Efforts at West Virginia University to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
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The annual CAMC Women and Children’s Teddy Bear Fair offers children and their families an opportunity to receive health education while having fun.
The WVU Health Affairs Institute has launched a robust online Medicaid administrative claims data analysis training, enabling researchers, data analysts and students to develop a better understanding of how to use Medicaid data to identify health trends and associations. The first 10-week introductory course begins Monday (June 19).
The School of Nursing recently hosted its first summer day camp, offering nearly 40 prospective students and their families the opportunity to learn more about nursing school and a career as a nurse.
Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the School of Public Health, presented during a CDC/NIOSH-sponsored webinar outlining the latest science on the paradoxical health impacts of occupational physical activity.
Drs. Rachel Huffman, Ian Weaver and Nick Palmer have completed the 34-month advanced education Master of Science program in the School of Dentistry.