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Last week, after moving into the new year and following special celebrations with our loved ones, we were given another opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, is not only a time to honor the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.
Network maintenance scheduled for HSC-North
HSC Information Technology Services will complete maintenance on the Health Sciences Center network Friday, Feb. 3.
Fostering service dogs: A way of life
A post about a new litter of puppies on the Hearts of Gold Facebook page struck a chord with Ashlee McMillan, clinical associate professor in the WVU School of Pharmacy.
School of Public Health alumna and team recognized with publication award
The West Virginia University School of Public Health was represented in the Best of 2022 List of health promotion studies from the American Journal of Health Promotion. The paper, titled “Physical Activity Assessment and Promotion in Clinical Settings in the United States: A Scoping Review,” highlighted the effectiveness of physical activity in clinical settings, as well as the need for continued research.
Employees encouraged to join 'Go Red for Women' photo shoot
The photo is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. in the main entrance lobby of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Consider mindfulness meditation for wellness
Regular meditation helps strengthen mental muscle while promoting stress management, awareness of mind-body connection and mindful resilience.
WVU in the News: Nurse works in rural communities making connections to improve health
As Stephanie Lusk was growing up, she always knew she wanted to help people. That drive first drew her to floor nursing, but now, she works as a West Virginia University Extension Family & Community Development Agent in McDowell and Wyoming counties, meeting people in their own communities to help improve health at home.
Four WVU School of Nursing students selected for study abroad scholarships
Four students at the West Virginia University School of Nursing have been selected to receive study abroad scholarships. Ty Flynn, Meredith Maneno and Ateria Walker will study abroad in London, and Maleah Cline will study abroad in Estonia.
Clinical Trials Toolkit - OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid
WVCTSI will host its next Clinical Trials Toolkit Series on Friday, February 24. The following presenters will present "OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid."
WVU expert provides global training in occupational health
In the past decade, the rate of occupational injuries in Turkey has increased. To help combat this growing issue, an expert from West Virginia University has traveled to the nation’s capital city to provide training in occupational health and safety.