Announcements
Public Health students assist with Monongalia County COVID-19 testing
As part of ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in West Virginia, the Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) has recently offered multiple testing opportunities for residents in the Morgantown area. Students in the West Virginia University School of Public Health are assisting with those efforts while also gaining experience in responding to a pandemic.
Virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 5
This free 6-week series is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness, and relaxation.
WVCTSI: In Focus - HIV & AIDS
Join WVCTSI for its first session of its new virtual In Focus series, which will take a closer look at HIV and AIDS prevention and research in West Virginia.
Self-care during a pandemic webinar for students
Students will learn how to care for themselves physically, emotionally and socially despite the limitations of COVID-19 during the Carruth Center’s Pandemic Self-Care webinar on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. The webinar will also discuss mental and spiritual health and why caring for ourselves is more critical now than ever. Students should register for the self-care during a pandemic webinar.
Health department to hold free community COVID-19 testing at WVU Rec Center
In conjunction with the University and the West Virginia National Guard, the Monongalia County Health Department will hold free community COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 18) at WVU Student Rec Center.
Substance use disorder panel discussion set for Oct. 8
"Meeting of the Minds: The Role of Stigma in Treatment and Recovery" will be held Oct. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register online to receive Zoom information.
WV Prevention Research Center partnerships support youth well-being during pandemic
As we have learned through research over the past few months, children are not immune to any of the symptoms caused by the pandemic. While physicians treat patients who have contracted the illness, the West Virginia Prevention Research Center (WVPRC) is partnering with organizations that provide support to West Virginia’s children and families whose social, mental and emotional well-being has been impacted.
Health Sciences Bookstore open Monday through Friday
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In the News: WVU Researcher Presents Strategies for Early Detection and Management of Lymphedema at National Meeting
At the ASCO20 Virtual Education Program, Nicole L. Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, Research Assistant Professor at West Virginia University Cancer Institute, Morgantown, discussed strategies for early detection and management to help mitigate risk.
Important message from Dean Coben
Dear Public Health Students,