Announcements
High school students explore careers in pharmacy during WVU summer camp
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy gave high school students an immersive look at the diverse and dynamic field of pharmacy during its inaugural summer camp, “Around the World of Pharmacy in 8 Hours,” held Friday, June 13, at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
WVU School of Nursing students travel to Honduras as part of a medical mission team
Nurse practitioner students from the WVU School of Nursing recently traveled to Honduras as part of a medical mission team. The students worked with the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF), a non-profit organization that provides continuity of care by sending 18 teams a year to Honduras to provide care and provide telehealth services.
WVU in the News: Healthy by Design: The best U.S. cities that support healthy living
It’s easy to think that a balanced diet and regular exercise are all you need to stay healthy. Yet, while these factors can greatly influence overall wellness, the Global Wellness Institution shows us that alongside personal lifestyle choices, environmental and socioeconomic factors can account for 80% to 90% of our disease risks and health outcomes.
WVU in the News: WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners
West Virginia University is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.
WVU in the News: Migraine patient finds life-changing care at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Headache Center
Meridith Balas, who experiences 24 to 28 headache days a month, meticulously plans how and where she sits, what she eats, and even the air she breathes to keep her migraine attacks at bay. She manages her chronic migraine “like a 24/7 job,” and while she has better control of her disease now, she didn’t always feel that way.
WVU in the News: WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute launches groundbreaking athlete player safety initiative in Marion County
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is partnering with football helmet manufacturer Riddell on a new initiative to provide a cutting-edge personalized football helmet platform to middle and high school tackle football programs across Marion County.
WVU student organization recognized as runner-up for national dental association award
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) has been selected as runner-up for the organization’s Gold Crown Chapter Award.
Murray named to Hubert A. and Hazel L. Shaffer Clinical Professorship
Ann Marie Murray, M.D., a professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neurology and the WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (RNI), has been named to the Hubert A. and Hazel L. Shaffer Clinical Professorship.
Monongalia County EMS presents Lifesaver Award to WVU School of Nursing student
Mason Solliday, a WVU School of Nursing student, was presented June 11 with the inaugural Lifesaver Award from Monongalia County EMS. Officials said Mason’s fast-acting efforts to perform CPR on his friend Grant made all the difference in his full recovery.
WVU’s Faith Community Nursing efforts receive $12,800 grant from Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon
The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon has awarded the WVU School of Nursing a $12,800 grant to help build nurse-led access to care points within West Virginia faith community settings.