Diabetes is one of the leading chronic illnesses in West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, one in eight West Virginians have been diagnosed with diabetes. WVU Extension Service is working to reduce these numbers and enhance overall health through their Dining with Diabetes program.
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The Office of Interprofessional Education in collaboration with WVU Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
Drs. Hamirani and Megan Varvoutis will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday (March 19) at 8 a.m. This presentation titled “Hemodynamic Changes, CV Risk Assessment and Challenging CV Conditions in Pregnancy" will take place over Zoom.
Future generations of students at the WVU School of Nursing will have access to pivotal peer tutoring services thanks to a $30,000 endowment gift from a faculty member and her husband.
Imagine if studying for a class test could not only get you a better grade, but potentially save your neighbor’s life. For one WVU medical student with an upcoming ultrasound exam, practicing using a portable Vscan ultrasound machine resulted in just that.
March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness.