Announcements
Department of Orthopaedics emerges as a leader in national clinical trial to advance patient care
The West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics recently announced that it received recognition for enrolling more than 1,100 patients over six years into a nationwide study aimed at investigating an evidence-based approach to preventing pulmonary embolisms—a potentially life-threatening complication following surgery.
Reminder: Deadline to receive flu shot is Nov. 19 for WVU Medicine
The WVU Medicine flu shot campaign is underway. Employees, physicians, licensed independent practitioners, residents, volunteers, students, contractors, and vendors throughout the organization are, once again, required to receive the vaccine, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. The deadline to receive the annual flu shot is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
WVU Medicine Legal Services warns healthcare providers of scam
WVU Medicine Legal Services has been made aware of a scam targeting healthcare providers in which individuals falsely claim to be representatives of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or other law enforcement agencies.
Monongalia County Health Department invites residents to take three-minute community health needs assessment
The Monongalia County Health Department conducts this Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. Residents of Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties are encouraged to take this three-minute survey that helps them decide what programs to offer and who to partner with to make real community changes.
WVU honors ‘Most Loyal’ award recipients during Mountaineer Week
The 2025 “Most Loyal” honorees are: David Hendrickson, Most Loyal West Virginian; Dr. David O’Neal, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer; Dr. Robert Gerbo, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff Member; and Anthony Martin, Most Loyal Staff Member.
WVU in the News: Top 5% in the Nation: Berkeley Medical Center Earns National Honors for Quality Care
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Berkeley Medical Center is proud to announce it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. These honors reflect the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding communities.
Arruda named Reviewer of the Year by national journal
John “Brandon” Arruda, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, CUNP, has been named the 2025 Reviewer of the Year by the Urologic Nursing Journal for his contributions as a urologic oncology manuscript reviewer. A certified urologic nurse practitioner and member of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Arruda also has served on the Journal’s reviewer panel for several years where he helps advance published research in the field.
Applications are now open for the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health service award programs
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health service program applications are now open.
School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds: Healthcare leadership in the digital age
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 “Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution” on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.
WVU Student Housing Fair set for October 29
West Virginia University students can find their home in Morgantown at the Fall Housing Fair held on October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.