Announcements
WVU in the News: The 'enormous' promise of focused ultrasound now coming true
At West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, focused ultrasound is being explored as a possible treatment option for opioid use disorder but could also expand to include addictions to cannabis, alcohol, methamphetamines, and more.
WVU in the News: Is there a natural cure for hep C?
Dr. Judith Feinberg contributes to reporting from Everyday Health about hepatitis C treatment.
Public health students recognized at Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Three students from the WVU School of Public Health, undergraduate student Maya Carter and graduate students Devon Collins and Brianne Nichols, showcased their research during the 2024 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference. Carter and Nichols both received Outstanding Poster Awards.
WVU Cancer Institute supporters raise more than $140,000 for Bonnie’s Bus at Pink Party
Friends of the WVU Cancer Institute raised nearly $141,000 at the annual Pink Party for Bonnie’s Bus, the mobile mammography unit that provides lifesaving breast cancer screening to patients in all 55 West Virginia counties.
WVU Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders to host open house
Students interested in learning more about WVU’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctorate of Audiology programs are invited to hear from faculty and current students at an open house event on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. in Health Sciences Center North, room 2940B.
WVU care providers encourage healthy practices ahead of respiratory illness season
As cooler temperatures arrive and the landscape changes across the region, West Virginia University health experts and care providers encourage residents to practice prevention to promote health and safety in communities statewide in preparation for respiratory illness season.
Student Nurses' Association volunteers for Rosenbaum House dinner
The WVU Student Nurses' Association (SNA) recently cooked and served a spaghetti dinner for Rosenbaum House guests. Nursing faculty donations made this service event possible.
University police offer bleeding control training for WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus
A team from WVU Potomac State College University Police recently provided Stop the Bleed training for the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.
Team-building tailgate kicks off interprofessional opportunities for WVU Health Sciences students
Students at West Virginia University kicked off their team-based approach to learning with a tailgate at the WVU Athletics Caperton Indoor Facility on Monday, Sept. 30.
WVU in the News: Mountaineer mascot gets vaccine to raise awareness about flu prevention
Braden Adkins received a flu shot to help bring attention to the importance of getting the vaccine as the seasons change.