Announcements
WVU Student Nurses Association to host health fair April 1 at Mountainlair
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a health fair Friday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Mountainlair Green.
WVCTSI Clinical Trials Toolkit Series continues April 8
Join the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Center of Excellence for its next Clinical Trials Toolkit Series session on Friday, April 8, at noon in Health Sciences Center South G252F or via Zoom.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “We Have to Stop Meeting Like This”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “We Have to Stop Meeting Like This” on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to support someone struggling with stress, anxiety or depression with Kognito training
WVU students, faculty and staff now have free access to Kognito, an online training program that teaches skills for communicating with others about mental health concerns and motivating them to seek help when needed.
National Public Health Week Food Drive
The School of Public Health is hosting a food drive for National Public Health Week. Donations will be accepted until April 8, 2022.
WV Health Care Decisions Act undergoes major revisions
For the first time in 20 years, the West Virginia Health Care Decisions Act has undergone a major revision. The new version of the WV Health Care Decisions Act (SB 470) becomes effective June 7, 2022 and requires all healthcare facilities to update the forms they provide to patients no later than January 1, 2023.
Save the date, RSVP for School of Public Health Year-End Celebration
The School of Public Health will host a Year-End Celebration on Thursday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The overall purpose of this one-of-a-kind event is to gather together as a Public Health community to honor and reflect upon the many accomplishments of our faculty, staff and distinguished graduating students. RSVP by noon on Monday, April 18.
WVU student leaders help launch initiative to create greater visibility for student mental health
West Virginia University student leaders have joined the Advisory Council of Students, which is composed of student government representatives from each of West Virginia’s public colleges and universities, in launching the West Virginia Green Bandana Initiative to shine a brighter light on student mental health.
Help spread awareness this April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The West Virginia University Peer Advocate program invites the campus and local community to participate in a week of events in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 4-8, in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby.
'Racism: A Public Health Crisis' to be presented during National Public Health Week
As part of National Public Health Week, Dr. Noelle Chaddock, director of culture and equity with the Community Education Group, will present "Racism: A Public Health Crisis" on Monday, April 4 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.