Announcements
Monongalia County QRT seeks volunteers, donations for Save a Life Day
On Save a Life Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, members of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) will be teaching naloxone administration to anyone interested. They will also give away free applications of the medication, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
West Virginia University awarded grant from Jonas Philanthropies to fund doctoral nursing students
West Virginia University and the West Virginia University School of Nursing received a new grant of $15,000 from Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education. This year’s WVU School of Nursing Jonas Nurse Scholar is PhD student Salamata Yoda, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN, CLC.
WVU LGBTQ+ Commission now accepting applications for members
The WVU LGBTQ+ Commission is currently accepting applications for members. The Commission is comprised of faculty, staff, students and at least one individual from the broader community who meet once per month.
"Best Practices for Diversity Week"
The HSC DEI Subcommittee on Communications has compiled a "Best Practices for Diversity Week" guide as events are planned for October's Diversity Week.
Van Liere Research Conference postponed
The Office of Research and Graduate Education had originally planned to host the Van Liere Research Conference August 9-12, 2021, but unfortunately, the timing did not work for all groups of scientists.
Fear of rejection vs. joy of inclusion: Faith communities from LGBTQ+ perspectives
Some LGBTQ+ people want to be part of faith communities. And though they have concerns about inclusion, they hope to find a faith community that feels like a home, based on West Virginia University research.
WVU School of Nursing Class of 1970 gifts bench to School to show appreciation
The WVU School of Nursing Class of 1970 showed their gratitude to the School by gifting a one-of-a-kind wooden bench, now displayed in the School's Dean Suite.
Air conditioning interruption at Health Sciences Center
UPDATE (7/1): All air conditioning chillers have been repaired and are now operating properly. Temperatures will return to normal in Health Sciences if they have not already. Thank you for your patience!
Telehealth pilot program shows promise in helping former nursing home, long-term care facility residents remain safe and healthy in their homes
Transitioning home after a stay in a nursing home or long-term care facility can be a difficult experience, oftentimes leading to hospitalization or reinstitution. But preliminary results from a new West Virginia University Office of Health Affairs pilot program shows that telehealth can help these individuals remain healthy and happy in their own communities.
WVU in the News: CDC Report Confirms Kids Are Still Behind on Routine Vaccinations
The rates of routine vaccination among children and teens dropped significantly in 2020, but even after stay-at-home orders were lifted, vaccination rates didn’t catch up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new CDC report released June 11.1