Announcements
Wietholter Named Chair of WVU School of Pharmacy’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Dr. Jon Wietholter has been appointed as chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy by Dean William Petros.
WVU in the News: West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy inspires future SWV nurses
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus and WVU Tech hosted the southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy to rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders. Students visited Raleigh General Hospital and Appalachian Regional Hospital, as well as learned CPR skills, visiting with AirEvac professionals and more. An award ceremony concluded the camp on June 18.
WVU School of Nursing’s DNP Nurse Anesthetist program receives highest level, 10-year accreditation
The WVU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program has received the highest accreditation status available, a total of 10 years, by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
High school students explore careers in pharmacy during WVU summer camp
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy gave high school students an immersive look at the diverse and dynamic field of pharmacy during its inaugural summer camp, “Around the World of Pharmacy in 8 Hours,” held Friday, June 13, at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Nursing students travel to Honduras as part of a medical mission team
Nurse practitioner students from the WVU School of Nursing recently traveled to Honduras as part of a medical mission team. The students worked with the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF), a non-profit organization that provides continuity of care by sending 18 teams a year to Honduras to provide care and provide telehealth services.
WVU in the News: Healthy by Design: The best U.S. cities that support healthy living
It’s easy to think that a balanced diet and regular exercise are all you need to stay healthy. Yet, while these factors can greatly influence overall wellness, the Global Wellness Institution shows us that alongside personal lifestyle choices, environmental and socioeconomic factors can account for 80% to 90% of our disease risks and health outcomes.
WVU in the News: WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners
West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.
WVU in the News: Migraine patient finds life-changing care at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Headache Center
Meridith Balas, who experiences 24 to 28 headache days a month, meticulously plans how and where she sits, what she eats, and even the air she breathes to keep her migraine attacks at bay. She manages her chronic migraine “like a 24/7 job,” and while she has better control of her disease now, she didn’t always feel that way.
WVU in the News: WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute launches groundbreaking athlete player safety initiative in Marion County
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is partnering with football helmet manufacturer Riddell on a new initiative to provide a cutting-edge personalized football helmet platform to middle and high school tackle football programs across Marion County.