Announcements
WVU issues statement after FDA grants full approval Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
West Virginia University issued a statement on Monday (Aug. 23) after the Federal Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
WVU Health System to require COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 31 for those working in patient care
The West Virginia University Health System announced today that it will require all of its employees to be fully vaccinated with both doses of the two-dose series by Oct. 31, 2021. Those on the Health Sciences Campuses involved in patient care, including residents, fellows and students, are required to follow WVU Health System policies, including those related to COVID-19, such as masks, PPE and vaccinations.
Mini-grant opportunity for students at West Virginia colleges and universities
The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, Inc. (WV DII) has announced a mini-grant opportunity for West Virginia college students in collaboration with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
WVU in the News: WVU, CDC gain greater insight into university students’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding mask usage
As West Virginia University kicks off a new academic year amid a recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, public health researchers at both WVU and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now have a better understanding of university students’ knowledge and perceptions of mask-wearing.
N95 masks available for SPH faculty and staff
In addition to face coverings already distributed by West Virginia University, the School of Public Health has procured a stock of N95 masks for distribution to faculty and staff for use in classrooms, labs, offices and other indoor spaces where physical distancing may be difficult to maintain.
School of Public Health hosts undergraduate new student welcome
The School of Public Health hosted a new student welcome for its undergraduates on Monday, August 16. It was the first year for an event of its type, giving undergraduate newcomers a chance to meet fellow students and get acquainted with the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
COVID-19: Third Dose Vaccines
There is a lot of confusion about the role of a third vaccine, or extra doses, for Americans and West Virginians and the potency of vaccines given late 2020 or early 2021. Dr. Clay Marsh discusses what we know, what we believe and what we don't know about this issue.
Public Health, Law partnering for Fall 2021 special topics course
The WVU School of Public Health is pleased to partner with the WVU College of Law to offer an exciting special elective in Health & International Human Rights (PUBH 693D).
PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program
The Public Health Institute/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded program that offers recent MPH, MSPH or PhD in Public Health graduates from Council on Education in Public Health accredited schools and programs the exciting opportunity to participate in yearlong fellowships with guidance from leading global health experts from the CDC. Fellows are placed in Atlanta and in CDC offices abroad where they will work on the front lines of global health while developing the technical and professional skills needed to make meaningful contributions to today’s global health challenges.
PI Academy Idea Lab: "Development & Feasibility Trial of Online Peer Support for Parents of Gender Diverse Youth"
Dr. Kacie Kidd, assistant professor of pediatrics in the WVU Department of Pediatrics Division of Adolescent Medicine and Medical Director for the WVU Medicine Children's Gender and Sexual Development Clinic, will present at the upcoming Principal Investigator Academy Idea Lab on Wednesday, September 1, from 4 to 5 p.m.