Announcements
Day of Giving results for School of Public Health
Thanks to the generous support School of Public Health students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, the School raised a total of $15,318 from 78 gifts during WVU's sixth Day of Giving.
Save the date, RSVP for School of Public Health Year-End Celebration
The WVU School of Public Health will host its annual Year-End Celebration on Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. All SPH students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and encouraged to RSVP by noon on Thursday, April 13.
WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 3-9
The WVU School of Public Health invites everyone to participate throughout the week as the school recognizes its community partners and elevates important issues shaped by NPHW's daily themes, including: community; violence prevention; reproductive and sexual health; and mental health.
Spring wellness classes underway
Wellness classes offered by the WVU Medicine Wellness Center are open to all WVU Health Sciences students, faculty and staff.
Students invited to participate in free mental health screening April 12
All WVU Health Sciences students are invited to complete a free mental health screening Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
WVU researchers working to get people with hip pain moving
Although it’s well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms. Robin Pollini, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, is a co-mentor on a project aiming to help people with hip pain by developing a biopsychosocial intervention addressing the physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation simultaneously.
WVU in the News: Better Off Podcast: Is working from home unhealthy?
Bethany Barone Gibbs, chair of the West Virginia University's School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, was featured as a guest on the Better Off Podcast from Harvard University's School of Public Health in an episode of the impact working from home has on our health.
WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving. More than 8,200 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record. The $18.1 million figure tops 2022’s WVU Day of Giving record of $15.5 million raised from just over 5,600 gifts.
WVU community encouraged to embrace well-being
West Virginia University is committed to building a culture of well-being and purpose so that all Mountaineers can reach their highest potential and live their best lives. From basic essential needs and life skills to creating a focused journey along the Wheel of Well-being, tools and resources are now searchable in one, handy location.
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences accepting research abstracts for first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences will host the first annual West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Day on May 18 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium and Pylons area.