https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/50 most recent storiesen-US0cbbd8a2-25d3-4669-9702-05c99faf59fahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-study-explores-ai-used-in-psychiatric-healthcareallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.eduA new study by the West Virginia School of Medicine is exploring the possible role of artificial intelligence in psychiatric healthcare and education. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-10T10:13:56-04:000d5f8f3e-aa25-4cff-aadc-4b9a8c0df4aahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-to-host-information-sessionallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomenagaeThe WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on August 26 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:09:52-04:007023f3f5-3740-4f0e-89f6-d11b52f64513https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-student-selected-to-representmountain-state-at-national-conferencelinda.skidmore@hsc.wvu.edualumniexercisephysiologyhscschoolofmedicinesomempowerAs Matthew Fleshman envisions his career as a rural family medicine physician, he has an underlying goal in mind: bridging West Virginia's healthcare gaps and advocating for his patients. A fourth-year student in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Fleshman is gaining insight he'll one day carry into his practice through his involvement with the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (WVAFP).Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:10:09-04:00a7fe1e4f-ca10-47e0-a20f-34741797ed95https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program-to-host-open-houseallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomeducateProspective students interested in learning more about WVU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program are invited to meet faculty and current students at an open house on Friday, August 21 from 4 – 6 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium, HSC-N 1901.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:10:25-04:00a578502d-359d-4b87-84b1-8f6e5757fc45https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-summer-research-program-helps-student-affirm-passion-for-research-into-glaucoma-and-other-ocularsthaines@hsc.wvu.edusomhealA lifelong curiosity and passion for visual sciences led Lauren Peyton from the University of Notre Dame to the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, where she had the opportunity to engage in the same hands-on research that played a crucial role in restoring her vision.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:12:07-04:0017ca792d-37e2-41a6-88f7-b654d32281c1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_9allyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.eduStudents interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine's Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Master's degree and the MLS profession are invited to attend a virtual open house on August 20 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-05T18:04:57-04:005b790a5f-0923-4e2d-8475-a50b63e5d94ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/08/04/wvu-study-explores-ai-s-role-in-training-tomorrow-s-psychiatrists?utm_source=cision-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3616zlacko@hsc.wvu.eduAs the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T10:23:53-04:001b4960b0-efa4-41ca-8a08-1307a813cf30https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/rain-helps-cleanse-air-ahead-of-downtown-festival-in-fairmont/article_f46d8ecc-2e77-4095-a9b2-caa285879315.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgThunderstorms saved the Hometown Market Feast in July from Canadian wildfire smoke on Saturday.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:06:13-04:007c5aab1b-f27a-4c7f-9973-261d2e1582bbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-hownational-scout-jamboree-handles-medical-caresavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.org15,000 people spent ten days on the mountain at the National Scout Jamboree held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County from July 22 to 31, 2026. The event brings together scouts from across the world for outdoor challenges, leadership training, STEM education and service projects in one of Appalachia's most scenic settings. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:06:00-04:0009183822-e773-480a-a19d-912d94115184https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-to-make-transformative-contribution-to-health-services-in-monongalia-countysavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgOn Tuesday, July 28, Albert Wright, president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, stood before the Monongalia County Commission to announce a $9 million contribution in support of public health initiatives administered through the health department and other county programs.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T13:05:51-04:00a5d5e590-96ea-4f0c-aec0-01adc1059482https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2026/08/03/snap-cuts-strain-pantries/?utm_source=Mountain+State+Spotlight&utm_campaign=252726905b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_13_copy01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_91c55fb9d7-252726905b-482962287savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgAfter Congress imposed stricter requirements for food stamp recipients, thousands of West Virginian households lost benefits. Now, food banks say they're serving more families, but state funding and federal food supplies have declined. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T10:46:40-04:006bba9be5-762b-4f9d-8716-13794c5bb1c4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=community-pharmacy-partnership-expands-heart-failure-care-across-rural-regionschrista.currey@hsc.wvu.eduThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy  are  expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T15:55:44-04:0076760375-bb2a-465a-82c3-081409db1325https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=newest-wvu-medical-students-wrap-up-orientation-start-studies-with-sturdy-footingzlacko@hsc.wvu.edusomenagaeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Medical Degree Program recently welcomed the newest class of medical students in late July for orientation and a kick start to their studies and future success.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-03T08:49:22-04:0041fa6d76-fb22-4625-96ec-c2b3ba818760https://wvexplorer.com/driving-anxiety-triggers-coping-west-virginia/lindsay.wiles@hsc.wvu.eduResearchers at West Virginia University say driving anxiety is far more common than many people realize. It affects drivers of every age and can range from mild uneasiness to a fear so intense that some people stop driving altogether. West Virginia Explorer discusses the topic with School of Public Health Associate Professor Toni Rudisill and School of Medicine Assistant Professor Jacob Greenfield. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-30T11:05:53-04:004ceabff1-e455-456a-b6ef-fcfd75a962d4https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute/an-emerging-road-map-to-better-addiction-care/?mvt=i&mvn=767360d2c5b9441ab35b80127aa76eba&mvp=NA-SCIEAMER-11239494&mvl=%20%5BHopper%20Native%20Grid%5Dzlacko@hsc.wvu.eduAt an engaging forum not far from the Capitol, patients, researchers, health care providers and policy makers met to spotlight new ways to combat an ongoing scourge that still ravages millions.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-27T13:19:07-04:00b199cabc-122d-41da-89a6-15768d4a63cfhttps://www.aamc.org/news/no-one-to-callzlacko@hsc.wvu.eduThe trouble struck suddenly. Kimberly Stump was getting ready for work one morning last February when she passed out in the shower.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-23T14:18:27-04:00af22872b-5a81-4618-821b-e17abcfd8ef7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-faculty-member-honored-with-emeritus-status-scholarship-established-in-her-allyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomempowerLongtime West Virginia University School of Medicine Occupational Therapy faculty member Amanda Acord-Vira, EdD, OTR/L, CBIS, FAOTA, celebrated her newly earned professor emeritus status by announcing the establishment of a scholarship fund created in her name by her friend and colleague, Nichole Trump. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-24T15:08:28-04:007ed5cade-f184-490e-b9fb-549337270626https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=interprofessional-team-at-wvu-develops-oral-health-integration-for-community-outreachjwilmot1@hsc.wvu.edusomenagaeA new initiative, MUSHROOM – Oral Health Integration, is expanding on the longstanding MUSHROOM community outreach project and providing additional opportunities for students to build on classroom curriculum while serving vulnerable populations.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-29T12:10:40-04:003eb98608-7531-4739-b28b-60b7cb9833b0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-outreach-program-recognized-for-expanding-food-access-and-supporting-local-farmers-in-west-virgisthaines@hsc.wvu.edusomhealA West Virginia University Health Sciences outreach program is receiving national recognition for the way it helps provide fresh, locally grown produce to patients in need while promoting wellness and supporting local farmers.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-24T15:09:19-04:000ca9bc05-ae0f-430f-88f7-1c58eafa442chttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/22/wvu-to-help-welcome-and-engage-thousands-of-scouts-during-national-jamboree-in-fayette-countyjwilmot1@hsc.wvu.edusomdiscoverAs Scouting America's National Jamboree opens in Fayette County, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:13:01-04:008202627c-6b18-419a-95c0-526c8a3d5a81https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/planned-scholarship-gift-honors-late-wvu-school-of-medicine-graduate/article_3ad5fa9e-21a2-46df-be4c-681d0b0e32ac.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgThe family of a late West Virginia University School of Medicine alumnus is honoring his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support future physicians from Appalachia. James McLean and Patricia Raper Rogers, of Bahama, North Carolina, have committed to a planned gift that will establish the G. Thomas Raper, M.D. Fund. The scholarship will support WVU medical degree students who demonstrate financial need and live in one of 13 Appalachian states, including West Virginia.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T12:10:10-04:00b7a67f2d-b318-4882-8c4c-b442f703151ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-permanent-daylight-saving-time-may-sound-good-until-you-learn-what-it-could-do-to-your-hesavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgLast week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of eliminating the practice of changing the clocks twice a year, instead opting for permanent daylight saving time. The bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, now moves to the Senate, although it's not clear when the Senate will vote on it. If approved, it then goes to President Donald Trump, who supports the legislation.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T13:43:59-04:00337c3a38-9f2b-41df-9270-a9f8f6d051d1https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coma-not-remembering-fiancee-name_uk_6a58da26e4b03c820ebd11f9savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgI Asked Her To Marry Me At 17. A Month Later, I Awoke From A Coma And Couldn't Remember Her Name.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T10:56:12-04:00a5214ca7-02b4-4270-9a02-f37bdf3d97d1https://www.drugtopics.com/view/scripted-for-her-cannabis-use-among-womensavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgIn episode 15 of the Scripted for Her podcast, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, talks with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, clinical assistant professor and director of experiential learning at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, about the growing prevalence of cannabis use among women and what it means for pharmacy practice across the life course. (VIDEO)Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:13:53-04:009bef3282-a41f-4dde-96d3-5345be7c741chttps://www.dominionpost.com/2026/07/18/something-in-the-air-smoke-from-canadas-wildfires-prompt-atmosphere-of-caution/savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgWhere there's fire, there's smoke. Massive plumes of it, generated by more than 800 wildfires currently raging across Canada. The local atmosphere prompted both an air-quality alert from the National Weather Service and a cautionary call from Dr. Brian Huggins, the chief officer of the Monongalia County Health Department, and Tim Nurkiewicz, WVU Center for Inhalation Toxicology director. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-20T12:10:50-04:0081001b58-4c15-4115-b89c-a7dcb808b76chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nei-grant-provides-funding-for-wvu-researchers-to-explore-mechanisms-behind-blinding-diseases-causedsthaines@hsc.wvu.edusomdiscoverA new grant awarded to the West Virginia University School of Medicine will allow researchers to develop novel strategies for answering some of the most pressing and outstanding questions related to the pathogenesis of retinal disease.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:46:52-04:006e6af746-3049-4759-9115-9298b5684671https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medical-laboratory-science-students-participate-in-simulation-laballyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomeducateStudents in the Medical Laboratory Science program at the WVU School of Medicine stepped into the role of laboratory professionals during a hands-on simulation lab designed to prepare them for clinical practice. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:06-04:0069c12b32-3191-4eba-ba68-f8a6968e896ehttps://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/07/15/family-honors-wvu-school-of-medicine-grad-s-memory-with-planned-scholarship-giftsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgsomhealThe family of Dr. G. Thomas Raper is celebrating his memory with a planned scholarship gift to support WVU School of Medicine MD students from Appalachia.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:52-04:00bfdfba8c-633c-440e-9ec8-5106075c667dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=respiratory-therapy-students-accomplish-perfect-pass-rate-on-national-certifying-examallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomempowerThe Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% high-cut pass rate on the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) examination. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:47:38-04:00be9e8728-9774-4118-9a5c-e4ae1a4956f7https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/wvu-medicine-s-lessons-with-ai-powered-conversation-toolssavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine, the brand name of the West Virginia University Health System, is using Abridge's ambient documentation platform. This spring, WVU Medicine said it was expanding the AI tool across the health system. Dr. David Rich, chief medical information officer at WVU Medicine, tells Chief Healthcare Executive® that he's encouraged by the results the system is seeing with ambient documentation.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:22:27-04:00f9256606-8f26-4203-bf07-f5ea03cc0248https://dailycaller.com/2026/07/08/opinion-indian-fraud-american-healthcare-h1b-carla-sands-samantha-flanigan/savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgIn December 2025, India seized over 100,000 forged diplomas from 28 universities that had been accepted by American companies for employment.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:14:59-04:00f6107a29-ff74-4cfa-b425-45aca322183ahttps://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=News&item=WVU-Exercise-Physiology-Prepares-Graduate-Grafton-Native-Gracen-Purkey-for-Future-in-Medical-Field63610savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgSometimes things just fall into place. That's what Gracen Purkey, an alum of the exercise physiology program, says happened when she started planning for college and then continued through her West Virginia University journey. The Grafton native knew she wanted to study something science-related with medical school on her distant radar and WVU in her more immediate plans. After watching a documentary on exercise testing, her high school counselor suggested a major Purkey didn't know existed — exercise physiology.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:10:51-04:005c475a76-4854-4695-a9e6-22de1d163780https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-eastern-campus-welcomes-12-residents-across-2-residency-programssthaines@hsc.wvu.edusomempowerWith the summer in full swing and the fall semester right around the corner, the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus excitedly welcomed 12 new residents to campus across the two residency programs in July.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:31:46-04:004b412301-83c4-47ae-90e7-9cf6d938bcedhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/09/wvu-alumni-association-welcomes-new-board-membersallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomenagaeSix West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association's annual business meeting. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:31:58-04:006fd255d0-3c41-4ccc-9ed9-68cc7144418dhttps://www.wdtv.com/2026/07/06/how-parkersburg-warehouse-fire-could-impact-surrounding-communities/savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgThe City of Parkersburg remains under a state of emergency after a warehouse complex covering more than 300,000 square feet caught fire Sunday, sending toxic chemicals and particles into the atmosphere and raising health concerns for surrounding communities, including Ritchie County. WVU Professor of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology Dr. Tim Nurkiewicz said toxic chemicals and particles released by the fire can lead to black acid rain. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-07T10:11:31-04:008cbeddcd-c3fa-4ea4-9f74-75a7015ef0edhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/resources/wvu-exercise-physiology-prepares-alum-for-future-in-medicinesavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgsomdiscoverGracen Purkey, a WVU exercise physiology alum, used her undergraduate years on the Morgantown Campus to combine classroom learning, research, and clinical experience in preparation for a future in medicine. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan) Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:32:25-04:00d1ac85e8-5162-4ae1-9c53-0ba322847b51https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-health-professions-faculty-members-assume-new-leadership-rolesallyson.kennedy@hsc.wvu.edusomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions has announced three faculty leadership appointments that will help guide the school's academic and research priorities, while supporting continued excellence in student education. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-13T11:32:50-04:00bbc7a6e4-57b9-43d0-9e1f-f9e85ee76019https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-why-west-virginia-s-humidity-can-be-more-dangerous-thantemperaturesavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgAccording to Brian Leary, assistant professor and director of tactical performance physiology in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Exercise Physiology, humidity can dramatically increase the body's heat stress by preventing sweat from evaporating efficiently. If you are experiencing heat exhaustion, move to a cool location- ideally with air conditioning, drink small amounts of water or sports drinks and rest. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-06T10:46:31-04:00739d25cd-d20f-45a3-a6d4-7badefa5c750https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-adds-261-new-residents-and-fellows-across-more-than-100-training-programszlacko@hsc.wvu.edusomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Medicine will welcome 261 new resident and fellow physicians, dentists, clinical psychologists and researchers to its Graduate Medical Education programs July 1.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-02T08:46:14-04:00be70171d-fe59-46f7-b5b1-60498200ff64https://www.thedaonline.com/news/wvu-expert-emphasizes-the-importance-of-skin-care-in-summer-heat/article_9acd96f5-3ef0-42f4-be38-172fee67163f.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgWith temperatures rising and people spending more time out in the sun, West Virginia University expert Dr. Vlad Codera, director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology in the Department of Dermatology, is encouraging people to take action to prevent sun damage to their skin.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T11:27:05-04:00e3aed177-a5d0-4ff5-bfe7-e26dbdb62882https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-medical-students-launch-podcast-on-rural-physician-careers/article_66a9d6f7-35ff-4ebf-9a77-985cb17c763b.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgWest Virginia University School of Medicine students have launched a podcast focused on the careers and experiences of physicians working in rural communities. The podcast, Mountaineer Medical Hour, features interviews with West Virginia physicians about rural health care, career paths and medical training and was started by medical student Veronica Gibbons after she arrived in West Virginia from Pittsburgh and noticed diferences between urban and rural health care. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T10:54:13-04:001868c4c2-ff19-4d74-a5b5-a28928daef9fhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/06/25/hhs-nutrition-pledge/stories/202606280032savanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgPrioritizing diet and exercise over prescription medication has been key to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement. As part of that vision, the Health and Human Services Department announced this month it was giving more medical schools an opportunity to opt into a new nutrition education pledge — a vow to incorporate at least 40 hours of nutrition education for incoming medical students as part of their training. Six medical schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia have opted into this pledge since March, with most saying they already have nutrition education and preventive medicine baked into their curriculum. On June 8, 19 more schools opted into the pledge, which included West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T10:44:05-04:006ad53a9d-0595-4d29-8b25-90fb6d4b47e4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-announces-research-partnership-with-johns-hopkins-universitysavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgResearchers from both institutions will work together on difficult challenges in health, science and society.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T13:01:36-04:00145fa7f3-f26e-4b3a-ab33-25d8cddd7486https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wv-first-foundation-approves-4-million-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-funding-request/article_aef3ad2b-ae32-42ac-acf4-8d50a7e69738.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgThe West Virginia First Foundation Board of Directors on Thursday approved moving forward with a $4 million direct funding request from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University, backing a project aimed at expanding access to innovative addiction treatment services across the state.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T13:15:41-04:00dc3ee7da-b7f3-42bd-a37f-eb50b8063ab2https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-school-of-nursing-service-efforts-reach-thousands-across-west-virginia/article_978a39ea-6411-49c1-9b69-68704e4f0036.amp.htmlsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgFrom rural churches to community clinics and local outreach programs, students and faculty from the WVU School of Nursing continued to expand access to care across West Virginia last year, reaching tens of thousands of residents through service and education.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T12:38:39-04:000d77be6c-28d4-4009-8066-383ce2ac9ec3https://www.neurologylive.com/view/neurovoices-sunil-sharma-implementing-new-obstructive-sleep-apnea-guidelines-hospitalsavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgObstructive sleep apnea and other forms of sleep-disordered breathing are highly prevalent yet frequently underrecognized among hospitalized patients, particularly those with cardiovascular and high‑risk comorbidities. Undiagnosed sleep apnea in this setting has been associated with increased hospital readmissions, higher mortality, greater emergency department utilization, and prolonged length of stay. As awareness grows that sleep is a key driver of cardiovascular risk, there is increasing emphasis on identifying and managing sleep-disordered breathing during hospitalization rather than relying exclusively on outpatient detection.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T08:40:34-04:00c87a3533-65fe-45c0-90e9-4de6ffbb20c5https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260616-how-pregnancy-can-trigger-an-eating-disordersavanna.shriver1@wvumedicine.orgWhen Elizabeth Claydon fell pregnant at 27-years-old, her body transformed.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-29T09:44:03-04:00439da13b-249d-46a4-be5d-845b12acb761https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/going-strong-wvu-ends-fiscal-year-on-solid-financial-footing-bolstered-by-exemplary-academics-and-athleticszlacko@hsc.wvu.edusomengageWith a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T12:20:37-04:00eff9ed71-af2e-4f12-ba21-dae434bb0bf6https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/06/19/johns-hopkins-and-wvu-launch-research-partnership-to-advance-joint-solutions-for-shared-challengeszlacko@hsc.wvu.edusomempowerTapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-25T12:20:52-04:0009424c2e-bbe3-4dc2-8482-b0f13d9e2ac4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-md-accelerated-program-graduates-accepted-for-competitive-fellowshipslinda.skidmore@hsc.wvu.eduAlthough medical school requires strong commitment, at West Virginia University School of Medicine, it doesn't have to take as much time or money as traditionally expected. The Mountaineer Accelerated Track to Enter Residency (MATTER) Class of 2023 proved that point by being the first to earn their MDs in just three years and completing their residency within the WVU Health System. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T10:34:11-04:00