https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Connections-Notes50 most recent storiesen-US96f0d8d5-3c6b-48ee-b180-8a73acd4a1d3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=clinical-advances-e-newsletter-for-providers-now-availableLearn more about WVU Medicine specialty care and the healthcare team that provides it.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -05002019-04-09T09:05:54-04:00ae3bbedd-7af8-437f-8d4a-fec8ad947c0bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-surgeon-performs-state-s-first-robotic-pediatric-spinal-surgeryJohn Lubicky, MD, chief of pediatric orthopaedics at WVU Medicine Children's, has performed the state's first robotic pediatric spinal surgery. The procedure was performed to treat neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue, and correct severe scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -05002018-11-14T16:27:00-05:000da159a7-2c70-4831-8c03-4428a2c20bfbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-professor-co-authors-study-finding-antioxidant-therapy-is-key-to-combating-cell-aging-in-miceA study from researchers at West Virginia University and the University of Minnesota could change the way we look at aging in humans. Through a new discovery of the main driver of aging in cells, this research shows that it may be possible to slow the aging process.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-09-13T13:30:26-04:00742da1f9-922c-4392-b523-1753e0ef70c0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=healthcare-navigators-program-at-wvu-receives-increased-funding-to-expandA West Virginia University program that was created to help thousands of West Virginians sign up for health insurance has received an increased grant of $357,681 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and will expand coverage from nine to 29 counties in 2017.Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-09-26T09:54:53-04:00567232e8-78ca-4177-8ae2-e244848b9d8fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=united-way-gold-rush-t-shirts-for-saleThe annual United Way Gold Rush is early this year - September 3, so get your t-shirt now!Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -04002018-06-29T15:46:15-04:0080078173-08cf-4131-8d8f-0518e4d56f72https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=reminder-sign-up-for-wvu-emergency-alertsWest Virginia University recently conducted tests of its emergency alert system.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-08-23T14:40:15-04:0027dadd8c-30b9-469c-89de-0d7f78d97794https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-receives-more-than-1-2-million-to-train-advance-practice-nursing-studentstecurtis@mail.wvu.eduWith a growing need for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to serve patients in rural and underserved areas, the West Virginia University School of Nursing is implementing a new project to enhance educational and clinical experiences for advanced practice nursing students while addressing the complex healthcare needs of West Virginia.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-06-24T14:23:30-04:005e14c65b-b201-4382-8691-bbfdbd1b3034https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=free-sports-physicals_0Event Location: WVU Sports Medicine and HealthWorks, Maple Drive, Morgantown, WVSat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-19T10:54:31-04:00549f7329-0ade-41aa-a6ac-266e20a0c9e6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=deckers-creek-trail-half-marathonEvent Location: Deckers Creek Trail (Masontown to Morgantown)Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-19T12:05:00-04:0072d11006-372c-4bdd-a45c-107076e38336https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-david-gamm-is-guest-lecturer-forjogindar-nath-ophthalmology-lectureship-on-june-10-2016eye instituteeyediseaseeyeresearchophthalmologyresearchwvueyeinstituteDavid Gamm, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan, will be the guest lecturer at the 2016 Joginder Nath Ophthalmology Lectureship. Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-25T10:36:57-04:00a357c0c6-7d30-4ca6-94cb-37e87a19f3e9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-food-service-updateContractors have begun renovations in and around the former HSC Café in preparation for the new food service area that will open in the fall. New food options are coming into the campus. Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-06-06T09:37:46-04:00f959bd02-a7cb-4e43-a8f4-0a3f15e5efcchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=service-music-community-andgift-of-educationIt was a great weekend for me and for our Health Sciences family.Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-19T10:46:11-04:0034df8c30-0fde-4985-b870-6cf69f0708a1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=connect-devices-to-wvu-encrypted-employees-cannot-use-wvu-guest-after-may-15Use of the WVU.Guest wireless network will be limited to visitors to the Morgantown and divisional campuses starting Sunday, May 15, so all faculty and staff should ensure that their personal devices are connected to WVU.Encrypted or eduroam.Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-09T10:27:52-04:00f8b09dd4-990c-4dc4-9c8d-3ac9ba59d59dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-urgent-care-offering-summer-camp-physicalsknopfa@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Urgent Care is offering summer camp physicals to children age 18 or younger at both of its Morgantown locations.Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-05-02T10:50:16-04:00b3f16b23-1cc9-478e-b81f-159c6a982042https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-charleston-division-names-new-internal-medicine-chairCHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia University, Charleston Division has named Shawn A. Chillag, MD as professor and chair of the department of internal medicine, effective May 23.Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-04-28T16:09:57-04:00ad2bed14-3a19-458a-8e18-302ff3add896https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mother-s-day-flower-salesPre-orders will be taken through Friday, April 29.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-04-19T08:59:41-04:00