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Women in Science & Medicine podcast features academic equity and diversity advocate Nicquet Blake
The Women in Science & Medicine podcast features discussions with female scientists within West Virginia University and other institutions. This series shares achievements and insights from some of the country’s top female scientists. This includes learning about their experiences becoming passionate about science and overcoming obstacles along the way.
WVU in the News: Can Ultrasound Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
Imagine strapping on a high-tech helmet, lying on an MRI table and, after microbubbles bounce in your blood vessels and ultrasound waves are beamed at your brain, walking away with fewer symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Six ways to alleviate the stressed healthcare industry in light of COVID-19, according to WVU economists
Since 2020, COVID-19 has squeezed the healthcare industry into a stranglehold that’s caused staffing shortages and restricted access to quality patient care. This forced some policymakers to enact temporary waivers of licensing restrictions to ease up those burdens.
March 8, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 8, 2022.
Under the Dome: March 8, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes an update on many bills and activities happening in Charleston, as the Legislature enters the final week of its 60-day regular session.
Despite COVID-19 challenges, WVU students find motivation, inspiration for their future nursing careers
Students at West Virginia University are finding motivation and inspiration for their future careers as nurses, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the nursing professionals they train with every day. In fact, the pandemic has strengthened their resolve to keep nurses in the pipelines to provide hands-on health care.
HSCommunity: International Women's Day
HSCommunity is a newsletter from the Health Sciences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee on Communications.
March 7, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 7, 2022.
Masks optional in WVU classrooms and labs, required in patient care areas
West Virginia University will lift mask requirements for individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in classrooms and labs across the WVU System beginning Tuesday, March 8. Masks will continue to be required for employees, patients and visitors in designated areas of the Health Sciences Center where patient care services are provided. Additionally, WVU employees and students involved in patient care, including residents, fellows and students, are required to follow separate WVU Health System or other clinical provider’s policies, including those related to COVID-19, such as masks, PPE and vaccinations. Masks will also continue to be required for those conducting and participating in face-to-face human subject research activities.
Saving Lives: WVU School of Nursing students learn how to administer opioid overdose reversal medication
Nearly 30 West Virginia University School of Nursing students recently learned how to administer naloxone, the potentially lifesaving opioid overdose medication.