Announcements
Chief medical officer for CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Health Sciences seminar postponed
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s chief medical officer for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey will host a seminar titled, “NHANES: The Experience and the Impact,” at the WVU Health Sciences Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room G119A and B.
Mindful Steps Part 2 begins Thursday, Jan. 23.
Mindful Steps Part 2 is a six-week intermediate class that expands on the topics of the intro Mindful Steps series. The class is on Thursdays from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 from Noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
Women in Science Leadership Panel Canceled
In honor of International Day of Women & Girls in Science, the Women in Science and Health Committee is hosting a Women in Science Leadership Panel on Monday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.m. in the Hostler Auditorium in HSC-North.
Blood Drive planned for Jan. 23 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
WVU in the News: WVU professor explains how much heat is actually lost through the head
In a WBOY segment, Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, debunks an old myth by explaining how much body heat is actually lost through the head in cold temperatures.
WVU in the News: Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states
Darren Liu, a professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership, is part of a Stateline report comparing lifespans nationwide.
WVU student makes efforts to close the healthcare accessibility gap
Through her professional career, personal experiences and community-based activities, School of Public Health graduate student Yvonne Shaw is working to make an impact in West Virginia by increasing residents’ access to healthcare.
Next Pod Squad meetup planned for Jan. 29 in recognition of National Poverty in America Awareness Month
All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the next meeting of the Pod Squad on Wednesday, Jan 29, at noon via Zoom. This month’s selections are focused on National Poverty in America Awareness Month.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 15
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 1 for the 2024-25 academic year.
SPH Happenings: Jan. 6, 2025
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.