Announcements
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.
WVU in the News: Community gift
ABC’s “GMA3” tells the story of Dr. Phoebia Moore, the first woman to study medicine at WVU, who is still giving to her Marion County community after her death through more than $1 million in unclaimed funds.
WVU in the News: First at 4 Forum: Dr. Gina Graziani
Dr. Gina Graziani with WVU Pediatric Dentistry joined First at 4 to talk about Give Kids a Smile Day, being a pediatric dentist and why she chose to be a pediatric dentist.
Meet and greet held to introduce students to international nursing honor society
Eligible West Virginia University School of Nursing students were to a meet and greet to learn more about Sigma, the international honor society of nurses dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education and research.
Health Tips: Heart Health
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 shares more information about heart health.