﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for Health Sciences</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/healthsciences/</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ab7bf794-e27b-44ef-a0ed-bbfa6ba3a629</guid><link>https://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&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pres-benson&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm324</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide</title><description>Building 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-09T16:54:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9f45d66c-b0b3-4cdf-aaf9-461383757152</guid><link>https://wvuf.org/news-and-publications/news/2026/09/09/wvu-cardiology-chair-sokos-builds-on-jain-legacy-to-expand-care-across-w-va</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Cardiology Chair Sokos builds on Jain legacy to expand care across W.Va.</title><description>Dr. 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-09T16:02:39-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7af2c807-36af-4d57-8522-7e6af302809b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-programs-to-host-open-house</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs to host open house  </title><description>Students 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.  
</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-09T16:03:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e59cd6d6-b7b2-47bf-9654-03e693294b52</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-professor-named-one-of-pittsburgh-magazine-s-40-under-40</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing professor named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40</title><description>Dr. Amanda McQuillan, an adjunct professor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The recognition celebrates Pittsburghers who are making a meaningful impact through their professional work, leadership, and service to the community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T14:36:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f42e127b-5f3c-4e00-ba0b-cb289e188777</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-faculty-member-advances-student-success-through-innovation-mentorship</link><category>facultynews</category><title>WVU School of Nursing faculty member advances student success through innovation, mentorship</title><description>From simulation labs to leadership practicums, Heather Dignan is helping prepare the next generation of nurses through hands-on learning, mentorship and a commitment to student success at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:51:56-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">56b2f851-a55a-4bed-ae9a-bed48ef66ec0</guid><link>https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/25/doctor-rocky-gates-remembers-his-time-as-a-student-at-potomac-state</link><category></category><title>Alumni Spotlight: Doctor "Rocky" Gates remembers his time as a student at Potomac State</title><description>It's not uncommon for a local family tree to produce at least one distinguished and notable relative. The Gates family, however, has at least two – with roots that go back to the very genesis of the area itself and educational wings for both of them that began to grow at WVU Potomac State College. Known to his friends as "Rocky," Dr. Paul Edward Gates has had career accomplishments in the healthcare field that are equally impressive and impactful to the community.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:52:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">81c1859e-4afd-41e3-87fa-eee4ccbdd7b4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-programs-to-host-virtual-information-session_0</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy Programs to host virtual information session  </title><description>The 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.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-07T13:48:47-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ed4e535e-3a4e-4d5b-933e-fb0f6405187e</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=charissa-pacella-m-d-named-chair-of-wvu-s-department-of-emergency-medicine</link><category></category><title>Charissa Pacella, M.D., named chair of WVU's Department of Emergency Medicine </title><description>Following 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. </description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T12:22:09-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1d3f7f82-93f4-478f-bc33-4c1b9360c4af</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=craig-named-assistant-director-for-strategic-planning-research-and-impact-for-steps</link><category></category><title>Craig named assistant director for strategic planning, research and impact for STEPS</title><description>Jason Craig has been named assistant director for strategic planning, research and impact for the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), WVU's premier simulation center that provides students with simulated scenarios to grow their skills before engaging in direct patient care.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-03T11:23:14-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8a39807b-d3fb-48d4-91c9-31b1f5a40eb0</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=residents-complete-specialized-endodontic-training-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry</link><category></category><title>Residents complete specialized endodontic training at WVU School of Dentistry</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently recognized three residents upon completion of their specialized endodontic training during a celebration at the WVU Health Sciences Center.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:52:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">73e5d130-bdef-4fb7-a4a1-6047933b9940</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science-program-to-hold-virtual-open-house_10</link><category>someducate</category><title>Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program to hold virtual open house</title><description>Students 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-02T13:07:45-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2dcadff7-246e-4c00-9b1c-da7f68c5cd2d</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/front-page/wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-marks-10-years-of-innovation-excellence-and-impact-in-cardiovascular-care</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU Heart and Vascular Institute marks 10 years of innovation, excellence, and impact in cardiovascular care</title><description>MORGANTOWN, 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-07T13:44:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b58a1377-6de2-4e5a-bbb6-a92ca50ed20b</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-senior-supports-research-for-harrison-county-health-and-wellness-project</link><category></category><title>WVU nursing senior supports research for Harrison County health and wellness project </title><description>As part of his capstone, a WVU School of Nursing student assisted with research for a health and wellness project that could benefit Harrison County residents.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-04T14:01:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">75245c72-5c02-4bc4-b757-0af2a5f8bbeb</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-student-research-finds-that-medical-school-financial-assistance-programs-unde</link><category>finance</category><category>graduateeducation</category><category>research</category><title>WVU School of Medicine student research finds that medical school financial assistance programs underutilized</title><description>A research team comprised of students, faculty and staff from the West Virginia University School of Medicine discovered that medical school financial assistance programs are being underutilized by medical students who could qualify for financial help.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-31T15:21:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d9fb502c-7f3f-4c33-925f-146833f6ada4</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-establishes-scholarship-honoring-athletic-trainer-and-sports-medicine-physician</link><category>somempower</category><title>Family establishes scholarship honoring athletic trainer and sports medicine physician</title><description>Greg Elkins, M.D., devoted his career to caring for athletes, mentoring future healthcare professionals and advancing sports medicine. Now, his family is ensuring that legacy continues through the creation of the Dr. Greg Elkins Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship at West Virginia University.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T15:52:30-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d2d90cdc-2345-4d50-b7e1-36395707bed1</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/08/27/wvu-tech-alumnus-shows-it-can-be-done</link><category></category><title>WVU Tech alum shows, "It can be done," after earning nursing degree</title><description>One WVU Tech alumnus proves it's never too late to do something new, even if that something new is going to nursing school and getting your bachelor's degree. Leslie "Les" Williams graduated from the WVU School of Nursing - Beckley Campus with his nursing degree in 2022, twenty years after his first attempt at college.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T12:00:53-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">153af9cf-58fc-4b4a-b9f9-cfc829682bc3</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=first-ever-wvu-school-of-dentistry-pediatric-residency-cohort-graduates</link><category>dentistry</category><category>healthsciences</category><category>pediatric</category><category>residency</category><category>resident</category><category>schoolofdentistry</category><title>First-ever WVU School of Dentistry pediatric residency cohort graduates</title><description>The West Virginia University School of Dentistry's first ever pediatric dentistry residency cohort to recently completed the program, marking an important milestone in the advancement of care for the profession's youngest patients. </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-25T11:19:05-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5fcaf6d9-a112-4e84-b4da-8fdc9b97cfb5</guid><link>https://www.ft.com/content/cd52173f-5863-4996-93b2-c4adb81ad210?syn-25a6b1a6=1</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Moderna pins hopes on mRNA 'game-changer' for cancer vaccines</title><description>The revolutionary mRNA technology that made Moderna a corporate superstar during the Covid-19 pandemic has turbocharged the vaccine maker again, this time thanks to the promise it holds in treating cancer. 
Moderna's melanoma results were likely to "amplify" political divisions over mRNA, said Dannell Boatman, a professor at West Virginia University who has studied online discourse about mRNA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-24T11:45:16-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a56df267-1146-487a-8aa7-4a7a08536fca</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/state-faces-persistent-flash-flooding-and-extreme-heat-as-summer-storms-persist/article_e6cec85a-c48b-4088-b6c8-877aed2bb19a.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: State faces persistent flash flooding and extreme heat as summer storms persist</title><description> A relentless summer weather pattern combining extreme heat, high humidity and severe thunderstorms has triggered multiple flash flooding events across West Virginia, with meteorologists forecasting continued above-normal rainfall through the end of August.
Alma Mattocks, chairperson for the Division of Athletic Training at West Virginia University, shares how to stay safe.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-24T11:39:04-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">54419ade-fcd0-4c88-87ee-ef93f78203e3</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-officially-opens-expanded-state-ofart-clinics_0</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Dentistry officially opens expanded, state-of-the-art clinics</title><description>The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public, following the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday August 19. (All related stories from online news)</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-25T15:13:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">796b413f-c819-4500-b70c-9fc978aa7541</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-athletic-training-program-to-host-virtual-information-session_3</link><category>someducate</category><title>WVU Athletic Training program to host virtual information session</title><description>Students interested in learning more about WVU's Athletic Training Master's degree are invited to attend a virtual information session on September 15 at noon via Zoom.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T15:54:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c3aa492b-7612-4bf9-bacb-16bdeca741f7</guid><link>https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/08/13/future-nurses-attend-junior-nursing-academy</link><category></category><title>Future nurses attend Junior Nursing Academy hosted at Keyser Campus</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently held its fifth annual Junior Nursing Academy for Mineral County middle school students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The academy, held Aug. 10-12 at WVU Potomac State College, gave future health care professionals a first look at educational opportunities here on campus and offered a glimpse into a future career by those who know the business most.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-21T12:32:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ed67872-9ed1-4a9c-afbe-6c4c8858e1d6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-capito-wvu-officials-cut-ribbon-on-first-phase-of-school-of-dentistry-capital-improvement</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Capito, WVU officials cut ribbon on first phase of School of Dentistry capital improvements</title><description>The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-04T11:23:23-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4570718c-2a50-46af-8a1f-a81611164444</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/08/19/wvu-school-of-dentistry-officially-opens-expanded-state-of-the-art-clinics</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Dentistry officially opens expanded, state-of-the-art clinics</title><description>To better prepare tomorrow's dentists to meet future patient needs, West Virginia University School of Dentistry students are learning and practicing in a newly renovated and expanded state-of-the art facility at the only dental school in the Mountain State.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-19T14:27:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8f9fdf0d-99e2-49d9-ae77-5d756a09474d</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=newest-dental-hygiene-students-begin-their-education-atwvu-school-of-dentistry</link><category></category><title>Newest Dental Hygiene students begin their education at the WVU School of Dentistry</title><description>This week, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed 19 new students to the dental hygiene Class of 2030.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-19T14:27:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1e61492e-f668-4436-80f9-ca7b0cfc890a</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=spain-study-abroad-trip-allows-wvu-school-of-nursing-students-to-experience-new-cultures-in-barcelon</link><category></category><title>Spain study abroad trip allows WVU School of Nursing students to experience new cultures in Barcelona, Valencia</title><description>Through WVU Education Abroad, students from the WVU School of Nursing had the opportunity to travel to Barcelona and Valencia in May. The participating students immersed themselves in the culture of Spain while they learned about healthcare, nursing, nutrition and environmental influences on health.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-19T14:27:59-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">19c6b4ab-776a-450c-b43e-f5742293e5c1</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-welcomes-class-of-2030-dental-students</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Dentistry welcomes Class of 2030 dental students</title><description>The newest class of Doctor of Dental Surgery students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently arrived on campus for orientation as they prepare to serve others as competent, compassionate dentists.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-18T11:20:44-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">064e7311-3138-4f25-96a4-6c3057c28c58</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-school-of-nursing-s-bachelor-program-named-program-of-excellence-by-wvu-board-of_0</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing's Bachelor program named Program of Excellence by WVU Board of Governors</title><description>The West Virginia University School of  Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence. The recognition also includes the School of Nursing's Beckley Campus at WVU Tech, highlighting the success of its graduates and faculty. </description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-18T11:07:07-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">064e7311-3138-4f25-96a4-6c3057c28c58</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-school-of-nursing-s-bachelor-program-named-program-of-excellence-by-wvu-board-of-gove</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing's Bachelor program named Program of Excellence by WVU Board of Governors</title><description>The West Virginia University School of  Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence. The recognition also includes the School of Nursing's Beckley Campus at WVU Tech, highlighting the success of its graduates and faculty. </description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-17T15:10:32-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">94cfe4f4-5cae-4eea-9f3f-e04e7ad1cae8</guid><link>https://therealwv.com/2026/08/11/how-are-new-student-loan-caps-affecting-medical-students/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: How are new student loan caps affecting medical students?</title><description>While facing all the normal stresses of starting a rigorous professional program, the students who started medical school in July also are facing some additional challenges. 2025's Public Law 119-21, which the Trump Administration calls the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," set new limits on how much money medical and other professional school students can borrow from federal loan programs each year to pay for their tuition, fees, and other expenses starting July 1. 

In a state like West Virginia, which suffers from critical shortages of physicians and other medical providers in many areas and specialties, the changes in federal student loan rules have created a new environment both students and administrators have to figure out how to navigate.

But, at least for now, officials from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and West Virginia University say students who accepted seats in their medical school classes of 2030 have been able to figure out how to pay the costs to attend. 

</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-17T15:06:16-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2d17ef60-b3a2-4579-9572-5d4db11779fa</guid><link>https://wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast/us-them-what-we-hide-examining-the-collateral-damage-of-addiction/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction</title><description>In this episode of Us &amp; Them, host Trey Kay talks with a filmmaker whose recent movie What We Hide focuses on the collateral damage of addiction on children. And as part of a WVU training symposium, Kay hears from professionals who work with people affected by addiction about the cost on our medical system, social service networks and child protection workers.

Dr. James Berry of West Virginia University's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute joined a discussion of What We Hide at the Carl "Rolly" Sullivan Addiction Training Institute in Morgantown. Berry is an addiction psychiatrist whose work focuses on treatment, recovery and the effects of addiction on individuals and families.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-17T14:57:35-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">c14892c3-00c5-46fc-b9ae-f57b8b9545e6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-students-selected-for-national-tiph-ambassador-program</link><category></category><title>School of Public Health students selected for national TIPH ambassador program</title><description>WVU School of Public Health students Eva Dillaman and Sabrina Thorn have been selected as 2026-2027 This Is Public Health Ambassadors, which is a program of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-20T13:38:25-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ed37a477-8c8a-4048-b6a9-552891597802</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-pharmacy-s-beta-eta-chapter-earns-national-honors-at-kappa-psi-convention</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Pharmacy's Beta Eta Chapter earns national honors at Kappa Psi convention</title><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-17T15:50:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2c1b0017-d62e-4bba-8be8-71cc55fefaa6</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-wvu-medicine-partner-to-provide-financial-educational-support-to-future-nurse-</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing, WVU Medicine partner to provide financial, educational support to future nurse anesthetists </title><description>In a collaborative partnership, 11 intensive care unit nurses at WVU Medicine will receive an educational stipend toward the WVU School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program in exchange for a four-year work agreement as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) after graduation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-21T13:07:13-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0d5f8f3e-aa25-4cff-aadc-4b9a8c0df4aa</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-to-host-information-session</link><category>somenagae</category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy to host information session </title><description>The 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.
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Now, food banks say they're serving more families, but state funding and federal food supplies have declined. </description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-03T10:46:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">df096b00-b3c8-4c24-abd6-ba1706d3224e</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvctsi-project-echo-marks-10-years-of-transforming-healthcare-access-across-west-virginia-and-beyond</link><category></category><title>WVCTSI Project ECHO marks 10 years of transforming healthcare access across West Virginia and beyond</title><description>For patients throughout West Virginia, access to specialty care has long been a challenge. Getting expert specialty treatment once meant choosing between hours of travel or going without it altogether. 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Kimberly Stump was getting ready for work one morning last February when she passed out in the shower.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-23T14:18:27-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">af22872b-5a81-4618-821b-e17abcfd8ef7</guid><link>https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-faculty-member-honored-with-emeritus-status-scholarship-established-in-her-</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU Occupational Therapy faculty member honored with emeritus status, scholarship established in her name</title><description>Longtime 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.
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