https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/intranet/50 most recent storiesen-US8ca5e2c7-1829-4223-97a7-2e5dd89c01c3https://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 -04002026-07-15T15:02:16-04:0031501da9-9a16-40c0-812a-b624c9853bb1https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-and-johns-hopkins-rural-health-convos-series-continues-with-social-prescripWVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health continue their Rural Health Initiative series with the Rural Health Convos: Social Prescriptions virtual discussion on Monday, July 20, 2026, at noon via Zoom. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-16T14:41:57-04:0000bf0969-3168-4971-8cba-2c007e27ae75https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-to-host-in-person-dnp-nurse-anesthetist-information-session-aug-1The WVU School of Nursing will host an in-person information session for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the session will kick off at 9 a.m. in Health Sciences Center-North, Room 2940A.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-10T15:25:10-04:00754278de-be49-43ab-bc85-9b2fbc4a2b0chttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=continuing-education-opportunity-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry-to-focus-on-artificial-intelligenceThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry will present the annual Mesaros Symposium on Friday, Aug. 21, at Erickson Alumni Center. The half-day continuing education opportunity is open to School of Dentistry students, faculty, and staff, and all dental professionals and support staff.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-16T09:10:44-04:00504905f2-63b7-42c5-9788-2f9dadf6073chttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-will-be-discontinued-atend-of-summer_0The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in its final two months. The University's Cisco Phone service will be disconnected by the end of summer. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-15T15:02:31-04:002fee496e-11e7-4241-af90-19bedf4a5334https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=help-welcomeclass-of-2030-intopharmacy-professionThis is your opportunity to invest in a WVU student-pharmacist through the White Coat program.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-10T15:25:59-04:00d1ac85e8-5162-4ae1-9c53-0ba322847b51https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-health-professions-faculty-members-assume-new-leadership-rolessomeducateThe 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 -04002026-07-13T11:32:50-04:0060edabe3-28ba-474f-b708-e9872403a2f6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mark-you-calendar-for-hsc-s-got-talent-on-september-24Do you have a secret skill that deserves the spotlight? The Health Sciences Talent Show is your chance to share your passion, represent your team and enjoy quality time with fellow faculty, staff and students.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-14T09:25:44-04:0007e3a732-5014-4ed1-8ec3-107c46d0c151https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=july-is-disability-pride-monthInformation and resources regarding Disability Pride Month.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-06T12:02:39-04:007cae42f1-e787-4d55-973b-7554ae712747https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ceremony-recognizes-teaching-scholars-achievementsSchool of Public Health Assistant Professor Anthony Peluso was among the graduates of the 2022–2024 and 2024–2026 Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program cohorts that were recognized for their achievements during Teaching Scholars Day June 22 at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-06T12:45:33-04:00e914a2d7-129d-4057-8a7e-b9a1db93f1c1https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-school-of-nursing-bsn-program-earns-program-of-excellence-distinction/article_0fdbca16-bbac-4905-bb83-fc9be2db86aa.htmlThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the West Virginia University School of Nursing has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence. The recognition is the first for the BSN program and includes all undergraduate nursing pathways at WVU, including the traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN and LPN to BSN programs.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-06T12:07:20-04:001db81276-2f36-4dbf-9752-0b19c698a3d8https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-announces-faculty-promotionsThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently awarded Dami Kim, DDS, Elizabeth Southern Puette, MSDH, and Kim Zaremba-Rabatin, DMD, promotions in rank in recognition of their accomplishments and contributions to the mission of the School. Their promotions were effective July 1.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-06T12:07:31-04:009bb0f2e8-a86c-4579-8d87-ab6bfaecfbcehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=simmons-elected-president-of-west-virginia-health-information-management-associationAshley Simmons, MBA, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program, has been elected as the West Virginia Health Information Management Association's (WVHIMA) president for 2026-2027. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-01T13:17:11-04:0092a43f82-16c1-4a47-8aea-2324e20d963ahttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-to-host-pathologists-for-fall-meetingThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry will host the Eastern Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology (ESTOP) Annual Meeting this fall in Morgantown. Scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, the continuing education opportunity will take place at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place and is open to all oral and general pathologists, dental professionals, and dental residents and students.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-07T10:08:28-04:007d875546-78de-4319-9323-f5897f6e62b7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-communications-and-marketing-announces-new-intake-processThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Communications and Marketing team recently established a new project intake process for Health Sciences and School of Medicine announcements and marketing collateral. The new process will make it easier for groups to request communications assistance by streamlining the amount of request forms for various marketing pieces.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:39:40-04:00674e5fef-925e-4b3e-a8b5-0db3a9d24fc3https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=longitudinal-teaching-scholars-program-now-accepting-applicationsHealth professions faculty, residents, fellows, clinical preceptors, program directors, and educational leaders who are passionate about advancing their teaching and educational leadership skills are invited to apply for the 2026-2028 cohort of the Longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-01T16:33:09-04:00f3191186-6825-4717-ba77-75b4594e97f4https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=neal-museum-opens-new-children-s-hospital-exhibit-exploring-history-impact-of-pediatric-vaccinesA new exhibit curated by the William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences, "History & Impact of Pediatric Vaccines," is now open at the WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital and is free for students, faculty, staff and community members to visit.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T13:16:49-04:00945208b4-56d1-406d-8a71-95ed82811c5fhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-students-interested-in-nursing-had-hands-on-lessons-at-wvu-tech-s-junior-nursing-academyMiddle and high school students interested in nursing are getting hands-on lessons at WVU Tech's Junior Nursing Academy.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-01T16:37:32-04:00a20c847f-91d4-4caa-8957-e883797d7751https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-student-matthew-davis-do-recognized-as-40-under-40-honoreeBoth an alumnus and current student of WVU School of Public Health, Matthew Davis, DO, has been recognized as one of The State Journal Generation Next "40 Under 40" honorees. Receiving his Master of Health Administration in 2025, he's currently pursuing a Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Population Health.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:33:57-04:004dc37800-f24e-42d7-9e10-51dafcc116a6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faith-community-nurse-expands-outreach-to-underserved-residents-in-lewis-countyFor Lewis County residents experiencing poverty, homelessness, and limited access to essential resources, Crystal Lough has become a consistent source of support through her work as a Faith Community Nurse.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:34:05-04:004037198b-ca25-4f48-94d3-085c5e37c56fhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rudisill-featured-speaker-at-nisbreWVU School of Public Health associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics Toni Rudisill presented at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence, held June 14-17, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:34:15-04:0080c09f20-09ce-4179-8acd-12af3219e71chttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-spotlight-on-accessibility-start-with-alt-text-and-sole-accessibility-checkerFaculty who teach in SOLE can support the University's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive digital environment and ensure compliance with federal accessibility rules by using the SOLE Accessibility Checker and adding meaningful alternative text (alt text) to visual content in courses.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-26T16:46:02-04:00d22527b6-6acc-4ea0-bc19-15b49c715c04https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mountain-state-conference-on-disabilities-seeks-input-for-presentation-topicsThe Mountain State Conference on Disabilities is seeking input on topics to be presented at next year's conference on April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T10:32:48-04:003187abc1-89ab-46ba-a4b7-e12121494a8fhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-lead-education-specialist-rusty-doerr-retirement-party-set-for-july-9Join us on July 9 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the retirement of Russell "Rusty" Doerr, lead simulation education specialist, following more than 17 years of dedicated service in healthcare simulation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS). Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-26T12:25:20-04:0065e6f4be-1ce2-47a5-bc44-cd2022d4de94https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-july-7-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T17:23:59-04:002d42eb2d-078d-4bf7-ae45-38dd0374a08bhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=long-time-faculty-member-davidov-to-depart-school-of-public-healthAfter nearly 20 years with West Virginia University, Danielle Davidov, Ph.D., School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences associate professor and Ph.D. program director for Social and Behavioral Sciences, has announced she will be leaving the University.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T08:40:08-04:00e15a2af7-3615-48c8-b64f-523becfaa919https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-student-nurses-association-passes-women-s-healthcare-resolution-during-convention-in-houstonA group of students from the WVU School of Nursing recently took their classroom knowledge to the national stage, successfully passing a resolution focused on postpartum health education at the National Student Nurses' Association convention in Houston.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T08:45:29-04:00ca6284f0-4e49-47a2-9edc-7eb59b3edefehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=improve-sleep-habits-and-confidence-with-mindfulness Whether you're seeking better sleep, more effective habits or inspired confidence, the Mindfulness Summer Series invites you to breathe and reconnect with what matters most.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:09:21-04:00221bb897-d6d9-4b5c-852e-786d12f46238https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/06/16/research-office-launches-recruitment-website-for-participants-in-research-studies?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen3323The Research Office has launched a centralized website to support recruitment efforts for researchers conducting Institutional Review Board or IRB-approved studies that are actively seeking participants. This resource is designed to help increase visibility for ongoing research projects and connect researchers with potential participants across the University community and beyond. It is a replacement for the Survey Tuesday mailing previously managed by Strategic Communications and Marketing.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:09:11-04:001a6857c7-3bdd-4260-b043-33f8d71e09a6https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=petros-to-step-down-as-dean-ofschool-of-pharmacypharmacyschoolofpharmacyWilliam Petros, Pharm.D., FCCP, Gates Wigner Dean of the WVU School of Pharmacy, announced his intention to retire and conclude his tenure as dean by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, or as soon as the position is filled. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:57-04:00133dc799-b250-457a-b8d5-5b63d423a659https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=internal-job-position-opportunities-now-availableThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Center is promoting job positions for internal candidates.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:44-04:00da80f302-fe18-460f-a87d-9183ff362225https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-virtual-speaker-series-foster-care-and-disability_0Registration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:34:46-04:000c81181a-a619-464b-bb95-721354836d68https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=family-virtual-speaker-series-foster-care-and-disabilityRegistration info for the July 9, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar about foster care and disability.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:34:35-04:0029a73fbb-88d5-4c27-adde-23bb67f73091https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fsap-support-squad-to-discuss-how-to-break-up-with-your-phoneFaculty and staff are invited to discuss "How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30 Day Plan To Take Back Your Life" by Catherine Price every Thursday at 12 p.m. beginning July 9 through August 6 on Zoom or in-person at the FSAP office.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:19-04:0090f829a4-2fb9-45d6-8b2c-2040609d9af7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-professor-receives-2026-service-learning-instruction-awardDr. Stephanie Young, a Clinical Associate Professor at the WVU School of Nursing, was selected as the winner of the 2026 Service-Learning Instruction Award, which recognizes a professor who demonstrates a commitment to high impact teaching through service-learning, values relationships with the community and inspires students to make a positive community impact.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:35:34-04:005b7fcc54-2466-4a1a-ae75-adfde1de4a5dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-is-now-open-forsixth-annual-john-e-parker-wvu-pulmonary-sleep-symposiumRegistration is now open for the Sixth Annual John E. Parker WVU Pulmonary & Sleep Symposium, hosted by the WVU Department of Medicine.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:08:04-04:00bb4c409d-06fd-4083-a3a7-a74fee4256f0https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-forretirement-reception-honoring-longtime-pt-faculty-member-dr-anne-swisherPlease join us for a retirement celebration honoring Anne Swisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Thursday, June 18, at the WVU Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-10T13:38:18-04:0094b94c88-633d-411d-935e-d79b6a5eb93dhttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-spotlight-make-readings-more-accessibleAs WVU continues preparing digital course materials to meet ADA Title II accessibility expectations and WVU's Digital Accessibility Policy, faculty can support efforts by reviewing how required readings are shared in SOLE. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:07:22-04:00e41f8920-c17b-4176-b37c-a7383cd7538ehttps://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dentistry-faculty-member-co-authors-public-health-researchDr. R. Constance Wiener, a faculty member in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, recently co-authored a publication focused on inflation and its impact on public health related to social media narratives.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-15T15:35:52-04:00ba4dd861-8c0b-41d2-b0f2-f9a9f19e2cd7https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-facilities-staff-briefly-unavailable-on-june-10On Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., HSC Facilities staff will be attending the Facilities Management Staffing Celebration to recognize the hard work and professionalism their staff contributes to the WVU community. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-11T12:53:53-04:00e1e09d1f-bc8c-460a-9106-3fd1a3370393https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-bewell-ice-cream-social-and-recreation-day-to-be-held-june-16The BeWell Ice Cream Social and Recreation Day will be held on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Health Sciences Center Pylons.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-11T12:54:20-04:001699dfec-7046-4974-8439-2426543e1e53https://viewer.joomag.com/west-virginia-executive-spring-2026/0960869001777044213/p22?short&One of the Mountain State's most admirable traits is its people's determination to take care of each other, a sentiment the West Virginia Executive (WVE) Health Care Hall of Fame Class of 2026 exemplifies each day. On March 3, 2026, WVE celebrated the class at the University of Charleston rotunda.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:13-04:0083ee360b-fd3d-4f35-82cc-70bc9747c44dhttps://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/cms-west-virginia-leaders-highlight-progress-in-rural-healthcare-transformation-program/article_fbb1404e-9bf4-4056-ae50-d78df9e8d4dc.htmlThe West Virginia Department of Health recently hosted representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a two-day site visit focused on the state's Rural Health Transformation Program, an initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:00:56-04:0033dd4397-02b0-4c02-94fa-349d282d4e73https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=prendergast-retires-as-director-of-wvprcLeesa Prendergast has retired from her position as director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center. Her last day with the School of Public Health was May 15, 2026. We wish her well in her retirement!Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:48-04:00c4fa86ce-3c8d-4734-b84a-09bef5284935https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lora-graves-retires-after-18-years-of-service-at-wvu-school-of-dentistry​​​​​​​Lora Graves, DDS, retired in May following an 18-year-long career at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:43-04:00a0804840-5142-4640-8fd0-a7a95f0d9ae4https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=voyles-joins-office-of-student-successRylie Voyles joins the WVU School of Public Health Office of Student Success as program coordinator, focusing on accreditation and academic affairs efforts. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:37-04:000b178d0f-1d5d-49f7-8345-6c589e8a7d65https://intranet.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=teachingfuture-of-nursing-wvu-professor-earns-top-book-awardfacultynewsDr. Heather Carter-Templeton, Chair of the Adult Health Department, and her co-authors earned first place in the 2025 AJN Book of the Year Awards for their textbook, "Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses." Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-09T09:01:29-04:00