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February 22, 2023 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for February 22, 2023.
Elimination dinner raises money to help qualifying patients complete dental treatment plans
Delta Sigma Delta Chi Chi will host an annual elimination dinner Saturday, March 4, 2023 to support the Drs. Graves/Dye/Chaudhry Smile Fund. The fund exists to assist qualifying, low-income patients with treatment cost.
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh on COVID-19 boosters
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, joins SiriusXM host Julie Mason to discuss recommendations for COVID-19 bivalent boosters.
WVU in the News: WVU Nursing Program Sees Perfect Pass Rate On Accreditation Exam
The recent graduating class of West Virginia University’s (WVU) accelerated nursing program posted a 100 percent pass rate on their national licensure exam.
Expert Pitch: WVU experts address health, environmental and regulatory concerns following Ohio train derailment
West Virginia University experts in fields ranging from law to health to water quality can provide insights into potential community effects near the East Palestine, Ohio, site of the Feb. 3 train derailment and subsequent chemical fire.
Nursing students, faculty support free health clinics for community members
WVU School of Nursing undergraduate students, led by clinical instructor Derrick Conner, are supporting the health and well-being of the Morgantown community by offering free local health screenings at The Foundry Church on High Street in Morgantown before and after Sunday services.
Beckley nursing students create valentines for long-term care residents
For the second year in a row, Lauren Hannah, a junior at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, led the Student Nurses' Association in creating Valentine's Day cards for long-term care residents.
WVU fast-track graduates earn 100% pass rate on licensure exam
Prepared to begin providing excellent patient care in their communities, WVU School of Nursing BS/BA to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students recently earned a 100% pass rate on the national licensure exam on their first attempt.
WVU in the News: Interim Dean Sarah Woodrum appointed as 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership
Sarah Woodrum, DrPH, WVU School of Public Health interim dean and assistant professor, has been appointed 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership ("The Partnership"), of which the WVU SPH is a current member.
Department of Medicine names new chair
The WVU School of Medicine has named Nathan “Nate” Lerfald, M.D., as the Department of Medicine chair.