Announcements
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Pukenas to give presentation on patient safety
Erin Pukenas, M.D., MBA, will give a presentation on patient safety for the AOA Lectureship Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, March 28, at noon.
Deadline extended for Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award
School of Medicine faculty, staff and alumni are invited to nominate a resident or fellow for the WVU School of Medicine Alumni Association's Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award. Deadline for nomination has been extended to Wednesday, April 9.
WVU Health Sciences to host IPE Month Health Fair April 1
The Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) will host the IPE Month Health Fair on Tuesday. April 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Raju to give presentation on pediatric blindness
V.K. Raju, M.D., will give a presentation on pediatric blindness for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 26, at 7 a.m.
Lanham joins BeWell to expand mental health support at WVU Health Sciences
Courtney "Court" Lanham, MSW, has joined the Carruth Center’s BeWell team as a behavioral health therapist, expanding their role in supporting students at WVU Health Sciences. They will provide services with BeWell two days per week while continuing their work in Disability Services.
School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds to focus on community emergency preparedness
WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled “Ensuring Your Community's Successful Emergency Preparedness” on Friday, April 4, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.
PiM to host Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser at HSC Memorial Garden
Parents in Medicine (PiM) is excited to announce its upcoming Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser, set to take place on April 18th at the HSC Memorial Garden. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including an egg hunt, games and crafts, with proceeds supporting service projects for West Virginia parents and children.
RRF grant provides funding for WVU vision researchers to explore causes for age-related vision loss
A grant awarded to the West Virginia University School of Medicine is helping vision researchers further explore the relationship between a key molecule in the retina and age-related vision loss.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Raju to give presentation on ocular surface problems
V.K. Raju, M.D., will give a presentation on ocular surface problems for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 a.m.
Third annual Heart Health and Black History Month panel engages WVU community
West Virginia University students, faculty and community members gathered Feb. 26 for the third annual Heart Health and Black History Month Panel, a student-led event focused on wellness, health care challenges and community engagement.