WVU Alumni collect socks for sick kids
What does 1,000 pairs of socks look like? WVU Medicine Children’s and the Hill Country Mountaineer WVU Alumni Chapter in Austin, Texas, mean to find out.
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Innovative technology brings virtual care to patients with chronic illnesses
Rhonda Barker lives 45 minutes from Milan Puskar Health Right in Morgantown where she is receiving treatment for diabetes. But making the trip to and from her rural Marion County home can often be challenging, particularly during the harsh winters.
Senior citizens’ photos help document food access in Preston County
Preston County, W.Va. senior citizens are using photography in a West Virginia University project to identify and explore issues related to food access.
WVU Medicine going wild for pink to raise breast cancer awareness
WVU Medicine is going wild for pink with a variety of activities and events planned throughout October to raise breast cancer awareness.
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 professor to receive distinguished alumna award
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.