Melissa Coleman’s work is made possible through support from the Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Fund, which continues to invest in grassroots efforts that promote mental health and well-being in rural communities.
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The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute has been designated a Platinum Level Center of Excellence by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization in recognition of its high level of performance and innovation.
Dr. Javier Cárdenas, director of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Concussion and Brain Injury Center, helped develop an online training program for health care professionals who work with survivors of intimate partner violence.
McKenzie Akers, Amelia Holtschneider, Trey Rouse, Connor Stricklen and Sabrina Thorn will serve as student ambassadors for the School of Public Health.
Peydon Smith recently observed two interfacility transfers during a ride-along with HealthNet Aeromedical Services as crew members mentored her in critical care teamwork and debriefing.
The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences has opened a new exhibit in the Health Sciences Center Pylons showcasing generations of people dedicated to improving the health of West Virginians.