Students at the Health Sciences campus now have the opportunity to learn hands-on patient care at one of the world’s only fully accredited healthcare simulation centers. David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety recently attained full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s accreditation council.
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Top-tier training, research and service opportunities will remain at the forefront for students in the School of Public Health as West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department establish an Academic Health Department, reinforcing the School’s commitment to give students learning experiences based in real-world public health practice.
The Delta Sigma Delta Chi Chi Chapter of the School of Dentistry is partnering with the orthodontics themed jewelry company, Bracket-Ears, to raise money for Project Smiles.
To celebrate 10 years of operation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, an open house is being held Dec. 12. The University community is invited to socialize, to tour the facility and to enjoy some refreshments and giveaways from 2-4 p.m. at STEPS, located on the third floor of Health Sciences, South.
Mike Harasiuk, 67, of Wheeling, said he saw the television commercials for anti-smoking campaigns but never thought he would be like one of the people talking about how smoking changed their lives.
The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare Program provides participants with a unique experience that offers insight into what it is like to practice a health profession in rural West Virginia.