Announcements
Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree
Health care teams of students, residents and faculty from the WVU Health Sciences schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Nursing and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences traveled to the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 20th National Jamboree from July 19-28 to keep the more than 15,000 Scouts, leaders and volunteers safe and healthy during their visit to southern West Virginia.
WVU in the News: WVU experts instrumental in approval of new RSV prevention medication
Medical experts at West Virginia University are excited about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Beyfortus as a major advancement to prevent RSV.
MCHD Smile Express, WVU School of Dentistry team up at BSA Jamboree
Hiking, skateboarding and BMX bike riding are just a few of the recreational activities available at the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree in Glen Jean, which takes place through Friday.
HSCommunity: Celebrating Advances for the Disability Community
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This law protects the rights of individuals with disabilities and has opened the doors for many humans to actively participate in employment, education and everyday life.
The Conversation: Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Dr. Marian Reven discusses the history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the practice of aromatherapy today.
WVU exercise physiology student affirms passion for vision research through summer program
Seven students from colleges and universities across the country convened at the start of the summer on West Virginia University’s campus to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program researching ocular diseases and working with faculty mentors to diagnose and treat those diseases in laboratory settings.
Today (July 24): MAP, Applaud and related services will be offline 8 p.m.-midnight
MAP, Applaud and related services such as Web Clock, Leave Request and MyReports will be unavailable time from 8 p.m. to midnight today (Monday, July 24) for an urgent system update.
WVU researchers capture atomic view of synthetic DNA, revealing ‘molecular scissors’ that could treat disease
West Virginia University researchers are now able to view synthetic DNA at the atomic level, giving them the ability to understand how to change its structure in hopes of enhancing its scissor-like function. Learning more about these synthetic DNA reactions could be the key to unlocking new technology for medical diagnoses and treatments.
WVU School of Nursing recruitment specialist elected president of WVACRAO
Phillip Engelkemier, a WVU School of Nursing college recruitment specialist, has been elected President of the West Virginia Associate of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping provide college exploration opportunities for students in West Virginia.
Blood Drive planned for Aug. 9 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A.