Announcements
Nursing students participate in "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day"
WVU School of Nursing students participated Sept. 8 in West Virginia's first ever statewide "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day" event.
Free health assessments being offered by Faith Community Nurse in McDowell County
Using the knowledge and skills she gained from the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing course, a local registered nurse is developing a community outreach program which will offer health education, screenings and supportive programs.
WVU Cancer Institute recognizes resident with DeLynn Fellowship
Britney Harris, M.D., a second-year trainee in the surgical oncology residency program has been awarded the Laurence and Jean DeLynn Cancer Research Fellowship which supports her efforts to explore new and better treatment therapies for pancreatic cancer.
Women in Dentistry - Shahla Azadi
Through a special project named "Women in Dentistry: A Glance Back and a Look Forward", the School of Dentistry celebrates women and their contributions to the healing art and science of dentistry.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member to present at Phyt’arom
Marian “Marnie” Reven, an assistant professor in the Adult Health Department of the WVU School of Nursing, will share a presentation at Phyt’arom, the international congress on applied aromatherapy and phytotherapy.
WVU in the News: CDC report shows West Virginia overdose deaths have decreased; health officials pleased
Dr. James Berry contributes to an article from The Dominion Post about declines in overdose deaths in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction
Dr. James Berry weighs in on how rewards help addiction recovery in reporting from The Associated Press.
Partial closing of Pylons area through Sept. 17
The Health Sciences Center Pylons area we be partially closed Sept. 6-17 for ceiling repairs.
What you need to know about Monkeypox
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, vaccines and resources.
Healthy Minds University to host fundraiser
Healthy Minds University will host a “Be Kind to your Mind” T-shirt fundraiser to benefit the program at WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center through Sunday, Sept. 18.