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About US

Our Vision

The West Virginia University, Robert C. Byrd Health Science National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health will provide holistic (physical, spiritual and mental) health care to the women of West Virginia. We will be the number one resource, to women and all leaders in health care in the state of West Virginia.  We will be one of the top 25 providers of women’s health in the United States. We will improve the health of the women of West Virginia and ultimately, all West Virginians.

Our Mission

The CoEWH will improve the well-being of all women across their lifespan through education, research, clinical care, community partnerships and promotion of leadership by women in academic health professions.

Our Goals

  • To reach out to communities across the state and focus attention on improving the health and well-being of women and ultimately all West Virginians
    • by enhancing women’s knowledge about their health and ways to improve.
    • by inspiring women to improve their health and the health of their families through enhanced physical activities, nutrition and motivational outreach activities.

 

  • To be among the top women’s rural health care education institutions in the country in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and allied health.
  • To increase the numbers of health care providers across the state, specifically in rural areas.
  • To establish a multi-disciplinary CoEWH health care clinic
  • To provide outreach, training, research, leadership development and clinical integration.

 

To make an appointment with a Health Care Provider please call 304-598-4880

Current News

Helpful Links

Upcoming Women on Wellness Retreats!!! June 11, 2011 Preston County; TBA Greenbrier County; July 30th Marion County. Stay tuned for more details!

Become a Certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist! June 3-5 at Miller-Motte Technical College, Myrtle Beach, SC. Spaces still available click here for details!

Congratulations Susan Pinto!!!
Susan Pinto, RN, MSN is the recipient of the 2011Faculty Excellence Award, presented by The Center for Civic Engagement.

National Women’s Health Week May 8th- 14th; Proclamation by Christopher C. Colenda, MD, MPH, Chancellor for Health Sciences

May is Women's Health Month! May 8-14th is Women's Health Week! Wild Wonderful Walking Groups are Forming now! Contact Elaine.Bowen@ mail.wvu.edu to request a kit to start your own walking group. Also check out the Office of Women's Health website for additional information and to register May events.

Women's Leadership Institute 2011 Hosted by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. June 10 & 11 at Cheif Logan Lodge & Conference Center. Register Online Now! www.women.southernwv.edu

New BlissMama Prenatal Yoga being offered at BlissBlissBliss starting in Janurary Click here for more information

Heart of the Mountains click here to view video

Women's Wellness Quarterly Newsletter

Newsletter Submittal Form

Banner Loan Form

New Perinatal Opportunities Calender !!

Check out our new Women on Wellness Retreat Webpage!!

What is WOW?

Women on Wellness Events

See our December 2010 State Report

WV Center Of Excellence in Women’s Health
P.O. Box 9203
Morgantown, WV 26506-9203
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