Announcements
WVU in the News: Overweight teens, young adults face greater stroke risk later, study says
Dr. Muhammad Alvi, medical director of the WVU Stroke Center, contributes to reporting from United Press International (UPI) about stroke risk.
Student Health Services available for consultations following new STI guidelines
Following new guidelines that recommend an antibiotic for certain individuals to prevent some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), WVU Student Health Services reminds the campus community that providers are available for STI consultations, in addition to assistance with a wide range of other non-emergency health conditions and preventive care.
WVU receives federal grant to support cardiovascular health and wellness
WVU Office of Health Services Research is embarking on a five-year initiative with clinic and community partners to address cardiovascular health disparities with the help of a $3.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.
WVU to induct six into Order of Vandalia
For their loyalty and service to West Virginia University, six Mountaineers will be inducted into the Order of Vandalia during a Friday (June 7) ceremony.
WVU in the News: Better healing
WV Living features the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in its spring WV Living Health guide.
Keyser Campus to host Nursing Academy for Mineral County 9th graders
To help introduce participants to the profession of nursing, the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus is hosting a Nursing Academy for Mineral County School System 9th graders in August.
WVU in the News: Helping patients navigate high costs of GLP-1 medications
Dr. Laura Davisson talks with Medscape about cost challenges associated with prescribed anti-obesity medications.
WVU School of Nursing graduate and WVU Army ROTC cadet recently commissioned as second lieutenant
WVU School of Nursing Class of 2024 graduate and Army ROTC cadet Cherilyn Zeltman was recently commissioned onto active duty as a Nurse Corps officer.
WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research
Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences.
WVU in the News: WVU Nursing hosts summer day camp for high school students
The WVU School of Nursing held a day camp on Saturday for high school students considering the program so they can get a taste of what the field is like.