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November 16, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for November 16, 2022.
Open enrollment underway for health insurance through Affordable Care Act Marketplace
Open enrollment for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is underway. The enrollment period, open through January 15, 2023, allows individuals to apply for new health coverage or change their health plan for 2023.
WVU in the News: A talk with Clay Marsh on COVID confusion and status of the pandemic
COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh weighed in recently about COVID confusion and COVID fatigue and what we need to keep in mind.
WVU expands rural opioid response programs with $1M grant
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health will use $1 million to continue expanding resources across West Virginia through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program.
WVU in the News: RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season
Dr. Daphne-Dominique Villanueva, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to a CNN report about RSV hospitalization rates across the United States.
November 15, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for November 15, 2022.
WVU School of Pharmacy professor receives national vaccination award
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Professor Dr. Krista Capehart is one of five healthcare professionals in the country to earn a 2022 Immunization Excellence Award from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS).
Share your thoughts on fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community at Health Sciences
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share their opinions and suggestions for diversity, equity and inclusion at WVU Health Sciences.
WVU in the News: Dyslexia in the public schools: A look at child screening and teacher training
Jayne Brandel and Allison Dagen contribute to reporting from The Dominion Post about screenings and teacher training for public school students with dyslexia.
WVU in the News: Doctors often aren’t trained on the preventive health care needs of gender-diverse people – as a result, many patients don’t get the care they need
Dr. Jenna Sizemore writes for The Conversation about shortfalls within the medical system when it comes to meeting the needs of gender-diverse patients.