Announcements
Relax and Recharge for Finals
As the end of the fall semester approaches, which can be a stressful time, becoming overwhelmed can take a toll on your mental and physical health. There are some upcoming opportunities for the Health Sciences community to connect during this busy season and to take time to relax and recharge with fellow students, faculty and staff.
School of Public Health Fall Senior Capstone Showcase
WVU School of Public Health faculty, staff, students, community partners and alumni are invited to participate in the Fall Senior Capstone Showcase.
Caporali-Filho newest addition to WVU Extension Safety and Health
West Virginia University School of Public Health director of industrial hygiene Sergio Caporali-Filho joins the WVU Extension Safety and Health team as an Extension Specialist and associate professor.
Rural health student groups hosting holiday drive
Project REACH (Rural Education Alliance for Community Health) and the Rural Health Interest Group of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health are hosting a holiday drive through Dec. 8 to benefit the Preston County food bank and Wellspring of Greenbrier.
Blood Drive planned for Dec. 8 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, Dec. 8, 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.
Winter weather reminders for Health Sciences Campus community
Winter weather can create many hazards that affect our personal health and safety. The WVU and WVU Medicine facilities teams work hard to ensure the roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other paths of travel are safe, but it takes effort and attention from all of us to ensure our personal safety.
World AIDS Day virtual session to be held Dec. 1
The West Virginia Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center will host a World AIDS Day virtual session titled “Discussion of World AIDS Day 35: Let Communities Lead” on Dec. 1 from 10-11 a.m.
Student Health Services provides tips for staying healthy during holidays and travel
As the campus community begins traveling for the holidays and fall break, WVU Student Health Services is providing reminders for students, faculty and staff to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy as they gather for celebrations.
WVU research shows mindfulness may improve substance use treatment
Patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder are more likely to complete their treatment programs and have a lower risk of relapse if they participate in mindfulness training, according to a West Virginia University study.
WVU School of Pharmacy student organization selling Christmas Ornaments
The WVU School of Pharmacy's Alpha Eta chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma is selling WVU Christmas ornaments for the 2023 holiday season!