Announcements
WVU Physician Assistant Studies students participate in ECMO simulation
Students in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the WVU School of Medicine gained hands-on experience in an advanced practice setting through a simulation conducted by experts from the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI).
TBI Services program seeks participants for TBI needs assessment survey
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services program is seeking participants to complete a survey for an ongoing TBI needs assessment study involving people with a TBI, family members and professionals.
WVU Division of Physical Therapy achieves candidacy for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency, accepts first resident
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Physical Therapy program has been granted candidacy status for its Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education. It is the first program of its kind in West Virginia and one of only 14 similar programs in the nation.
WVU vision researcher awarded Knights Templar Eye Foundation grant for research into early-onset blindness
Representatives from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) recently visited the West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus to formally present researcher Souradip Chatterjee, Ph.D. with a KTEF Career-Starter Research Grant for research into early-onset blindness in pediatric patients.
WVU Health Sciences faculty honored as Rural Health Leaders
In November, observed as Rural Health Month, two WVU Health Sciences faculty members were recognized by The Center for Rural Health Development, West Virginia Office of Rural Health and West Virginia Rural Health Association for their dedication to improving health and healthcare in rural communities.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons invites members of WVU ECMO team to present at national conference
A team of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialists from the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) was invited to conduct a workshop on the process of mobilizing ECMO patients at the 2024 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Perioperative and Critical Care Conference held in Philadelphia recently.
WVU in the News: New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again
Dr. Ann Murray, director of the WVU Comprehensive Movement Disorder Clinic, contributes to reporting from Fox News about research utilizing deep brain stimulation therapy for spinal cord injuries.
Keyser Campus senior empowers 4th graders through self-esteem journaling
Marilee Kitzmiller, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, implemented an inspiring capstone project last week that focused on boosting self-esteem among 4th-grade students. Her interactive approach not only encouraged self-expression but also helped the students recognize their unique positive qualities.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus students support local health fair
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently participated in a Raleigh County health fair where students provided services to fair attendees.
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health members recognized for their contributions
The West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health was recognized at the 32nd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference with several awards for individual contributions to rural health and education efforts.