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Jan. 19, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 21, 2022:
Expression through Art: Through painting, WVU School of Nursing students, faculty and staff illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them
The COVID-19 pandemic has been emotionally, physically and mentally challenging, especially for nurses. To help students, faculty and staff find a healthy way to express themselves, West Virginia University School of Nursing Clinical Education Assistant Professor Brad Phillips recently hosted an art project called, “What COVID-19 Means to Me.”
WVU Medicine updates masking policy
Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about masking, WVU Medicine is strongly encouraging non-clinical staff who do not work in patient care areas to switch to a medical-grade mask and not use cloth masks.
Jan. 20, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 20, 2022.
WVU School of Dentistry scholarship aids students engaged in research, honors longtime faculty member
A $10,000 gift from Dr. Bryan and Carol Whitaker established the Bouquot Scholarship for Excellence in Research. The scholarship rewards dental students from West Virginia for excellence and creativity in oral health research.
Online program can help nurses learn how to promote holistic health in faith-based communities
West Virginia University School of Nursing is offering “Foundations of Faith Community Nursing” — an online continuing professional development course for individuals interested in helping to address the unique health-related needs within faith community settings.
Jan. 19, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 19, 2022.
WVU in the News: Professor Christopher Martin addresses vaccine hesitancy, risks of remaining unvaccinated with host of The Agenda, Georgia Tolley
Prompted by the news of tennis player Novak Djokovic being asked to leave Australia, Christopher Martin, MD, professor in the School of Public Health and School of Medicine, speaks with Georgia Tolley, news reporter and host of The Agenda, about the larger issues the unique circumstance brings to light regarding vaccine hesitancy, risks from remaining unvaccinated and more.
WVU resumes dashboard to track campus COVID-19 data during spring semester
West Virginia University will resume its public dashboard this week to track and compile COVID-19 information collected on the Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser campuses.
Jan. 18, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 18, 2022.