The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased markedly in numbers of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths in West Virginia and in the United States. However, when carefully looking at the data, it is evident that the impact of reduced COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are largely in our residents who are fully vaccinated.
Imagine last night you developed a little runny nose and a sore throat. When you woke up this morning you started coughing and had a fever. In the past year, your mind would have immediately jumped to COVID-19. But if you are already fully vaccinated, you might wonder: Should I still get tested for COVID-19?
If someone joins a church, mosque or synagogue, they may be seeking better emotional or spiritual health. But according to research out of West Virginia University, faith communities have the potential to promote physical wellbeing, as well.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants to apply skills that include assessing for suicide or harm, listening non-judgmentally, giving reassurance and information, and encouraging professional help and self-help strategies. The information will be presented by WVU’s certified instructors in a variety of formats, including virtual, blended and in-person as pandemic protocols allow. Contact the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness for additional information.
Ever wondered how people in other countries experience health care? If you've asked yourself any of the following questions, this session might appeal to you.
An online information session is scheduled for May 19 at 6 p.m. for the WVU School of Nursing’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) Nurse Practitioner program
WVU School of Nursing faculty and PhD student, Brad Phillips, is conducting a research study and is looking for parents who have a child with an acquired disability. To learn more, contact Brad at Brad.Phillips@hsc.wvu.edu
The WVU School of Nursing celebrates its first BSN graduating class on the WVU Potomac State campus.
With Covid-19 vaccinations on the horizon for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States, pediatricians are concerned about the challenge of getting children up to date on their childhood vaccines, and balancing that with scheduling potential Covid-19 shots.
The WVU Medicine Center of Excellence for Addiction and Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry are offering paid internships to students who are enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program in the WVU School of Nursing.