Announcements
Clay Marsh to resume Health Sciences leadership role
At the end of March, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice named Clay Marsh, MD, the state’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Czar. While Marsh will continue his work with the state, in June he will begin to transition back into his position as WVU's vice president and executive dean for Health Sciences. Moving forward, Marsh will continue to provide his invaluable insight and guidance as West Virginia slowly reopens and as the University plans for the return of students in the fall.
WVU awards emergency grants to students for spring, announces CARES Act Emergency Grants for summer
West Virginia University has awarded $6.72 million in emergency grants to students from funds provided through the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act.
Monongalia County Covid-19 testing set for May 22-23
In observance of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s order to expand Covid-19 testing, particularly for minority communities, Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) will be providing testing on Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Big Lots Parking Lot, Westover, and Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at WVU Coliseum Parking Lot, Morgantown, and at Mountainview Elementary.
Camden Clark Medical Center’s Medical Staff Receives 2020 Citizen of the Year Award
Given this year’s unusual circumstances, Parkersburg’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 79 presented its 2020 Citizen of the Year award to a collective group of first responders and the WVU Medicine Camden Clark medical staff for their efforts in combating the novel coronavirus. FOP lodge 79 President Beniah Depue presented the Citizen award to CCMC Emergency Department’s Dr. Jennifer Auxier, Assistant Medical Director, WVU Department of Emergency Medicine, to honor doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, medical techs, firefighters and police officers. Police Week runs through May 16. Congratulations to the CCMC team!
Guidance on Illness Reporting Procedures for COVID-19
With the influx of individuals returning to campus over the next few weeks, guidance has been issued regarding what to do if students, faculty or staff feel ill or believe they may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
WVU grad one of first plasma donors in U.S. to save COVID-19 patients
Months ago, a woman did something that in easier times would not have been unusual. She gave blood. And then it changed everything.
WV DHHR: Alert Plan for Counties to Address Increases in COVID-19 Cases
As West Virginia begins to reopen based on Gov. Jim Justice’s West Virginia Strong: The Comeback, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health has developed a data-driven plan to identify areas experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases.
WVU Medicine Children's enhances care with pediatric radiology specialist
WVU Medicine Children's has added a specialist who will be a crucial resource for the state and region.
DHS Hospitals See Drop in Emergency Department Visits
Elkins, WV – Davis Health System emergency departments are seeing a nearly 50% drop in ED visits, and suspect public fears of exposure to coronavirus are to blame. Doctors worry that this delayed care means sicker patients coming to ED’s and worse, an increase in deaths at home.
Virtual mindfulness workshops aim to improve stress management and quality of life
This free weekly workshop series will cover techniques to effectively change your response to stress, the result of which is a calmer, more focused and resilient mind.