Announcements
Advocacy Day reinforces importance of engagement for Public Health resident
Advocacy Day welcomes physicians, resident physicians and medical students to Charleston to learn about and participate in the legislative process by advocating for the interests of patients, public health and physicians.
In rural hospitals, telemedicine may promote faster, noninvasive stroke treatments
West Virginia University’s telestroke program connects rural hospitals throughout West Virginia—and across the Maryland border—with neurologists at WVU, who can offer insight into stroke cases. New research suggests that since the program’s launch in 2016, more patients at those hospitals are receiving prompt, noninvasive stroke treatments there, rather than being driven or flown somewhere else.
Emergency power test scheduled for Feb. 26
Health Sciences Centers Facilities Management needs to do a load test on the backup generators in preparation for a major electrical system upgrade in the summer (you probably recall the power shutdown last Sept.).
WVU Injury Control Research Center launching study to improve student health
In collaboration with Harvard University and the World Mental Health Survey Initiative, the WVU Injury Control Research Center is launching a new study. Tomorrow’s Healthy Mountaineer Initiative (TOHMI) aims to assess and improve the health and well-being of all WVU students. Randomly selected students will receive an email invitation with a link to a voluntary survey, which includes questions about their background, experiences and feelings. TOHMI is part of a larger international study to assess college students’ health and identify preventive interventions.
Health Sciences Library to host opening reception for “Health Sciences Professionals Create!” exhibit
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Library will host an opening reception for “Health Sciences Professionals Create!”, an exhibit of art and craft by Health Sciences students, staff and faculty, on Feb. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
Under the Dome: WVU Legislative Update
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by state government and the 84th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education.
WVU Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) updates following rock slide
The PRT is closed between Beechurst and Engineering today, Feb. 11.
Conversations with Clay — Informal Lunch set for March 13
Sign up for the next Conversations with Clay, an informal lunch to share concerns and ask questions, set for Friday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to noon.
WVU in the News: A proven method to care for our kids
During a recent address, Dr. Jeffrey Coben, dean of the School of Public Health at West Virginia University, said that a child’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score is “more important than your cholesterol or blood pressure.” ACEs can include poverty, substance abuse, parental separation and neglect.
Why do you love health sciences?
WVU School of Public Health Student Ambassadors want to know what you love about Health Sciences.