Announcements
Scholarships available for Wayne County RNs to complete faith community nurse training
WVU School of Nursing is seeking two registered nurses (RNs) from Wayne County to complete the online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course this fall to help build nurse-led programs in area faith communities.
WVU Nursing supports baby pantry in McDowell County
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement for the WVU School of Nursing and a southern West Virginia native, connected with Annetta Tiller to offer support to Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry in McDowell County.
WVU epidemiologist appointed as White House senior policy analyst
A West Virginia University epidemiologist has joined the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as a senior policy analyst.
Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree
Health care teams of students, residents and faculty from the WVU Health Sciences schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Nursing and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences traveled to the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 20th National Jamboree from July 19-28 to keep the more than 15,000 Scouts, leaders and volunteers safe and healthy during their visit to southern West Virginia.
WVU in the News: WVU experts instrumental in approval of new RSV prevention medication
Medical experts at West Virginia University are excited about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Beyfortus as a major advancement to prevent RSV.
MCHD Smile Express, WVU School of Dentistry team up at BSA Jamboree
Hiking, skateboarding and BMX bike riding are just a few of the recreational activities available at the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree in Glen Jean, which takes place through Friday.
HSCommunity: Celebrating Advances for the Disability Community
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This law protects the rights of individuals with disabilities and has opened the doors for many humans to actively participate in employment, education and everyday life.
The Conversation: Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Dr. Marian Reven discusses the history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the practice of aromatherapy today.
WVU exercise physiology student affirms passion for vision research through summer program
Seven students from colleges and universities across the country convened at the start of the summer on West Virginia University’s campus to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Vision Research Fellowship Program researching ocular diseases and working with faculty mentors to diagnose and treat those diseases in laboratory settings.
Today (July 24): MAP, Applaud and related services will be offline 8 p.m.-midnight
MAP, Applaud and related services such as Web Clock, Leave Request and MyReports will be unavailable time from 8 p.m. to midnight today (Monday, July 24) for an urgent system update.