Announcements
Sign-up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session "Virtual Longitudinal Faculty Engagement Event"
"Virtual Longitudinal Faculty Engagement Event" set for Nov. 9 at 8 a.m.
Former NBA player and advocate for prevention of substance abuse joins Hardesty Festival of Ideas
As part of the 2020 Hardesty Festival of Ideas, former NBA player Chris Herren will share his story on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
WVU collaboration earns $1.35 million POWER grant to reduce impact of substance abuse, develop a healthy workforce
McDowell County—in the southern coalfields of West Virginia—is the second-most at-risk in the nation for an HIV outbreak related to drug injection. Neighboring Wyoming and Mercer Counties follow close behind. All three have some of the highest rates of acute hepatitis B and hepatitis C in the United States. Dr. Gordon Smith, epidemiologist in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, and his colleagues have received $1.35 million three-year grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to reduce the impact of substance abuse in these three counties.
Virtual Panel: Women of Color in Health Sciences
The Health Sciences Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee is presenting a virtual panel, "Women of Color in Health Sciences," on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
WVU partners with the CDC to conduct mask observation study, reports encouraging baseline results
The rate of COVID-19 positivity rates among young adults has been higher than other age groups during July and August. And, while the West Virginia University community is no stranger to doing its part to help suppress the positivity rate and keep others safe, there are significant factors that may result in WVU students letting down their guard when it comes to mitigation strategies – in particular, wearing a mask.
WVU in the News: Women & Technology Conference to include Public Health professor
West Virginia State University President Dr. Nicole Pride will be the keynote speaker for the 2020 West Virginia Women & Technology Conference, to be offered online this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"A Dedication to Healthcare Workers" scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Taison Bell, MD, will present “A Dedication to Healthcare Workers.” Beginning at noon via Zoom, the event will honor healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19 and highlight a few stories to weave the narrative of our last several months. Sponsored by the WVU Humanities Center. Registration is required.
Public Health student uses data expertise to advance telehealth research
Major events – including a pandemic – can change the way we live and work. For some, it signals a time to look for new opportunities and reinvent their career. For others, like Molly Penzenik, it reinforces their chosen path.
Faculty Senate Inclusion and Diversity Committee to host social justice summit
The WVU Faculty Senate Inclusion and Diversity Committee is initiating the first in a series of summits to address racism and racial injustice. The summit will be held virtually from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 11 a.m -1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
Public Health Diversity Task Force hosting book discussion
Please join the WVU School of Public Health Office of Academic and Student Affairs (OASA) and Diversity Task Force for the official launch of Read Between the Lines book discussion series. This project is designed to foster inclusivity, embrace differences, celebrate diversity of thought, and elevate the art of conversation among faculty, staff and students. The two book selections featured during this year’s Diversity Week are "Educated" by Tara Westover and "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.