Announcements
Hiring underway for new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital
Hiring for the new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, set to open in mid-2021, has begun. More than 500 new employees will be hired during the two-phase hiring process.
Community toy drive for WVU Medicine Children's set for Dec. 6-7
The holidays are the most popular time for the community to donate items for patients at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. These donations are much needed and appreciated, and help provide joy year-round.
Faculty Senate Inclusion and Diversity Committee to host social justice summit
The WVU Faculty Senate Inclusion and Diversity Committee is initiating the first in a series of summits to address racism and racial injustice. The summit will be held virtually from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 11 a.m -1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
Kidney transplant program provides answers, fills need in state
Jeremy Cushwa isn’t the type of guy to back down from a challenge.
Public Health researcher to present during Medicaid Summit
Lauri Andress, PhD, JD, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership, will participate as a speaker for the West Virginians for Affordable Health Care Medicaid Summit on Tuesday, October 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Two WVU Medicine Medical Group Practices maintain national recognition for patient-centered care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that the Medical Group Practices at both the WVU Medicine Physician Office Center and the WVU Medicine University Town Centre has maintained NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition. This is the second time that WVU Medicine practices have been recognized by the NCQA, first receiving recognition in 2017.
Student organization seeking participants for video encouraging young people to vote
Student Advocates Impacting Decisions on Healthcare (SAID-OH), a medical student organization, is working to make a short video featuring Health Sciences students encouraging young people and students to vote.
Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins named permanent director of the WVU Cancer Institute
Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, MD, associate chair of surgery for cancer services, has been named the permanent director of the WVU Cancer Institute after having served in the position on an interim basis since January.
Carruth Center and Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry to coordinate services with Campo’s departure
The Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services in partnership with the School of Medicine’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry will assume the responsibilities of the former assistant dean for behavioral health and chief behavioral wellness officer, John V. Campo, MD.