Announcements
FSAP offers Mental Health First Aid certification training
Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to assist others experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is available or the crisis is resolved.
Student Health reminds campus community to prepare for healthy Spring Break travel
As the campus community gears up for Spring Break, March 9–17, it’s important to prepare ahead of time for safe travels, whether you’re staying close to home or taking a trip abroad.
MHA Administrative Grand Rounds to discuss Critical Access Hospitals
The West Virginia University School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program and WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom.
WVU students take research road trip to West Virginia Capitol
West Virginia University undergraduate researchers are demonstrating the importance of research led by the state’s flagship, land-grant institution for lawmakers firsthand.
ID cards printed onsite at HSC before July 25, 2022 must be replaced to work with new Managed Printing devices
If you work at the Health Sciences Center and have an ID card that was printed at that location before July 25, 2022, you will need to get a new smart card to use the new Managed Printing devices that are being installed in the coming months.
WVU in the News: About 42% of US adults know someone who died by overdose, new survey finds
In reporting from CNN, WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health Professor Robin Pollini describes the “collective trauma” overdose deaths cause.
Physician, educator retires after nearly 50-year career in WVU School of Medicine
For John F. Brick, M.D., retirement is marked by celebration of a career dedicated to service to the state. Dr. Brick, J.F. Brick Endowed Chair of Neurology and associate dean of rural outreach in the School of Medicine, retired effective Jan. 29 after nearly 50 years at West Virginia University.
$50K scholarship gift to WVU School of Pharmacy honors late alumna
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is expanding scholarship opportunities for students thanks to a $50,000 gift from a late alumna’s family.
WVU pharmacy faculty member launches study to make vaccines more effective
A West Virginia University pharmaceutical scientist is setting out to make vaccines more effective by getting the medication to reach the interior or intracellular level of immune cells.
WVU in the News: How to avoid getting a migraine attack when you fly
Dr. Kristina Lopez, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine, discusses with Self ways to prevent migraines while traveling.