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WVU School of Medicine offers new endocrinology and metabolism fellowship
Monday, September 18, 2017
The West Virginia University School of Medicine announced recently that accreditation was granted for a new fellowship program in endocrinology and metabolism, one of only two such fellowships in the state. Recruitment for the position starts in fall 2017.Read WVU School of Medicine offers new endocrinology and metabolism fellowship full story
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Health navigators funding restored
Thursday, September 14, 2017
A West Virginia University program that has helped thousands of West Virginians sign up for health insurance has received a third year of funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The program serves 29 West Virginia counties in both panhandles and the north central part of the state. -
DeLynn Lecture to feature national expert on improving cancer care delivery
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH, a nationally renowned medical oncologist and population health researcher, will deliver the 2017 Laurence and Jean DeLynn Lecture at 4 p.m., September 21, in the Fukushima Auditorium of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. The lecture is open to the public. A reception will follow in the Learning Center Commons.Read DeLynn Lecture to feature national expert on improving cancer care delivery full story
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WVU-led report shows smoking has not flamed out in all populations
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The number one cause of preventable death is on the decline, but not for everyone. A new report led by a West Virginia University public health expert shows that despite a drop in cigarette smoking nationwide, minority groups are at higher risk for tobacco-related diseases than others.Read WVU-led report shows smoking has not flamed out in all populations full story
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After Charlottesville: Diversity and Inclusion at Health Sciences
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A month after the tragic events on and around the campus of the University of Virginia, the Health Sciences Center and WVU Medicine community will hold a Town Hall Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 12 noon in Okey Patteson Auditorium to discuss what we are doing - and what we can do better - to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment for our students, faculty, patients, staff and visitors.Read After Charlottesville: Diversity and Inclusion at Health Sciences full story