Announcements
Sokos named interim chair of the new Department of Cardiology
George G. Sokos, D.O., FACC, has been named interim chair of the School of Medicine's new Department of Cardiology. Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI, professor and chief of Interventional Cardiology, will serve as the department's vice chair.
Blood Drive planned for Nov. 2 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU student dentists and hygienists will provide free oral health screenings for veterans
Veterans interested in an appointment should call 304-293-6208. Appointments are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Children’s mental health professionals sought for survey
Therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, physicians, nurses and social service providers serving youth in West Virginia are encouraged to share their expertise on what is working and where gaps exist currently.
Build community at WVU
Our WVU campuses are filled with opportunities for students to explore their passions and build lifelong connections. From student organizations to extracurricular activities and on-campus networks, there is something for everyone.
Research study seeks those in first trimester of pregnancy
Researchers at WVU are studying movement and health during pregnancy, beginning in the first trimester.
WVU Homecoming marks 150 years of alumni engagement and special moments
Mountaineers will reconnect in Morgantown this weekend (Oct. 20-22) to celebrate past moments and create new memories while marking the 150th anniversary of the West Virginia University Alumni Association during Homecoming.
Informatic experts to speak at Public Health Grand Rounds
The WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host an Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, October 20, from noon to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom that features health informatics experts.
Wiles to lead marketing and communications for WVU’s School of Public Health
Lindsay Wiles was named director of marketing and communications for the School of Public Health, and her first day in this role will be Wednesday, Nov. 1.
WVU charting public policy model to address state’s opioid crisis
While solutions for addressing the opioid crisis often involve either beefing up law enforcement or widening the scope of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believe the best approach is a synergistic mix of both.