WVSOM President James Nemitz spoke at the 90th annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Business Summit earlier this morning. He joined West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage for the panel “Educating the Future: Higher Education’s Role in West Virginia’s Growth.”
Gear ranging from ropes, harnesses and helmets to splints, tourniquets and rescue stretchers will play a role in immersive rescue exercises during the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) wilderness medicine elective rotation, thanks in part to the Encova Foundation of West Virginia.
The WVSOM Foundation — a charitable organization that supports WVSOM through philanthropic investment — received a $25,000 grant from Encova to help fund the school’s 2026 elective. The two-week course provides training in emergency care, disaster response and patient stabilization in outdoor environments for third- and fourth-year medical students and resident physicians.
The WVSOM Foundation — a charitable organization that supports WVSOM through philanthropic investment — received a $25,000 grant from Encova to help fund the school’s 2026 elective. The two-week course provides training in emergency care, disaster response and patient stabilization in outdoor environments for third- and fourth-year medical students and resident physicians.
More than 200 WVSOM students volunteer in Greenbrier County for Day of Caring
During the school’s Day of Caring, more than 200 students from WVSOM’s D.O. and MSBS programs, along with 13 faculty and staff members, performed volunteer work at about 30 locations throughout Greenbrier County. Students did yard maintenance, cleaned, painted and completed repair work, among many other activities.
During the school’s Day of Caring, more than 200 students from WVSOM’s D.O. and MSBS programs, along with 13 faculty and staff members, performed volunteer work at about 30 locations throughout Greenbrier County. Students did yard maintenance, cleaned, painted and completed repair work, among many other activities.
During the 2026 West Virginia Economic Development Council's Fall Conference on Sept 16-18 at Snowshoe Mountain Resort,
President James W. Nemitz will lead a discussion on WVSOM's Greenbrier Valley Bio Hub.
Panel: WVSOM: Making the Greenbrier Valley Bio Hub a Reality
Discover ongoing efforts to promote WV School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), the Greenbrier Valley and West Virginia as a destination for biomedical development.
Speakers:
President James W. Nemitz, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine
Don Smith, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine
Bryan Brown, Bioscience Association of West Virginia
WVSOM appreciates the support of Ruthana McNeel Beezley and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation team and board in bringing the conference to the Greenbrier Valley region.
President James W. Nemitz will lead a discussion on WVSOM's Greenbrier Valley Bio Hub.
Panel: WVSOM: Making the Greenbrier Valley Bio Hub a Reality
Discover ongoing efforts to promote WV School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), the Greenbrier Valley and West Virginia as a destination for biomedical development.
Speakers:
President James W. Nemitz, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine
Don Smith, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine
Bryan Brown, Bioscience Association of West Virginia
WVSOM appreciates the support of Ruthana McNeel Beezley and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation team and board in bringing the conference to the Greenbrier Valley region.
President James Nemitz, Ph.D., welcomes Dr. Arvin Singh, West Virginia's Secretary of Health, to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine campus in The City of Lewisburg.
Dr. Singh and his family were in Greenbrier County to attend the State Fair of West Virginia, and he took the time to tour our campus and discuss WVSOM's efforts to serve its students and West Virginia residents.
Dr. Singh and his family were in Greenbrier County to attend the State Fair of West Virginia, and he took the time to tour our campus and discuss WVSOM's efforts to serve its students and West Virginia residents.
President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., represented WVSOM and shared the stage with the panelists at Tuesday's District Dialogues “Strengthening Rural Economies: The Role of Health” program.
The panel included:
- Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
- Terry Cox, System Director, Mobile Health and Telemedicine Services, Vandalia Health CAMC and the West Virginia Rural Health Association.
- Lisa Leach, Chief Executive Officer, Southern West Virginia Health System
- Stephanie Norris, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Bauer opened the program by discussing how health challenges, particularly in West Virginia, negatively affect workforce development, economic growth, and the well-being of rural communities.
Despite stormy weather that reduced attendance at the live event at the University of Charleston, those present and on Zoom heard innovative ideas, updates on community partnerships, and a wide range of strategies to improve health outcomes.
It was also clear that the health care industry is a major economic force in West Virginia.
The discussion closed with thoughts on what more the health care community can do to help improve West Virginia.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR) held the event in Charleston. The FRBR represents the Fifth Federal Reserve District, which includes North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and most of West Virginia.
WVSOM works with West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia Hospital Association and many others on health care challenges, government policy issues, and concerns that impact the health care economy in West Virginia.
FRBR representatives travel around the region, listening and learning from individuals, businesses, and community leaders to inform decisions and policies that help the economy grow stronger.
The panel included:
- Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
- Terry Cox, System Director, Mobile Health and Telemedicine Services, Vandalia Health CAMC and the West Virginia Rural Health Association.
- Lisa Leach, Chief Executive Officer, Southern West Virginia Health System
- Stephanie Norris, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Bauer opened the program by discussing how health challenges, particularly in West Virginia, negatively affect workforce development, economic growth, and the well-being of rural communities.
Despite stormy weather that reduced attendance at the live event at the University of Charleston, those present and on Zoom heard innovative ideas, updates on community partnerships, and a wide range of strategies to improve health outcomes.
It was also clear that the health care industry is a major economic force in West Virginia.
The discussion closed with thoughts on what more the health care community can do to help improve West Virginia.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR) held the event in Charleston. The FRBR represents the Fifth Federal Reserve District, which includes North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and most of West Virginia.
WVSOM works with West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia Hospital Association and many others on health care challenges, government policy issues, and concerns that impact the health care economy in West Virginia.
FRBR representatives travel around the region, listening and learning from individuals, businesses, and community leaders to inform decisions and policies that help the economy grow stronger.
President Nemitz talks with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey during a "Tax-Free Day" event in Lewisburg.
President Nemitz talks with West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey during a "Tax-Free Day" event in Lewisburg.
President James W. Nemitz and First Lady Nancy Nemitz welcome new students to WVSOM during a 2026 President's Reception.