Announcements
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute awarded $20 million funding renewal to address West Virginia’s pressing health challenges
For a third time, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has received a $20 million, five-year grant awarded through the National Institutes of Health’s Institutional Development for Clinical and Translational Research program to support research aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature discussion on weight management for women
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion led by Laura Davisson, M.D., MPH, FACP on weight management for women.
Update on affiliation options on your expense report
Starting today (Oct. 11), when selecting the 'Affiliation' in expense reports, you will see a change in the choices listed in the drop-down field when building your report. Employees will be required to select the applicable affiliation based on their specific employer.
WVU hosts panel on addressing addiction stigma in news reporting
The West Virginia University Reed College of Media, Reporting on Addiction and WVU Health Sciences will present Tackling Addiction Stigma by Working with Journalists Monday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the WVU Media Innovation Center, Evansdale Crossing.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Berry to give presentation on physician wellness
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature a presentation from James Berry, D.O.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Guilfoose to present on antimicrobial use at WVU
This week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation on antimicrobial use from John Guilfoose, M.D. The presentation, ""Antimicrobial Use at WVU and Expanded Stewardship Activities; Outcomes and Future" will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
New WVU program ensures future physician assistant training and strengthens rural health partnerships
West Virginia University’s School of Medicine will expand training opportunities for physician assistant studies students while increasing access to healthcare in rural communities across the state through a more than $1.3 million dollar grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
Babjack awarded ASHA Distinguished Early-Career Professional Certificate
Christa Babjack, MA, CCC-SLP, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders was recently awarded the Distinguished Early-Career Professional Certificate through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Sept. 14.
Paint and Piano on October 20
Take a brain break and explore your creative side with painting, accompanied by relaxing live piano music. Join us October 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. in the HSC Pylons Lobby!
Training for ED Staff Held at Uniontown Hospital
Michelle Angeline, MD, Emergency Medicine, WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, led a training session for some nursing staff in the Emergency Department (ED) on Tuesday (Oct. 4).