A team of University ophthalmologists and researchers was honored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for their innovation and collaboration on a unique surgical case during the organization’s annual meeting held earlier this month in Orlando, Florida.
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WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost Tuesday (Oct. 28) through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader whose vision and generosity have transformed communities and institutions across the United States. To commemorate this historic moment and honor Golisano’s legacy, WVU Medicine Children’s will now be known as WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.
The School of Dentistry will offer free oral health screenings for military veterans and active duty, National Guard and Reserve members from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the WVU Dental clinics on the Health Sciences area of campus.
The ceremony recognized graduate students in medical laboratory science and undergraduate students in the histotechnology and medical laboratory science track who are entering clinical practice.
The School of Nursing will use the funding to support faith community nurses Tera Dillow in Mercer County and Melissa Coleman in McDowell County as they work to address the needs of youth in their local communities.
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.