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WVU in the News: Counter Stress by Taking a Forest Bath
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The Japanese concept of forest bathing is simple - getting out in nature offers numerous calming, restorative benefits. Social and Behavioral Sciences assistant professor Christiaan Abildso and Exercise Physiology professor Sam Zizzi shared insights on forest bathing with WV Public Broadcasting.Read WVU in the News: Counter Stress by Taking a Forest Bath full story
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Dr. Michael Ost named surgeon in chief at WVU Medicine Children’s
Monday, July 9, 2018
Michael Ost, M.D., M.B.A., pediatric urologist, has been named surgeon-in-chief at WVU Medicine Children’s, effective July 1. He is taking over the role from Robert Gustafson, M.D., pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, who is stepping down as he prepares for his eventual retirement.Read Dr. Michael Ost named surgeon in chief at WVU Medicine Children’s full story
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WVU transforms neuroscience research and education with new Department of Neuroscience
Monday, July 9, 2018
In an effort to continue to improve brain health and wellness and understanding of neurological disorders, West Virginia University is bringing together more than 50 of its laboratories and dozens of educators to form a new Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine and as a part of the recently established Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. -
The challenge and the opportunity of the contemporary opioid epidemic
Monday, July 9, 2018
In the U.S. there have been numerous drug epidemics with different policy responses to each. Author Henry Brownstein will discuss the crack cocaine, methamphetamine and contemporary opioid epidemics, the policy responses to each and their consequences. His talk is planned Wednesday (July 11) at 1 p.m. in 104 Downtown Campus Library. The contemporary opioid epidemic is atypical and offers both a challenge and an opportunity for drug policy. His talk is sponsored by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the Research Center on Violence and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.Read The challenge and the opportunity of the contemporary opioid epidemic full story
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Costello appointed to the CHIP Board of Directors
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Lisa M. Costello, M.D., has recently been appointed as a citizen member to the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Read Costello appointed to the CHIP Board of Directors full story