https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/Connect/50 most recent storiesen-USa4db8734-a954-4ca4-b539-1056a117b7c3https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/07/24/wvu-scientists-taking-a-close-look-at-what-causes-immune-cells-to-attack-the-central-nervous-systemsomenagaeA West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop. The findings could provide a pathway to new strategies for treating the disease and other neurological disorders.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-08T12:34:44-04:008f081b06-0f91-4f3a-81c2-e9b12ab4b290http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wellness-rewards-program-webinars-available-to-support-participating-employees_0The first session has been recorded for those who are unable to attend a live session.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-15T12:54:36-04:00f3f78e5c-f34d-487b-9e00-c72d20819fefhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=the-wright-stuff-april-11Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T15:38:03-04:000374737b-dc1c-4abe-8176-acdfa1fa00f3http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=the-wright-stuff-april-7Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T15:38:21-04:00209f8de2-5955-4e73-b5f3-a1aaab9210b9http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=the-wright-stuff-april-4Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T15:38:39-04:00635edc7b-a260-4dbc-a30c-d67ceb08d56chttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=the-wright-stuff-march-31Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T15:38:59-04:00ffcebe4f-a5e6-4aaf-b3c0-c5f1850286d7http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=the-wright-stuff-march-28Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T15:39:27-04:001ecd1425-4a8d-4a8d-b134-7c96e6ac7bcchttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-restores-quality-of-life-for-essential-tremor-patient_0Tim Casey, 70, of Charleston, has struggled for 20 years with essential tremor (ET), which caused him to lose control over movement in his hands, drastically reducing his quality of life. But his life fundamentally improved after he became the 100th recipient of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's (RNI) high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-27T15:42:45-04:0047a189f4-5962-4ada-865b-e39b6d23bdb7https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-24-2023/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-24T09:59:01-04:00c7e5dafc-7b8f-42c8-946f-74265069845chttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-21-2023/ Dear WVU Medicine colleagues,Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-21T09:22:17-04:00276a9697-33e0-42ef-bbeb-2bd5ebd18d5ahttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-17-2023/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-17T09:42:37-04:002f82adef-534a-4bf3-8b0d-17eec7d58129https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-14-2023/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-15T08:37:27-04:00c101e8f8-86b8-49d6-9c98-15a7c7fe2a84https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/wvu-medicine-updates-masking-policy-for-employees-patients-visitors-2/WVU Medicine has updated its masking policy for employees, patients, and visitors, effective Monday, April 3, in advance of the expiration of the federal public health emergency on May 11.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T10:42:14-05:003351f404-cea1-4a84-95a7-d8a4df31f761http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=west-virginia-kids-count-wvu-medicine-children-s-release-oral-health-issue-briefWest Virginia KIDS COUNT and WVU Medicine Children's, in partnership with the Oral Health Coalition of West Virginia, has released an eight-page issue brief that highlights successes and challenges to improving dental care access for children and families in West Virginia.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T10:32:48-05:00ff8d74ce-28b9-48f1-a88b-4bc7cc36ce8fhttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-10-2023/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T09:56:44-05:0089112c33-0276-4b57-bf58-71ecf46aa8a3http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=employee-appreciation-day-prize-winner-announcedCongratulations to James Conner, of WVU Hospitals Supply Chain, who was randomly selected as the 2023 Employee Appreciation Day Bravo! raffle winner. Conner won an iRobot Roomba (694).Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T10:02:22-05:00189cb6f5-cbaf-44fd-967c-4fa6ef1e33c0http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=grand-rounds-forweek-of-march-13WVU Medicine is offering Grand Rounds to all physicians across the WVU Health System the week of March 13. View the schedule (CME credit not available for the conferences with an asterisk).Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-17T11:38:14-04:006a605c8e-a597-4f62-9182-8e1541558139https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/workday-to-release-new-features-enhancements-march-11/The upgrade will occur March 11.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-08T16:46:15-05:00ad3968ec-994d-4d6e-8dc1-779e54ac1622http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=employees-encouraged-to-wear-green-march-17-to-celebrate-st-patrick-s-dayEmployees of WVU Hospitals are encouraged to wear green Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patrick's Day.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-08T08:56:42-05:00096b1c71-64d0-42bc-931a-9e8633aef7echttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-7-2023/Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-07T09:05:28-05:00d44ff747-1e29-4621-becf-a8e3ef2e647dhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvuh-seeks-to-boost-employee-engagement-with-new-employee-experience-boardThe application deadline is March 15.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-06T12:28:33-05:0096d8b45e-b1f1-4302-8b12-d33457ad5f00http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=state-hr-association-offers-scholarships_4The West Virginia Healthcare Human Resources Association (WVHHRA) has established a scholarship program to help finance higher education for five employees of WVHHRA member organizations who are pursuing a health profession. WVU Hospitals and University Health Associates have participating members, making their employees eligible to apply for this scholarship.Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-10T15:24:40-05:0040ce414e-2e3d-4158-aaf1-de32f330994dhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=photo-gallery-from-employee-appreciation-day-availableWVU Hospitals celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day on March 3 with a popcorn bar in the atrium at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, special discounts, food trucks, and more.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T16:12:31-05:00cceff1e5-8862-4f61-b2cd-a09da63d37a9https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-march-3-2023/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:21:27-05:00a8ebb469-3197-4e53-a5de-dd34dc1a4363http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=joint-commission-to-survey-wvu-medicine-children-s-hospitalThe Joint Commission will conduct an unannounced extension survey at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:24:16-05:00972330c2-7065-4f82-8d3d-a03cb631aa12http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=neurologist-shares-personal-experience-with-ms_0For many patients facing a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, the fear is of the unknown. For Eric Seachrist, MD, neurologist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, the fear came in knowing too much.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:42:51-05:00a2bd0136-e184-4d60-bc6a-a36e527cd89fhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-joins-partners-in-statewide-initiative-promoting-colorectal-cancer-screeni_0The WVU Cancer Institute, the West Virginia Mountains of Hope State Cancer Coalition, and WVU Medicine are promoting the Colorectal Cancer Awareness campaign during the month of March and Dress in Blue Day on March 3 to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening in the Mountain State. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:28:33-05:00b26cd931-95f0-48ee-adac-e757ff248b28http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-edit-clinic-recognizes-eating-disorders-awareness-week-and-offers-help_0The WVU Medicine Eating Disorder Interdisciplinary Treatment (EDIT) Clinic encourages everyone to educate themselves on the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for eating disorders during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, observed Feb. 27 through March 5.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:30:50-05:00e14d5334-5d81-4634-8550-3c1a734f1ecfhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=friends-of-wvu-hospitals-donates-57k-to-support-huggins-endowment-at-wvu-cancer-institute_0Friends of WVU Hospitals has raised more than $57,000 to benefit cancer care and research at the WVU Cancer Institute through sales of its limited-edition Bob Huggins bobbleheads.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:46:11-05:00f3a0faf5-285d-4b76-bd7c-959307a3a614http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=spirit-halloween-donates-more-than-108k-to-wvu-medicine-children-s-child-life-program_0Representatives from Spirit Halloween costume retail stores recently presented the WVU Medicine Children's Child Life Program with a check for $108,025, which was donated by store customers last fall.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T11:40:01-05:008f2f322d-cab1-476d-a1c6-3e00e09b6b00http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=bravo-rolls-out-week-s-worth-of-festivities-for-friday-s-employee-apprecation-dayIn recognition of Employee Appreciation Day, which is Friday, March 3, WVU Hospitals employees can enjoy numerous opportunities throughout the week, including:Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T08:08:33-05:003d0c2e42-8d9f-4fcb-8be8-8ea47a58272dhttp://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=grand-rounds-schedule-for-week-of-march-6-announcedWVU Medicine is offering Grand Rounds to all physicians across the WVU Health System the week of March 6. View the schedule (CME credit not available for the conferences with an asterisk).Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-02T13:30:13-05:003956e436-7e07-44ab-aa2b-5df0d7303322http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-receives-six-healthgrades-national-recognitions_0The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has received six national recognitions from Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-28T12:42:05-05:00379480eb-a70f-4d17-946c-e02c504d124chttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-feb-28-2023/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-28T09:33:03-05:00a1997df4-73e9-401d-91d4-cadfff7bcd51https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/wvu-hospitals-to-hold-town-hall-feb-28/Three in-person sessions planned. Virtual option also available.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-01T08:04:29-05:0066236772-ca34-4046-8b4a-89ceb6714b20http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-seeks-volunteers-for-all-american-grand-bashWVU Medicine Children's is seeking volunteers to help with the ninth annual All American Grand Bash, the event that benefits WVU Medicine Children's hospital and clinics, as well as partner organizations, such as Operation Welcome Home, The Hoss Foundation, and Mission for Miracles.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-02T15:22:45-05:00178ea8b2-709d-4bae-8717-4932afc36f28http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=vote-for-wvu-specialties-onu-s-news-and-world-report-best-hospitals-rankings-list_0Board-certified physicians in one of the 15 adult and 11 pediatric specialties ranked by U.S. News & World Report and who are registered as Doximity users are eligible to vote for the 2022–2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-27T17:24:47-05:001277301a-d7b1-4e9d-a86a-f738e2cbca78http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-joinsbpd-collaborative_0The BPD Collaborative recently voted to make the WVU Medicine Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) its 36th member.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-24T13:38:35-05:006f3be38d-ffbf-44e0-9067-c753b0df7d84http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospital-earns-blue-distinction-center-designation-for-cardiac-c_0WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-26T14:36:28-05:005402f7cf-17f1-4e61-b301-c662bb65c584https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-feb-24-2023/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-24T09:26:28-05:005610a652-883f-4b7e-9fc8-a9a666adb2e9http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=grand-rounds-schedule-for-week-of-feb-27-announcedWVU Medicine is offering Grand Rounds to all physicians across the WVU Health System the week of Feb. 27. View the schedule (CME credit not available for the conferences with an asterisk).Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-27T09:37:07-05:001feb9671-7d62-4402-9cdc-2cc4613e109fhttps://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/it-maintenance-will-cause-epic-pause-feb-22-from-9-903-p-m/Epic will be paused for three minutes -- from 9-9:03 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 22) to allow WVU Medicine Information Technology to install critical fixes in the system. Rover hand-held devices may be down for up to 10 minutes after the pause and may also need to be restarted. See the latest IT blog entry for more details.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T09:11:20-05:00b66388e1-74eb-4002-abd3-e5b7e0b83523http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=rosenbaum-family-house-seeks-groups-individuals-to-donate-meals-for-guests_1somengageRosenbaum Family House is looking for departments, groups, and individuals from WVU Medicine to provide dinners for its guests.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-17T15:55:01-04:009afcc297-85a1-45c7-ba1e-41b6494a8b94http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=zane-webber-named-2023-children-s-miracle-network-hospitals-champion-child_0 WVU Medicine Children's Hospital patient Zane Webber, 4, of Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2023 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Champion Child for West Virginia. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T11:26:36-05:00bce79237-87ff-4bf0-8465-6d85fd880717http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-nephrologists-hitroad-to-improve-access-to-care_1WVU Medicine Nephrology, led by Section Chief Beth Pellegrino, MD, is continuing a nearly 30-year tradition of breaking down barriers to care for kidney patients.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T11:18:33-05:00147aec2e-3a3a-47ed-8b2a-af1fbdff0269http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=dr-alper-toker-named-chief-of-thoracic-surgery_0Alper Toker, MD, has been named professor and chief of Thoracic Surgery at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in the WVU School of Medicine.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T11:13:58-05:0064327062-e7ce-4cb9-ac62-1541e0cd13c0https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-feb-21-2023/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T10:45:05-05:009aac86a6-c0f5-49ee-9ca3-8e94dc91d479http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-names-new-chair_0 Nathan "Nate" Lerfald, MD, assumes the position after serving as the vice chair for education and the associate chief quality officer since 2017.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T12:54:14-05:001c5c6bf5-427e-4563-ab55-1b1d622dcec3https://connect.wvumedicine.org/news/internal/the-wright-stuff-feb-17-2023/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-17T09:59:05-05:004a666397-beb0-46b2-baee-2c0194dc5c85http://connect.wvuhealthcare.com/news/story?headline=reminder-joint-commission-to-survey-wvu-medicine-children-s-for-point-of-care-testingAs a reminder, the Joint Commission will conduct an unannounced extension survey of laboratory point-of-care testing at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-16T16:38:10-05:00