Announcements
WVU in the News: Differences in heart rate variability in pregnant women could be marker for premature delivery
A team of obstetricians, gynecologists and data analysts from West Virginia University School of Medicine and the West Virginia University School of Public Health, working with colleagues from WHOOP Inc., has found evidence that wrist-based heart rate monitors could predict a premature birth.
WV ACC guidelines now available online
Coordinated by the WVU School of Pharmacy Rational Drug Therapy Program, a panel of experts from across the state has created a resource outlining the guidelines to evaluate, diagnose and treat ADHD in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Hollowed out
Michael McCawley, clinical assoicate professor in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from PublicSource about the health effects of a natural gas company’s expansion in Wetzel County.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus alum presents research poster at health conference
A WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus alum recently presented a research poster at the WV Rural Health Association Annual Conference.
Scouts explore health professions during Merit Badge University at WVU
Young people across West Virginia and the region recently had the opportunity to learn about health professions from students and faculty at West Virginia University Health Sciences while earning a merit badge.
Better together: Occupational therapy and medical students at the WVU School of Medicine benefit from interprofessional education
Healthcare technology is constantly evolving, setting a unique challenge for healthcare providers. However, students at the WVU School of Medicine have found that the key to staying up-to-date on the latest advances in patient care is collaboration.
IMPACT WV announces support for Peer Recovery Coalition
The IMPACT WV program is supporting a new Peer Recovery Coalition and offering to help cover service costs for members of the coalition seeking their Peer Recovery Support Specialist credential.
WVU in the News: As a pediatrician and mom, I oppose House Bill 5105
Dr. Lisa Costello, an assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, writes a guest column for Times West Virginian about the importance of childhood immunization.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus welcomes new students with Pledge Ceremony
The second cohort of WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus students formally entered the study of nursing on Thursday during the Spring 2024 Nursing Pledge Ceremony.
Second WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 29, officially welcoming the second cohort of 14 students into the study of nursing.