Announcements
WVU Medicine employees encouraged to complete survey about West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Participants who complete the survey will have the option to be entered into a drawing to win a gift card; there will be more than 100 winners.
WVU in the News: Stonewall Resort holds symposium tackling opioid crisis in West Virginia
There’s a raft of people around the state trying to tackle drug abuse issues in West Virginia, whether they’re lawmakers, researchers or health officials. But this week, all three were together at Stonewall Resort for a symposium to share their perspectives in how to best address the problem.
Two elevator cars off main lobby at hospital to be temporarily shut down
Elevator cars No. 1 and No. 2, just off the main lobby at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, will be temporarily shut down for construction.
Health Sciences welcomes Scotti Foltz
The West Virginia University Health Sciences community welcomes Scotti Foltz as the new manager of office administration for the Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean’s Office.
Call for Abstracts: Mountain State Conference on Disabilities
Abstracts are being accepted now through Dec. 15 for the inaugural Mountain State Conference on Disabilities, set for April 14-15, 2020 in Canaan Valley.
STEPS to host 10th anniversary celebration Dec. 12
To celebrate 10 years of operation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), an open house is being held Thursday, Dec. 12.
Saturday's home football game to affect patient, visitor, employee parking on campus
WVU faces Big 12 opponent Oklahoma State, the sixth and final game of its home schedule for the 2019 football season, Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff is set for noon.
WVU Medicine surgeon saves a man’s legs, inspires him to quit smoking
Mike Harasiuk, 67, of Wheeling, said he saw the television commercials for anti-smoking campaigns but never thought he would be like one of the people talking about how smoking changed their lives.
WVU obesity specialist aims to improve doctor-patient relationships
Despite the American Medical Association’s designation of obesity as a disease in 2013, many healthcare providers still place blame on patients for their weight.