Announcements
Multi-organization partnership works to improve access to nurse-led care in rural Mingo County
Through a partnership between the WVU School of Nursing, the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington and local churches, access to nurse-led care is being established in rural Mingo County.
WVU in the News: WVU continues student-based outreach for Morgantown unsheltered population
The West Virginia University School of Medicine is calling for volunteers to help provide provisions and medical care to the unsheltered homeless in the Morgantown area. The program is called the Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM), and it aims to bring medical care providers, social workers, and other health professionals together to volunteer to serve the less fortunate in the community.
Keyser junior selected as WVU School of Nursing ambassador
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus has selected Jessica Maynard to represent the school as an ambassador.
Beckley sophomore selected as WVU School of Nursing ambassador
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus has selected Kaitlyn Sizemore to represent the school as an ambassador.
WVU School of Nursing creates word clouds to reflect on purpose
WVU School of Nursing faculty, staff and students were recently invited to create word clouds to reflect on their purpose and motivation.
31st Annual WV Rural Health Conference calls for presentations
The 31st Annual Rural Health Conference will be held November 15-17, 2023 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia. This year's conference theme is Lighting the Way for Rural Health: Access, Equity and Excellence.
Celebrate National Public Health Week April 3-9
In conjunction with National Public Health Week, the WVU School of Public Health will host a series of events to highlight daily themes and elevate important public health issues.
WVU graduating medical students learn their residency placements
West Virginia University’s graduating medical students will span 21 states for their residency placements, with 43% of the class remaining in West Virginia. The placement announcements were made as part of the University’s Match Day celebration, Friday, March 17.
Tobacco treatment training program set for May 17-19
West Virginia University School of Dentistry looks forward to hosting our Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program each spring. Registration is open and limited scholarships are available.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics assistant professor to present at NIOSH webinar on April 26
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is hosting a webinar titled "The Physical Activity Health Paradox and Workers’ Cardiovascular Health: Recent Evidence, Mechanisms and Potential Implications for Occupational Health Practices."