ASK WVU MEDICINE: Breast to Brain Cancer - Risks and Research
Join Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, M.D. and Paul Lockman, Ph.D., doctors who are dedicating their efforts to research and treatment of breast cancer, at the next Ask WVU Medicine Community Conversation, Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center Fukushima Auditorium.
WVU Cancer Institute releases second edition of The Signature
The second edition of The Signature, the WVU Cancer Institute’s annual report, is posted online.
WVPRC sponsors book drive for flood affected victims
The WV Prevention Research Center (WVPRC) is partnering with Save the Children and WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) to sponsor a book drive to support schools who lost their libraries during the flash floods a year ago.
Weese to meet with Health Sciences and WVU Medicine community
Narvel G. Weese, Jr., WVU’s vice president for administration and finance, will be the special guest at an open forum for Health Sciences and WVU Medicine faculty, staff, and students at noon Thursday, May 11, in the Fukushima Auditorium in the WVU Health Sciences Center.
HSC photographic services to be consolidated with University Relations
Effective after the 2017 Commencement, all professional photography services at the Health Sciences Center will be consolidated within the WVU University Relations campus-wide photo services unit.
WV Prevention Research Center partners with Save the Children and WVU CED, implements recovery program to support flood victims
WVPRC partnered with Save the Children and the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities to bring the disaster-tested Journey of Hope program to West Virginia. The signature program, which was developed by Save the Children in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina, is now helping flood-affected children build resiliency, identify and cope with their feelings, and strengthen their social support networks.
Week-long course offered highlighting holistic approach to wellness
Foundations of Wellness (SBHS 630, CRN 52244) is an intensive, week-long course designed to give students a retreat-like, experiential learning opportunity. The course combines readings, mindfulness exercises, in-class lectures, discussions, group learning activities, and more to bolster overall understanding of wellness.
Give it Up For Good - Donate to the Blue & Gold Mine Sale
WVU's Blue & Gold Mine Sale to be held Sat., May 13 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Faculty, staff and students may donate items beginning May 1.
Don't miss Saturday's WVU Medicine Children’s Kids Fair
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morgantown Mall.
National healthcare expert to deliver Jenab lecture, nursing students to be honored
Dr. Michael Bleich, a nationally and internationally recognized healthcare expert, will present “Nursing Leadership: A Call to Action” at the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s 2017 Lorita D. Jenab Lectureship. The event will be held on Thursday, April 27, in Okey Patteson Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center beginning at 6 p.m.