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• Small changes could lead to significant improvements in sleep and well-being, according to WVU researchers

  

  Tuesday, April 15, 2025

  Nearly half of West Virginia’s population isn’t getting the recommended seven hours of sleep, potentially leading to future chronic health conditions for those individuals. As per the CDC, West Virginia is one of the most sleep deprived states in the country. However, researchers at West Virginia University say a simple change could significantly impact sleep.

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• WVU medical students meet with legislators to discuss key healthcare policies at national medical advocacy conference

  

  Monday, April 14, 2025

  A group of West Virginia University medical students recently attended a national medical advocacy conference, where they had the opportunity to meet with West Virginia’s congressional representatives to discuss several important pieces of legislation related to healthcare in the state.

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• WVU fourth-year medical student looks to earn culinary medicine certification through Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track

  

  Monday, April 14, 2025

  As she looks ahead to earning her medical degree and transitioning into residency, fourth-year medical student Natalie Mastroianni also looks to earn her certification as a culinary medicine specialist through the School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track (CLMT).

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• WVU offers free reading, spelling and writing camps this summer for area youths

  

  Thursday, April 10, 2025

  The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the West Virginia University School of Medicine will be offering no-cost therapeutic summer camps to help elementary-aged children with reading, spelling and writing.

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• WVU fosters community and connection for Parkinson’s patients through dance

  

  Wednesday, April 9, 2025

  Music, movement and a shared sense of community filled the Erickson Alumni Center as West Virginia University hosted the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)® event, an internationally recognized program aimed at improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. 

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