Announcements
PURPOSE: October 2020: Vaccines Save Lives
Public health experts are concerned about a “twindemic” during the winter months this year – a scenario that results in a severe flu season coupled with an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Health Sciences ITS warns of cyber security threat
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shared that a major threat to the healthcare sector has been identified. The FBI is working to declassify information.
Public Health researcher to serve as Women in STEM series moderator
WVU School of Public Health Assistant Professor Lauri Andress, PhD, JD, will serve as moderator for a series of virtual events focusing on food security during the IVLP Virtual Women in STEM Salon Series taking place between October 21 and November 16, 2020.
WVU in the News: In West Virginia, Obamacare is about more than public health. It’s a matter of economic stability.
In West Virginia, public health and economics are especially intertwined.
WVU in the News: West Virginia University students partner with CDC for mask observation study
As universities started back this fall, coronavirus case numbers were sky-high in 18- to 29-year-olds.
WVU in the News: What’s behind differences in how W.Va.’s COVID-19 numbers are reported?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, data has become a much bigger part of many people’s lives, centering around how the number of coronavirus cases is trending. Just as someone might check the stock market or sports box scores on a daily basis, many people are now checking the COVID-19 numbers to see how their community, the region and the state are faring, or to find out if their children will be going to school in-person or can participate in athletics.
"Promoting Your Research Online" virtual event hosted by Delta Omega
Are you interested in learning how to promote your research online, or how to create an online research presence? You’ve heard of LinkedIn, now find out the academic equivalents for how to promote your research, share and find new research, and make research connections. The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega is proud to present an opportunity for students to learn about some of these tools and strategies from Elizabeth Claydon, PhD, on Thursday, November 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. She will also highlight new sites that can help increase your sample size for survey responses.
Virtual Health Safe Zone Training set for Nov. 9
A virtual Health Safe Zone Training will be offered Monday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. for professionals, students, faculty, and staff who are interested in gender-inclusive practices in healthcare.
HSC students, faculty invited to attend Transitioning 101: A Panel Discussion on Gender Confirmation
The WVU School of Medicine's Surgical Interest Group and Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality invite the Health Sciences community to attend Transitioning 101: A Panel Discussion on Gender Confirmation.
WVU to shift COVID-19 testing, reporting schedule during holidays
West Virginia University is providing details on its upcoming COVID-19 testing schedule as the end of the fall semester and the holidays approach.