Announcements
WVU in the News: Urge Patients to Shield Ears from Noisy Summer Activities
A West Virginia University audiologist offers a reminder that patients need to protect their hearing from loud summer activities, warning that even brief exposures to high noise levels from tools and loud events can cause irreversible hearing loss.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine doctor explains how heat can affect heart health
The temperatures across north central West Virginia have remained consistent in the 80 to 90-degree range for the past week, and according to StormTracker 12 data, it will remain that way until early next week.
Dr. Ramazan Gun joins the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
The West Virginia University School of Medicine welcomes Ramazan Gun, M.D., a new head and neck surgeon with the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
WVU Cancer Institute forms scientific leadership team to advance NCI designation goals
Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, M.D., executive chair and director of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, recently appointed several members to the Institute’s scientific leadership team to continue to strengthen and align an ecosystem that encompasses clinical care, education and research.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences honors newest alumni, celebrates employees during annual Night of Recognition
Faculty, staff and trainees from the West Virginia University Eye Institute gathered in Morgantown this summer to honor new graduates from the residency and fellowship programs and celebrate accomplishments from across the department.
WVU and Oman’s National University highlight global accreditation success at international conference
Christopher Martin, M.D., M.Sc., professor in the West Virginia University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and director of global engagement at the WVU Health Sciences Center, recently presented a collaborative success story on medical education at an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
WVU in the News: Is Running Really THAT Bad On Your Knees? The Answer May Surprise You.
You’re probably familiar with the idea that running is bad for your knees. It’s a pervasive thought that keeps many folks from going out for a jog.
WVU in the News: Open-ocean swimming has many health benefits — and some risks
It’s great exercise and real mood enhancer. But some hazards — rip currents, wildlife and pollution — are challenging for even the most experienced swimmers.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Medical students to give presentations on rare ocular conditions
A pair of WVU medical students will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds session on Wednesday, July 2, at 7 a.m.
STEPS Simulation Certificate Program graduates 16th cohort
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education has graduated its 16th cohort from the Simulation Certificate Program. Participants came from backgrounds of medicine, nursing and nurse anesthesia.