Influenza vaccine required for state employees working in patient care areas
WVU Medicine's mandatory influenza vaccination program has been extended to include state employees (WVU) working in WVUH/UHA clinical areas. This includes those whose work requires them to enter patient care areas intermittently, even if their main work location is elsewhere.
Scientist welcomes challenges from students
"Question authority. Even mine." That's the message WVU neuroscience researcher Dr. James Simpkins has for students and young scientists. Simpkins will deliver the Benedum Distinguished Scholar lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Erickson Alumni Center.
Need to schedule a classroom or other space in the Health Sciences Center?
Space is at a premium throughout the HSC. If you are organizing an event or need space for a meeting or activity, please plan ahead and put in your request as early as possible. Regularly scheduled classes have first priority when there are conflicting requests for space. The HSC Space Planning Committee has recently released an updated Central Room Scheduling Guide.
WVU health sciences schools keeping seniors healthy and active
West Virginia University health sciences faculty members and students will be providing valuable health screenings and information for those who attend the Senior Monongalians Center at the “Keeping Healthy and Active in your Senior Years” event.
School of Nursing to host graduate open house
Forge the future of nursing at West Virginia University. If you want to create a healthier world and boost your career, attend our open house to explore online graduate opportunities, including MSN, DNP and PHD programs at the WVU School of Nursing.
Connect with Clay to feature WVU Medicine CEO Albert Wright
WVU Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, M.D. will host "Connect with Clay," an open forum lunch discussion, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in room 1909, located near the Pylons. Special guest Albert Wright, president and CEO of WVU Medicine - WVU Hospitals, will join Dr. Marsh to discuss WVU Medicine, Signature Programs and more.
Governor asks students to participate in 'Day to Serve' campaign
In an effort to strengthen West Virginia communities through volunteer service, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is once again encouraging residents to participate in the ‘Day to Serve’ campaign from Sept. 11 to Oct. 10, 2015.
WVU's Injury Control Research Center seeks new director
WVU's Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) is seeking a proven and dynamic leader who is an accomplished researcher in the fields of injury and/or violence control and prevention, to serve as the next Director of the WVU Injury Control Research Center – one of ten CDC-funded injury centers nationwide.
WVU School of Nursing dean graduates from AACN-Wharton leadership program
Tara Hulsey, Ph.D., R.N., dean of the West Virginia University School of Nursing, recently completed the prestigious American Association of College Nursing-Wharton executive leadership program.