Patients urged to reschedule canceled cancer screening appointments
Physicians at the WVU Cancer Institute are encouraging patients to not postpone important cancer screening appointments.
Patient Care
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WVU Cancer in the News: The Little State That Could: How West Virginia Became a National Model for COVID-19 Vaccination
West Virginia officials collaborated with the state's three large health systems to design a customized COVID vaccination plan. The state leveraged its network of over 250 local pharmacies to efficiently distribute COVID vaccines. Partnerships with the National Guard and other stakeholders have been key to the plan's success.
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Cell & Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering Traineeship Positions Available
The WVU Cell & Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering Training Program (CBTP), funded by NIGMS grant T32 GM133369, is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Deadline Extended: Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
The West Virginia University Office of Interprofessional Education in collaboration with WVU Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
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WVU Cancer Institute partners with GOG Foundation to offer more access to clinical trials
The WVU Cancer Institute has joined the Gynecology Oncology Group (GOG) Foundation network to offer a larger portfolio of clinical trials to its patients.
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WVU in the News: WVU researchers explained that cancer patients could benefit from rehabilitation
Cancer treatment is all about preserving the life and the quality of life of the patient, but often that is not the case when it comes to rehabilitation.
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$1.27M gift boosts Huggins research endowment at WVU Cancer Institute
A Charleston man’s $1.27 million gift to the WVU Cancer Institute will help improve cancer care for future patients in memory of his late wife, certified orthopedic nurse Deborah K. Knowles.
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Grant Memorial Hospital’s new infusion center to be affiliated with WVU Cancer Institute
In January, Grant Memorial Hospital (GMH) in Petersburg broke ground on a new nine-patient oncology infusion center to offer a more expanded and sophisticated program of cancer services through a collaborative agreement with the WVU Cancer Institute to improve healthcare in the area.
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2021 Coach Bob Huggins Fish Fry
The annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry supports both the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment at the WVU Cancer Institute and Remember the Miners’ flagship scholars program. Each year, nearly 1,500 fans and friends gather to enjoy good company, great eats, and to support these worthy causes. To ensure this support does not waiver in 2021, and in keeping with COVID guidelines, the in-person event has been shifted to a cutting-edge virtual experience. Join us online for an entertaining evening, complete with special presentations, auctions, and exclusive commentary. The star-studded special guest lineup includes Founder and President of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, WVU great Da’Sean Butler and many others to be announced!
