Announcements
Under the Dome: January 24, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature during its regular 60-day session. Today's (Jan. 24) edition provides an update on the first two weeks of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several bills introduced during the first few days of the session.
WVU in the News: House committee advances bill to increase penalties for fentanyl exposure
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are again attempting to pass a law that would increase penalties for people who possess and expose government representatives to fentanyl or other harmful drugs.
New web calendar launches Wednesday
WVU University Relations – Digital Services is launching a new web calendar system which will replace calendar.wvu.edu on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
A Mask Q&A: Addressing common questions about the KN95, N95 masks and more
School of Public Health Public Health-General Preventive Medicine program residents – Vida Falahatian, MD, and Margaret Karcher, DO – and PH-GPM Program Director Jennifer Lultschik, MD, help answer some frequently asked questions about masks, including the KN95 mask, recommended by WVU, and N95 mask, used widely in patient-care settings.
PCORI webinar to highlight funding and engagement opportunities
Join PCORI Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, MD, MPH, and other PCORI leaders for a dynamic, fast-paced webinar on February 2 to learn about our bold vision for 2022, funding opportunities, and how you can get involved.
WVU Medicine updates masking policy
Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about masking, WVU Medicine is strongly encouraging non-clinical staff who do not work in patient care areas to switch to a medical-grade mask and not use cloth masks.
HSC update: Student Activity Center to be closed
The Student Activity Center will be closed beginning Friday, January 21, to be used for N-95 mask fit testing for three weeks. An announcement will be released when the center is set to reopen for student use.
NIOSH PPRB Seminar Series Feb. 9
The NIOSH PPRB Seminar Series welcomes Ann Hubbs, DVM, PhD, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. for "The Many Types of Lung Fibrosis and Why We Care." Hubbs serves as veterinary medical officer in the Pathology and Physiology Research Branch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
WVU in the News: Professor Christopher Martin addresses vaccine hesitancy, risks of remaining unvaccinated with host of The Agenda, Georgia Tolley
Prompted by the news of tennis player Novak Djokovic being asked to leave Australia, Christopher Martin, MD, professor in the School of Public Health and School of Medicine, speaks with Georgia Tolley, news reporter and host of The Agenda, about the larger issues the unique circumstance brings to light regarding vaccine hesitancy, risks from remaining unvaccinated and more.
New contact information for HSC Financial Aid Office
The HSC Financial Aid Office is changing its contact information. The HSC vanity email account will no longer be used; requests must be sent through the WVU Hub ticketing system.