Announcements
Health Sciences community invited to attend screening of "Sight Unseen" documentary
The WVU Eye Institute and the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will host a screening of the documentary “Sight Unseen” on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. in the WVU Eye Institute Auditorium.
Dr. Dhairya A. Lakhani Receives 2026 RRA New Investigator Award
Please join us in congratulating Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D.,Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Department of Neuroradiology, on being named the recipient of the 2026 New Investigator Award from the Radiology Research Alliance (RRA).
WVU Medicine Launches System-wide Task Force to Drive Rural Health Transformation Efforts Across Four States
The national Rural Health Transformation Program continues to gain momentum, with annual allocations now approaching $200 million across all 50 states. This expanding investment underscores the growing urgency and opportunity to strengthen care delivery, improve access, and enhance long-term sustainability for rural communities.
WV Healthy Start/HAPI and OBGYN Dept welcomed 120+ families at annual Baby and Me Day
The West Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI (Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants) Project, housed within the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, hosted its annual Baby and Me Day community event on March 7 at Meadowbrook Mall.
Register for the Contraceptive Interprofessional Workshop by April 8
Join the Office of Interprofessional Education for a Contraceptive Workshop on April 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in HSC-N G119A (on the ground floor past the HSC Bookstore).
Utzman elected as Distinguished Fellow in National Academies of Practice Physical Therapy Academy
Ralph R. Utzman, PT, MPH, Ph.D., professor and director of clinical education for the Division of Physical Therapy at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in the Physical Therapy Academy.
Steam outage to occur on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21
There will be a planned 24-hour steam outage from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 to make repairs to incoming steam lines on the WVU HSC Campus.
Little Hands, Big Curiosities highlights child safety during National Poison Prevention Week
In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2026), the West Virginia Poison Center is launching its statewide awareness campaign, “Little Hands, Big Curiosities,” to help West Virginia families protect children from poison exposures.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Greenberg to give presentation on teaching strategies
Larrie Greenberg, M.D., will give a presentation on teaching strategies for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, March 27, at noon.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Gigantelli to give presentation on oculoplastics
James Gigantelli, M.D., FACS, will give a presentation on oculoplastics for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 a.m.