Announcements
PREP Program (Pipeline Rural Education Program) - new program!
Introducing WVU undergraduate students to pathways into the rural healthcare professions. All rising undergraduate juniors and seniors in the listed majors are invited to apply. $500 participation award at the completion of the program. There are ten stops available. Participants will be chosen in May 2021. All program activities will begin in Fall 2021.
Making miracles happen: WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon raises $684,239
The response the WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon, held March 3, was significant. A total of $684,239 was raised through 357 gifts. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your gift will help patients and families in need of life-changing care.
WVU SHAPE presenting LGBTQ+ Week events
The WVU Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality (SHAPE) will be hosting a lecture series for LGBTQ+ Week, March 8-12.
Under the Dome: March 3, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
Healthcare protections for LGBTQ persons may broaden under Biden Administration, says WVU law professor
Healthcare sex discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community may be expanded under the Biden Administration, including safeguards against verbal abuse, physical abuse and the denial of bedside care, according to West Virginia University College of Law experts.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya
Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Mar. 5, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Controversies in Medicine: Lessons Learned from Using Race to Manage Kidney Disease" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.
Huggins Fish Fry Virtual Event
The 2021 Bob Huggins Fish Fry will be held virtually this year from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, and broadcast live from Triple S Harley Davidson in Morgantown. The virtual event includes special presentations, auctions, and exclusive commentary. The star-studded special guest lineup includes founder and CEO of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, WVU great Da’Sean Butler, and others to be announced.
Under the Dome: February 24, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the second week of the legislative session, Senate Finance budget hearing, remote worker legislation and other issues, including several high-profile bills introduced during the first weeks of the session.
What's Good?! Carruth Center offers virtual drop-in for Black students
The Black clinicians on staff at the Carruth Center want to reach out to provide an exclusive space for the Black-identified student community.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Al-Jaroushi
Dr. Hatim Al-Jaroushi will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "COVID-19 from a Critical Care Perspective!" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.