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August 31, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 31, 2022.
Mon Co. QRT joins 54 other counties for Free Naloxone Day in nine locations
On Thursday, Sept. 8, Monongalia County Quick Response Team members will once again be participating in Save a Life Day, also called Free Naloxone Day. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at nine locations, including the Student Rec Center and Mountainlair on WVU’s campus.
Wellness a strong focus in orientation programming for DDS students
On the first day of orientation for incoming first-year dental students, wellness was on the agenda as a priority just after receiving instruments and laptops they will be attached to the next four years.
Mindfulness programs scheduled to return this fall
Mindfulness practice can improve sleep, lessen reactivity and positively change our relationship to stress. There are three opportunities for WVU students, faculty and staff to enhance personal relaxation response, mental fitness and mindful resilience this fall through the WVU Mindfulness Program.
August 30, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 30, 2022.
Mingo County nurses eligible for Faith Community Nursing scholarships
Scholarships are available for 20 Mingo County nurses who would like to complete the Faith Community Nursing program. Taught by the WVU School of Nursing, Faith Community Nursing focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community.
WVU pharmaceutical experts caution ‘one pill can kill’ as new forms of fentanyl become more prevalent
Faculty members with the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are issuing warnings about the rise of fentanyl in Mountain State communities and elsewhere following the recent seizure of a large amount of “rainbow fentanyl,” potent illegal pills resembling candy, by law enforcement officers in Monongalia County.
Keyser Campus juniors learn critical thinking skills in escape room
To help students build critical thinking skills in a time-sensitive setting, a WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus instructor recently led a health-related escape room.
Blood Drive set for Sept. 21 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted Wednesday, September 21 from 12-5 p.m. at the WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room for employees and students.
WVU School of Nursing welcomes Nurse Anesthetist Class of 2025
The WVU School of Nursing welcomes the Nurse Anesthetist Class of 2025!