Announcements
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.
WVU community invited to learn about Nobel Prize and Lasker Award discoveries
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education invites the campus community to a special seminar Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North room 1905 to learn about this year’s Nobel Prize and Lasker Award discoveries.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Gerbo to give presentation on occupational medicine
Robert Gerbo, M.D., will give a presentation about occupational medicine during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Oct. 25, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Enger and Patel to give presentations
A pair of fourth-year residents will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 a.m.
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.
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.
New Course for Spring 2025: Introductory Concepts of Athletic Training (AT 393A)
In this special topics course led by Michelle Sandrey, Ph.D., ATC, students will learn an overview of basic athletic training concepts related to emergency and acute care, environmental conditions, general medical conditions, nutritional considerations and mental health.
Women in Science and Health invites new members to join
Women in Science and Health invites new members to join the group.
Students invited to paint a mask in time for Halloween
Operation Blue Sky and Court Lanham, Health Sciences director of diversity, are hosting a mask painting event on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. in Pylons Commons.