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WVU in the News: West Virginia University Raises Awareness About Vision Impairment for May’s Healthy Vision Month
Monday, May 11, 2026
As part of May’s Healthy Vision Month, West Virginia University (WVU) has announced its assistant professor Heather Livengood of the WVU School of Medicine Department of Occupational Therapy who specializes in vision rehabilitation, is raising awareness about the effects of vision impairment experienced by more than 37 million adults in the United States. WVU said Livengood explained how natural light, glare and changing weather can worsen symptoms of common eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, and is offering practical tips for people with low vision and their caregivers. -
WVU in the News: Experts weigh MAHA programs targeting rural health
Monday, May 11, 2026
Although experts generally support the stated goals of programs targeting rural areas in HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, many have questioned whether the actual policies are up to the task. Rebecca J. Schmidt, DO, FACP, FASN, assistant dean for rural outreach and community engagement and professor of medicine in the division of nephrology, and Bethany Pellegrino, MD, division chief of nephrology and nephrology fellowship program director from WVU School of Medicine shared statements.Read WVU in the News: Experts weigh MAHA programs targeting rural health full story
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Occupational Therapy doctoral students present capstone projects
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
May 2026 graduates of the WVU School of Medicine’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program presented their capstone projects, marking the culmination of their 14-week projects in a specialized area of occupational therapy.Read Occupational Therapy doctoral students present capstone projects full story
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WVU in the News: WVU Cancer Institute’s annual gala raised record $1.176 million for cancer care
Monday, May 4, 2026
The 41st Fundraising event was held at Nemacolin Resort. This is a video story, no text is attached. -
WVU in the News: FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic
Monday, May 4, 2026
Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Mosaic Neo mitral valve, its next-generation mitral bioprosthesis that can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) or robotic access.Read WVU in the News: FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic full story
