Announcements
WVU School of Dentistry celebrates 30 years of Rural Health Program
Students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry are learning to be service-oriented practitioners while discovering solutions that reduce oral health disparities in West Virginia. Hands-on experiences such as those in the School’s Rural Rotation, which recently celebrated 30 years of outreach, are not only beneficial for students learning about rural practice, but also the patients they serve.
WVU in the News: Second by second, the exact effect of vaping compared to cigarettes on the body after every puff
Mark Olfert, professor in the WVU School of Medicine, talks with the Daily Mail about how nicotine affects the body, no matter the source.
Discussion panel to explore heart health and health disparities
A Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel will take place Monday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater. All members of the WVU and local communities are welcome.
Nursing DNP project prepares teens for independent care
When Elizabeth Minchau first started working as a nurse practitioner at the West Virginia University Student Health clinic, she noticed a concerning trend—many of the new college students didn’t know how to manage their health independently. Minchau, now a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate at the WVU School of Nursing, sought to fix this issue.
Harris to address American Medical Association student organization
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a West Virginia University School of Medicine alumna, will address the American Medical Association Medical Student Section on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201.
WVU School of Medicine Pathologists’ Assistant students receive white coats, begin clinical rotations
For Pathologists’ Assistant students at the WVU School of Medicine, receiving their white coats is a milestone in their academic journey. It marks the transition from classroom instruction to hands-on clinical training in pathology laboratories.
WVU in the News: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
Dr. Clay Marsh talks with CNN about possible changes to COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine doctor offers cutting edge concussion care and research to underserved groups
WTRF-TV highlights the work of Dr. Javier Cárdenas, a leading expert in the fields of sports neurology, concussion and traumatic brain injury.
HSCommunity: Share Your Love
I challenge you to not only share your love with others this month but extend the same to your true #1 – yourself.
Former military member finds fit in Health Professions at the WVU School of Medicine
While serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, Ruben Bragg’s experience in the Troop Medical Clinic sparked an interest in healthcare and information technology. Now, he’s following that passion at the WVU School of Medicine in the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program.