Announcements
American Heart Association invites West Virginians to get active during Move More Month
The American Heart Association wants to get West Virginians walking during Move More Month.
Morgantown’s Chinese community donates $10K for protective equipment to aid in COVID-19 response
As health care providers nationwide struggle to secure ample personal protective equipment to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgantown’s Chinese community donated $10,000 to help supply masks, face shields, gloves and more for WVU Medicine personnel on the front lines.
April 6, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 6, 2020.
Students, faculty and staff invited to join online Mindful Steps series
A six-week Mindful Steps series kicks off Monday, April 6 at noon. The series will be entirely online and accessible through Zoom. All students, faculty, and staff of WVU and WVU Medicine are welcome to join.
April 5, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 5, 2020.
April 4, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 4, 2020.
Participate virtually during National Public Health Week 2020
The West Virginia University School of Public Health invites everyone to join us online April 6-12 as we share important information about initiatives within the School and around the world related to the APHA daily themes – mental health, maternal and child health, violence prevention, environmental health, education, healthy housing and economics.
WVU Extension Service 4-H robotics team makes shields for health care workers
The nationally recognized West Virginia University Extension Service Monroe County MCubed (M3) 4-H Robotics Team is used to solving problems, thinking innovatively and rising to the challenge. So, when the mayor of the Union called upon members to assist in making protective gear for West Virginia medical professionals and health care providers, the group didn’t hesitate.
West Virginia’s economy is vulnerable to a heavy hit from COVID-19
As West Virginia continues its fight against the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, a regional economist at West Virginia University sees vulnerabilities in the state’s industry structure and infrastructure that could make economic recovery difficult after the crisis passes.
WVU Cancer Institute physician leads changes for transplant and cellular therapy guidelines
Abraham Kanate, MD, Medical Director for the Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy Program and Associate Professor recently led the consensus guidelines from the American Society of Transplant and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) on indications for transplant and cellular therapy.