Announcements
Logan County community positively impacted through the efforts of two faith community nurses
Establishing close relationships with individuals in the same area can increase the overall health and stability of the community, and faith community nursing (FCN) closely impacts the communities in which its nurses assist with both nursing and spiritual care. In Logan County, two WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurses, Keri Workman and Shatika Jones, have established community groups through their local church to foster these relationships.
WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide
Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.
New School of Pharmacy minor expands learning and career opportunities for STEM majors at WVU
Undergraduate students in STEM majors at West Virginia University now have a new way to build on their science training and apply it to healthcare through the WVU School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor.
DNP student shares importance of shaving minutes off recovery time
A collaborative partnership between the WVU School of Nursing graduate-level students and administrators at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is focused on identifying clinical opportunities for improvement, implementing evidence-based solutions and enhancing patient outcomes. Among the objectives is reducing the wake-up time for surgical patients.
WVU Cardiology Chair Sokos builds on Jain legacy to expand care across W.Va.
Dr. George Sokos serves as medical director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute's Advanced Heart Failure Program and the Abnash C. Jain Chair of Cardiology. The chair honors the late Dr. Abnash C. Jain, who served as chief of cardiology at the WVU School of Medicine for nearly three decades.
WVU Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs to host open house
Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiologyprograms are invited to hear from faculty and current students at an open house on October 2 at 3 p.m. in the Applied Human Sciences Building, room G08, on Evansdale Campus.
WVU School of Nursing professor named one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40
Dr. Amanda McQuillan, an adjunct professor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The recognition celebrates Pittsburghers who are making a meaningful impact through their professional work, leadership, and service to the community.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member advances student success through innovation, mentorship
From simulation labs to leadership practicums, Heather Dignan is helping prepare the next generation of nurses through hands-on learning, mentorship and a commitment to student success at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.
Alumni Spotlight: Doctor "Rocky" Gates remembers his time as a student at Potomac State
It’s not uncommon for a local family tree to produce at least one distinguished and notable relative. The Gates family, however, has at least two – with roots that go back to the very genesis of the area itself and educational wings for both of them that began to grow at WVU Potomac State College. Known to his friends as “Rocky,” Dr. Paul Edward Gates has had career accomplishments in the healthcare field that are equally impressive and impactful to the community.
WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host virtual information session
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a virtual information session on September 22 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.