Announcements
Explore equity, advocacy during Global Health Week at WVU
Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health Sciences Global Engagement Office, Global Health Week will be held Sept. 19-23. Featuring speakers from across the United States, this year’s topics include COVID-19 pandemic response and vaccine equity, landmine eradication, global critical care and international aid.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty member honored with Chancellor’s Outstanding Scholar Award
In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in teaching and scholarly activities, Christa Lilly, associate professor in biostatistics, has been selected to receive the Academic Scholar Award, and will be honored during the upcoming Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony.
OLLI Hosts 16th Annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture
Join OLLI at WVU on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the 16th annual Irving Goodman Aging Lecture with guest speaker, Susan H. McFadden, co-founder of Fox Valley Memory Project. While never denying the losses and suffering that accompany a dementia diagnosis, Dr. McFadden will describe what she has learned about community support for people living with dementia from her experiences establishing the nonprofit in Wisconsin dedicated to creating meaningful, joyful connections with others. The virtual lecture, Living Well with Dementia: It Takes a Community, is free and open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/3K1Vlrs to receive the Zoom link.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to host an instructor information session on Sept. 6
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host an instructor information session on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 3:00 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about volunteering to teach classes for engaged, enthusiastic older adults.
Message from Dean Coben: Welcome to a new academic year!
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2022-23 academic year. For those of you who are new to the School of Public Health, welcome to the family! For those of you who are returning for another year, welcome back! I hope that each of you had an enjoyable summer break and had the opportunity to reflect, reconnect and recharge.
FACTS: Focusing on High Priority Work
WVCTSI's Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Sciences Group is hosting a special event on September 12. Dr. Susan Johnson, productivity speaker and coach as well as owner of Thriving Amidst Chaos, will present, "Focusing on High Priority Work."
WVU HSC Graduate Student Organization (GSO) to host first meeting of the semester
The GSO meeting this month will be on Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201. Dinner will be served. The meeting will be hybrid for anyone who wishes to attend virtually.
East Carolina University Health to host informational webinar on administrative fellowship
ECU health is offering an informal overview of ECU Health and the Administrative Fellowship Program, with a Q&A session to follow. The Administrative Fellowship Program is seeking candidates in Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health or similar programs who are interested in gaining post-graduate leadership experience in a large and diverse health care system.
WVU in the News: West Virginia University to receive federal funding for mobile wastewater testing lab
West Virginia University is set to receive $930,000 in federal funding to develop and equip a mobile wastewater testing laboratory for use across West Virginia. The mobile lab will help forecast infectious disease outbreaks and detect where drug misuse may be widespread.
WVU studies link between pregnancy, sedentary behavior, disease risk
For reasons scientists don’t fully understand, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s tend to develop cardiovascular-disease risk factors much faster than men of similar ages do. West Virginia University epidemiologist Bethany Barone Gibbs is exploring what role adverse pregnancy outcomes — like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes — play in that disparity. She’s also exploring whether physical activity can reduce or eliminate it.