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WVU graduate student lays groundwork for potential new diabetes treatments, receives NIH grant
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Conventional diabetes medications tend to fix downstream problems, meaning they typically work by stabilizing blood sugar levels, not by improving the chemical processes that underlie how the body makes and processes blood sugar in the first place. A West Virginia University graduate student is working to change that by studying an unexplored enzyme. -
Berry to speak on public forum highlighting opioid crisis in rural America
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
An upcoming forum host by Congressman David McKinley will focus on the opioid crisis in rural America. The discussion will start at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 at University High School in Morgantown, and is open to the public.Read Berry to speak on public forum highlighting opioid crisis in rural America full story
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Recap of "Heroin(e)" screening and panel event now available
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Check out the Storify recap of the November 16 screening of the Netflix original documentary short, “Heroin(e),” and community conversation.Read Recap of "Heroin(e)" screening and panel event now available full story
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Healthcare administrator to join WVU School of Public Health leadership
Monday, November 20, 2017
Continuing efforts to strengthen the public health presence at West Virginia University, the School of Public Health has added an experienced healthcare administrator to its leadership team. Later this month, Sarah Woodrum will join the School of Public Health as its new senior associate dean for administration.Read Healthcare administrator to join WVU School of Public Health leadership full story
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Enrollment for the 2018 healthcare insurance market is open through Dec. 15
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Individuals and families who need assistance understanding health insurance options and applying for coverage are invited to meet with a healthcare navigator through the WV Healthy Start Navigator Project. The 2018 enrollment season started on Nov. 1 and will continue through Dec. 15.Read Enrollment for the 2018 healthcare insurance market is open through Dec. 15 full story