Announcements
Women who are pregnant are invited to participate in a research study focused on movement and health
Researchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health in women who are pregnant, beginning in their first trimester.
WVU Student Nurses’ Association to host Trans Safe Zone Training
The WVU Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) will host a Trans Safe Zone Training for the WVU School of Nursing community Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Virtual and in-person options are available.
WVU in the News: WVU creating more opportunities for nurses
WDTV — WVU is continuing to expand their nursing program. WVU is creating a five-year plan state-wide to help address the nursing shortage across the state. WVU has expanded the program down to Beckley and also opened a new campus in Bridgeport in collaboration with UHC.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing ranks in the top 100
WOAY interviewed Beckley Campus Chair Hillary Parcell and student Hannah Ramsey about the WVU School of Nursing being ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 100 undergraduate nursing programs in the nation.
WVU launches prevention program to support at-risk youth, young adults
Research shows prevention programs are effective at reducing risk of substance use and addiction, and the prevalence of drug use increases rapidly during adolescence and the transition to young adulthood. To support this population through these critical development years, West Virginia University has launched Regional Transition Navigator services.
Training opportunity available for faith leaders, nurses to improve health outcomes in Huntington area communities
Through a partnership with the West Virginia University School of Nursing, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington and the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, interested participants can enroll in the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing.
Clay's Purpose — September 2022
Purpose is a powerful word. Understanding our sense of purpose often starts with asking “why?”
Barrickman honored with David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation
Ashleigh Barrickman, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, has been named the recipient of the 2022 David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation. Barrickman is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and director of skills development for the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
School of Medicine employee seeks match for bone marrow transplant
Brian “BJ” Jimmie, an information resources manager for the School of Medicine Alumni Affairs team, is searching for a bone marrow transplant match after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in July of 2022.
WVU to host Prevention Summit
The WVU community is invited to attend the Prevention Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. Prevention experts from across the University and Morgantown community will come together to share their work in the area of prevention.