Announcements
Student Assembly vacancy application now open
The Student Government Association Select Committee on Legislative Vacancies and Appointments is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Student Assembly, including one College Senator to represent Health Sciences (Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health).
Global learning partnership connects WVU students with health care providers in Brazil
Thanks to a collaboration between West Virginia University and Amizade, the West Virginia Virtual Service Learning to Brazil Program allowed students to learn about the healthcare system directly from clinicians in medicine, physical therapy and dentistry in an online environment.
West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy seeks award nominations
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Drug Control Policy is seeking nominations for the following awards:
Alumnus returns to present research on reproductive and sexual health for people with opioid use disorder
The IMPACT WV Program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities will host a Community of Practice webinar titled “Reproductive and Sexual Health For People With Opioid Use Disorder” from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.
‘Church is a safe space,’ suggests WVU study on faith community nurses and mental health
Faith communities aren’t solely places for worship and religion, according to West Virginia University research. They can also serve as conduits in addressing the mental health needs of congregants.
Light up the Night Walk set to raise mental health awareness
The Light up the Night Walk raises money to support Mental Health America (MHA) which is dedicated to promoting mental health and mental health prevention through advocacy, education, research and services.
Tickets, tables still available for Future of Nursing WV Gala
Tickets and tables are still available for the Future of Nursing West Virginia Fundraising & Awards Gala. Set for Saturday, Sept. 24, cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be held at 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, West Virginia.
Aiding Medicaid: WVU researchers partner with state to evaluate pandemic policy changes
A surge in telehealth usage among Medicaid recipients is one result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers with West Virginia University's Office of Health Affairs are working with state Medicaid officials to find out if continuing those services will help Mountain State residents in the long run.
WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades info session Sept. 7
Join the WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades over spring break to help facilitate healthcare clinics, complete public health projects and distribute hygiene supplies in rural Panama. To learn more, join us on Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. in Ming Hsieh Hall G21 for a comprehensive information session. All majors are welcome to apply.
Applications open for Latino Medical Student Association mentorship program
The Latino Medical Student Association's National Mentorship Program is now open for applications. Membership in the Association is open to all students enrolled in a health professions program.