Announcements
WVU launches prevention program to support at-risk youth, young adults
Research shows prevention programs are effective at reducing risk of substance use and addiction, and the prevalence of drug use increases rapidly during adolescence and the transition to young adulthood. To support this population through these critical development years, West Virginia University has launched Regional Transition Navigator services.
Training opportunity available for faith leaders, nurses to improve health outcomes in Huntington area communities
Through a partnership with the West Virginia University School of Nursing, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington and the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, interested participants can enroll in the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing.
Clay's Purpose — September 2022
Purpose is a powerful word. Understanding our sense of purpose often starts with asking “why?”
Barrickman honored with David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation
Ashleigh Barrickman, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, has been named the recipient of the 2022 David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation. Barrickman is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and director of skills development for the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
School of Medicine employee seeks match for bone marrow transplant
Brian “BJ” Jimmie, an information resources manager for the School of Medicine Alumni Affairs team, is searching for a bone marrow transplant match after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in July of 2022.
WVU to host Prevention Summit
The WVU community is invited to attend the Prevention Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. Prevention experts from across the University and Morgantown community will come together to share their work in the area of prevention.
September 14, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 14, 2022.
WVU Health Sciences students experience 'real life' learning with patient simulation actors
In an increasingly digital world, the Standardized Patient Program at West Virginia University provides students with an understanding of something technology can’t replicate – the human experience.
September 13, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 13, 2022.
WVU School of Nursing senior shares how 4-H led her to nursing school
Carley LaPole, a WVU School of Nursing senior, recently shared her experience volunteering as a Camp Nurse-In-Training at Tri-County Intermediate 4-H Camp, which was held June 20-24 in Hedgesville, West Virginia. She shares how 4-H and her nursing curriculum have helped prepare her to make a difference.