Announcements
Spring 2024 Pledge Ceremony welcomes sophomores into the study of nursing
The WVU School of Nursing formally welcomed sophomores into the study of nursing during the Spring 2024 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held Feb. 9 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Health Tips: Heart Attack Warning Signs
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal highlights heart attack warning signs and what to do if you or a loved one experience symptoms.
Scholarship provides nontraditional veteran student the opportunity to pursue his passion in nursing
Thanks to the Jean P. Stanhagen Scholarship, a WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus student has been able to pursue his dream of becoming a nurse.
GHHS Solidarity Week slated for Feb. 12 through Feb. 16
The West Virginia University chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society recently announced their participation in celebrating the national Gold Humanism Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care.
WVU in the News: Updated ADA guidelines for dental pain treatment
Dr. Michael Reynolds, an addiction medicine fellow in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to reporting from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about American Dental Association pain management guidelines.
WVU in the News: ‘First at 4’ Forum: Angel Smothers
Angel Smothers appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School of Nursing, as well as Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry.
Schaefer and Hayanga inducted as Society of Critical Care Medicine fellows
The Society of Critical Care Medicine inducted Gregory Schaefer, D.O., FACS, FCCM, and J. W. Awori Hayanga, M.D., MPH, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, FCCM as fellows in the American College of Critical Care Medicine on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
WVU study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
Findings from a West Virginia University research team suggest a possible link between leaving the workforce prematurely because of disabilities from non-life-threatening, work-related conditions and the development of serious health problems, even death.
WVU in the News: WVU Dental hosts ‘Give A Kid A Smile’ day
WDTV reports on the WVU School of Dentistry's annual Give Kids a Smile Day, providing free dental screenings to children ages one to 17 years old.
Save the Date: WVU Health Sciences to offer Teaching Scholars Summer Institute
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Faculty Development Program will host its 20th annual Teaching Scholars Summer Institute June 3-5.