Announcements
WVU dental school students present abstracts at national oral medicine event
Two West Virginia University School of Dentistry students, along with their mentor, had the opportunity to share abstracts with oral medicine specialists from all over the country.
WVU alumni take on presidential roles at national dental associations
For two West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumni, the clinical skills and emphasis on outreach they learned during their academic journey has led them to the role of president with national oral health associations.
WVU establishes Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, names founding chair
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has taken its first steps in the formation of a new department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by announcing John Alm, D.O., MHA, as chair, effective Sept. 29.
WVU tobacco treatment training program expanding reach to include secondary school professionals
The goal is to train specialists to treat tobacco use and dependence with evidence-based cessation strategies they can take back to the communities they serve.
Reimagining cancer care in West Virginia: WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment to fund expansion of research and treatments
West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Increasing Diversity in the NP Workforce
“The nurse practitioner role was created, in part, to increase access to care. Now we need a workforce that’s representative of the populations we serve. That’s the direction we’re heading.” — Billie Vance, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, West Virginia University
Test your Pride knowledge at local trivia night
Morgantown Brewing Company will host Pride Night & Trivia on June 22 from 7-9 p.m. in collaboration with the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Center and Health Sciences Director of Diversity Court Lanham.
WVU Brownfields Center receives $5M to expand work throughout Mid-Atlantic
WVU Technical Assistance to Brownfields, led by the Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU, will use these funds to grow their team, which currently includes School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso, and help empower communities in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. to transform brownfields—property hindered from redevelopment or reuse due to the presence or perceived presence of a hazardous substance or contaminant.
Blood Drive planned for June 27 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, June 27 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center.
WVU in the News: Dozens of students sickened as 'styrene' from cured-in-place pipe lining project strikes school
In an investigative piece from USA Today, Tim Nurkiewicz describes why toxicants are more harmful to children following a styrene leak at a school in New Hampshire.