Announcements
COVID-19 scholarship initiative provides $748K to WVU students in need
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, West Virginia University alumni and friends are providing financial support to help students facing financial challenges proceed with their education and achieve their dreams.
WVU in the News: To save lives, overdose antidote should be sold over-the-counter, advocates argue
Though all 50 states allow individuals to buy naloxone, often known by the brand-name drug Narcan, organizations that order the medication from drugmakers are subject to federal rules that designate the drug as prescription-only. The rules make accessing the lifesaving medication difficult for those at high risk of overdosing.
SAMHSA grant provides training on medication-assisted treatment to medical students across West Virginia
West Virginia’s three medical schools—the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), and West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Medicine and Office of Health Affairs—are collaborating on a project that will dramatically increase the number of educated providers who can provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by embedding MAT training into the medical school curriculum.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Try One!"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock encourages everyone to take time over the holidays to unplug and to focus on rest and connecting with others.
Dec. 13, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 13, 2021.
Health Sciences students invited to participate in research study
Health Sciences students and faculty are invited to participate in a research study which is intended to improve patient care and to better understand the attitudes towards people with disabilities among dental, dental hygiene, medical and nursing students.
Dec. 12, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 12, 2021.
Dec. 11, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 11, 2021.
Soon-to-be graduates support public health efforts through field placement experiences
As the needs of the community continue to be highlighted by the ongoing pandemic, West Virginia University School of Public Health students have been putting their classroom lessons into practice to support public health efforts across the state. Students in the B.S. in Public Health program highlighted their experiences during the Undergraduate Senior Showcase, an event that takes place at the end of each semester allowing students to discuss the work they’ve done leading up to graduation.
Health services management and leadership student recognized for academic success and commitment to excellence
West Virginia University undergraduate Anna Sellaro, a senior in the health services management and leadership program, was recognized by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration with the Bugbee-Falk Book Award.