Announcements
Health Tips: Heart Attack Warning Signs
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal highlights heart attack warning signs and what to do if you or a loved one experience symptoms.
Support your well-being by expanding your sense of purpose
Finding purpose amidst daily activities and routines is an important part of maintaining mental and physical well-being. There are many opportunities for you to find and follow your purpose while at WVU.
Scholarship provides nontraditional veteran student the opportunity to pursue his passion in nursing
Thanks to the Jean P. Stanhagen Scholarship, a WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus student has been able to pursue his dream of becoming a nurse.
GHHS Solidarity Week slated for Feb. 12 through Feb. 16
The West Virginia University chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society recently announced their participation in celebrating the national Gold Humanism Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care.
Sweet and safe giveaways available in Pylons Commons on Valentine’s Day
All WVU students are invited to stop by Pylons Commons in the Health Sciences Center for sweet and safe Valentine’s Day treats on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WVU in the News: Updated ADA guidelines for dental pain treatment
Dr. Michael Reynolds, an addiction medicine fellow in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about American Dental Association pain management guidelines.
BeWell to host burnout and self-care workshop
WVU Health Sciences BeWell will host a workshop for students during the spring semester titled “Unwind Your Minds: Burnout & Self-Care.”
WVU in the News: ‘First at 4’ Forum: Angel Smothers
Angel Smothers appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School of Nursing, as well as Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry.
Schaefer and Hayanga inducted as Society of Critical Care Medicine fellows
The Society of Critical Care Medicine inducted Gregory Schaefer, D.O., FACS, FCCM, and J. W. Awori Hayanga, M.D., MPH, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, FCCM as fellows in the American College of Critical Care Medicine on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
WVU study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
Findings from a West Virginia University research team suggest a possible link between leaving the workforce prematurely because of disabilities from non-life-threatening, work-related conditions and the development of serious health problems, even death.