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WVU in the News: Even with new legislation, it could be years before drinking water in West Virginia is free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
State lawmakers passed the PFAS Protection Act to start controlling pollution in drinking water. While a step in the right direction, many are concerned that it prolongs health hazards for West Virginians.
Public Health graduate commissioned as U.S. Air Force Second Lieutenant
On May 12, Kaleigh Moss, Class of 2023 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Public Health, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, along with 15 fellow cadets.
Transformation initiatives advancing across WVU System
West Virginia University continues to move forward with initiatives designed to transform academics and operations across its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley, Keyser, Martinsburg and Charleston.
Video of Campus Conversation available
A Campus Conversation was held Wednesday (May 24) via Zoom to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
BOG Rules 3.9 and 4.7 out for public comment
Two West Virginia University Board of Governors Rules and associated documentation have been posted online today (May 22) for public comment.
SPH employee update
Kayla Gagnon, SPH communications specialist, has accepted the position of content coordinator with Central Outreach Wellness Center in Pittsburgh. Her last day at WVU will be Friday, May 26.
Sports Cardiology: Athletes with Cardiac Channelopathies – Can They Play?
This talk, led by Dr. Thomas Allison, professor with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, will present three interesting cases: syncope while swimming, ventricular tachycardia during screening for basketball, and cardiac arrest in a half marathon.
West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH) is hiring a Deputy Commissioner position to support all BPH operations.
WVU researchers see need to strengthen mental health programs for first responders
Controlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking. That’s why West Virginia University researchers are identifying steps policymakers and community members can take to aid front-line workers.