Announcements
WVU nursing faculty aim to enhance rural home care for chronically ill through NIH award
With a $2.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Nursing Research that is one of the largest ever for the WVU School of Nursing, the faculty researchers aim to support these families while increasing access to care in the rural reaches of the Mountain State by testing an integrated, nurse-led intervention for family home care management of end-stage heart failure and palliative care.
WVU in the News: Third WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in pledge ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 20, officially welcoming the third cohort of 22 students into the study of nursing.
WVU, Bluefield State nursing schools unite to support southern West Virginia flood victims
Following the devastating floods that have impacted southern West Virginia, two nursing schools have come together to offer their support. The WVU School of Nursing and Bluefield State University School of Nursing have partnered to provide essential supplies to families who lost everything in the disaster.
Faith community nurses in Mingo County mobilize to support flood victims
In the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged southern West Virginia, faith community nurses are stepping up to provide vital support to affected residents in Mingo County. These nurses, who combine healthcare expertise with a compassionate, faith-driven approach, are going beyond the typical call of duty, offering both nursing care and emotional support to those impacted by the disaster.
WVU School of Nursing partners with Lilly's Heart Outreach to aid flood victims
The WVU School of Nursing has teamed up with Lilly’s Heart Outreach in Mercer County to provide crucial supplies to flood victims across Mercer and surrounding counties. Despite experiencing flooding damage to their own facility, Lilly’s Heart Outreach has remained steadfast in their mission, ensuring that essential supplies are delivered to those in need.
WVU professor emphasizes healthy living through clinical practice
Dedicated to well-being, Dr. Sharathkumar Bhagavathi supports healthy living in his personal life and through his clinical practice.
Resources for Medicaid advocacy
Resources and information about Medicaid advocacy and proposed upcoming changes to the program.
WVU School of Pharmacy receives reaccreditation
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program recently received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation is valid until 2033 — a full eight years, which is the maximum time for ACPE's accreditation. Continued accreditation is contingent on the School maintaining its current quality standards throughout the accreditation term.
WVU in the News: We're Cardiologists. Here Are 5 Things Heart Attack Survivors Should Do Daily.
Whether you’ve had a heart attack or not, Dr. George Sokos, the chair of WVU Heart and Vascular Institute-Cardiology in West Virginia, said he encourages people to move their bodies, but an ideal fitness plan varies from person to person. For some, it may be taking a daily walk. For others, it may be a more strenuous, endurance-building exercise.
WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raises $1.65M for West Virginia’s children and families
The 21st annual WVU Medicine Children’s Gala raised more than $1.65 million to continue to provide world-class care to West Virginia and the surrounding region.