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WVU in the News: U.S. drug deaths dipped in 2018, but cocaine and meth overdoses rose
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The stories that Judith Feinberg hears from people with substance use disorder are riddled with loss: of jobs, opportunity, security, dignity. “People really are struggling to see that they have a viable future,” Feinberg says. “Then you take a drug … and you don’t care until you need the drug again.” -
Mauger named associate chief medical officer for ambulatory care
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thomas Mauger, MD, who leads the WVU Eye Institute and is the chair for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has agreed to take on an additional role at WVU Medicine, serving as the associate chief medical officer for ambulatory care.Read Mauger named associate chief medical officer for ambulatory care full story
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About 8 percent of West Virginia babies are exposed to alcohol shortly before birth
Thursday, February 20, 2020
About 8 percent of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol two to four weeks before birth, according to a new study.Read About 8 percent of West Virginia babies are exposed to alcohol shortly before birth full story
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Unique ultrasound competition slated at the WVU School of Medicine
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is hosting Ultrafest – a fun, informative and competitive event where students can hone their skills in using ultrasound to help them with future patient care.Read Unique ultrasound competition slated at the WVU School of Medicine full story
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WVU in the News: Rural Community Health Scholars at WVU give back, learn about area needs
Monday, February 17, 2020
More than 30 West Virginia University students are getting a chance to learn about the needs of and offer a positive impact to rural and underserved West Virginians in need of health care.