Announcements
WVU in the News: 'Professional Grief' Is a Daily Reality for Oncologists
In Medscape, Dr. Laurie Jean Lyckholm addresses ways oncologists can process the deaths of patients.
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.
CDC webinar released: Health impacts of occupational physical activity
Dr. Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, presented during a CDC/NIOSH sponsored webinar on April 26.
Epidemiology posters earn top awards at West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute meeting
At the recent West Virginia CTSI meeting held on Wednesday, May 24, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, recently graduated doctoral student, Dr. Eric Lundstrom, was voted the top poster presenter by attendees.
WVU dental school students present abstracts at national oral medicine event
Two West Virginia University School of Dentistry students, along with their mentor, had the opportunity to share abstracts with oral medicine specialists from all over the country.
WVU alumni take on presidential roles at national dental associations
For two West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumni, the clinical skills and emphasis on outreach they learned during their academic journey has led them to the role of president with national oral health associations.
WVU establishes Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, names founding chair
The West Virginia University School of Medicine has taken its first steps in the formation of a new department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by announcing John Alm, D.O., MHA, as chair, effective Sept. 29.
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