Announcements
WVU School of Medicine psychologist appointed to task force to guide telemedicine
As telemedicine continues steady growth and the demand for mental health care remains high, the need for best practices in the field of telepsychology has become even more important for clinicians and patients. One West Virginia University faculty member will serve on the task force for the American Psychological Association to update guidelines for clinicians practicing telepsychology.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Rankin to give presentation on lung cancer screenings for disadvantaged populations
A visiting professor from the University of Melbourne will give a presentation on lung cancer screenings for disadvantaged populations during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 26, at 8 a.m.
FSAP provides immediate support when needed
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has launched Brief Emotional Support Team sessions, offering employees immediate support during times of need.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Fliesler to give presentation on hereditary retinal degeneration
A visiting professor from the University at Buffalo will give a presentation on hereditary retinal degeneration as a part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Spring Seminar Series on Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m.
WVU to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, June 19, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who are working in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
Campus Conversation planned May 24
Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Wednesday (May 24) designed to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Oakes awarded Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing
Cheyenne Oakes, a graduate student pursing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, is the latest recipient of the Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshops Available
WVU Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers are now equipped with the latest technology to improve patient care immediately, at any bedside. The Center for Point-of-Care Ultrasound can bring point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to patients across the Health System, enabling practitioners to diagnose life-threatening conditions, guide critical procedures, and more – in real time, decreasing diagnostic errors and reducing healthcare costs. Faculty at the Center recently partnered with the Trauma Center and Department of Emergency Medicine at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, as well as the Departments of Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, and Critical Care at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, to conduct hands-on POCUS education. Led by Joseph Minardi, MD, and a group of talented faculty, local physicians and advanced practice providers received hands-on practice with multiple applications, including the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam, abdominal applications, extremity, cardiac and lung, airway, and a variety of POCUS-guided procedures.
Article co-authored by Eastern Campus Dean set to be published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons
An article co-authored by West Virginia University School of Medicine Eastern Campus Dean Richard Thomas, M.D., D.D.S., will soon be published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
WVU Medicine hosts 2023 Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day
WVU Medicine will host its annual Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day on Thursday, May 18, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.