Announcements
WVU expands options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This fall, six new West Virginia University students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are paving the way for future students to be able to go to college, live on campus and gain academic and career preparation.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Leadership in Health Sciences Academic Affairs"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Leadership in Health Sciences Academic Affairs: We’re All in this Together" Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU in the News: Collaborative program uses peer recovery coaches to guide people with substance use disorder
About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don't get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have already walked the path of substance use disorder through recovery to be their guides to a healthier life.
WVU in the News: New population health program at WVU prepares students to address local health concerns
While the world has been focused on COVID-19 as a health crisis, individual communities may have other specific health concerns that need attention.
PURPOSE: August 2021: Welcome
Dr. Clay Marsh, Vice President and Executive Dean of WVU Health Sciences, welcomes everyone to campus and encourages safety for the fall semester.
Aug. 31, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 31, 2021.
West Virginia peer recovery program proves effective in fight against opioid crisis
About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don’t get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have already walked the path of substance use disorder through recovery to be their guides to a healthier life.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Yoga"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Seth Haxel discusses the mental health benefits of yoga. Studies have found that engaging in yoga can help improve your sleep, increase your energy, improve your mood, and help you manage stress.
Aug. 30, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 30, 2021.
Guidance for WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students working in patient care environments
While West Virginia University is not requiring COVID-19 vaccination at this time, all students, residents, faculty, and staff practicing, working, or serving on clinical rotations will need to follow COVID-19 vaccination mandates issued by healthcare organizations where these activities occur.