Announcements
WVU in the News: How does the Coronavirus effect those with chronic illnesses?
The Coronavirus is known to mostly affect people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly, the youth and those with chronic illnesses. These people are more likely to be infected with things as common as the cold or flu, to the coronavirus.
WVU Cancer Institute employee and School of Pharmacy alumna earns national recognition for herself and WVU
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) is recognizing Dr. Megan Dillaman for her hard work and dedication to patient care with the 2020 New Practitioner Award.
WISH Award nominations still being accepted
The deadline for WISH Award nominations is Sunday, March 8.
Milan Puskar Foundation gives $1M to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital
Building upon its namesake’s legacy of improving the quality of life in West Virginia, the Milan Puskar Foundation donated $1 million to the new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital project.
Under the Dome: WVU Legislative Update
The latest edition — March 3, 2020 — provides an update on several high-profile bills and resolutions, including the University’s VSIP bill, the budget, support for the Rifle Team, major public health initiatives and higher education exemption bills.
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Program Announcements
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health offers a number of announcements, including application deadlines, upcoming events and more.
BeWell gets interactive with Ask Dr. Jen, visits from Gus
BeWell, a behavioral wellness service available to Health Sciences students, has recently launched two new interactive initiatives — Ask Dr. Jen and Visits from Gus.
POSTPONED — Consider It, Curb It or Cut It: Learn more about living tobacco- or vape-free
An information session and six-week program, "Consider It, Curb It or Cut It," has been postponed.
WVU in the News: Experts: Meth overtaking opioids in Morgantown, beyond
For several years, Morgantown and other localities across West Virginia have been fighting the opioid epidemic, but all the while another substance has been emerging as the next drug crisis — methamphetamine.
Every Mile Counts: Opportunity to support the American Lung Association
The Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek is a 3-day, 66-mile cycling event. Join 100+ riders and volunteers on this picturesque, river-side trail and share in the camaraderie as funds and awareness are raised for lung health in the Mountain State.