Announcements
WVU in the News: West Virginia officials discuss tax credits, COVID, projects at briefing
EG.5 appears to be more evasive and tricks the immune system despite previous vaccinations or being infected with COVID in the past, Dr. Clay Marsh said in a taped segment during Gov. Jim Justice’s weekly press briefing.
WVU in the News: COVID-19 numbers rising, new variant, new vaccine
West Virginia University Chief Health Officer Dr. Clay Marsh said that the variant EG.5 is now the most common form of COVID-19 in the nation and on the upswing in West Virginia. In a Wednesday media briefing with Gov. Jim Justice, Marsh said the variant is not more severe, but more evasive to the immune system.
Engaging Students with iClicker
Learn about WVU's enterprise student response system in this virtual session Aug. 18.
STEPS to provide training during Healthcare Simulation Week, Sept. 18-22
The West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will host Healthcare Simulation Week Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22.
SPH employee update
Nikky Luna, director of marketing and communications, has accepted an offer from The American Pops Orchestra, a DC-based non-profit. Her last day with the School of Public Health will be August 23.
Provost’s Office to hold Academic Transformation appeal process support sessions
The Provost’s Office will hold virtual appeal process support sessions for deans, directors, chairs and faculty who would like to discuss the program review appeal process tomorrow (Aug. 15) and Monday, Aug. 21.
UPDATE: WVU FallFest to feature performances from Flo Rida, The Driver Era and Chayce Beckham
Flo Rida, The Driver Era and Chayce Beckham will perform at the annual West Virginia University FallFest concert Tuesday (Aug. 15) on the Evansdale Fields.
SPH Academic Day for undergraduates set for tomorrow (Aug. 15)
Tomorrow, Aug. 15, the School of Public Health will host Academic Day for its new incoming undergraduate students. From meeting SPH team members and fellow classmates to touring the WVU Health Sciences Center, this event will help them get set on the right path as they embark on the first steps of their college journey. If you see any of these new faces around the Health Sciences Center, please be sure to welcome them to the SPH!
WVU announces preliminary recommendations, Academic Transformation next steps
After several months of review that included input from deans, department chairs, faculty and others, West Virginia University has made preliminary recommendations to adjust its academic offerings to better serve the needs of its students.
EIM Privacy Update: Communication by texting
There are limited circumstances in which HIPAA compliant text messaging is possible. Texting patient information among members of the healthcare team is permissible ONLY when accomplished through a secure platform and for facilitation of care team collaboration and patient care.