Announcements
Follow along with the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo
The American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest and most influential yearly gathering of public health professionals, bringing the public health community together to experience robust scientific programming, networking, social events, poster sessions and more.
Dr. Clay Marsh shares a message on accessing spaces at Health Sciences
We have worked to make available a number of options on the Health Sciences campus for work, study and eating spaces.
What to Do If: You're Eating on Campus
Lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission by following this guidance for eating on campus.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Scholarly Research in Simulation"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Scholarly Research in Simulation" Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m.
Health Promotion and Wellness survey asks, "How Are You Coping?"
An anonymous survey from the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is asking Health Sciences faculty, staff and students, "How are you coping?"
WVU Global Health Week to be held Oct. 19-23
West Virginia University will celebrate Global Health Week 2020 from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23.
WVU in the News: WVU research team receives $1.3 million grant to reduce the impact of substance abuse
A team of researchers at West Virginia University has received a three-year $1.35 million grant to reduce the impact of substance abuse in three West Virginia counties.
WVU, CDC report first two weeks' results for mask observation study
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce the results for the first two weeks of their mask observation study. The purpose of the seven-week study is to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly and, ultimately, increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly.
Rising COVID-19 case numbers prompt stay-home advisory in Cabell County while other counties try to keep up with contact tracing
The effectiveness of contact tracing as a health intervention for COVID-19 declines as case numbers rise and the physician director of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department said that is what is happening right now in Cabell County.
School of Public Health committees accepting nominations for student representatives
Are you looking to become more involved as a student in the School of Public Health? Participating as a student representative on one of our many committees is a fantastic way to connect with your faculty and administration at the School. These opportunities allow you to provide the student perspective on current student events/issues and allow you to help shape the future of our programs. They also look great on a resume or CV!