Announcements
Eight recognized at dentistry honor society awards ceremony
A faculty member, six graduates and a current student are now part of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
Pharmacy professor dedicated to researching mine-related respiratory illnesses retires
A West Virginia University Pharmacy Professor who has dedicated most of his career to researching black lung and silicosis in miners is retiring this summer.
Annual Pierre Fauchard Academy ceremony honors leaders in dentistry
Six receive honors at Pierre Fauchard Academy section ceremony.
WVU researcher studies how nursing homes can accommodate obese residents
About 30 percent of nursing home residents are obese. That can complicate their care. The facility may need to buy them special wheelchairs or motorized lifts. Nursing aides may struggle to help them shower. And doctors may grapple with how—or even whether—to restrict their diets.
Martin to participate in NIOSH forum addressing worker opioid use disorders
This month, Professor Chris Martin, MD, will represent WVU and the School of Public Health at a nationwide forum to address research gaps related to use of opioids after workplace injury and exposures.
Public Health alumna earns spot as Olympic trials qualifier
Savanna Plombon has always had an interest in fitness and healthcare. Having achieved her educational goals in preventive healthcare and earning her Master of Public Health in 2018, Plombon is now chipping away at her personal fitness goals. She recently raced a full marathon in Minnesota and earned a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic trials in Atlanta next February.
Pharmacy professor to take on elected position with the American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced this month that West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Associate Professor Gretchen Kreckel Garofoli was elected to the position of coordinator-elect for the Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) Immunizing Pharmacists Special Interest Group (SIG).
Alumni donation helps fund STEPS purchase of virtual dissection table
A recent donation by West Virginia University alumni Dr. John Mikita and his wife has helped the WV STEPS Center purchase an Anatomage Table, a virtual dissection tool.
From volunteer to employee, Seth Huggins continues to spread WVU values
Seth Huggins started volunteering at the West Virginia University Rack Food Pantry in 2017, and has been a positive inspiration to his peers ever since, making the pantry a welcoming and judgement free place for those who use it.
School of Pharmacy Dean visits alumni in Low Country
On Saturday, June 22, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Dean Bill Petros attended the Low Country Mountaineers BBQ Bash and Pepperoni Bake Off in Charleston, SC. The School’s Alumni Association Coordinator Betsy Elswick and Director of Development Kevin Tephabock also attended.