Announcements
WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 3-9
The WVU School of Public Health invites everyone to participate throughout the week as the school recognizes its community partners and elevates important issues shaped by NPHW's daily themes, including: community; violence prevention; reproductive and sexual health; and mental health.
WVU in the News: Changing a state’s mind about health
Dr. Clay Marsh addresses the health of state residents on West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s “Us and Them” podcast.
Community health event supports women’s heart health
As part of National Heart Month, a faith community nurse and a WVU School of Nursing student led an educational event in McDowell County to support women’s heart health.
Senior DDS student presents research at national level
Fourth-year DDS student Wijdan Dabeek, of Morgantown, was the dental school’s 2022 winner in the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research which qualified her for registration and a trip to Portland, OR, for the American Dental Association of Dental and Oral and Craniofacial Research.
WVU School of Nursing announces new Associate Dean roles
Dr. Emily Barnes will now serve as our Associate Dean for Faculty Practice, and Dr. Angel Smothers will assume the newly established role of Associate Dean for Community Engagement.
WVU School of Nursing raises more than $32,000 during sixth Day of Giving
Thanks to the generosity of more than 100 donors, the WVU School of Nursing raised more than $32,000 during the sixth WVU Day of Giving.
Spring wellness classes underway
Wellness classes offered by the WVU Medicine Wellness Center are open to all WVU Health Sciences students, faculty and staff.
Students invited to participate in free mental health screening April 12
All WVU Health Sciences students are invited to complete a free mental health screening Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing Beckley campus has a new ambassador
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley campus has a new ambassador. The school announced Kaitlyn Sizemore as the new ambassador to represent the campus. Originally from Shady Spring, Sizemore will represent the school at recruitment events and activities.
WVU researchers working to get people with hip pain moving
Although it’s well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms. Robin Pollini, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, is a co-mentor on a project aiming to help people with hip pain by developing a biopsychosocial intervention addressing the physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation simultaneously.