Announcements
WVU in the News: Nurse works in rural communities making connections to improve health
As Stephanie Lusk was growing up, she always knew she wanted to help people. That drive first drew her to floor nursing, but now, she works as a West Virginia University Extension Family & Community Development Agent in McDowell and Wyoming counties, meeting people in their own communities to help improve health at home.
Four WVU School of Nursing students selected for study abroad scholarships
Four students at the West Virginia University School of Nursing have been selected to receive study abroad scholarships. Ty Flynn, Meredith Maneno and Ateria Walker will study abroad in London, and Maleah Cline will study abroad in Estonia.
Clinical Trials Toolkit - OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid
WVCTSI will host its next Clinical Trials Toolkit Series on Friday, February 24. The following presenters will present "OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid."
WVU expert provides global training in occupational health
In the past decade, the rate of occupational injuries in Turkey has increased. To help combat this growing issue, an expert from West Virginia University has traveled to the nation’s capital city to provide training in occupational health and safety.
Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics announces February speaker for seminar series
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics welcomes Dr. Geoffrey P. Whitfield as the February seminar speaker for its monthly series.
Join the WVU Health Sciences community on social media
WVU Health Sciences and its five schools and numerous health centers and institutes use social media to connect with various audiences. We hope you’ll join us as we share the stories of our community as we strive to create happier, healthier and safer communities through education, research and patient care.
WVU Student Nurses’ Association hosting Trans Safe Zone Training today
The West Virginia University Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) will host a Trans Safe Zone Training for the WVU Health Sciences community Jan. 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. in HSC-North 1901.
Nurse Educator features video of Huber, Keener
Drs. Stacy Huber and Tina Antill Keener, authors of "Using Patient Experiences to Enhance Nursing Student Compassion," are featured in a video in which they describe the course they developed to teach students to prioritize the patient and emphasize the art of nursing.
Children's dental screenings offered Feb. 3 as part of Give Kids a Smile
WVU Dental is offering screenings, fluoride treatments, dental radiographs if indicated and oral health education to children ages one to 17 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.
Blue Sky clears the way for community well-being
West Virginia University Health Sciences has launched Blue Sky, a program aimed at building and maintaining strong communities. Founded on three pillars – safety, curiosity and fun – Blue Sky features several initiatives to engage individuals who are learning and working in the Health Sciences community.