Announcements
Continuing medical education for obesity care now available online for primary care providers
Created by Drs. Laura Davisson, Joanna Bailey and Treah Haggerty, “Obesity Medical Education for Primary Care” is a three-part series of web courses that cover the basics of obesity care, such as how to talk to patients about their weight and how to encourage lifestyle changes.
How do you manage an epidemic on the ground? Episode 8 of WVU Coronavirus podcast out now
How do you handle an epidemic unfolding on-the-ground, and how do you handle cultural and language barriers? How do you know when an epidemic starts to wind down? In the eighth episode of "WVU and the Coronavirus," we talk to Dr. Diane Gross. She’s an adjunct professor of Epidemiology and Public Health Practice at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health.
Virtual mindfulness holiday workshops begin Nov. 30
Equip yourself this holiday season with a toolbox of mindful techniques designed to help transition more gracefully into the winter months. Led by clinical therapist Laurel Faulkenberry and yoga/stress management specialist Nicole Gauthier-Schatz, this three-part workshop series will teach participants a balanced mindfulness routine consisting of meditation, yoga, breathing, and mindful affirmations.
Nov. 9, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 9, 2020.
Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military"
The Health Sciences Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee presents "Saluting Women in the Military" Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
WVU doctor researching alternatives to current treatments for post-operative infection in total joint replacements
West Virginia University associate professor Matthew Dietz, M.D., is leading a project to evaluate novel treatment methods to address post-operative hip and knee implant infections.
WVU in the News: Politicians who want to ditch Obamacare say they’ll protect West Virginians with preexisting conditions. But it’s not that easy.
A blurry eye and a numb foot. Those were Rachel Montgomery’s earliest symptoms when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about nine years ago. When she’s on medication, she lives normally. Without it, she loses her balance. Fatigue sets in and numbness spreads throughout her body.
Nov. 8, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 8, 2020.
Nov. 7, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 7, 2020.
Nov. 6, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Nov. 6, 2020.