Announcements
BeWell to host burnout and self-care workshop
WVU Health Sciences BeWell will host a workshop for students during the spring semester titled “Unwind Your Minds: Burnout & Self-Care.”
WVU in the News: ‘First at 4’ Forum: Angel Smothers
Angel Smothers appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School of Nursing, as well as Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry.
Schaefer and Hayanga inducted as Society of Critical Care Medicine fellows
The Society of Critical Care Medicine inducted Gregory Schaefer, D.O., FACS, FCCM, and J. W. Awori Hayanga, M.D., MPH, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, FCCM as fellows in the American College of Critical Care Medicine on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
WVU study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
Findings from a West Virginia University research team suggest a possible link between leaving the workforce prematurely because of disabilities from non-life-threatening, work-related conditions and the development of serious health problems, even death.
Campus Conversation to be held Wednesday
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Wednesday (Feb. 7) discussing efforts being undertaken by the Office of Sponsored Programs to improve support for our researchers. Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences, will participate in the conversation.
FSAP offers Support Squad Group
This new group will meet every other Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 29 on Zoom. Sessions will focus on skill development and techniques to cope with stress, improve relationships and enhance emotional well-being.
WVU in the News: WVU Dental hosts ‘Give A Kid A Smile’ day
WDTV reports on the WVU School of Dentistry's annual Give Kids a Smile Day, providing free dental screenings to children ages one to 17 years old.
Save the Date: WVU Health Sciences to offer Teaching Scholars Summer Institute
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Faculty Development Program will host its 20th annual Teaching Scholars Summer Institute June 3-5.
Department of Human Performance and School of Public Health seeks adults with driving-related anxiety for study
The Department of Human Performance – Occupational Therapy and School of Public Health are seeking adults with driving-related anxiety for a study to determine the causes and what coping strategies are utilized by individuals who experience it.
Harris, WVU faculty to speak at Student National Medical Association Black History Month events
The Student National Medical Association will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of speaker events throughout the month of February that highlight the stories and experiences of faculty and alumni. All events will be open to the public.