Announcements
School of Dentistry welcomes newly matched residents to WVU
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed six newly matched residents to its General Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pediatric Dentistry residency programs this month.
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.
WVU in the News: Once a nurse, always a nurse
Collins returned to a hospital setting for seven years, working nights in the neurology unit at a 750-bed teaching hospital at West Virginia University in nearby Morgantown, W. Va.
Class of 1967 alumna recognized during retirement community celebration
Deborah Sindy Suttle, who graduated from the WVU School of Nursing with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1967, was recently recognized by her retirement community for her career as a nurse.
On-campus simulation opportunities now part of WVU Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner program at the WVU School of Nursing is now offering students an opportunity to practice their skills hands-on at the WV STEPS Center, a state-of-the-art simulation lab at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
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.
Dental Hygiene student finds her passion through preventive care and competitive cheer
Much like participation on an athletic team, healthcare professions require dedication, hard work and collaboration. At West Virginia University, senior Kyra Kerr has used her experiences in the Dental Hygiene program and as a member of the WVU Competitive Cheer Team to better herself in the classroom and on the competition mat.
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.