Announcements
WVU School of Nursing again ranks as top RN program in West Virginia
The WVU School of Nursing has been named as the 2024 Best RN Program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org. This marks the second year in a row for the recognition.
WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus names Campbell associate vice president and dean
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Charleston Campus named James Campbell, M.D., FACP, as the associate vice president and dean, effective August 1.
WVU School of Nursing graduate finds her passion while fighting cancer
Elvera Jenkins created a beautiful moment during the May 2024 graduation ceremony when she walked with her daughter across the stage. Her journey to that moment is inspirational, as she has battled cancer since November 2020. After her treatment, she worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital, where every day she would pass through the cancer center: “I felt like it was calling my name,” Jenkins said. “I felt like it wanted me to do something.”
Simulation Certificate Program to be offered in October
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information in collaboration with the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will offer the three-day immersive Simulation Certificate Program Oct. 2-4 for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
WVU Health Sciences BeWell team welcomes clinical trainee
BeWell, a satellite office of the West Virginia University Carruth Center, will welcome a new clinical trainee this fall.
17th annual Heather Miller Golf Tournament continues making a difference
The 17th annual Heather Miller Golf Tournament was recently held at Oglebay Crispin Golf Center. The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the Heather Miller Scholarship Foundation. It honors Heather Miller, a WVU School of Nursing student who died in a 2008 car crash.
IT Help Center scheduled to be offline starting later this week
The IT Help Center will be offline for approximately four hours between 8 p.m. Friday (Aug. 2) and 8 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 3) for system maintenance. The specific time will depend on the vendor.
Blood Drive planned for Aug. 15 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
MAP, Applaud and related services offline Saturday
MAP, Applaud and related services such as Web Clock, Leave Request and MyReports will be unavailable from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 3) for important system updates that require more time than our normal maintenance window allows.
Mercer County nurse launches faith-based health screening program
Tera Dillow, RN, a dedicated faith community nurse, has recently launched a health screening program within her local faith community, Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton, West Virginia.