Announcements
Virtual Mental Health Summit for Health Sciences and Human Services Students
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, West Virginia Community and Technical College System, and West Virginia Center for Nursing will host a virtual Mental Health Summit for Health Sciences and Human Services Students on Nov. 2, 2021, beginning at noon.
School of Public Health members honored at WVU Health Sciences Vice President's Awards
Each year, the WVU Health Sciences Vice President’s Awards honor faculty and staff who have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding accomplishments. Winners were nominated by their peers and selected by their respective Achievement Award committees.
Internship enables student to apply, gain healthcare leadership knowledge
Eager to meet the needs of his community, West Virginia University School of Public Health student Matthew Rivera spent the summer gaining valuable experience at his hometown healthcare system.
Zoom Recording of HSC Faculty Development session now available
The recording from the Sept. 13 HSC Faculty Development session "Mentoring and Motivating the Novice Author to Write for the Clinical Literature" session is now available to review.
WVU expands indoor mask requirement to all indoor campus spaces
West Virginia University is updating its mask guidelines. Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities through Oct. 6, when public health conditions will be reevaluated.
Office of Health Affairs launches social channels
The Office of Health Affairs has launched several social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Follow them online and learn more at their website, health.wvu.edu/healthaffairs.
A Critical Moment for West Virginia
West Virginia is the state with the fastest growing, new COVID-19 infection rate in the country. To reduce the explosive growth of this surge and protect our state, we need more West Virginians to become firewalls. Dr. Clay Marsh explains how.
Let your voice be heard: Participate in the MATCH survey to help improve access to health services
A new West Virginia population-based health survey—the Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community Health (MATCH)—is being launched statewide. The information from this survey can help health officials and policy makers direct resources to the areas in WV that need them most.
Mon County QRT Grief Support Group works to heal, reduce stigma
With each life lost to overdose, there are family and friends who are left behind. If you are one of those people, the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) wants to show you that you are not alone with its Grief Support Group, which meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sabra United Methodist Church, 1234 Richwood Ave.
Mindfulness program offering free online classes this fall
In effort to support well-being during COVID, the HSC Mindfulness Program is offering several levels of engagement to enhance relaxation response and resilience—all free of charge.