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WVU in the News: Is the opioid crisis masking real rates of suicides?
Pandemic conditions were ripe for a mental health disaster: Isolation, a crashing economy, and a mystery illness taking aim with deadly accuracy. But while instances of depression and anxiety increased, there seemed to be one comforting prospect: In the past 2 years, suicide numbers have dropped. Ian Rockett, PhD, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, shares insights.
WVU in the News: Drug overdose deaths are at a record high. Here's what the White House plans to do.
In its first detailed plan to slow the rise in drug overdose deaths, the Biden administration is emphasizing harm reduction. Associate Professor Robin Pollini weighs in.
Heather Carter-Templeton chosen by the National League for Nursing for LEAD
Heather Carter-Templeton, Chair of the West Virginia University School of Nursing Department of Adult Health, has been selected through a competitive application process for the National League for Nursing’s year-long LEAD program, one of two tracks in the NLN Leadership Institute.
WVU researcher develops data-driven approach to help reduce drug costs and treat diseases
WVU researcher David Klinke, has developed a data-driven approach to help reduce drug costs and treat diseases in a study published in Nature Communications.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “Clinical Teaching”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “Clinical Teaching” on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
WVU trauma team collecting personal hygiene products and clothing for Ukrainians
WVU’s trauma team, led by Dr. Alison Wilson, is organizing a Donation Drive for Ukraine April 25 - May 6 to provide clothing, personal hygiene products and supplies to Ukrainians in need. Items can be dropped in bins at the Health Sciences Center or donated via an Amazon Wishlist.
Employee information change forms moved to portal.wvu.edu
To provide additional information security protection to West Virginia University faculty and staff, the WVU Shared Services, Tax Services and Payroll teams recently moved several employee information change forms to portal.wvu.edu.
WVU student selected to present Alzheimer’s research to members of Congress
Eyes are often said to be windows to the soul; however, for one West Virginia University student, they are windows to the brain and a key tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
WVU in the News: Four WVU School of Nursing students receive Beckley VAMC nurse residency
Four West Virginia University School of Nursing students on the Beckley Campus have been awarded a nurse residency through the VALOR program at the Beckley VA Medical Center.
April 23, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 23, 2022.