https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/SchoolofMedicine50 most recent storiesen-US96eddeee-5530-4b32-bc36-0049f19fb1abhttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-doctor-highlights-role-of-purpose-connection-in-mental-health/article_fc176128-baf3-435e-a5e8-867ea704a86b.htmlMental health support goes far beyond medical diagnosis and treatment, and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute hopes to encourage residents to reexamine the ways community, purpose, and connection impact the mind.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T10:23:37-04:00579d7171-7089-420a-b19f-f78ef454699dhttps://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/wvu-cancer-institute-pink-party-raises-record-185k-to-aid-bonnie-s-bus/article_7407237f-367d-4b49-9b9e-8b53739adc06.htmlThe WVU Cancer Institute kicked of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a record-setting 2026 Pink Party, raising more than $185,000 to support statewide breast cancer screening via Bonnie's Bus.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T10:19:13-04:0046abac75-761b-4155-9707-05aa516b2679https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3-C2rTdPPkYouTube video and podcast featuring Dr. Clay Marsh, who discuses the Art of Medical Practice with Shukrita Sankaran.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T10:14:12-04:00f1913ea4-9253-4d55-864b-97be148fb708https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_4somdiscoverStudents interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on November 11 at noon via Zoom.  Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T15:32:42-04:009fb52ea7-9e97-4224-9250-cffd81792a51https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=oliveri-joins-wvu-cancer-institute-to-expand-implementation-science-efforts-across-west-virginiasomhealMORGANTOWN W.Va. — Jill Oliveri, DrPH, has joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine as a research/service assistant professor in the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) and been named the assistant director of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Implementation Science Center, effective August 17, 2026.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T09:57:56-04:00e6ca559e-6e27-43f4-a7c2-a7a6b6dfc21ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-open-housesomeducateThe WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about its programs at two open house events on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OT Lab, HSC-S 1202. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T13:16:18-04:002e4b08c3-abae-4f84-8e77-423cfb870023https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mattocks-honored-with-wilks-award-for-excellence-in-simulation-educationsomempowerAlma Mattocks, Ph.D., ATC, CHSE, director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training Program, was named the 2026 recipient of the David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T09:58:56-04:00379991a5-128a-4c5c-bfed-b100535375bfhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-remembrance-h-james-williams-m-dHarold James "Jim" Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-06T11:12:28-04:00444c8fd6-7c25-4308-b8c3-3e81c07af00ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-som-culinary-and-lifestyle-medicine-track-prepares-graduates-to-treat-and-manage-chronic-metabolsomenagaeFor more than eight years, the Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track (CLMT) has been providing medical students at the West Virginia University School of Medicine with an advanced level of education and training in nutrition, wellness and lifestyle management.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T09:59:14-04:00b5333e65-56f6-4c9f-b10c-8fc3329238e3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-m-d-alumni-weekend-set-for-october-16-17somenagaeThe West Virginia School of Medicine Alumni Association is set to welcome back M.D. graduates, their loved ones and friends of the school at the height of fall activities in Morgantown on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, during the annual Alumni Weekend event. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-30T16:22:02-04:005e4937e4-5364-402a-b4bc-0866be8e27c6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-student-and-veteran-brian-prell-named-2026-tillman-scholarsomempowerBrian Prell, a California Bay Area native and current second-year West Virginia University School of Medicine student, has been named a 2026 Tillman Scholar alongside 48 other veterans, service members, and spouses. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-30T16:22:17-04:00e88f7519-4218-4ea0-b6df-873907254b23https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_11somdiscoverStudents 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 October 23 at noon via Zoom.  Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-29T15:54:46-04:00a70ef768-7176-445f-bbeb-141b60115c5dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_1The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on October 13 at 5 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202.  Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T15:30:17-04:007280ac27-3cd9-49c2-8dc7-0ed5ce72f54ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_5Students interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T14:05:30-04:00e7fca1e1-c06c-4afe-a0cd-aa9a647de057https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-resident-s-work-highlighted-in-national-publication-expanding-interest-in-kidney-researcsomempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Professionally, Dr. Andrea Pettit might be best known for her published research work in endourology, but that's not all the West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate has going on alongside her residency at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Nor is it all she has in mind to keep fueling her passion for research.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-01T12:26:02-04:007e54e9be-e8af-4e88-adb0-06468ac55524https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-celebrate-faculty-staff-at-chancellor-s-awards-ceremony_2West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor's Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T13:29:49-04:0097307b84-32bf-4b8b-a487-1d6568374007https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medical-laboratory-science-track-ofbiomedical-laboratory-diagnostics-undergraduate-program-to-host-vStudents interested in learning more about the Medical Laboratory Science track within WVU School of Medicine's Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics (BLD) major are invited to attend a virtual open house on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T14:30:09-04:009e78bc7d-172a-44b9-9afe-182a4ff85951https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physical-therapy-faculty-help-national-dance-company-prepare-ahead-of-performanceWhen a world-class dance company comes to town, they call on our faculty for their expertise. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago kicked off the University Arts Series in Morgantown on Friday, Sept. 4. Ivan Mulligan, PT, ATC, DSc, Chair of Physical Therapy, and Corrie Mancinelli, PT, PhD, Assistant Dean and Director, were on-site before the big show to assess the dancers and get them stage ready. Dr. Mancinelli is a longtime clinician and educator who has dedicated a portion of her practice career to treatment of dancers. Dr. Mulligan specializes in sports physical therapy.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T13:03:00-04:0021eb723f-80a5-44b4-8b32-d672b0c96c73https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=federal-grant-helping-wvu-train-future-physicians-in-street-medicineDr. Sylwia Brooks and her colleagues in the West Virginia University School of Medicine have encountered situations that broadened the way they define social determinants of health and gave new meaning to meeting people where they are. Now, they're setting the course to guide future primary care physicians through similar experiences as part of their formal training.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T17:39:19-04:0032f6b3d3-6f03-4aaf-8446-4920afbdefc4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-state-police-cadets-gained-real-world-experience-throughcrisis-management-simulationWest Virginia State Police cadets participated in immersive crisis management training on Sept. 9 at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar, West Virginia. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T08:19:31-04:0074c6f85f-ceed-4abd-8820-125ed5493668https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=first-wvu-accelerated-athletic-training-cohort-building-skills-forsidelinesWest Virginia University student Carson Neely never had access to an athletic trainer while playing youth sports in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. Now, he's well on his way to becoming the resource he and his teammates were missing thanks to the WVU School of Medicine Athletic Training Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T17:40:36-04:00a2cfd51f-3a12-4a72-8184-f1bafda29881https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-immunology-and-medical-microbiology-program-to-hold-fall-open-houseProspective students interested in learning more about the WVU School of Medicine's Immunology and Medical Microbiology (IMMB) bachelor's program are invited to an open house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T11:35:43-04:00afaa2bcb-f311-4b6e-88f9-2a7bf25b8eeahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-celebrates-record-setting-research-growth-at-2026-vision-summitResearchers, learners and industry leaders gathered in Morgantown to celebrate and capitalize on the momentum of the WVU Eye Institute's continued growth in research during the 2026 West Virginia Vision Summit. The event was held on Friday, September 18, at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-07T12:59:02-04:0012d6e3cf-ac93-427e-9903-db22eab5dccdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-sciences-announces-record-setting-grant-awards-for-secondsomdiscoverThe National Eye Institute has awarded $9.5 million in new and continued grant funding to the WVU Eye Institute and its associated academic departments.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:02:20-04:003ec8df76-c8db-40e7-83db-702d89d1def5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-raises-40k-in-funds-during-inaugural-day-of-sight-to-support-ongoing-research-clinsomempowerThe West Virginia University Eye Institute and WVU Foundation raised approximately $40K in funding during the inaugural WVU Eye Institute Day of Sight on Friday, September 4.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-16T16:10:15-04:00932eeb98-6f7b-41f8-a25e-488af350b993https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/14/wvu-president-marks-shift-to-new-era-in-state-of-the-university-address?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pres-benson&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=comm370somempowerPresident Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:16:38-04:00c91d5b9f-5ba7-43c4-b5ca-8c58f8cb9041https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-west-virginia-gets-2-4m-federal-grant-to-tackle-rural-healthcare-worker-shortageWest Virginia University is partnering with the state and several major health systems to launch a $2.4 million initiative aimed at recruiting and retaining licensed healthcare professionals in rural areas.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-14T11:35:18-04:0095b6d603-8d3f-49a7-a7a1-5239057e52a5https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/webinars/the-margin-crisis-reshaping-health-systems-wvu-medicines-chief-strategy-officer-weighs-in/?utm_content=homepagetitleThis session brings together senior strategy and data leaders, including Ben Gerber, chief strategy officer at WVU Medicine, to dissect these forces and map how leaders can respond.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-14T10:38:00-04:001df9358b-d8af-4805-be2d-f08a4dafa03ahttps://www.pbs.org/video/rewiring-addiction-hud8ea/PBS "Resolve to Solve," (27 min. 6 sec.) with Dr. Ali Rezai, who believes he can rewire the addicted brain without a scalpel. Using focused ultrasound aimed at the brain's reward center, his West Virginia team has helped patients battling decades of heroin and binge eating silence the cravings that once ruled their lives. Miles O'Brien meets the patients, families, and scientists chasing a treatment that sounds almost too good to be true. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-14T09:56:28-04:000ea7e715-5406-4473-980f-8fd91da1fd36https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/11/wvu-honors-past-prepares-for-future-with-education-infrastructure-investmentssomengageWest Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert "Rusty" Hutson Jr.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:53:57-04:00b763140d-77be-4c36-817f-93fc5d5874a6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=anderson-receives-continued-funding-for-synaptic-zinc-researchsomdiscoverCharles Anderson, PhD, associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "The effects of synaptically released zinc on neuronal processing and brain function."Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-11T13:43:51-04:00ab7bf794-e27b-44ef-a0ed-bbfa6ba3a629https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/09/wvu-state-healthcare-partners-get-2-4m-to-recruit-retain-expand-medical-profession-statewide?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pres-benson&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=comm324somempowerBuilding on the foundational success of West Virginia's premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-05T12:20:20-04:009f45d66c-b0b3-4cdf-aaf9-461383757152https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/09/09/wvu-cardiology-chair-sokos-builds-on-jain-legacy-to-expand-care-across-w-vasomeducateDr. George Sokos serves as medical director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute's Advanced Heart Failure Program and the Abnash C. Jain Chair of Cardiology. The chair honors the late Dr. Abnash C. Jain, who served as chief of cardiology at the WVU School of Medicine for nearly three decades.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-09T16:02:39-04:007af2c807-36af-4d57-8522-7e6af302809bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-programs-to-host-open-housesomenagaeStudents interested in learning more about WVU's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiologyprograms are invited to hear from faculty and current students at an open house on October 2 at 3 p.m. in the Applied Human Sciences Building, room G08, on Evansdale Campus.   Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-09T16:03:23-04:00da8a4543-6723-45fc-8f46-0d5c41204e09https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-childcare-stillkey-need-for-wv-businesses-while-state-slow-rolls-implementation-of-landmaState lawmakers passed their first-ever landmark childcare bill earlier this year, hoping to stabilize the struggling child care industry. Issues were highlighted during a panel discussion at the West Virginia Chamber's annual Business Summit this past week at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Leeann Kaminsky, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at WVU Health System, along with other officals, shared updates on childcare accross the state.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T12:17:00-04:0012ff0c26-e300-425e-a79b-47679b12d09ehttps://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/preserving-voice-ability-to-swallow-head-and-neck-cancer/Standard treatments for head and neck cancer, such as surgery and radiation, can directly impact your voice and ability to swallow.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:57:36-04:00fa9d3b2c-f479-44aa-9d52-71b2ffa4c589https://wvpublic.org/story/health-science/heat-deaths-likely-undercounted-in-w-va/News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Brian Leary, assistant professor and director of tactical performance physiology with the WVU School of Medicine Division of Exercise Physiology to discuss what heat does to the body and what it means in West Virginia. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:53:55-04:005e46a902-2f04-408a-864c-8aacbcf1e844https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/albert-l-wright-jr-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-west-virginia-university-health-system/In this episode, Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of West Virginia University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the 340B program and the role of alternative payment models in shaping healthcare delivery. He also shares insights on keeping communities healthy and strengthening the health system's impact beyond traditional care.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:48:46-04:00baef4064-4d09-474a-8d71-2aca833805achttps://www.wboy.com/sports/high-school-sports/how-west-virginia-schools-are-preventing-cardiac-arrests-in-student-athletes/Javier Cárdenas, chair of the Department of Neurology at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, spoke with 12 News about sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:47:08-04:004ea2faf3-4a5e-4c17-8abc-6a382b53297ahttps://www.wvnews.com/statejournal/news/west-virginias-school-vaccination-rate-remains-high-non-medical-exemptions-to-be-revisited-in-2027/article_8479ad93-9ebb-4e67-9b93-8b67d655b4b5.htmlNationally, there has been a decrease in vaccination rates among school-aged children as the percentage of exemptions has increased.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:44:21-04:009fb1f515-ace5-46df-a2fd-71f19e2125ddhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/902041371/56/Online Flipping Book featuring Lisa Costello, M.D., and other young professionals Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:58:39-04:0081c1859e-4afd-41e3-87fa-eee4ccbdd7b4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_0somenagaeThe WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a virtual information session on September 22 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.  Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:48:47-04:00ed4e535e-3a4e-4d5b-933e-fb0f6405187ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=charissa-pacella-m-d-named-chair-of-wvu-s-department-of-emergency-medicineFollowing a national search, West Virginia University School of Medicine leadership announced that Charissa Pacella, M.D., will serve as the new chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, effective Jan. 11, 2027. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T12:22:09-04:0073e5d130-bdef-4fb7-a4a1-6047933b9940https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_10someducateStudents 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 September 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-02T13:07:45-04:002dcadff7-246e-4c00-9b1c-da7f68c5cd2dhttps://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/front-page/wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-marks-10-years-of-innovation-excellence-and-impact-in-cardiovascular-caresomempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A decade ago, the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) was founded on the belief that where a person lives should never determine a person's ability to receive the highest level of cardiovascular care. That belief continues to guide its mission today.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:44:33-04:008c78d814-71fa-42c8-bbab-4de5d46aca79https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/08/vaccination-exemption-school-disease/688397/As millions of children around the country start another school year, they'll be confronting new classes, new teachers, and, inevitably, a new slate of germs. And this fall, they'll be more vulnerable to infectious disease than children have been in decades. Linda Costello mentioned, but article is paywalled.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T12:07:21-04:00243ea3f8-78a1-402d-a011-b992f8dbe18ehttps://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/inflammatoryboweldisease/122775The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T12:05:14-04:00886a1649-fd95-46c8-93c2-3626c9af4e1bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews_1South Charleston High's varsity football team kicked off the first game of the season Thursday Aug. 27, in new Ridell Axiom helmets, which came to the team through a partnership between WVU Medicine's Thomas Foundation, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, the high school and Riddell, which manufacturers the helmets. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:45:40-04:009bc99058-26bf-4385-b111-ac0991cad334https://www.wboy.com/news/upshur/wvu-eye-institute-offers-free-exams-for-flood-victims-in-buckhannon/The WVU Eye Institute offered free eye exams and health screenings on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, helping resident's impacted by last month's flooding in the region.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T11:34:06-04:0089881c24-9515-4fa5-93b2-c7e86fa62f9ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-celebrates-10-yearsThe WVU Heart and Vascular Institute celebrated 10 years of advancing cardiovascular care on Friday Aug. 28. Officials say after a decade of innovation, patient care and world-first healthcare advancements, the institute will continue down a path of preventative care for West Virginians as well as patients from across the United States.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T11:32:47-04:00