Announcements
WVU to extend indoor mask requirement on all campuses through Oct. 20
West Virginia University will extend requirements for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities through Oct. 20, when public health conditions will be reevaluated.
U.S. Attorney’s Office and WVU hosting serial killer medicolegal symposium on October 14
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia is teaming up with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, the FBI, and West Virginia University to hold a symposium discussing the cutting-edge methods used to convict a serial killer who preyed on veterans at a VA hospital.
School of Public Health students volunteered at Save a Life Day in Monongalia County
West Virginia University School of Public Health students volunteered at Save a Life Day that was held on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 12 different locations in Monongalia County. During this event, the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) members and volunteers gave away free naloxone, or Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, and administered Narcan training.
Web-based learning event raises WVU dental, medical students’ awareness about diversity, health disparities
A web-based learning event, which stems from a collaboration between the West Virginia University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, is helping medical and dental students better understand health disparities in diverse patient populations.
Save the date: "Action Collaborative for Resilience and Well-Being"
The WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host an Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, Oct. 22, from noon to 1 p.m., featuring an expert panel and moderator Jim Kaufman, president and CEO of the West Virginia Health Association. The virtual event will be free and open to the public.
New tutoring program available for Public Health students
The new WVU School of Public Health Tutor Connection Program matches tutors with students in need of academic assistance. Public Health students are able to fill out an online request form and will be matched with an available tutor to schedule one-on-one appointments. Submit a request.
SPH employee update
Lauri Andress, PhD, JD, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership, has accepted a position with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. She vacated her role with the School of Public Health effective September 17, 2021 after joining the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership in 2013.
Blood Drive set for Oct. 6 at Health Sciences
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Cancer Center Atrium.
Health Sciences to host a number of events during WVU Diversity Week 2021
“Cultural Conversations: Celebrating the Social Significance of Ethnicity” is the theme of WVU’s Diversity Week 2021. WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education, and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campuses. A number of Health Sciences-specific events have been planned as part of this year's lineup.
WVU in the News: Mental health support coming to three W.Va. county school systems
Three county school systems in West Virginia and their education partners are receiving hundreds of thousands of federal dollars this year, and every year over the next five years to tackle the mental health needs of their K-12 students.