Announcements
Longtime healthcare leader inducted into honor society for health administration
J. Thomas “Tom” Jones, former president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, was recently inducted as an honorary member into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for health administration. The recognition was facilitated by the West Virginia University School of Public Health following Jones’ guest lecture during the Master of Health Administration professional development seminar.
WVU alum honored as fellow of national association for nurse anesthetists
Christian Falyar, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the WVU School of Nursing in 1995, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA’s recent Annual Congress in Chicago.
WVU alum elected as vice-chair of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has elected WVU School of Nursing alum Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, as its new vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.
$50K memorial gift aids WVU’s William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences
A West Virginia University faculty member’s $50,000 gift to support the new William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences celebrates the life and legacy of its namesake. Dr. Larry Rhodes and his wife, Terry, made their gift in memory of Neal, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist.
WVU in the News: ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Is Causing Intense Withdrawals. It’s Legal in Most States.
Tianeptine is an antidepressant. But it’s being sold in the U.S., especially at gas stations, as a dietary supplement and functions like an opioid. Dr. Patrick Marshalek, an associate professor at West Virginia University’s School of Medicine, explained why people use the substance in an interview with VICE.
Gov. Justice announces DHHR secretary and advisory roles for WVU leaders
Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Jeff Coben interim secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, effective Dec. 12, 2022. Coben assumes the role formerly held by Bill Crouch who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2022. Crouch will remain at DHHR as an advisor until that date.
WVU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 17, musical pioneer and special education teacher to receive honorary degrees
In gold and blue caps and gowns, more than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two December commencement ceremonies.
Building connections at state healthcare executives annual meeting
Students and faculty from the WVU School of Public Health’s Master of Health Administration and B.S. in Health Services Management and Leadership programs gained valuable experience and connections during the 2022 Annual Meeting of West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (WV ACHE) in Charleston, W.Va.
Undergraduate students present hands-on capstone experiences with community partners during Capstone Showcase
On Dec. 7, 14 seniors from the West Virginia University School of Public Health presented the results of their capstone experiences to their peers, professors, mentors and community partners.