Announcements
WVU researcher finds over-the-counter meds a ‘needle in the haystack’ of the larger pain pill epidemic
Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, according to a recent West Virginia University study. Every year, about 50,000 people in the United States are admitted to the emergency room due to misuse of a common over-the-counter pain medication – acetaminophen.
Support for students affected by conflict
The WVU Health Sciences community includes students, faculty and staff with ties to various regions of the world. Events happening across the globe can bring about mixed emotions and affect our mental health and well-being. Conflict can have a traumatic impact on us, even when not physically present or directly involved. The BeWell team extends their support for students impacted by current and past unrest, and they are available to support students navigate unsettling times.
McCawley to speak to retirees on ‘Scam or Not: Air Pollution and Elderly Health’
Michael McCawley, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, will speak to WVU retired faculty and staff on “Scam or Not: Air Pollution and the Health of the Elderly” followed by a Q&A session tomorrow (March 2) at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
RNI recruiting for OURA Ring research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study aimed at testing the accuracy of the OURA Ring wearable device during real-world daily activities.
RNI recruiting for biosensor technology research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a biosensor research study. This is a study aimed toward measuring physiology in response to various behaviors.
T-shirt fundraiser supports Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
The WVU School of Pharmacy's Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (SSHP) student organization is selling T-shirts for its spring semester fundraiser. The Comfort Colors T-shirt design features the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
Submit nominations for HSC graduate student awards
The HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 3rd Annual Graduate Student Outstanding Leadership Award and Graduate Student Outstanding Service Award and one new award, Graduate Student Outstanding Mountaineer Values Award.
WVU to host pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Mountainlair, March vaccine and testing clinic schedule announced
To accommodate students, faculty and staff who reside, attend classes or work on the Downtown campus, WVU will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with the Monongalia County Health Department Wednesday, March 2, in the Mountainlair. WVU and the Monongalia County Health Department also will continue to host weekly COVID-19 vaccine clinics and free community COVID-19 testing at the Student Recreation Center throughout March.
Feb. 26, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 26, 2022.
Public Health assistant professor appointed to lead national professional development network
West Virginia University School of Public Health Director of Accreditation, Planning, and Evaluation Heather Henderson, EdD has been appointed to lead the ASPPH Data Section, the professional development network for senior staff.