August 10, 2018 – West Virginia Executive Magazine

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Hepatitis A topic of community program

Business NewsBy cyndee August 10, 2018 Leave a comment

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and the WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Campus will sponsor a community mini-medical school program on the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute Hepatitis A. The seminar will be held on September 18 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Health Sciences Center on the Berkeley Medical Center…

West Virginia State University Alumnus Creates Lasting Tribute to Katherine Johnson

Business NewsBy cyndee August 10, 2018 Leave a comment

When West Virginia State University (WVSU) honors distinguished NASA mathematician and WVSU alumna Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson on Aug. 25 with a statue dedicated in her honor, it is fitting that the work was created by a fellow Yellow Jacket alum. Artist Frederick Hightower, a WVSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fine art, was…

Three “Love Your Park” Workdays Planned for Bluestone National Scenic River

Business NewsBy cyndee August 10, 2018 Leave a comment

The National Park Service and Friends of New River Gorge National River are planning a series of projects this fall to show “love” to Bluestone National Scenic River. Community members are invited to sign up for volunteer events that will take place along the popular Bluestone Turnpike Trail. The project will kick off next Saturday,…

Ride for Kids West Virginia: Inaugural Event Engages New Audience

Executive ExclusivesBy cyndee August 10, 2018 Leave a comment

This has been an eventful year for WVU Medicine’s Children’s with a number of great announcements and events, including the ground-breaking ceremony of its new facility. The new eight-story tower, scheduled for completion in 2020, is set to feature over 155 beds, a 25-bed pediatric intensive care unit and 61-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), in addition to many other expansions. However, as with any expansion, there comes an increased need for fundraising and awareness. Thanks to the efforts of two Morgantown-based companies, a new opportunity for fundraising is now available.