Announcements
Nursing presentation explores attitudes of health professions students towards persons with disabilities
During the 2023 West Virginia Rural Health Conference, Dr. Melanie Whelan presented “Attitudes Towards Persons with Disabilities among Dental, Medical and Nursing Students.” The study was conducted by Dr. Veronica Gallo, Dr. Whelan and Dr. Kerri Woodberry.
Keyser nursing students host stress relieving activities to support wellness
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus students recently hosted a stress reduction activity as part of their NSG 411 on-campus clinical rotation. The event welcomed students, faculty and staff at the WVU Potomac State College Student Health Center.
Beckley Student Nurses’ Association scores for strong Career Mentorship participation
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Student Nurses’ Association was recently awarded for their strong turnout at the WVU Tech Career Mentorship Event. Because 18 SNA members attended the event, more than any other student organization, they were awarded $250. The SNA utilized the prize to support their annual Thanksgiving basket project.
WVU in the News: As one spouse's blood pressure rises, so does the other's
Bethany Barone Gibbs, an associate professor in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to a Health Day article about blood pressure among heterosexual couples.
WVU in the News: New study finds many couples around the world may share high blood pressure
Bethany Barone Gibbs, an associate professor in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from the AP about blood pressure among heterosexual couples.
WVU researchers aim to increase access to supportive care for brain tumor patients
West Virginia University researchers are working to improve the well-being of patients diagnosed with a brain tumor through rehabilitation.
WVU CED 2023 Annual Report now available
The 2023 WVU CED Annual Report is now available.
WVU in the News: Consolidation brings pharmacy deserts to W.Va.
Krista Capehart, a professor in the WVU School of Pharmacy, contributes to a West Virginia Public Broadcasting report about pharmacy deserts in the Mountain State.
December graduate shares her nursing journey
Abby Warnick's journey at the WVU School of Nursing has uniquely prepared her for a career caring for others. Nearing the end of her undergraduate education, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma with just a few weeks left in the Spring 2023 semester.
From start to future: Longtime employee helps guide simulation education at WVU
When the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety was ‘just an idea and a blueprint,’ Tonya Gillum was one half of a two-person team preparing to introduce simulation education to students enrolled in West Virginia University Health Sciences academic programs.