Announcements
WVU in the News: Meth: The other drug on the streets, and how it’s becoming more dangerous
Dr. James Mahoney speaks with KIRO Radio, based in Seattle, Washington, about the growing potency of methamphetamine.
WVU in the News: Holiday and virus season a reminder antibiotics aren’t cure-alls
Dr. Michael Stevens, WVU Health System epidemiologist and WVU School of Medicine professor of internal medicine, pens a guest essay for The Dominion Post with reminders about respiratory viruses as the holiday season approaches.
WVU in the News: New nursing program is off to a 'great start' at UHC in Bridgeport, West Virginia
Students and administrators at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center say the new nursing program is off to a strong beginning. The fast-track nursing program debuted in January as part of a brand new part of the Bridgeport UHC campus that includes classrooms, conference rooms and a skills lab.
New majors, medical breakthrough signal success for WVU
Recent WVU successes — in Morgantown and beyond — were highlighted during the Nov. 17 meeting of the University's Board of Governors.
WVUF: W.Va. dentists donate $90K to aid WVU School of Dentistry facilities campaign
Dentists throughout the Mountain State are enhancing oral health care education and clinical services at West Virginia University by donating the equivalent value of one procedure per month to upgrade School of Dentistry facilities.
WVU in the News: New report details poor infant and maternal health in W.Va.
West Virginia earned an “F” on its March of Dimes report card for infant and maternal health. The national percentage of preterm births (PTB) is 10.4 percent, while West Virginia’s rate is 13 percent.
WVU pediatric dentist contributes to report on dental care access in the state
A West Virginia University board-certified pediatric dentist, whose research emphasis is on the availability of oral healthcare in Appalachia, is a contributor to the most recent report on oral healthcare access in West Virginia.
Bridging graduates with established oral health providers to meet West Virginia’s needs
West Virginia University School of Dentistry Office of Student Affairs, Community Health and Outreach sponsors an event that could lead qualified dental and dental hygiene graduates down a path to securing a professional position prior to the pomp and circumstance.
Student Health Services provides tips for staying healthy during holidays and travel
As the campus community begins traveling for the holidays and fall break, WVU Student Health Services is providing reminders for students, faculty and staff to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy as they gather for celebrations.
WVU Nursing faculty presents poster during SUD conference
During the conference “Building a Healthier Appalachia: Collaborative Solutions to Substance Use Disorders Across the Region,” WVU School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Kendra Barker presented a poster focused on how advanced practice nurses can help patients with substance use disorder.