Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The new agreement gives students who have completed New River CTC’s ADN program and received RN licensure the opportunity to continue their education in the WVU School of Nursing RN to BSN program.
WVU System and New River CTC partner to increase educational opportunities for nurses
The West Virginia University System, including the WVU School of Nursing and West Virginia Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), and New River Community and Technical College (New River CTC) announced a new agreement today to assist New River CTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates in continuing their education.
WVU Foundation: Alumni couple's gifts aid orthodontics and pediatrics at WVU School of Dentistry
Future students and patients of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry will benefit from an alumni couple’s gifts to carry on their family legacies in oral health care.
WVU School of Medicine psychologist appointed to task force to guide telemedicine
As telemedicine continues steady growth and the demand for mental health care remains high, the need for best practices in the field of telepsychology has become even more important for clinicians and patients. One West Virginia University faculty member will serve on the task force for the American Psychological Association to update guidelines for clinicians practicing telepsychology.
WVU researchers see need to strengthen mental health programs for first responders
Controlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking. That’s why West Virginia University researchers are identifying steps policymakers and community members can take to aid front-line workers.
Graduating health administration students contribute to regional understanding of determinants of health
Members of the next generation of health administration professionals were given the opportunity to make an immediate impact in the local community—even before they crossed the Commencement stage.
WVU in the News: The FDA approved a new drug for hot flashes. Here’s why it shows 'a lot of promise’
Dr. Roberta Renzelli-Cain tells The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette there is a lot of excitement about the drug fezolinetant, or Veozah, which the Food and Drug Administration has approved to treat hot flashes in women.
Oakes awarded Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing
Cheyenne Oakes, a graduate student pursing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, is the latest recipient of the Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing.
Bridgeport nursing students practice end-of-life care during hospice simulation
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus students recently learned how to provide end-of-life care during a hospice simulation.
WVU Health Sciences simulation center admits new ‘patient’ for immersive training
Students studying healthcare at West Virginia University have access to state-of-the-art simulation technology to ensure they are safer and smarter before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations. A recent addition to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) is no different. Named HAL, the newest ‘patient’ admitted to the Center is a cutting-edge advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator.