Announcements
4-in-1 Continuing Conversation to focus on health disparities
The Office of Research and Graduate Education and Blue Sky invites the WVU Health Sciences community to a 4-in-1 Continuing Conversation Tuesday, March 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North 2940B.
Under the Dome: March 7, 2023 Edition
“Under the Dome” delivers a review of issues members of the West Virginia Legislature are considering. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed that impact the Mountain State and its citizens.
Drinking, drug use and driving increased in West Virginia during COVID-19, WVU study finds
One West Virginia trauma center saw an uptick in alcohol and drug use by patients treated for motor vehicle collision injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a West Virginia University study led by Toni Marie Rudisill, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health. More specifically, researchers found patients were using a greater number of drugs, including cannabinoids, opioids and stimulants during the pandemic than prior to its onset.
University clothing drive to support middle school students
The WVU Women’s Resource Center, Center for Community Engagement and Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion unit are teaming up to hold a month-long clothing drive through March to collect women’s and men’s clothing items.
Interprofessional Education Week provides opportunity for WVU community to celebrate and engage in collaborative learning
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education will celebrate and share the importance of health care professionals practicing and promoting an interprofessional collaborative approach to person-centered care during a series of events March 20-24.
Internship opportunity with the WV DHHR Office of Quality Assurance for Children's Programs
The WV DHHR Office of Quality Assurance for Children's Programs is seeking an intern to assist with its Kids Thrive Collaborative.
Monongalia County QRT to hold mini-Free Naloxone Day
Before West Virginia University students head off for spring break on March 11, they will have the opportunity to obtain free naloxone —which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose — and to learn how to use it.
WVU in the News: Mike McCawley joins host of podcast Ancestry Roads to discuss East Palestine train derailment
Mike McCawley, PhD, clinical associate professor in the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, joined the host of Ancestry Roads, a podcast that highlights Appalachian stories, to discuss the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, and its environmental impact.
Important information for employees with work-issued Microsoft Windows laptop
All SPH employees who have a work issued Microsoft Windows laptop (and meet specific requirements) will need to migrate their respective laptops to the new HSAD domain as soon as possible.
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to expand biking opportunities to West Virginians with disabilities
West Virginia University will offer adapted mountain and trail bike access to people at no charge with new grant funding from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center.