Announcements
WVU School of Nursing discusses LGBTQ curriculum, rural health lessons from Zimbabwe and more during Diversity Week 2022
The WVU School of Nursing hosted two events during Diversity Week, including “Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Journal Club Discussion” and “Overcoming Challenges Associated with Rural Nursing in Zimbabwe.”
October 13, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for October 13, 2022.
Faculty member and PhD candidate represent School of Public Health at inaugural Prevention Summit
Prevention experts of the Morgantown community and West Virginia University gathered in the Mountainlair Ballrooms for the first-ever Prevention Summit on Sept. 30 to share their work.
School of Public Health faculty to develop inaugural course for AUPHA’s Art of Teaching Institute
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration has selected Heather Henderson, MA, EdD, and Steve Davis, MSW, MPA, PhD, from the West Virginia University School of Public Health to develop the first of seven inaugural courses for the Art of Teaching Institute.
WVU Occupational Therapy simulator puts patients in the driver’s seat
On roads across West Virginia drivers may face a variety of conditions, from rain and fog to curves and sharp turns, drivers have to be prepared for the unexpected. For individuals recovering from traumatic injuries, these conditions can prove to be even more challenging.
COVID-19 vaccine update webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
The CDC is anticipated to recommend COVID-19 Omicron booster shots for children 5 years of age and older by mid-October 2022. This West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Update webinar on Friday, Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will provide an overview of the recommendations for the Omicron COVID-19 booster shots and clinical guidance for administering these vaccines.
Nursing PhD student to present research at national symposium
Kimberly Wallace, a nurse practitioner and soon-to-be graduate of the WVU School of Nursing Ph.D. in Nursing program, was recently selected to present her work at the American Nephrology Nurses Association National Symposium.
Nursing students support annual WVU Cancer Breast Cancer Survivor Walk
Several WVU School of Nursing students volunteered during the annual WVU Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Survivor Walk on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute awarded $20 million funding renewal to address West Virginia’s pressing health challenges
For a third time, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has received a $20 million, five-year grant awarded through the National Institutes of Health’s Institutional Development for Clinical and Translational Research program to support research aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia.
Update on affiliation options on your expense report
Starting today (Oct. 11), when selecting the 'Affiliation' in expense reports, you will see a change in the choices listed in the drop-down field when building your report. Employees will be required to select the applicable affiliation based on their specific employer.