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March 2, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 2, 2021.
WVU School of Nursing now offers post-master’s certificate in Nurse Executive Leadership
From bedside to boardroom – nurse leaders make an impact on policy and patient care at all levels. A new certificate program from West Virginia University's School of Nursing is available to help prepare nurses who are exploring a career path in leadership.
WVU experts encourage healthcare providers, institutions to build trust with communities of color to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates
While West Virginia is one of the nation’s leaders in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, some folks in the state—notably people of color—may be hesitant to receive the vaccine. Experts at West Virginia University point to misinformation about how the vaccine works and a long-standing mistrust of government and medical institutions as reasons for lower vaccination rates among Black Americans. Eric Murphy, assistant director at the WVU Center for Service and Learning, said institutions have to make a concerted effort to improve relationships with their Black community members.
Healthcare protections for LGBTQ persons may broaden under Biden Administration, says WVU law professor
Healthcare sex discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community may be expanded under the Biden Administration, including safeguards against verbal abuse, physical abuse and the denial of bedside care, according to West Virginia University College of Law experts.
New radiology research shows promise for focused ultrasound treatment of Alzheimer’s
Rashi Mehta—a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute—and her colleagues are pursuing focused ultrasound as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, Mehta used MRI scans to show what happens when ultrasound waves target a specific area of Alzheimer’s patients’ brains.
WVU to continue distributing emergency CARES grants to students
Eligible, degree-seeking students at any West Virginia University campus can receive emergency grants through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. WVU will continue distributing its allotted $10,087,116 in emergency grants to students who qualify.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-1-2021
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-1-2021
WVU in the News: 5G’s society-changing promise carries ‘forever chemicals’ price
Alan Ducatman explains why the market for fluoropolymers, a subset of PFAS that help equipment deliver data in 5G’s millimeter radio wave frequency, is about to expand.
March 1, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 1, 2021.
Participation, fundraising challenges boost impact of WVU Day of Giving
West Virginia University supporters can boost the impact of their Day of Giving contributions Wednesday, March 3, by taking part in a number of fundraising challenges planned throughout the day.