Announcements
WVU in the News: Stonewall Resort holds symposium tackling opioid crisis in West Virginia
There’s a raft of people around the state trying to tackle drug abuse issues in West Virginia, whether they’re lawmakers, researchers or health officials. But this week, all three were together at Stonewall Resort for a symposium to share their perspectives in how to best address the problem.
WVU healthcare simulation center earns full accreditation, joining less than 3 percent of centers worldwide
David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety recently attained full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s accreditation council.
HSTA celebrates 25 years of operation
Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) recently celebrated 25 years of operation, during which the program graduated nearly 3,000 West Virginia students.
Health Sciences welcomes Scotti Foltz
The West Virginia University Health Sciences community welcomes Scotti Foltz as the new manager of office administration for the Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean’s Office.
Call for Abstracts: Mountain State Conference on Disabilities
Abstracts are being accepted now through Dec. 15 for the inaugural Mountain State Conference on Disabilities, set for April 14-15, 2020 in Canaan Valley.
STEPS to host 10th anniversary celebration Dec. 12
To celebrate 10 years of operation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), an open house is being held Thursday, Dec. 12.
WVU in the News: Despite a range of health challenges, WV leaders committed to progress
Despite the scope of West Virginia's health challenges, Dr. Clay Marsh says the state’s leaders, lawmakers and health-care providers are committed to making meaningful progress.
"Views from the Front Porch" focuses on physical activity in rural areas
Hosted by WVU School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso, PhD, Views from the Front Porch: Rural Physical Activity is a new series focusing on the research in rural areas about behavior settings and environments on physical activity.
Too much light may darken mood of hospital patients, say WVU researchers
It never gets dark in a hospital room, even in the middle of the night. The constant illumination can do more than just annoy patients. According to a study by Randy Nelson and Courtney DeVries—researchers in the WVU School of Medicine—it may even depress them. Nelson’s and DeVries’ work may suggest new hospital lighting schemes that bolster patients’ moods and promote healing.
WVU obesity specialist aims to improve doctor-patient relationships
Despite the American Medical Association’s designation of obesity as a disease in 2013, many healthcare providers still place blame on patients for their weight.