Announcements
October 2020 Physician and Clinical Faculty Report
COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Virtual mindfulness holiday workshops begin Nov. 30
Equip yourself this holiday season with a toolbox of mindful techniques designed to help transition more gracefully into the winter months. Led by clinical therapist Laurel Faulkenberry and yoga/stress management specialist Nicole Gauthier-Schatz, this three-part workshop series will teach participants a balanced mindfulness routine consisting of meditation, yoga, breathing, and mindful affirmations.
Cancer Survivors with Disabilities Podcast
The CED's Dr. Lesley Cottrell, Jennifer Tenney, and Jessi Wright participated in the "Living Beyond Cancer" podcast series hosted by WVU Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention and Control. In the podcast, they discussed the needs and overall quality of life for cancer survivors experiencing a disability during or after treatment. Topics include when and how to ask for financial assistance and return to work; resources including new assistive technologies; tips for regaining your independence; as well as support and encouragement for getting your life back on track. Listen to it online
Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military"
The Health Sciences Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military" Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
Wix innovates level 1 fieldwork for occupational therapy students
Combining her personal passions of OT education, telehealth, and spina bifida awareness, Dr. Amy Wix, OTD, OTR/L recently innovated a virtual level 1 fieldwork experience for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students. When the COVID-19 pandemic limited the number of available fieldwork sites, Dr. Wix rose to the challenge and created an innovative experience for students. The American Occupational Therapy Association describes level 1 fieldwork as an experience to "enrich didactic classroom learning through observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process." For six weeks, Dr. Wix facilitated OTA students to meet virtually with families across America and see the spina bifida journey across the lifespan from infant to adult. An interdisciplinary approach blossomed when parents of children with spina bifida incorporated their professional backgrounds of teacher, physical therapists, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist to enhance the experience even further. Parents shared their heartaches and triumphs of raising a child with a disability.
WVU researcher proves effectiveness of curative hepatitis C treatment in people who inject drugs
In an abstract recently accepted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), Judith Feinberg, M.D. of West Virginia University and a group of fellow researchers have proved that hepatitis C (HCV) in people who inject drugs (PWID) can be cured by achieving a high sustained virologic response (SVR) while actively injecting.
Occupational medicine provides diverse opportunities
With only 23 occupational medicine residency programs in the United States, many medical school graduates are unfamiliar with the field and, therefore, have little interest in pursuing a corresponding residency position. However, the program in the West Virginia University School of Public Health could change their minds.
Second virtual forum scheduled for persons of color, underrepresented minorities
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council invites all faculty, residents/fellows and students who identify as a person of color or an underrepresented minority to join a virtual forum Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The forum is designed to promote connectivity among the Health Sciences community across schools, departments, disciplines and career stages.
WVU announces details on residence hall return and COVID-19 testing for spring semester
To help students, faculty and staff prepare for a safe return to campus in January, West Virginia University is providing details on the residence hall return process and COVID-19 testing for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Holiday parties at Health Sciences not permitted this year
In an effort to protect the Health Sciences community, holiday parties are not permitted this year at worksite locations on and off campus.