Announcements
Scholarships available to cover tobacco treatment training program fee
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering scholarhsips for an online, self paced continuing education opportunity for participants hoping to become a certified tobacco treatment specialists.
Dental and medical professionals unite to promote oral healthcare
West Virginia University School of Dentistry students and faculty were invited to participate in the March Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Rural Community Health Scholars Interprofessional Student Immersion event in Greenbrier County.
Announcing two new assistive technology clinics on National Assistive Technology Awareness Day
Information about two new assistive technology clinics and a featured video about a free adaptive mountain bike rental program.
Third annual Community Health Expo planned
Complementary health services and health and wellness-related information will be available from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, outside the Student Recreation Center.
Simulation specialist utilizes experience, curiosity to advance training at WVU Health Sciences
With an interest in education and a desire to help people, West Virginia University Health Sciences Simulation Research Specialist Jason Craig has dedicated his career to serving the public. Reflecting on his journey, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability for young people considering a career in healthcare.
WVU’s Dr. Clay Marsh to serve as Commencement speaker at Potomac State College
Clay B. Marsh, M.D., who serves as Chancellor and Executive Dean in Health Sciences at West Virginia University Morgantown, will serve as the Commencement speaker at WVU Potomac State College on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
High school students interested in nursing invited to free day camp at WVU School of Nursing
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting its second Day Camp on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career.
WVU ophthalmology residents achieve national success through participation in research
The schedule of an ophthalmology resident can be a demanding one, with academic pursuits such as participation in research having to be juggled between clinical duties and other learning objectives.
WVU Alzheimer’s disease study focuses on broken connections
West Virginia University neuroscientists are looking into why people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease can remember events from decades ago but cannot recall something that happened in the past few hours. Their ongoing study indicates the issue could have to do with the vulnerability of certain synaptic connections, the places where neurons meet to communicate.
Dr. Christopher Mascio to serve as executive chair of the WVU Children’s Institute
The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System and the WVU Health Sciences Center today (April 16) named Christopher E. Mascio, M.D., the executive chair of the newly formed WVU Children’s Institute.