Announcements
WVU School of Nursing alumna inducted into WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni
During a special Feb. 7 ceremony, WVU School of Nursing alumna Dr. Laura J. Wood was inducted into the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Wood, who received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1977, was recognized at the Erickson Alumni Center alongside four other honorees, Linda Arnold, Luke Frazier, Sharon Burmeister Lord and Diana Murphy.
Pod Squad pizza party planned for Feb. 26 has been canceled
This event has been canceled.
WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Raises Awareness for Heart Health in West Virginia During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and WVU Medicine officials hope to raise awareness of heart health in West Virginia, where cardiovascular disease is more prevalent than the national average.
WVU in the News: Mortality Lower With Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Emphysema
For patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.
Interprofessional Education Awards nominations open until Feb. 28
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education, in collaboration with WVU Libraries, will present the Awards of Excellence in Interprofessional Education to a student and faculty/staff member this spring.
Health Tips: Getting Heart Healthy
As part of the WVU School of Nursing's Health Tips series, clinical instructor Angela Ritz shares tips for getting heart healthy during February 2025 and beyond.
WVU in the News: Grassroots Community Efforts Step Up To Mitigate Dangerous Cold For Homeless
West Virginia is coming out of a deep freeze, but winter is far from over and cold weather and the potential for more snow lingers. Across the state, resources for those who find themselves outside or without heat are limited, but grassroots efforts are emerging to help keep neighbors safe.
WVU School of Nursing partners with FaithHealth Appalachia to strengthen Faith Community Nursing documentation system
The WVU School of Nursing is partnering with FaithHealth Appalachia of Huntington to utilize a specialized subnetwork within the Henry Macomb Ford Foundation’s Faith Community Nursing Documentation System. Through this partnership, faith community nurses in West Virginia will have access to an advanced, evidence-based documentation system designed to improve patient care coordination, track health outcomes, and strengthen the integration of faith-based nursing into broader public health initiatives.
Destination Dentistry invites prospective students to WVU
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry invites pre-dental college students to visit campus for Destination Dentistry on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WVU School of Nursing welcomes first student from international partnership with Arellano University
Elmira Tolentino, an international nursing student from the Arellano University-International Nursing Program, is now at West Virginia University to complete her last year of the 3-plus-1 program.