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WVU scholarship gift aims to boost diversity among West Virginia nurses
West Virginia University School of Nursing students will benefit from an alumna’s scholarship gift to help boost diversity within the Mountain State’s nursing workforce.
Nursing students complete naloxone training at Keyser Campus
The senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students on the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently completed training to administer naloxone (also known as Narcan) nasal spray, a potentially lifesaving opioid overdose medication.
WVU in the News: Will this device protect athletes’ brains, or only make them think it does?
Matt Tenan, a program director at West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, raises concerns in The New York Times about the effectiveness of a device designed to protect athletes from brain injuries.
Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves
More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.
WVU in the News: WV Legislative Interims / Committee on Health hears Direct Care Taskforce recommendations on workforce recruitment and retention
The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health on this week heard recommendations Direct Care Taskforce on recommendations to drive direct care workforce recruitment and retention.
Meet Gus, the WVU School of Nursing’s therapy-dog-in-training
The newest member of the WVU School of Nursing family, Gus, is a gentle giant. Weighing in at 125 pounds (and counting), the 10-month-old Great Dane pup is well on his way to becoming a therapy dog through the Hearts of Gold Service Dog program.
WVU strengthens rural, underserved health care workforce through $7.2 million grant
West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) will continue to enhance education and training networks within communities, academic institutions and community-based organizations thanks to a five-year, $1,442,500 per year grant renewal.
December 14, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for December 14, 2022.
Clay's Purpose — December 2022
I recently spent time with Mia, a fourth-year medical student in the School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track, and President Gee getting ready for the holiday season. Mia taught us how to prepare a homemade granola recipe that can be personalized with your favorite ingredients. The recipe is easy and healthy, and it’s perfect as a snack or as a topping for Greek yogurt. Mia explained that she loves this recipe because you know every ingredient and you can customize it to include what you like. It also makes for a great gift to give during the holidays.
WVU medical student makes nutrition accessible and fun to future patients through healthy lifestyles blog
Growing up in an Italian household, West Virginia University medical student Mia Antinone remembers cooking with her mother and grandparents in the kitchen before sharing good conversation with her family over large plates of pasta on Sunday afternoons.