First defenses against any virus — knowledge and vigilance
A message from Clay Marsh, MD, vice president and executive dean, WVU Health Science.
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BeWell's Dr. Jen pens blog on "Coronavirus Stress and Resilience"
BeWell's Dr. Jen Randall Reyes pens blog on "Coronavirus Stress and Resilience."
Updates for Health Sciences community regarding COVID-19
At WVU, our highest priority is safeguarding the health, well-being and academic success of all Mountaineers. As COVID-19 continues to spread, we are taking advice from public health experts and enacting precautionary measures to protect our WVU family and community.
Dr. Clay Marsh provides stats, facts and 'what to do' related to COVID-19
Dr. Clay Marsh provides stats, facts and 'what to do' — there is a lot of anxiety about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but remember, there's no reason to panic.
WVU launches website, phone number to provide COVID-19 information
West Virginia University has launched a website dedicated to information about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the University’s response and plans should the disease begin to affect the institution and community. The website is located at http://coronavirus.wvu.edu and includes general information as well as links to more detailed information for specific audiences such as students, faculty, staff and the general community.
Health Sciences graduates invited to participate in Multicultural Graduation Celebration
Health Sciences students who will graduate in the Spring, Summer of Fall 2020 are invited to participate in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration, hosted by West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Women and men may cope differently with diabetes diagnoses, suggests new study
Women may be more likely than men to use negative coping styles when they’re diagnosed with diabetes, according to a West Virginia University School of Nursing study.
BeWell gets interactive with Ask Dr. Jen, visits from Gus
BeWell, a behavioral wellness service available to Health Sciences students, has recently launched two new interactive initiatives — Ask Dr. Jen and Visits from Gus.
HSC community invited to learn more about Advancing Excellence in Gender Affirmative Care
In collaboration with WVU Medicine, the Health Sciences Center is working to better understand and be more mindful of patients’ gender affirmations.
Nursing student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Brazil
Opportunities to broaden the scope of their health care studies and make global connections await West Virginia University’s most recent Gilman Scholars this year in Santarem, Brazil.