Announcements
Afternoon of Science hosts Dr. Blank, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Olfert
Dr. Melissa Blank, Dr. Sunil Sharma and Dr. Mark Olfert will speak as part of the Afternoon of Science, organized by the Office of Research and Graduate Education, on Wednesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. This presentation centered around e-cigarettes will take place over Zoom.
Sign-up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World" Monday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m.
Campus Conversation on wellbeing planned for next week
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a Campus Conversation to review the results of the WVU Wellbeing Survey and hear about the University’s plans to address employee wellness.
Employees can be part of new Children’s Hospital through WVU Medicine CARES
Every day, the new nine-story, 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is getting closer to completion, but the $60 million project can always use some more help. WVU Medicine employees can help make the finishing touches of this long-awaited dream become a reality for West Virginia and its families. WVU Medicine CARES is an opportunity for the WVU Medicine family to select and contribute to the WVU Medicine Children’s area of their choice. Providers and staff are asked to consider making a gift to one or more of these areas of need: Birthing Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Surgical Services, Medical Office Building, General Support. Those who contribute $50 or more will have their name permanently displayed in the new hospital. See image below.
Virtual 'March Into Mindfulness' series scheduled to begin March 1
March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness. This free virtual series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday during the month of March.
Office of Health and Wellness seeking proposals
If you have a project idea related to one of the following Wellbeing Priorities, submit your proposal to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu by Friday, March 5, 2021.
WVU Physical Therapy to host virtual alumni celebration
Alumni and friends of the WVU Department of Physical Therapy are inivted to a virtual celebration on Friday, Feb. 26 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. EST. The event is free and open to all alumni and their families.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Self-Care in the Time of COVID"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Self-Care in the Time of COVID" Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 16, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the first week of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several high-profile bills introduced during the first few days of session.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Sakhuja, Dr. Kovacic and Dr. Shigle
Dr. Ankit Sakhuja, Dr. Nicole Kovacic and Dr. Amanda Shigle will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Feb. 19, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Albumin Therapy: Soaking Up the Evidence" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.