WVU Urgent Care is moving to 301 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive in Morgantown.

The new location, between McDonald’s and WesBanco in the Suncrest Towne Centre,will be open to serve our patients Saturday, June 29,
at 8 a.m.

Springtime is allergy time. Trees are blooming and pollen gets airborne. Allergy symptoms tend to be worse on breezy days when the wind carries pollen in the air.

Once known as hay fever, springtime allergies or allergic rhinitis affects large numbers of people.

If you've been considering a cosmetic procedure to enhance the way you look and feel, now is a great time to contact our Cosmetic Surgery Center.
 
We offer many options to help you look and feel your best.

At WVU Healthcare, we are treating more patients than ever before. 

Our growth and expansion is an investment in your health, the health of your family, and in the health of the people of West Virginia and the surrounding region.

MyWVUChart is the free, easy, and secure way to access your WVU health information and communicate with your healthcare team via the Internet.

With MyWVUChart you can:

• Request an appointment
• View and download your Patient Health Summary
• View test results
• Refill prescriptions
• Communicate with your care team

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used for healing tough wounds that may not be able to heal on their own, such as:

• diabetic ulcers
• bone infections
• circulation issues
• burns
• vascular conditions

The WVU Wound Management Center team specializes in treating complex or recurring wounds.

WVU Healthcare knows women’s hearts. Join the WVU Heart Institute and the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in celebrating women’s heart health.

Wear red on Friday, February 1, 2013, in support of women's heart disease awareness. Make plans to attend our free screening event on Saturday, February 2.

As we reflect on another productive year, we would like to thank all of our patients and friends for their confidence and support in our work and growth.
 
We would also like to recognize our team of faculty and staff for their extraordinary efforts to serve the people of West Virginia.

It's Flu Season. To help keep our patients, employees, and visitors healthy and safe, WVU Healthcare has new visiting hours, effective January 20th.

WVU Heart Institute interventional cardiologists offer radial artery access, a cardiac catheterization technique that uses arteries in the wrist to reach the heart.
 
Radial artery wrist access allows for the same tests and procedures as other catheterization methods for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, with increased benefit over traditional femoral artery (groin) access.

Holidays and excessive eating
 
Obesity is a weighty issue these days and with the holidays approaching, how can you keep your family healthy?
 
Holiday foods are wonderful, but there are ways to make this Thanksgiving healthier. Shift the focus of the celebration from food to social time with family and friends. By eating lighter, getting active, and having fun, your whole family can enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

Since 1987, the WVU Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry faculty, along with the professional staff of Chestnut Ridge Center (CRC), have helped thousands of people who’ve experience mental distress or psychiatric illness.

If you have diabetes or circulation problems and have a wound that has not healed in four to eight weeks, you may need to see the experts at the WVU Wound Management Center.

Chronic medical conditions may prevent wounds from healing. Open wounds can be a serious health risk and possibly lead to a life-threatening infection.

Flu season is approaching. It can begin in October, so it is a good idea to get vaccinated early. Once you receive your shot, it takes a couple of weeks for your body to develop immunity against the flu.

Come have fun, learn about good health, talk with experts, or take advantage of the health screenings at the annual WVU Healthcare Expo.
 
The 2012 WVU Healthcare Expo will be: Friday, October 5, from 8 am to 7 pm at the Morgantown Mall.
 
Forty-seven exhibitors from WVU Healthcare, WVU Health Sciences, and other affiliates make this one of the area’s largest wellness events.

WVU Healthcare leads the region in minimally invasive robotic surgery.

The da Vinci® robotic arms, guided remotely by the surgeon's hands, allow major surgery through tiny incisions with pinpoint accuracy.

Come join us in promoting community health and wellness in WVU Hospitals’ Sprint, Splash ‘n Spin triathlon. The event, which showcases the city’s parks and rail-trails, begins Friday, August 24^th with an under-14 children’s race and continues Saturday, August 25^th with the adult and team race.
 
The triathlon opens with the swimming segment at Marilla Park in Sabraton and moves to the rail-trail for the biking and running portions of the event. The kids’ race involves a 66-yard swim, a one-and-a-half-mile bike trek, followed by a half-mile run. Adults must swim 300 yards, bike 11 miles, and run 3.11 miles.

People with diabetes can lead long and satisfying lives. But, it takes knowledge and a commitment to be responsible for your health. The first step to living well with diabetes is to learn how to take care of yourself.
 
At the WVU Hospitals Diabetes Education Center, you can learn the skills to manage your diabetes. Our program meets the national standards for diabetes education programs, and our education team includes registered nurses and dieticians.

With summer vacation in high gear, the new school year seems a long way off. Right now is the best time to schedule your child’s annual appointment for school year vaccination updates, sports physicals and well checkups. At WVU Healthcare Children’s Hospital, we have more than 90 pediatric specialists dedicated to the care of West Virginia’s children. Excellence is our standard. We know children…and keeping them healthy is both a great privilege and an extraordinary mission.
 
Check out our new Children’s Hospital website at wvukids.com today to learn more about our pediatric services, find a doctor or schedule an appointment.

WVU Healthcare now offers a new procedure for treating varicose veins.
 
Get dramatic results with a minimally invasive technique, minimal downtime with maximum results.

With single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), patients have much less pain and a shorter recovery time. This young woman was surprised at how quickly she was back on her feet following gall bladder surgery via SILS procedure.

Taking a walk, dancing, even going to the grocery store, it’s all about mobility.

Diabetes can lead to serious difficulties with your overall health, but it can be especially dangerous to your feet. Ordinary problems, like a small cut or a blister, can lead to real trouble when diabetes is involved.  For issues with your feet, getting the right help early can make a big difference.

April 22 - 28 is National Infertility Awareness week. One in six couples experiences infertility at some point. The WVU Center for Reproductive Medicine can help.
Visit our site here

WVU Children's Hospital Kids Fair
 
WVU Children's Hospital will hold its 14th annual Kids Fair on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgantown Mall. The event theme "Healthy Kids - Healthy Communities" is geared toward kids ages 12 and under and focuses on promoting health, wellness, and safety.
 
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and play.The Kids Fair is one of the largest events of its kind in the region with entertainment, games, and educational activities for everyone. There will be 52 booths at this year’s event, featuring free health assessments, a kiddie carnival, special appearances, live entertainment, and more.

Sometimes, young bones need extra care. At WVU Children’s Hospital, our pediatric orthopaedic experts diagnose and treat conditions affecting children's bones and muscles.

Breathe easier
 
Spring! This most welcome season brings increased daylight, warm weather, and new growth. After a long West Virginia winter, spring can be a time of joy—or it can be the start of absolute misery for allergy sufferers.
 
These warm, sunny days encourage the release of pollen from trees and grasses. For some people, exposure to pollen triggers allergic symptoms: a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing. Rather than enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, work and play outside can be agony for those with seasonal allergies.

Do you smoke now or have you recently quit smoking? WVU Healthcare is offering a low cost screening program for smokers worried about the damage this habit may have caused.

The Lung Cancer Screening Program is a multidisciplinary effort aimed at catching the disease in its early stages. It includes a CT scan and also offers smoking cessation counseling.

If you have an open sore, incision, or wound that won't heal, WVU Healthcare's Wound Management Center can help.
 
An open wound can be a severe health risk, leading to life-threatening infection. If you suffer from a chronic or non-healing wound, we will work with you and your doctor to find the right treatment regimen for you.

You may have heard about bariatric surgery, or know someone who has tried it, but how can you be sure if bariatric surgery is right for you?
 
If you have attempted multiple diet and exercise programs but haven't kept the weight off, or if you are 100 pounds or more overweight and committed to a healthy lifestyle, bariatric surgery may be an option for you.

A woman's heart is different than a man's heart, and the WVU Heart Institute is the trusted resource for women's heart care throughout our region.

In recognition of Go Red for Women Day on February 3, the Heart Institute will be offering free health screenings and assessments. Stop by the Heart Institute, located at 600 Suncrest Towne Centre, Morgantown, from 7:30 am until 2 pm to learn more about your heart health, chat with our heart experts, and more.

The WVU Heart Institute is a nationally-designated Center of Excellence in Women's Health.

Click here to learn more about the WVU Heart Institute.

Are you thinking of having a child, or do you need gynecological care? Consider a midwife, they provide more than prenatal care and support during childbirth.

WVU Nurse Midwives do provide prenatal care and support during childbirth, but they also offer guidance for developing healthy lifestyles for teenagers, women of childbearing age, and through the menopausal years.

Our midwives are also skilled providers of primary gynecologic care.

Learn more about WVU Nurse Midwives.

Anthony Holden, MD, FACS, joins the WVU Heart Institute medical team. Dr. Holden has expertise in cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and endovascular surgery, with special interest in mitral valve repair and aortic aneurysm surgery.

Many diseases and problems that traditionally required open surgery can be treated today through interventional radiology (IR). Cancers, uterine fibroids, liver disease, and deep vein thrombosis are just a few conditions helped through minimally invasive IR.

WVU Healthcare is sponsoring several events to increase awareness and offer opportunities to join the fight against breast cancer during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

WVU Urgent Care provides medical treatment for minor illness and injuries that need immediate attention but aren't life-threatening.

If you are suffering from sore throat, cough/cold, stomach flu, ear infection, urinary tract infections, or other minor aliments we have a full staff of physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to help you feel better fast.