Announcements
‘Protecting, Connecting and Thriving’: WVU School of Public Health to celebrate national week of recognition
The WVU School of Public Health encourages everyone to join in with students, faculty and staff to celebrate National Public Health Week with a series of events, April 1-5, focused on collaboration and community engagement. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
WVU in the News: GIFTED: The Docuseries premieres tonight at WPHS
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports on the premiere of GIFTED: The Docuseries, the story of Wheeling native Heather Miller and her untimely death and the gift of organ donation. Miller was a student in the WVU School of Nursing at the time of her death.
WVU in the News: Popular weight loss drugs remain out of reach for many who need them
Dr. Laura Davisson, director of Medical Weight Management and professor in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes reporting from NBC News about the cost of weight loss medication.
Graduating medical students learn residency placements, prepare for next chapter of training
West Virginia University’s graduating medical students will go to 24 states and Washington, D.C. for their residency placements. West Virginia will retain 48% of the class. The placement announcements were made as part of the University’s Match Day celebration, Friday, March 15.
Social activities across campus provide opportunity for connection
When not participating in classes, internships or part-time work, WVU offers many ways for students to make connections with others through organizations and social groups.
WVU in the News: The next gen of smart pills will transform personalized care
James Mahoney, associate professor and clinical neuropsychologist in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes reporting from Medscape about using smart pill technology to help identify early indications of an overdose.
WVCTSI provides spring training, seminar sessions
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is hosting several upcoming training opportunities and seminar sessions this spring.
Delta Omega to host poster competition with cash prizes
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society will host its annual poster competition at 1 p.m. March 22 in the Health Sciences Center, Room G119A.
WVU in the News: 'First at 4' Forum: Veronica Gallo
Veronica Gallo, WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus chair, appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School's accelerated BSN program.
WVU in the News: West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts ‘fourth wave’
Robin Pollini, professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, contributes reporting from KFF Health News about the opioid epidemic.