Announcements
WVU in the News: Drug use during pregnancy affected nearly 1-in-8 newborns in West Virginia, study finds
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette highlights a study from Amna Umer, a West Virginia University School of Medicine pediatric research associate professor, showing one in eight newborns in West Virginia have been exposed to opioids, stimulants or marijuana, 10 times higher than national rates.
February 22, 2023 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for February 22, 2023.
Elimination dinner raises money to help qualifying patients complete dental treatment plans
Delta Sigma Delta Chi Chi will host an annual elimination dinner Saturday, March 4, 2023 to support the Drs. Graves/Dye/Chaudhry Smile Fund. The fund exists to assist qualifying, low-income patients with treatment cost.
Join the dental school faculty in advanced education programs
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry has several openings for faculty positions as of February 22, 2023.
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh on COVID-19 boosters
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, joins SiriusXM host Julie Mason to discuss recommendations for COVID-19 bivalent boosters.
WVU in the News: WVU Nursing Program Sees Perfect Pass Rate On Accreditation Exam
The recent graduating class of West Virginia University’s (WVU) accelerated nursing program posted a 100 percent pass rate on their national licensure exam.
Scheduling Delay: HSC computer migrations
Due to an unforeseen issue, the migration schedule initially planned for March 1-27 for onsite Windows computers has been temporarily delayed.
Free mental health screening available for students March 2
All WVU Health Sciences students are invited to complete a free mental health screening Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
Nursing students, faculty support free health clinics for community members
WVU School of Nursing undergraduate students, led by clinical instructor Derrick Conner, are supporting the health and well-being of the Morgantown community by offering free local health screenings at The Foundry Church on High Street in Morgantown before and after Sunday services.
Beckley nursing students create valentines for long-term care residents
For the second year in a row, Lauren Hannah, a junior at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, led the Student Nurses' Association in creating Valentine's Day cards for long-term care residents.