Announcements
WVCTSI engaging communities across West Virginia through Ambassadors for Community Health Research Program
To ensure research is making the biggest impact possible across the Mountain State, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is recruiting its second cohort of the Ambassadors for Community Health Research Program, a program focused on increasing rural community involvement in research.
WVU School of Nursing graduate travels to Honduras to assist with medical care
There is no doubt registered nurse Savannah Pennington has a passion, and a knack, for what she does. Her WVU School of Nursing professor, Dr. Emily Barnes saw Pennington’s potential, so she informed her about a chance to provide people with medical care in Honduras during the spring.
Decades of dedication: Employee facilitates patient safety through WVU simulation center
A Morgantown native, Leigh Ann Bean has dedicated her career to her community and to improving the healthcare experience through compassionate, competent care.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus celebrates Southern WV Junior Nursing Academy participants
The academy, hosted Aug. 13-14 at the WVU Tech campus, welcomed rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders. During the event, students visited Raleigh General Hospital and Appalachian Regional Hospital. They also learned CPR skills and visited AirEvac professionals.
Beckley Summer Jumpstart Program successfully welcomes incoming students
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus successfully provided incoming students with an engaging overview of the nursing profession and the student experience during the Summer Jumpstart Program.
WVU in the News: WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen graduates from West Virginia University’s School of Nursing have achieved a significant milestone by earning one of the highest degrees in nursing. Notably, eight of these graduates have chosen to stay in West Virginia, addressing the state’s critical need for healthcare professionals.
WVU dentistry residents participate in national program
Residents from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently participated in the Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program.
WVU in the News: Hospital emergency departments serve as a lifeline for after-hours care, report finds
Dr. Thomas Marshall, a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to a report from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about Hospital emergency departments.
Physical Therapy students accomplish perfect pass rate on national certifying exam
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
WVU in the News: Why people are breaking open their Mounjaro pens
Dr. Laura Davisson, director of medical weight management in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from The Atlantic looking at how the high costs of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are driving some patients to tamper with their injection pens to extend doses.