Announcements
Decades of dedication: Employee facilitates patient safety through WVU simulation center
A Morgantown native, Leigh Ann Bean has dedicated her career to her community and to improving the healthcare experience through compassionate, competent care.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus celebrates Southern WV Junior Nursing Academy participants
The academy, hosted Aug. 13-14 at the WVU Tech campus, welcomed rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders. During the event, students visited Raleigh General Hospital and Appalachian Regional Hospital. They also learned CPR skills and visited AirEvac professionals.
Beckley Summer Jumpstart Program successfully welcomes incoming students
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus successfully provided incoming students with an engaging overview of the nursing profession and the student experience during the Summer Jumpstart Program.
Sedney named first chief wellness officer
Cara Sedney, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery has been appointed the first West Virginia University Hospitals chief wellness officer.
Stevens named new chief of Division of Infectious Diseases
Michael Stevens, M.D., professor in the Department of Medicine, has been appointed chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases.
WVU in the News: WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen graduates from West Virginia University’s School of Nursing have achieved a significant milestone by earning one of the highest degrees in nursing. Notably, eight of these graduates have chosen to stay in West Virginia, addressing the state’s critical need for healthcare professionals.
WVU dentistry residents participate in national program
Residents from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently participated in the Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program.
Academic coaching for Health Sciences students planned for Sept. 12
BeWell, an extension of the Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, will host academic coaching workshops for Health Sciences students on Thursday, Sept. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in person at the Health Sciences Center and virtually from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WVU in the News: Hospital emergency departments serve as a lifeline for after-hours care, report finds
Dr. Thomas Marshall, a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to a report from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about Hospital emergency departments.
Physical Therapy students accomplish perfect pass rate on national certifying exam
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).