Announcements
WVU in the News: Staffing shortages make opioid overdose treatment facilities scarce in rural areas and communities of color
In rural areas of West Virginia, for instance, shortages still exist, according to research by Joy Buck, a West Virginia University School of Nursing professor. Most addiction treatment facilities are located in urban areas. But West Virginia is largely a rural state, according to the state government. The majority of West Virginia’s 1.8 million residents live in communities of fewer than 2,500 people.
WVU researcher prototypes new equipment to improve head and neck cancer treatment
Head and neck cancer may not be as common as breast or prostate cancer, but it’s one of the most challenging to treat. Its five-year survival rate can be as low as 25%, while its recurrence rate can be as high as 43%.
Health Tips: Seated Exercises for Older Adults
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal shares more information about seated exercises for older adults.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus staff member receives WVU Values Coin
Julie Wood, an alum and long-time employee at WVU Tech, recently received a WVU Values Coin. She has worked 25 years with WVU Tech, 23 of which have been spent with the Nursing department.
Connect with Clay
This month marks a special time of recognition and celebration for individuals who have chosen to practice medicine. In this edition of Connect with Clay, Dr. Marsh highlights National Doctors' Day and the School of Medicine’s John W. Traubert White Coat Ceremony and Match Day.
WVU School of Nursing welcomes faculty and student projects during Research Week 2023
The research display including 21 research manuscripts from 48 faculty members; 16 scholarship papers, including book chapters, education and clinical articles from 40 faculty members; and 14 abstracts for presentations, both oral and posters, from 40 faculty members. Additionally, 24 students were involved across these projects.
Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track works to provide ‘fuel for the future’ for patients through health and wellness education
Students in the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track are encouraging people to “Fuel for the Future,” as part of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month this March.
Public Health assistant professor recognized nationally for contributions to health education
Heather Henderson, EdD, assistant professor of Health Policy, Management & Leadership and Director of Accreditation, Planning & Evaluation for the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Ann E. Nolte Writing Award by the Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education's.
University community invited to Thursday’s virtual Campus Conversation
Faculty, staff and students are invited to join a Campus Conversation at 11 a.m. on Thursday (March 30) focused on new budget information following President Gee’s State of the University address this week in which he outlined the need for a strategic repositioning to better serve the future growth and stability of the University.
Celebrate hope at annual Relay for Life of Mon County and WVU
Relay for Life of Mon County and West Virginia University invites the campus and local community to get involved in this year’s event on Friday, April 14, from 6 p.m. – midnight at the WVU Shell Building. The annual event that raises money for the American Cancer Society is a night full of music, games and prizes for all participants.