Announcements
Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military"
The Health Sciences Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military" Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
WVU doctor researching alternatives to current treatments for post-operative infection in total joint replacements
West Virginia University associate professor Matthew Dietz, M.D., is leading a project to evaluate novel treatment methods to address post-operative hip and knee implant infections.
WVU in the News: Politicians who want to ditch Obamacare say they’ll protect West Virginians with preexisting conditions. But it’s not that easy.
A blurry eye and a numb foot. Those were Rachel Montgomery’s earliest symptoms when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about nine years ago. When she’s on medication, she lives normally. Without it, she loses her balance. Fatigue sets in and numbness spreads throughout her body.
Nov. 8, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 8, 2020.
Nov. 7, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 7, 2020.
Nov. 6, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 6, 2020.
WVU plans for the future as BOG reviews year that required ‘laser-like’ focus
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee told Board of Governors members that during the COVID-19 crisis he is “proud that we have retained our laser-like focus on the pillars of our land-grant mission – education, healthcare and prosperity in West Virginia.”
Public Health researcher launches resource website investigating place and health in West Virginia
Research demonstrates that when asked about health or well-being, most people tend to respond with details about their good and poor behavior or access to a healthcare provider, medical facilities and clinics. To help reframe the way West Virginians think about and address population health, a new website, www.placeandhealthwv.com, is now available.
Nov. 5, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 5, 2020.
Occupational medicine provides diverse opportunities
With only 23 occupational medicine residency programs in the United States, many medical school graduates are unfamiliar with the field and, therefore, have little interest in pursuing a corresponding residency position. However, the program in the West Virginia University School of Public Health could change their minds.