Announcements
Latest Live Healthy WV podcast focuses on measles
Called “the most contagious virus known to man” by some, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but seems to be making an unwelcome comeback in 2024. And now the first case of measles – in 15 years – has been reported in West Virginia.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing partners with BridgeValley to help RNs earn a bachelor’s degree
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — On Tuesday, colleagues of both the West Virginia University School of Nursing and BridgeValley Community and Technical College met within WVU’s Health Science Campus to commemorate the newly established partnerships between both institutions, including a program designed to help nursing students earn their bachelors degree.
WVU Nursing & BridgeValley partnership providing pathway for RNs to obtain bachelor's degree
Through a new dedicated partnership between the WVU School of Nursing and BridgeValley Community and Technical College, students will be able to seamlessly transition from their associate degree to become a baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse.
MHA Administrative Grand Rounds discussion to focus on legislative updates
The West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU Public Health student contributes to research on youth access to e-cigarettes
West Virginia University student Diana Davidson has been interested in human behavior from a young age. During her master’s degree program in the School of Public Health, she has been able to apply her interest to an internship and research project that is aimed at protecting the health of youth across the United States.
WVU in the News: Alcohol-related deaths increased nearly 30% during first year of the pandemic, a CDC report shows
Dr. Patrick Marshalek contributes to reporting from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on rising death rates tied to alcohol.
Dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day
The community is encouraged to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday (April 27) at the disposal kiosk available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department, 992 Elmer Prince Drive.
WVU in the News: Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Dr. Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from Vox about PFAS health risks.
WVU in the News: Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why.
In National Geographic, Lori Sherlock gives reasons why swimming is considered one of the top choices for getting exercise at any age.
WVU in the News: Doctors need to get better at recognizing Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Dr. Amy Gavril explains to Time the difficulty medical professionals have in diagnosing Munchausen Syndrome by proxy.