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WVU medical, education experts create project to help parents ‘look for the helpers’ during COVID-19 pandemic
A group of medical and education experts at West Virginia University is asking parents to take the advice of Mr. (Fred) Rogers and “look for the helpers” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraging Education To Show Gratitude of Occupations (LETS GO), aims to educate youth about a number of careers essential to combatting the virus, from epidemiologists and health officers to food service workers and custodians. The project also aims to share gratitude for the essential workers. As students learn about each field, they are asked to create a card or sign, snap a photo or write a letter to share with workers in that profession.
March 31, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 31, 2020.
WVU School of Dentistry dean completes 10 years of academic and clinical leadership
Clay Marsh, MD, WVU Health Sciences vice president and executive dean, announced Tue., March 31 that Anthony ‘Tom’ Borgia, DDS, MHA, will step down as dean of the School of Dentistry after 10 years of leadership in May 2020.
All WVU Medicine outpatient clinics to offer video visits for existing patients
All WVU Medicine outpatient clinics are now offering video visits for established patients in an effort to provide timely follow-up care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-30-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-29-2020
Dental school Tournament of Tails helps purchase smoking cessation aids for patients
Money raised from the "Tournament of Tails" will go toward the WVU Tobacco Cessation Fund. The event raised $1,814 last year and funds are being used to purchase nicotine replacement therapies. The products are available as "trial packs" for trained students to give to patients who are interested in nicotine replacement therapy options.
Staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic
As families head into their second or third week of learning and working from home, it’s easy to fall into the rut of overeating, too much screen time and the couch potato lifestyle. WVU Tech professors and community partners are offering some tips on how to stay active in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVU Extension Service offers food safety tips
Although food recommendations have not changed due to COVID-19, there are a few important items to remember when storing food after a trip to the grocery store. To help us understand more about ways to keep our food safe, West Virginia University Extension Service Families and Health experts Andi Hoover and Hannah Fincham have provided some tips and steps to help us stay safe.
Gifted education expert offers tips for academic enrichment at home
With the closure of schools for the foreseeable future, many parents and caregivers find themselves struggling to balance the demands of working and maintaining a household with teaching their children. These demands may seem even more daunting for parents and caregivers who have high-ability students at home.
Talking to Kids about COVID-19
Family Life and routines have changed greatly with the Stay at Home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. How do you talk to your kids about this crisis? WVU Medicine Children's Pediatric Psychologist Jenna Wallace has some tips on talking with your children about COVID-19.