hour at the WVU Health Sciences Center as the kickoff to Diversity Week.