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September 9, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 9, 2022.
WVU Nursing sophomores pledge commitment to their future profession during ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing formally welcomed the sophomore class of May 2025 into the study of nursing during the Fall 2022 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held Sept. 9 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Nursing students participate in "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day"
WVU School of Nursing students participated Sept. 8 in West Virginia's first ever statewide "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day" event.
Free health assessments being offered by Faith Community Nurse in McDowell County
Using the knowledge and skills she gained from the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing course, a local registered nurse is developing a community outreach program which will offer health education, screenings and supportive programs.
WVU Cancer Institute recognizes resident with DeLynn Fellowship
Britney Harris, M.D., a second-year trainee in the surgical oncology residency program has been awarded the Laurence and Jean DeLynn Cancer Research Fellowship which supports her efforts to explore new and better treatment therapies for pancreatic cancer.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member to present at Phyt’arom
Marian “Marnie” Reven, an assistant professor in the Adult Health Department of the WVU School of Nursing, will share a presentation at Phyt’arom, the international congress on applied aromatherapy and phytotherapy.
WVU in the News: CDC report shows West Virginia overdose deaths have decreased; health officials pleased
Dr. James Berry contributes to an article from The Dominion Post about declines in overdose deaths in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction
Dr. James Berry weighs in on how rewards help addiction recovery in reporting from The Associated Press.
What you need to know about Monkeypox
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, vaccines and resources.
September 7, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 7, 2022.