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COVID-19 vaccine update webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
This West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Update webinar on Thursday, Jan. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. will provide an overview of the updated recommendations for the Omicron COVID-19 vaccines and clinical guidance for administering these vaccines.
Meet Gus, the WVU School of Nursing’s therapy-dog-in-training
The newest member of the WVU School of Nursing family, Gus, is a gentle giant. Weighing in at 125 pounds (and counting), the 10-month-old Great Dane pup is well on his way to becoming a therapy dog through the Hearts of Gold Service Dog program.
WVU strengthens rural, underserved health care workforce through $7.2 million grant
West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) will continue to enhance education and training networks within communities, academic institutions and community-based organizations thanks to a five-year, $1,442,500 per year grant renewal.
December 14, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for December 14, 2022.
Clay's Purpose — December 2022
I recently spent time with Mia, a fourth-year medical student in the School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track, and President Gee getting ready for the holiday season. Mia taught us how to prepare a homemade granola recipe that can be personalized with your favorite ingredients. The recipe is easy and healthy, and it’s perfect as a snack or as a topping for Greek yogurt. Mia explained that she loves this recipe because you know every ingredient and you can customize it to include what you like. It also makes for a great gift to give during the holidays.
WVU medical student makes nutrition accessible and fun to future patients through healthy lifestyles blog
Growing up in an Italian household, West Virginia University medical student Mia Antinone remembers cooking with her mother and grandparents in the kitchen before sharing good conversation with her family over large plates of pasta on Sunday afternoons.
Longtime healthcare leader inducted into honor society for health administration
J. Thomas “Tom” Jones, former president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, was recently inducted as an honorary member into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for health administration. The recognition was facilitated by the West Virginia University School of Public Health following Jones’ guest lecture during the Master of Health Administration professional development seminar.
WVU alum honored as fellow of national association for nurse anesthetists
Christian Falyar, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the WVU School of Nursing in 1995, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA’s recent Annual Congress in Chicago.
WVU alum elected as vice-chair of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has elected WVU School of Nursing alum Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, as its new vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.