Announcements
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health members recognized for their contributions
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health was recognized at the 32nd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference with several awards for individual contributions to rural health and education efforts.
WVU Health Sciences programs contribute to Thanksgiving food drive
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education hosted a friendly food drive competition in November to benefit families for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pod Squad offers playlist for Winter Break
WVU Health Sciences Pod Squad has released its latest playlist for all WVU students, faculty and staff to enjoy during Winter Break. The group will not meet in December and will reconvene for its next meeting in January.
Throckmorton to retire after more than 20 years of providing support to SOM students, alumni
Following a career of more than 20 years at West Virginia University Health Sciences, Debra Throckmorton, coordinator of Alumni Programs for the WVU School of Medicine, has announced her retirement.
WVU-trained faith community nurse to host Saturday clinics, nursing call line and more in Fairmont
A new program called Neighborhood Nurse will launch in January 2025, offering a Saturday clinic and a nursing hotline. This initiative is a collaboration between Faith Community Nursing (FCN) and Compassion Central.
Internet connectivity will be unavailable on HSC South 7th floor Dec. 11
Wired and wireless internet connectivity will be unavailable from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, for the 7th floor South at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
West Virginia healthcare providers, teachers invited to apply for scholarship to complete WVU tobacco training program
With funding support from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Division of Tobacco Prevention, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering 64 scholarships for its Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP). The next training course will be available online January 13, 2025, through March 1, 2025.
Provide feedback on career closet for Health Sciences students
The WVU Health Sciences community is excited to explore the idea of establishing a career closet to better support students' professional development.
Student Health to operate on limited schedule during Winter Recess at WVU
West Virginia University Student Health Services will be operating on a limited schedule during the university’s winter recess.
WVU School of Pharmacy alumnus goes above and beyond to help mother and newborn
WVU School of Pharmacy alumnus Allen Sexton (BS, ’93) is being celebrated as a hero for his recent actions to assist a mother and her newborn during a medical emergency.