Announcements
WVU in the News: A proven method to care for our kids
During a recent address, Dr. Jeffrey Coben, dean of the School of Public Health at West Virginia University, said that a child’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score is “more important than your cholesterol or blood pressure.” ACEs can include poverty, substance abuse, parental separation and neglect.
Chemical found in drinking water linked to tooth decay in children
Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers.
HSC community invited to learn more about Advancing Excellence in Gender Affirmative Care
In collaboration with WVU Medicine, the Health Sciences Center is working to better understand and be more mindful of patients’ gender affirmations.
Under the Dome: WVU Legislative Update
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by state government and the 84th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education.
Feb. 3, 2020: WVU provides update on coronavirus
Feb. 3, 2020 - The West Virginia University Office of Global Affairs continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak and will address any questions or concerns that arise.
Intersectional Health Fair set for Feb. 16
The West Virginia University Multicultural Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH) is hosting an Intersectional Health Fair on Sunday, Feb. 16.
A message on the novel coronavirus from WVU Medicine Chief Operating Officer Ron Pellegrino, MD
A message on the novel coronavirus from WVU Medicine Chief Operating Officer Ron Pellegrino, MD.
Taking the whoop out of whooping cough
Using animal models, WVU researchers have investigated whether an update of DTaP could strengthen the immune system’s attack on Bordetella pertussis, the bacteria that causes whooping cough.
Cell-phone-sized device that stimulates nerve in neck may prevent migraine
Drugs called triptans are the “mainstay of migraine treatment,” said West Virginia University neurologist Umer Najib, but typically, patients can’t take them more than twice a week. If they have a third migraine, they’re out of luck. But Najib is researching a new way to treat—and prevent—migraine attacks without this limitation: neuromodulation.
Limited scholarships available for tobacco treatment training course
A limited number of scholarships remain for the May 20-22, 2020 continuing education course at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.