Announcements
Light up the Night Walk set to raise mental health awareness
The Light up the Night Walk raises money to support Mental Health America (MHA) which is dedicated to promoting mental health and mental health prevention through advocacy, education, research and services.
Aiding Medicaid: WVU researchers partner with state to evaluate pandemic policy changes
A surge in telehealth usage among Medicaid recipients is one result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers with West Virginia University's Office of Health Affairs are working with state Medicaid officials to find out if continuing those services will help Mountain State residents in the long run.
WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades info session Sept. 7
Join the WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades over spring break to help facilitate healthcare clinics, complete public health projects and distribute hygiene supplies in rural Panama. To learn more, join us on Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. in Ming Hsieh Hall G21 for a comprehensive information session. All majors are welcome to apply.
Applications open for Latino Medical Student Association mentorship program
The Latino Medical Student Association's National Mentorship Program is now open for applications. Membership in the Association is open to all students enrolled in a health professions program.
Join The Happiness Lab podcast listening event
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education is hosting a virtual podcast listening event Monday, September 19 from 4-4:50 p.m. via Zoom. Join event host Mallory Weaver for The Happiness Lab “Stepping off the Path of Anxiety.”
American Red Cross recruiting regional volunteers
The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is recruiting individuals who are passionate about helping the community in its lifesaving mission by bringing relief, comfort and hope to those who are in need.
WVU in the News: WVSMA installs Dr. Lisa M. Costello as president
Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, a Morgantown pediatrician, was sworn in as president of the West Virginia State Medical Association on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. WVSMA is the state’s largest physician advocacy and education organization.
Monongalia County Health Department offering monkeypox vaccines
Monongalia County Health Department has received its first shipment of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which has emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to inoculate individuals against monkeypox.
August 24, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 24, 2022.
WVU Cancer Institute to host Pink Party for Bonnie’s Bus
The WVU Cancer Institute will hold its annual Pink Party on Monday, Sept. 19, to benefit the Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Unit. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at The Hotel Morgan in Morgantown and will feature live entertainment by the Bobby Nicholas Band, food, and live and silent auctions.