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, Eye Institute, Critical Care Institute and WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, we address major health issues—such as heart disease, cancer, neurological conditions, substance use disorder and obesity—by delivering high-quality, specialized care.

Centers and 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 Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

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

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Advancing brain health through expert multidisciplinary care, groundbreaking research, and education in neuroscience and mental health.

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 Eye Institute

At the WVU Eye Institute, our nationally recognized doctors specialize in diabetic eye disease, retinal detachments, macular diseases, and much more.

WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute

Northern West Virginia's only Level 1 trauma center providing world-class critical care across the state and Appalachia.

Outreach and Service

As a student, you’ll work side-by-side with clinicians and scientists to gain hands-on experience while contributing to efforts that tackle West Virginia's health disparities. WVU Health Sciences combines advanced education with real-world engagement, empowering our future healthcare leaders.