Announcements
WVU in the News: Scurvy is making a surprising comeback
Dr. Ebubekir Daglilar contributes to reporting from Gizmodo about scurvy.
WVU in the News: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary
Dr. David Baltierra contributes to reporting from KFF Health News about neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
WVU in the News: Why scientists are linking more diseases to light at night
Randy Nelson contributes to reporting from WebMD about the effect of light pollution on health.
WVU School of Dentistry to host day of free oral care for veterans
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry will provide free oral health screenings for military veterans and active duty, National Guard and Reserve members on Monday, Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event – Veterans Oral Health Day – will take place in the WVU Dental clinics on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown.
Public health student crowned WVU Homecoming Royalty
School of Public Health student, Hannah Warden, was crowned 2024 Homecoming Royalty (alongside fellow WVU student Megan Frappier). Warden, a senior health services management and leadership major from Cross Lanes, is one of the first students to be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master of Public Health program.
WVU in the News: WVU's William A. Museum of the Health Sciences showcase Annual Tradition
On WVU’s campus of Health Sciences the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences tells the stories of health professions and their education at WVU. Showcasing the impactful contributions they’ve made in the world of medicine. Students are encouraged to visit the museum, not only to see the work of the brilliant minds that have come before them, but also use it as a source of inspiration. According to Health Sciences faculty like, Mahreen Hashmi, one specific exhibit that can serve as that source is the Tradition of the White Coat.
WVU in the News: The Long Shots, When Patients Defy All Odds
It was Christmas time when Heloisa Soares, MD, shuffled through a family crowding her 68-year-old patient's hospital bed.
$300K scholarship gift supports student recruitment at WVU School of Pharmacy
Students at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy will benefit from a $300,000 gift made by an alumnus and his wife. The James F. Smith Prescription for Excellence Award aims to boost student recruitment and retention by providing four years of scholarship support for a first-year PharmD student.
WVU in the News: WVU occupational therapist gives tips on pumpkin carving safety
Pumpkin carving is a cornerstone of fall and Halloween, but carving does come with risks. Sometimes, people can cut their hands and get seriously hurt.
WVU to host virtual open house for tactical performance career options with a master’s degree from the School of Medicine
Students interested in a career in tactical performance are invited to a virtual open house to learn more about the WVU School of Medicine Exercise Physiology Master’s program on Wednesday, October 30th at 6 p.m.