Announcements
New physical therapy residency will focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary patients
West Virginia University plans to offer a new Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Clinical residency program beginning in July 2024.
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.
WVU in the News: Not all exercise is beneficial: The physical activity paradox explained
Tyler Quinn of the WVU School of Public Health contributes to reporting from Medscape Medical News on physical activity.
WVU in the News: New drugs offer hope for lowering obesity rates in West Virginia
Dr. Laura Davisson of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from WV News on obesity drugs.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Medicine doctor says new obesity drugs can help lower rates and improve health for West Virginians
Dr. Laura Davisson of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from MetroNews on obesity drugs.
WVU Nursing alum named best family nurse practitioner in the region
Christina Brash, a WVU School of Nursing alum, has recently been named Fayette County’s favorite physician by the Fayette Tribune’s annual Best of the Best edition.
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.
WVU in the News: Movember and beyond: A stache of prostate cancer advancements in 2023
Dr. Ali Hajiran, assistant professor and chief of urologic oncology in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about prostate cancer advancements.
WVU in the News: Magic pills are coming
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is featured in an article from The Wall Street Journal about wearable ultrasound machines and other inventions that could reduce medical costs.