Announcements
WVU administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
WVU began vaccinating eligible employees on Dec. 30 based on state guidelines developed by the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force. As part of Phase 1-D, higher education employees over the age of 65 received priority for these first waves of vaccines, followed by those aged 50 and older. WVU Medicine is vaccinating healthcare providers and hospital staff as part of phases 1-A and 1-C.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Orientation to Healthcare Simulation"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Orientation to Healthcare Simulation" Wednesday, Jan. 13 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
WVU in the News: What can be learned from differing rates of suicide among groups
U.S. suicide rates vary widely across racial and ethnic groups in ways that can upend expectations. The explanations may suggest avenues for prevention.
‘Food for thought’: How parents can help children develop a positive self-image and relationship with food, WVU researcher advises
As a new year begins – and the inevitable wave of health-related resolutions go into effect – one West Virginia University researcher reminds parents in particular of the critical role they play when it comes to shaping their children’s self-image and lifelong relationship with food.
WVU mourns loss of longtime pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Bill Neal
William A. Neal, MD, who earned his medical degree at West Virginia University in 1966 and enjoyed an instrumental career in pediatric medicine, died Fri., Jan 1 at home in Morgantown.
Former Community Medicine faculty member dies
Syed Islam, former associate professor of epidemiology and community medicine (1995-2005), died on December 12. From Professor Emeritus Alan Ducatman:
WVU Office of Health Promotion & Wellness announces survey plans
Tara Hulsey, vice president of health promotion and wellness, has announced plans for an employee pulse survey to help identify how the University is meeting wellbeing needs. The survey will open Jan. 5.
Make your voice heard by participating in the WVU Remote Work Pulse Survey
The Division of Talent and Culture and the Office of the Provost are seeking feedback from faculty and staff on their experiences while working remotely.
WVU in the News: WV launching ad campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccinations
With questions, rumors and misinformation rampant about the COVID-19 vaccines, West Virginia is launching a $260,000 media campaign to promote getting vaccinated.
SPECIAL ENEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: WVU employees to receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
West Virginia University will begin receiving the first wave of COVID-19 vaccine doses designated for higher education employees starting December 27 and will distribute the doses based on state guidelines developed by the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force. Based on those recommendations, age is the primary determinant of risk for contracting and dying from the COVID-19 virus.