Ty Flynn, a senior in the WVU School of Nursing, has been appointed as director for WVU’s Camp Kesem, an on-campus student organization that works with the National Kesem mission of being a child’s friend through and beyond their parent or guardian’s cancer.
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This week’s Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from Dr. Sameer Raina titled “Intermittent Fasting & Cardio Disease, Facing Adversity: Living Better” tomorrow (May 27) at 8 a.m.
Successful completion of the WVU School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics advanced education program results in a master’s degree for graduates. The postgraduate program is designed to develop skilled practitioners who can easily transition into and manage a busy orthodontics practice.
A horseback riding accident during high school set Dr. Katie Hill on a path to becoming a doctor. After enrolling at WVU, the Wyoming County native found a passion for working with different cultures and underserved populations, and the School of Medicine’s Global Health Track provided her with an added focus on healthcare disparities and comparative approaches to health throughout the world.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus representatives offered education on proper nutrition and portion sizes as well as oral care and heart health during the annual Teddy Bear Fair, hosted by Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital.
To better serve others who are struggling with mental health issues, three senior nursing students at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently completed Kognito Mental Health Training.