Announcements
17th annual Heather Miller Golf Tournament continues making a difference
The 17th annual Heather Miller Golf Tournament was recently held at Oglebay Crispin Golf Center. The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the Heather Miller Scholarship Foundation. It honors Heather Miller, a WVU School of Nursing student who died in a 2008 car crash.
$50K gift from WVU faculty member benefits students at Eastern Campus
Future medical professionals studying at the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Eastern Campus will benefit from a faculty member’s $50,000 gift.
Internal Medicine resident’s passion for advancing the field brings her to WVU from Kuwait
As the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s newest class of the Graduate Medical Education program begins training, among them is the first resident sponsored by the government of Kuwait.
WVU School of Medicine M.D. Class of 2028 starts journey to becoming future physicians
The West Virginia University School of Medicine officially welcomes the newest medical students to campus this week during orientation activities. The M.D. Class of 2028 will meet with program leaders, bond with peers and gain useful insight that ensures success over their educational journey.
Mercer County nurse launches faith-based health screening program
Tera Dillow, RN, a dedicated faith community nurse, has recently launched a health screening program within her local faith community, Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton, West Virginia.
WVU nurse anesthetist grad monitoring acute kidney injury patients’ medications
Now as a graduate of the second cohort of the WVU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program, Chris Justice has more than academic and clinical experience. In leading a team of researchers, he gained increased knowledge in caring for patients with acute kidney injury.
8 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Eight West Virginia University students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to travel abroad without financial constraints.
Cothern appointed administrative fellow at WVU Medicine
Haley Cothern says she didn’t discover a career in public health, the profession found her. Now, the two-time West Virginia University School of Public Health graduate has been appointed as an administrative fellow at WVU Medicine, setting her on a path to impact healthcare across West Virginia and the region.
WVU in the News: 17th annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic sees hundreds of supporters
More than 150 golfers came out to Crispin Golf Course at Oglebay Park on Friday for the 17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic. Each year, the event raises money for the foundation’s College Nursing Scholarships, which are given out in honor of Heather.
WVU Cancer Institute to open outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself, with other conditions taking the back seat. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive, and social needs that cannot be overlooked.