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WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-12-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-12-2020
Nov. 12, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 12, 2020.
WVU innovation allows patient simulation program to continue through COVID-19
After COVID-19 stopped in-person simulated training for West Virginia University medical students, leaders of the Interprofessional Education program and the Simulation Training for Education and Patient Safety Center got creative, using a remote-controlled robot to interact with patients in their homes.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-11-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-11-2020
Nov. 11, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 11, 2020.
WVU lead pulmonologist notes importance of lung cancer education and screenings in West Virginia during National Lung Cancer Awareness month
Current and former smokers can get free virtual lung cancer screenings this month (November) as the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Lung Cancer and Screening Program continues to improve lung cancer screening access and eligibility for West Virginians.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-10-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 11-10-2020
Nov. 10, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 10, 2020.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week four
In an ongoing effort to increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly, the School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the findings for week four in their seven-week mask observation study.
Continuing medical education for obesity care now available online for primary care providers
Created by Drs. Laura Davisson, Joanna Bailey and Treah Haggerty, “Obesity Medical Education for Primary Care” is a three-part series of web courses that cover the basics of obesity care, such as how to talk to patients about their weight and how to encourage lifestyle changes.