Changing Health

We want West Virginia to be the healthiest state

At WVU Health Sciences, our commitment to community extends far beyond the classroom. The Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health are deeply engaged in outreach and service, working to improve health outcomes across West Virginia and around the world. From local clinics and rural health initiatives to global service-learning experiences, our students and faculty are making a real impact where it’s needed most.

This dedication is echoed across the WVU Medicine network, which includes the WVU Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Critical Care Institute and WVU Medicine Children’s. Together, we address major health issues—such as heart disease, cancer, neurological conditions, substance use disorder and obesity—by delivering high-quality, specialized care.

As a student, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to efforts that tackle health disparities. WVU Health Sciences combines advanced education with real-world engagement, empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.

MUSHROOM

This program brings together medical, nursing, dental, social work and other health professional volunteers on "street rounds".

MUSHROOM

Global Engagement

A driving force in campus life and a leader in global health initiatives.

Global Engagement

Nourish WV

The Nourish West Virginia Initiative integrates agriculture and health to cultivate resilient, healthy food systems in the Mountain State.

Nourish WV

Go Baby Go

A student-led service project providing modified battery-powered ride-on cars for children with limited mobility.

Go Baby Go

Faith Community Nursing

An initiative led by the WVU School of Nursing to bring nurse-led access to care to the most rural reaches of West Virginia.

Faith Community Nursing

Dentistry Rural Rotations

A unique relationship with private practitioners creates another level of hands-on experience for students in a private practice.

Dentistry Rural Rotations

Centers & Institutes

Our centers and institutes offer students hands-on practice in healthcare research and practice.

WVU Cancer Institute

Advanced, innovative cancer care with leading-edge technology and research to provide personalized treatment for each patient.

WVU Heart and Vascular Institute

A NIH funded center, providing access to the latest clinical trials and are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge research.

WVU Medicine Children's

Providing the greatest range of pediatric specialty and high-risk maternal care in West Virginia and the surrounding region.