Announcements
Dr. Chris Goode Named Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Integration Officer
We are excited to announce that Chris Goode, MD, FACEP, has been appointed as the executive vice president and chief clinical integration officer for the WVU Health System. In alignment with our strategic plan, WVU Medicine 2035, Dr. Goode will lead efforts to improve access, care coordination, and the overall patient experience across our Health System.
WVU Health Sciences partnership with First Presbyterian aims to help the community through outreach and screenings
The WVU School of Nursing, the WVU School of Pharmacy, the WVU School of Medicine, and First Presbyterian Church have collaborated to provide clinical service as an outreach program for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Morgantown area. Some of the services include checking vital signs, blood glucose screenings, glaucoma screenings, health education and pharmaceutical education.
WVU School of Nursing hosts Jenab Lectureship, celebrating student awards and Sigma inductees
The WVU School of Nursing hosted the Lorita D. Jenab Lectureship on April 24, welcoming keynote speaker Dr. Cynthia Persily. The event also celebrated student awards for 2025 and the newest inductees of the Alpha Rho Chapter of the Sigma International Honor Society.
Project REACH at WVU provides oral cancer screenings at rural health fair
There is a well-documented shortage of oral health professionals across the United States, particularly in rural areas. In West Virginia, students enrolled in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry help combat access to care challenges by participating in outreach opportunities across the state.
Attend lecture on human experience
OLLI at WVU and the WVU Committee of Retired Faculty will host a virtual lecture by David Stewart titled “Swimming in the Fabric: Time, Space, Narrative, Memory, and the Gravity of Experience” at 2:30 p.m. on May 7, 2025, via Zoom.
New podcast episode: A mother's intuition
Information about the new Adjusting the Sails podcast episode featuring Parent Network Specialist Alyssa Flowers as she discusses trusting her intuition along her journey as an autism mom with her daughter.
WVU School of Nursing hosts 2025 Scholarship Luncheon
The WVU School of Nursing recently hosted a 2025 Scholarship Luncheon at the Erickson Alumni Center, inviting student scholarship recipients and donors to spend time with one another during an afternoon meal and presentation.
Alumni Association honors dedicated dental professionals
Five individuals were recognized today (April 25) for their dedication to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and the dental profession during the annual Alumni Association Spring Reunion.
WVU School of Nursing to offer Expedited Summer Pathway, allowing BSN students to graduate early
The WVU School of Nursing will soon offer an Expedited Summer Pathway to Morgantown students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. By completing courses for two summer semesters, the expedited pathway will allow students to graduate nine months early.
Endodontics researcher honored with prestigious award
In recognition of his contributions to endodontic research, Dr. Hamid Jafarzadeh Bakooei was recently honored with an award by the American Association of Endodontics at its annual meeting in Boston.