Mindfulness program offering free online classes
In effort to support well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the HSC Mindfulness Program is offering several levels of engagement to enhance relaxation response and resilience—all free of charge.
In effort to support well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the HSC Mindfulness Program is offering several levels of engagement to enhance relaxation response and resilience—all free of charge.
As the pandemic continues to carve a path of uncertainty, the safety of the WVU campus community remains the utmost priority. Therefore, the University has made several decisions as the summer months approach, including moving summer term online and canceling events and camps through June 30.
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, WVU Medicine, and smart ring maker Oura Health today (April 8) announced a national study designed to accelerate early detection of the COVID-19 virus symptoms and contagiousness. Leveraging an artificial intelligence -driven predictive model, wearable ring technology, and a COVID-19 monitoring app, RNI scientists and partners are developing an innovative “digital PPE” approach that potentially can identify infected frontline healthcare professionals before they become symptomatic – a possible breakthrough in monitoring capabilities and limiting the spread.
My daughter, Rebekah, recently told some friends that socially distancing is hard for me because my idea of a quiet evening at home is having 400 people for dinner. She was exaggerating, of course. Two hundred is plenty.
WVU Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop and Dean of Students Corey Farris provided details regarding student emergency financial assistance in a letter sent to parents and students on Tuesday, April 7.
When talk of COVID-19 began, I don't think anyone imagined to the extent our lives would need to change in order to keep the spread down to protect our communities, our families and our friends.
West Virginia University Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh, now West Virginia’s COVID-19 czar, says in his blog that projections for deaths due to the virus are staggering, but West Virginians can “flatten the curve” and change outcomes by following the rules. Marsh warns that low numbers of COVID-19 spread should not cause complacency.
Family Life and routines have changed greatly with the Stay at Home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. How do you talk to your kids about this crisis? WVU Medicine Children's Pediatric Psychologist Jenna Wallace has some tips on talking with your children about COVID-19.
In a student-initiated, independent project, West Virginia University medical students in the Gold Humanism Honor Society are doing their part to support local healthcare workers by offering grocery and supply pickup.
Starting the week of March 30, virtual exercise classes, wellbeing and mindfulness programs will be available to WVU and WVU Medicine employees.