Announcements
WVU Board of Governors approves new department
In response to the pressing need to invest in public health and strengthen the public health workforce, West Virginia University will establish a unified Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health.
WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management chiropractic study open to PEIA insured
The WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management is offering all West Virginia state employees who are insured through the Public Employee Insurance Agency the opportunity to receive chiropractic treatment of back or neck injuries without any copay.
Center for Excellence in Disabilities to host Virtual Open House
The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities is hosting an online open house on Thursday, Feb. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Call for Nominations: WVU HSC Faculty Development Program
The WVU HSC Faculty Development Program is seeking nominations for the Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Vishy Chaudhary
Dr. Vishy Chaudhary will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "ESRD: Myths and Challenges" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.
Wanted: Healthcare workers to participate in COVID-19 research study
West Virginia University has launched a research study to assess the professional and personal impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers. Called the Recovering Emotionally from COVID-19 (or RE-COVID) study, researchers also hope to assess the changes that have taken place, due to the pandemic, for providers who treat patients with substance use disorders or other mental health conditions.
Office of Health Promotion and Wellness celebrates Black History Month
During Black History Month, WVU’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is proud to recognize African American faculty, staff and students who go above and beyond their typical roles at the University. We celebrate those who are building community wellbeing by helping people feel connected, engaged and safe in their communities. If you would like to recognize an extraordinary person in celebration of Black History Month, send your nomination to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu.
Family Medicine Rural Scholars Program Accepting Applications!
The WVU Department of Family Medicine is pleased to announce that the applications for its innovative Rural Scholars Program are now available.
NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Appalachian Node Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Appalachian Node Annual Conference, set for Feb. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Attendance is complimentary.
WV Virtual Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
The WV Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities is hosting its annual conference online this year from March 30-31.