Announcements
Senior nursing student in recovery hopes to improve care for veterans with SUD
As part of her capstone, Holly Perkins has connected with veterans to share her own story of substance use disorder. She has provided facts around SUD to dispel myths and encouraged people to feel safe and supported in asking for help when they are struggling. She has also compiled a resources list with treatment locations, meeting times, contact information, and steps on how to get started.
WVU Medicine employees reminded to not disclose PHI or business asset data on internet message applications
WVU Medicine employees are reminded not to disclose or post Protected Health Information (PHI) or business asset data on any publicly accessible internet message applications system, such as ChatGPT, Signal, WhatsApp and Conversational AI.
Campus Conversation planned June 27
Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Tuesday (June 27) designed to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Nurse-led access to care points within faith communities aim to improve mental health in rural Mingo County
James and Nicole Messer, both masters-prepared nurses and WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurses, have been working to improve mental health for members of the Jenny’s Creek Gospel Church and the broader community of Kermit in Mingo County.
WVU tobacco treatment training program expanding reach to include secondary school professionals
The goal is to train specialists to treat tobacco use and dependence with evidence-based cessation strategies they can take back to the communities they serve.
Reimagining cancer care in West Virginia: WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment to fund expansion of research and treatments
West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Increasing Diversity in the NP Workforce
“The nurse practitioner role was created, in part, to increase access to care. Now we need a workforce that’s representative of the populations we serve. That’s the direction we’re heading.” — Billie Vance, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, West Virginia University
Test your Pride knowledge at local trivia night
Morgantown Brewing Company will host Pride Night & Trivia on June 22 from 7-9 p.m. in collaboration with the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Center and Health Sciences Director of Diversity Court Lanham.
Blood Drive planned for June 27 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, June 27 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center.
WVU releases Dean’s, President’s and graduate lists for Spring 2023
West Virginia University has released its Spring 2023 Dean’s and President’s lists, as well as the full list of graduates for the spring semester. Altogether, 6,273 students earned honors during the spring semester.