Announcements
WVU, statewide partners to host policy and research symposium to address opioid crisis, Nov. 19-20
Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, in coordination with partners across the state, will bring together policy administrators, state legislators and researchers from across the state in a continued effort to combat the growing opioid epidemic.
WVU now offering master’s in health administration program
In an effort to meet growing healthcare needs across the state, the West Virginia University School of Public Health is now offering a Master of Health Administration, a premier program for those seeking to lead the health systems of the future.
SAVE THE DATE: Bob Huggins 2020 Fish Fry Jan. 24
Bob Huggins Fish Fry Fundraiser — this special evening will feature sports legends, live music, activities, and special guest Rod Thorn. Proceeds from ticket sales and auctions benefit the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund and Remember the Miners Scholarship Fund.
WVU Cancer Institute Clinicians Present at Mountains of Hope Membership Meeting
Mountains of Hope (MOH), West Virginia’s Cancer Coalition, held its fall membership meeting on November 6, 2019 in Flatwoods, WV. Three WVUCI clinicians presented on cutting edge treatment and clinical research available at the WVUCI: Dr. Brian Boone, Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, and Dr. Geraldine Jacobson.
RNA helps virus create ‘zombie’ cells, cause cancer, says WVU researcher
HPV turns healthy cells into “zombies” and controls when they divide, says Ivan Martinez, a researcher in the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute. Those changes in cell division can lead to cancer in women and men. Martinez is studying how RNA tricks healthy cells into multiplying too fast and forming HPV-related tumors.
Public Health represented at national level for medical education
The West Virginia University School of Public Health now has significant input at the national level for graduate medical education. Occupational Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer Lultschik and second year resident Dr. Rasika Thondukolam have been appointed to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Occupational Medicine Milestones 2.0 Work Group.
WVU School of Nursing now offering DNP – Nurse Anesthetist program
Nurses who want to become nurse anesthetists can now work toward that degree through the WVU School of Nursing.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute first in U.S. to use deep brain stimulation to fight opioid addiction
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine, today (Nov. 5) announced the launch of a first-in-the-U.S. clinical trial using deep brain stimulation for patients suffering from treatment-resistant opioid use disorder.
KB's Chemo Care Kits donated for patients
On October 31, the WVU Cancer Institute received a generous donation of 120 chemo care kits dropped off by Robert Colabianchi and his mom Mary Colabianchi. He and his business partner Keeley Humberson, are the founders of KBs Chemo Care Kits.
Free MAT waiver training course
A free course is available Jan. 8, 2020, for area healthcare workers, social workers, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners battling the opioid epidemic.