Announcements
Call for posters: WVU's 44th Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference
The 44th Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference is scheduled for September 20-21, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. In conjunction with the conference, the department is soliciting poster presentations for the poster portion of the conference. This is an excellent opportunity for presenters to showcase their research and professional work. Students, residents, fellows and faculty in any health sciences profession are encouraged to participate. A "best poster" award will be given. Abstracts for submission are being accepted through August 20 at 5 p.m., and authors will be notified of acceptance status by September 1. Abstracts should be less than 250 words and include a brief introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusion of the project. Abstracts will be assessed via a peer-reviewed process. The conference will begin early afternoon on Thurs., September 20, followed by evening workshops and will continue through Friday, September 21st. Dr. Halvard Wanger organized the conference in 1956. In 1975, the Department of Family Medicine assumed responsibility for hosting this annual conference. To submit a poster abstract or for more information, contact Holly Maroon at maroonh@wvumedicine.org or 304-581-1642.
WVU Charleston Campus names new behavioral medicine and psychiatry department chair
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James P. Griffith, MD FACP has been named chair of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Charleston Campus department of behavioral medicine and psychiatry.
Call for posters: WVU's 44th Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference
The 44th Hal Wanger Family Medicine Conference is scheduled for September 20-21, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. In conjunction with the conference, the department is soliciting poster presentations for the poster portion of the conference. This is an excellent opportunity for presenters to showcase their research and professional work. Students, residents, fellows and faculty in any health sciences profession are encouraged to participate. A "best poster" award will be given. Abstracts for submission are being accepted through August 20 at 5 p.m., and authors will be notified of acceptance status by September 1. Abstracts should be less than 250 words and include a brief introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusion of the project. Abstracts will be assessed via a peer-reviewed process. The conference will begin early afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 20, followed by evening workshops and will continue through Friday, Sept. 21. Dr. Halvard Wanger organized the conference in 1956. In 1975, the Department of Family Medicine assumed responsibility for hosting this annual conference.
Save the date: 2018 WVU Medicine Spine Conference is Oct. 26
The 2018 WVU Medicine Spine Conference is Friday, Oct. 26 at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehab area, new fitness center now open
The cardiac and pulmonary rehab area and the new employee wellness fitness center open on Wednesday, July 18, on the fourth floor of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (southeast tower).
Dental school connects healthcare partners to help patients stop using tobacco
The tobacco cessation treatment training program at WVU urges collaboration in helping patients kick the tobacco habit and decrease health risks associated with tobacco use.
Joint Commission survey underway
Any and all staff members may be asked questions by a surveyor.
WVU in the News: Counter Stress by Taking a Forest Bath
The Japanese concept of forest bathing is simple - getting out in nature offers numerous calming, restorative benefits. Social and Behavioral Sciences assistant professor Christiaan Abildso and Exercise Physiology professor Sam Zizzi shared insights on forest bathing with WV Public Broadcasting.
Registration has begun for Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Conference
Registration is being accepted for the WVU Cancer Institute’s fourth annual Breast Cancer Conference, which is being held Friday, Aug. 3, at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.
Dr. Michael Ost named surgeon in chief at WVU Medicine Children’s
Michael Ost, M.D., M.B.A., pediatric urologist, has been named surgeon-in-chief at WVU Medicine Children’s, effective July 1. He is taking over the role from Robert Gustafson, M.D., pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, who is stepping down as he prepares for his eventual retirement.