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20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.Read 20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community full story
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WVU sleep medicine expert says testing hospitalized patients for sleep apnea saves lives
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Despite growing evidence that sleep apnea contributes to cardiovascular disease and can even make it worse, about 50% to 77% of hospitalized patients remain undiagnosed, according to a West Virginia University expert on sleep disorders. -
WVU psychologist says seasonal affective disorder is serious but treatable
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A West Virginia University clinical psychologist cautions seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects millions of Americans and should be taken seriously. Stephanie Cox, professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, part of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at the WVU School of Medicine, is available to discuss how to identify the causes and symptoms of SAD, as well as treatments that can provide relief.Read WVU psychologist says seasonal affective disorder is serious but treatable full story
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Tick-borne illnesses growing, bringing new disease threats, say WVU experts
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
According to Timothy Driscoll, associate professor of biology at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and Matt Lokant, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the WVU School of Medicine, factors like warmer winters mean people are more frequently exposed to ticks.Read Tick-borne illnesses growing, bringing new disease threats, say WVU experts full story
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Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children’s
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost today through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States. The gift was presented earlier today (Oct. 28) by Mr. Golisano to a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Brighton, New York. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Mr. Golisano’s legacy, WVU Medicine Children’s will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.Read Tom Golisano makes transformational gift to WVU Medicine Children’s full story