MORGANTOWN – WVU medical researchers are developing a home sleep apnea testing device that could open doors for more to get tested – benefiting them as patients, […]
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A look at pay for WV nurses and mid-levels, and some thoughts on the nurse shortage
MORGANTOWN – Registered nurses in West Virginia rank relatively low for hourly pay compared to those in other states, but fare better when their pay is adjusted […]
Gift to RNI advances Alzheimer’s research in memory of late WVU alumnus
The family of a WVU alumnus has given a gift to WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to advance groundbreaking Alzheimer’s disease research. The gift from Sharon Miller establishes […]
Gift to Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute advances Alzheimer’s research in memory of late WVU alumnus
MORGANTOWN — The family of a WVU alumnus has given a gift to WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to advance groundbreaking Alzheimer’s disease research. The gift from Sharon […]
Fairmont Medical Center completes renovation of 3rd floor, reopens all patient rooms there
FAIRMONT — WVU Medicine has completed renovations on the third floor of Fairmont Medical Center – acute patient care rooms – and reopened the full floor this […]
WVU Medicine Children’s implants first intrathecal baclofen pump to treat spasticity
by WVU Medicine WVU Medicine Children’s pediatric neurosurgeons implanted the hospital’s first SynchroMed III™ intrathecal drug delivery system for children with severe spasticity. Spasticity occurs when a […]
Rosenbaum Family House celebrates 25 years of serving WVU Medicine patients, families
In July, the Rosenbaum Family House (RFH) will celebrate 25 years of operation and 10 years at its current location on the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital campus. […]
WVU Medicine recognizes Hospitals Against Violence Day
WVU Medicine joined the American Hospital Association (AHA) in recognizing Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) Day, annually observed on the first Friday in June. Now in its […]
WVU to host social support group for teen girls with autism, inspiring confidence and independence
University of Kansas has held its research-based Girls Night Out (GNO) program since 2008, providing vital life skills to girls and women with developmental disabilities for nearly […]
WVU Cancer Institute performs West Virginia’s first pancreatic islet cell autotransplant
In a landmark achievement for pancreatic care in West Virginia, WVU Cancer Institute surgeons successfully performed the state’s first total pancreatectomy with pancreatic islet cell auto-transplant (TPIAT) […]