Announcements
Welcome new SPH team member
On November 18, Elizabeth Herrick joined the School of Public Health as a temporary administrative secretary for the Office of Academic, Student and Faculty Affairs. Elizabeth is a Morgantown native and recent graduate of WVU with Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Religious Studies, but is also fascinated by many disciplines within the healthcare field. She is enthusiastic about learning and is community-oriented. She most recently worked as a temporary secretary for the Department of History and is eager to bring, and continue developing, her organizational skills and institutional knowledge that she learned in Woodburn Hall to the Health Sciences Center. She works with Program Assistant Tiffany Salamone and is located on the third floor.
WVU, Monongalia County Health Department establish Academic Health Department to enhance public health training, research and service
Top-tier training, research and service opportunities will remain at the forefront for students in the School of Public Health as West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department establish an Academic Health Department, reinforcing the School’s commitment to give students learning experiences based in real-world public health practice.
WVU in the News: WV symposium focuses on collaborative approach between researchers, lawmakers in substance abuse policymaking
Challenges and opportunities in addressing substance use disorder in the state were central topics during a symposium that aims to address the disconnect between researchers and West Virginia legislators and policy implementers tasked with creating and carrying out public health policy.
WVU in the News: In a war
During just five years from 2014-18, drug overdoses claimed at least 4,098 lives in our state. That is nearly twice the number of West Virginians who perished fighting in the Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Any questions about whether we are engaged in a war against substance abuse?
WVU in the News: Stonewall Resort holds symposium tackling opioid crisis in West Virginia
There’s a raft of people around the state trying to tackle drug abuse issues in West Virginia, whether they’re lawmakers, researchers or health officials. But this week, all three were together at Stonewall Resort for a symposium to share their perspectives in how to best address the problem.
WVU healthcare simulation center earns full accreditation, joining less than 3 percent of centers worldwide
David and JoAnn Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety recently attained full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s accreditation council.
Health Sciences welcomes Scotti Foltz
The West Virginia University Health Sciences community welcomes Scotti Foltz as the new manager of office administration for the Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean’s Office.
Call for Abstracts: Mountain State Conference on Disabilities
Abstracts are being accepted now through Dec. 15 for the inaugural Mountain State Conference on Disabilities, set for April 14-15, 2020 in Canaan Valley.
STEPS to host 10th anniversary celebration Dec. 12
To celebrate 10 years of operation at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), an open house is being held Thursday, Dec. 12.
WVU in the News: Despite a range of health challenges, WV leaders committed to progress
Despite the scope of West Virginia's health challenges, Dr. Clay Marsh says the state’s leaders, lawmakers and health-care providers are committed to making meaningful progress.