Announcements
WVU in the News: Youth drinking, pot use went down during pandemic
A couple of health sites are highlighting research out of the School of Public Health showing substance use among young people declined during the pandemic.
FDA’s Juul ban could help Appalachia, but prove ‘futile’ without follow-up measures, WVU researchers say
The Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Juul vaping products could be especially good news for the health of Appalachians, according to a West Virginia University researcher.
June 22, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 23, 2022.
WVU research finds LGBTQ people face barriers to health care, especially in rural areas
During Pride Month, it’s easy to find rainbow-colored health and wellness products—from bandages, to mouthwash, to fitness trackers—in stores or online. But actual health care that meets the needs of members of the LGBTQ community can be harder to get.
June 22, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 22, 2022.
School of Nursing student becomes Gift of Life campus ambassador
Cameron Kurtz, a senior in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, recently became a campus ambassador for Gift of Life Marrow Registry, a nonprofit stem cell and bone marrow registry facilitating life-saving transplants for patients with blood cancers and disorders.
Transitional Care course set for Aug. 1-26
The WVU School of Nursing will offer Transitional Care for Faith Community Nurses, an all online course that is designed to provide faith community nurses with background knowledge on the needs of community members who are in the process of transitioning in care.
WVU Health Sciences launches site dedicated to addiction efforts
The drug overdose epidemic is affecting our families, our communities and our future, and West Virginia is ground zero for this national emergency. But hope remains. WVU Health Sciences has launched a website dedicated to information about the opioid epidemic and the University’s vision for a path forward.
Public invited to attend 2022 AGE-ADAR Summer Research Poster Symposium
Ten WVU rising sophomores and juniors, including students from the School of Nursing and School of Public Health, who began their six-week research training in the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Summer Research Internship on May 16 will proudly showcase their hard work at the second annual AGE-ADAR Virtual Summer Research Poster Symposium Friday (June 24) from 10-11 a.m.
Health Sciences and Technology Academy at WVU provides roadmap for Alabama
Following successful implementation of the Health Sciences & Technology Academy throughout the Mountain State, West Virginia University’s innovative mentoring program is set to provide opportunities for students in a second state university system beginning this summer.