Announcements
In the News: WVU researchers pinpoint factors that predict hospital readmissions
View a clip from WBOY featuring Transition Care Coordinator Andrea Bailey.
Nominate individuals who advance women’s concerns for distinguished Buswell Award
The Council for Women's Concerns is accepting nominations for the Mary Catherine Buswell Award. This accolade, established in 1978, honors a person who has shown a dedication to the advancement of women. The award winner will receive $500 for travel, supplies, salary supplement or any other use commensurate with WVU policies. Nominations must be submitted by March 1.
Construction causes several parking changes
Update: A trailer that houses Yates Construction employees will be moved behind the Child Development Center and Rosenbaum Family House, eliminating about half the spaces behind those facilities.
Sleeth Family Medicine recognized nationally for patient-centered care
The Sleeth Family Medicine facility at the University Town Center was recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
WVU Dentistry offers free children’s dental exams
Children ages one to 17 can receive free exams, any necessary X-rays and fluoride treatments on Friday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Morgantown at the West Virginia University Pediatric Dentistry Clinic as part of WVU Dental Care’s National Children’s Dental Health Month celebrations.
Jackson General Hospital to join the West Virginia University Health System
Jackson General Hospital in Ripley has signed a letter of intent to join the West Virginia University Health System. WVU Hospitals will file a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the West Virginia Health Care Authority seeking approval to acquire the hospital.
December 2018 Faculty Arrivals
Community Practice John McElroy, MD, joins the Department of Community Practice as an orthopedic surgeon with Parkersburg Orthopedic Associates. Dr. McElroy earned his medical degree at Marshall University, and completed orthopedic surgery residency at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus.
Registration open for certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program
West Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Health Sciences Center Office of Interprofessional Education, will host a three-day, certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program May 15-17 at the Health Sciences Center.
WVU researchers pinpoint factor that predicts unplanned hospital readmissions
New research from West Virginia University suggests a widely used index to assess hospital patients’ risk of readmission may have a blind spot.
Music at the Pylons on Jan. 16
All are invited to join in musical recitals from WVU creative art students on Jan 16, at noon in the Pylons Lobby.