Announcements
‘No such thing as a little bit of pain:’ More cancer patients could benefit from rehabilitation, WVU researcher says
Cancer treatment isn’t just a matter of shrinking or removing a tumor. It also involves preserving or improving the patient’s quality of life. Rehabilitation services—such as behavioral therapies to alleviate pain and exercise to reduce fatigue—are a valuable way to do that. But they often aren’t included in cancer patients’ plans of care.
Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
The West Virginia University Office of Interprofessional Education in collaboration with WVU Libraries is now accepting nominations for Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
'New Years' virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin Jan. 11
This free online 6-week series is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness and relaxation.
Dr. Jen Randall Reyes bids farewell to BeWell
In her final blog post, Dr. Jen Randall Reyes bids farewell to BeWell and introduces everyone to her replacement, Layne Kehl.
WVU in the News: West Virginia University experts weigh in on environmental issues leading to Belle chemical plant explosion, discuss chemicals exposed to air
Michael McCawley, clinical associate professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, discussed the role the environment possibly played in the chemical plant explosion at Optima Chemical’s facility on the Chemours Co.’s site in Belle, which killed one plant worker and injured three. .
Remembering David Dwight Harshbarger, PhD
David Dwight Harshbarger, PhD, 82, passed away on December 5, 2020, in the comfort of his home in Morgantown surrounded by loved ones.
Division of Exercise Physiology offering free virtual fitness opportunity
The 5% Healthier program, provided by the Division of Exercise Physiology, is offering free, personalized, one-on-one virtual exercise coaching throughout the spring semester.
Full-time position available: Health Sciences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Liaison
Health Sciences is seeking a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Liaison, which will be a full-time position devoted to connecting and integrating DEI efforts across Health Sciences and interfacing closely with the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
PURPOSE: Dec. 2020: An Encouraging End to the Year
Despite the chaotic year 2020 has been, we’re ending on an encouraging note.
It’s in the water: WVU scientists turning No. 2 into a No. 1 predictor of COVID-19 infections
As the fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roam sewers to fight their archenemy Shredder and his goons, a team of real-life West Virginia University superhero scientists lurk around the portals to the underground land of drainage and waste to battle a more sinister villain: COVID-19.