https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/intranet/50 most recent storiesen-US8c78d814-71fa-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://intranet.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 -04002026-08-31T12:02:59-04:009bc99058-26bf-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://intranet.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 -04002026-08-31T11:32:47-04:000f6336b2-47f9-40b7-8cea-fd4861490ba7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-hsc-fire-alarm-test-scheduled-for-friday-sept-4A fire alarm test for the Health Sciences Campus – HSC South, HSC North, HSC addition and Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Facility – will take place from 5 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:36:08-04:0042d766a8-3380-48ca-964e-2543766e514bhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-for-mountain-state-cyber-summit-openWest Virginia's cybersecurity and technology communities will come together on Oct. 28 in Morgantown for the 2026 Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah, a new collaboration designed to connect leaders across different industries.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:35:38-04:00f51a5394-482e-4e01-829b-62c9ba7985a4https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-launches-new-find-your-calm-podcast"Find Your Calm," a new podcast produced by the WVU School of Nursing and hosted by Wellness Counselor Amy Ankrom, explores wellness topics that matter to nursing students and college students alike.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T12:50:28-04:00bdbabe96-00d3-4117-b3c8-5c0652f61e67https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-faculty-orientation-welcomes-wvu-health-sciences-and-wvu-medicine-facultyNew faculty members from WVU Health Sciences and WVU Medicine are invited to attend New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:34:49-04:00f37bf31a-acf9-4838-b1b7-067599f9a9b2https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominatehsc-employee-ofmonth-through-blue-skyOperation Blue Sky will be honoring a Health Science's Employee of the Month each quarter beginning in September 2026.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:34:06-04:0038583d7d-40dd-49ee-ac43-1c1505e014a3https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-roger-carpenter-to-be-inducted-asfellow-ofamerican-academy-of-nursingfacultynewsThe WVU School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Roger Carpenter, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNE, has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Carpenter is the director of the PhD program at the WVU School of Nursing and a professor in the Adult Health Department.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T15:32:35-04:001482baf0-7b1a-4cff-9d74-014dd288d9b8https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=levick-awarded-grant-continuation-for-diabetes-cardiac-disease-study_0somenagaeScott Levick, associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Substance P Metabolites and Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Cardiac Disease in Type 1 Diabetes."Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:53:09-04:0001cbd7da-ecec-451b-a414-379f7bbb3ecehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-alyson-leo-gives-back-to-hometown-with-patient-careOld-fashioned primary care is alive and well in Elkins, thanks in part to Dr. Alyson Leo. While a student at WVU School of Medicine, the Institute for Community and Rural Health's programs pinpointed her passion to practicing medicine in her hometown—and now she's giving back.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T12:13:08-04:00368d45f7-1442-42ac-b99b-77e7235d7490https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=action-required-okta-desktop-password-sync-for-macosAhead of Apple's next major software update expected this fall, WVU is rolling out Okta Desktop Password Sync for university-managed Macs.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:33:25-04:0035e885df-b9c7-4f16-9e66-17af2387377dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-school-of-public-health-for-graduate-programs-information-sessions_1Have you considered taking your career or education to the next level? Join WVU School of Public Health director of admissions and recruitment for one of our virtual information sessions that explore our various master's programs and provide tips on how to apply!Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T16:38:17-04:00a76c1f21-aa85-4488-8f58-e66974890275https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-5-9-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-26T15:53:34-04:008e3c5e45-8c6c-4ba9-b8ec-fa6563fae10fhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-faculty-present-poster-at-national-anatomage-conferencefacultynewsThree WVU School of Nursing faculty members attended and presented a poster at the national Anatomage Conference in Santa Clara, California, in July. Amy Miner and Drs. Kendra Barker and Stacy Huber presented, "Beyond Observation: Elevating Advanced Assessment Skills through Virtual Anatomy Exploration," during the two-day conference.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-21T12:31:59-04:00393c2049-d7b9-4160-a2dc-e392955a39e7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-september-1-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T16:32:02-04:00a966f471-8051-4973-bb10-8465434f3be6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=schreurs-receives-continued-funding-for-dementias-studyBernard Schreurs, assistant vice president of Research Development in the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and professor in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Stroke and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias." Paul Chantler, professor, and James Simpkins, professor emeritus, in the School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, serve as co-principle investigators.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-19T14:52:22-04:001e41c3e9-28f6-4008-ac63-bbd92fa62fe1https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nurkiewicz-receives-continued-funding-for-systems-toxicology-pre-doctoral-trainingTim Nurkiewicz, professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Pre-doctoral Training in Systems Toxicology."Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-19T14:33:41-04:00b039986d-1b42-47f8-9857-0e34bf3c8368https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-pharmacists-invited-to-apply-for-scholarship-to-complete-wvu-school-of-dentistry-s-cerWith funding support from West Virginia University's Community Engagement Grant, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering eight scholarships for pharmacists to complete its Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP).Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-19T14:27:46-04:000a79375c-4887-43df-bbf4-b0552dc4ef97https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-north-detour-scheduled-for-monday-august-24-and-tuesday-august-25On Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, the door to the hallway that connects the Pylons Commons Area to Fukushima Auditorium will be closed while crews work to install a new mural.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T15:34:27-04:003858be91-7026-46d3-ba8a-b12fb80f4bd7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-medicine-hosts-annual-john-e-parker-pulmonary-and-sleep-symposiumThe Department of Medicine's Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine hosted its annual John E. Parker Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium on July 31.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:35:01-04:0029b1ce2e-2180-4fd1-b5b5-be237df753b7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-for-simulation-week-sept-14-18Registration is now open for Simulation Week, which will be held September 14-18. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:34:39-04:00d0fa6d37-30cf-4c0a-b239-8fd03196dc08https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-is-open-for-anthony-g-dibartolomeo-internal-medicine-conferenceThe WVU Department of Medicine will host the Annual Anthony G. DiBartolomeo Internal Medicine Conference on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T13:34:06-04:00e96af00a-7cd4-4827-b567-728bf52c6b8dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2026-prep-pipeline-rural-education-program-application-opens-wednesday-august-19-2026Are you a West Virginia University junior or senior looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? The Pipeline Rural Education Program (PREP), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces undergraduate students to vital pathways in rural healthcare professions.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:20:34-04:00e7756016-276d-429c-968f-669219ffbd50https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2026-rush-rural-undergraduate-shadowing-in-healthcare-program-application-opens-tuesday-august-18-20The Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH) program, hosted by the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, is the perfect introduction to the rewarding world of rural healthcare.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:07:27-04:00fe44adad-537c-4566-8454-e85d7072dbc0https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=application-process-opens-for-2026-jon-michael-moore-trauma-center-research-grantsThe WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital John Michael Moore Trauma Center (JMMTC), the region's only American College of Surgeons nationally verified Level I Trauma Center, is accepting applications for its 2026 Trauma Research Grants. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T12:50:20-04:00e952544d-95c8-42a5-8abd-8a6acad8ee8dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=watch-aging-and-vision-loss-presentation-and-related-resourcesRecording and resources from the 8/10/26 American Foundation for the Blind Aging and Vision Loss presentation at the WVU School of Medicine Charleston Campus.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-17T15:51:57-04:00cd1891a0-f9cc-4650-8b95-c8544b7d0293https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-to-be-retired-sept-15Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the University's Cisco phone system will no longer receive technical support, maintenance, or updates. If you have not migrated to Zoom Phone, contact the ITS Service Desk as soon as possible for assistance and guidance on your next steps.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T11:07:35-04:00ac5505c1-a1e5-4cf1-9c5d-cea298ff04e8https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-and-staff-invited-to-sponsor-hydration-station_1WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to pass out water and snacks to students and community members in the Downtown area of campus, while reminding them to stay hydrated and be safe if they choose to drink alcohol. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-12T15:48:45-04:0053fd3698-2479-417c-9a89-4d33cfae89d3https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=research-funding-sedentary-behavior-and-cardiovascular-health-in-young-womenBethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has received notification of continued funding for the research project "Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women."Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-10T14:51:12-04:007f7d2d37-85c2-4539-ba98-5c4064341516https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nurse-anesthetist-program-to-increase-class-size-to-meet-growing-provider-needsThe WVU School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program recently received approval to increase its class size by five students, increasing the capacity of each cohort from 15 to 20.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-06T08:40:56-04:005b790a5f-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=gen3616somdiscoverAs 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 -04002026-08-14T14:12:47-04:007d8f6b9c-6915-4de7-a83a-6fbf24f518edhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faith-community-nurse-brings-grief-support-to-kentucky-communityA grief support group for mothers who have lost children, or for those in the community seeking support, has been organized by a faith community nurse in Boyd County, Kentucky.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:07:21-04:0009183822-e773-480a-a19d-912d94115184https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-medicine-to-make-transformative-contribution-to-health-services-in-monongalia-countyOn 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 -04002026-08-03T13:05:51-04:0076760375-bb2a-465a-82c3-081409db1325https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=newest-wvu-medical-students-wrap-up-orientation-start-studies-with-sturdy-footingsomenagaeThe 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 -04002026-08-03T08:49:22-04:0069981a1e-541f-4bec-a2b4-2ad745f7b0echttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/07/30/wvu-foundation-elects-three-new-board-membersThe West Virginia University Foundation welcomed three dedicated Mountaineers to its Board of Directors following recent elections. The new board members include Dr. James "Jim" Anderson, a 1986 graduate of the WVU School of Dentistry.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-30T11:05:38-04:00b3a8425a-0290-4951-b44d-61964bd165fbhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-student-researcher-showcases-work-at-summer-undergraduate-research-symposiumKendall Souder, West Virginia University School of Public Health accelerated bachelor's to master's student, presented at 19th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday, July 23, 2026.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-28T16:24:27-04:007736dfdd-21d5-449e-8de1-0147c1ce263ahttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=martha-sturms-to-retire-after-decades-of-service-towvu-school-of-dentistryFor generations of students, faculty, and staff at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Martha Sturms has been a steady presence, trusted resource, and strong advocate. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the School, she will retire at the end of August.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:11:37-04:005a2d73bb-0942-42fb-993b-51ba0fbbc40ahttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cardiovascular-health-in-pregnancy-to-be-focus-of-next-west-virginia-university-and-johns-hopkins-ruCollaboration continues between WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as their Rural Health Initiative series resumes with the Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research virtual discussion on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:42:25-04:00eec3bff7-4626-4368-a1fc-42ed6022bcc1https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=elevators-in-hsc-north-unavailable-briefly-on-monday-july-27On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-27T15:34:08-04:00cac322a6-9fdd-4241-8c38-14bcfb66faf6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faith-based-nursing-practices-are-essential-to-mingo-county-nurse-s-impactThe mission of Regional Church of God is being extended beyond its walls and into the broader Mingo County community through the work of Stephanie Hatfield, a WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurse (FCN).Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-23T14:13:20-04:008ccdaf44-1bc6-4546-b9c7-617a2f795bc6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominations-open-forinaugural-school-of-public-health-distinguished-alumni-awardThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the Distinguished Alumni Award, a new annual recognition celebrating alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to public health exemplify the mission and values of the School.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:37:12-04:00865a7d1a-d86e-45de-a19b-0c260507c1bdhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-named-to-new-leadership-positions-inwvu-school-of-dentistryLooking toward the future of dental education, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently named three faculty members to new leadership positions effective at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:37:03-04:00860d0b84-44d4-4dca-97af-334b55fa4060https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-to-expand-lpn-to-bsn-program-to-beckley-campus-at-wvu-techThe WVU School of Nursing is expanding its innovative Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program to its Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-22T11:57:03-04:008ca5e2c7-1829-4223-97a7-2e5dd89c01c3https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=iru-celebrates-one-year-of-patient-centered-careMark your calendars: the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) is celebrating its first anniversary with an event on Aug. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-15T13:18:57-04:008f047d10-4fb8-47cc-9f3c-5f28b35280d4https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-virtual-speaker-series-parent-connectionsRegistration info for the August 27, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar featuring Marsha Quinn from Parent to Parent USA discussing parent connections.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-14T08:46:00-04:00153ab790-8fe9-444e-9466-6c3076afbdc0https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-welcomes-ola-al-sheyab-as-director-of-mha-programThe West Virginia University School of Public Health has appointed Ola Al-Sheyab, Ph.D., as director of its Master of Health Administration program.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-14T08:46:17-04:003fe5d19f-be03-4241-9d07-eedeeb8eff9bhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=doerr-retires-after-30-years-at-wvu-leaves-legacy-of-education-and-patient-centric-careRussell "Rusty" Doerr, lead simulation education specialist at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety, has retired after more than 30 years at West Virginia University. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-04T15:14:32-04:00