Announcements
Public Health undergraduate student presents research at international summit
West Virginia University School of Public Health senior Brittany Smith is no stranger to research. Now in her final semester before graduation, Smith’s passion for research has taken her to rural communities in Appalachia, Capitol Hill and even Naples, Italy.
Expert Panel: Cancer Treatment Plans Should Include Tailored Exercise Prescriptions
Morgantown, WV – New guidance published this week from exercise oncology experts recommend systematic use of an “exercise prescription” by health care workers and fitness professionals in designing and delivering exercise programs that aim to lower the risk of developing certain cancers and best meet the needs, preferences, and abilities of people with cancer. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) convened a roundtable of experts from 17 partner organizations, which included WVU Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute—part of the National Institutes of Health, to review the latest scientific evidence and offer recommendations about the benefits of exercise for prevention, treatment, recovery and improved survival.
Upcoming opportunity to connect with diabetes support group
The WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center's T1 Mountaineers program is focused on providing support and encouragement to fellow T1s in Morgantown and the surrounding areas.
WVU in the News: Shifting from daily to infrequent dosing will advance HIV treatment
Judith Feinberg, MD, chair of HIV Medicine Association and professor in the department of medicine/infectious diseases at West Virginia University School of Medicine, spoke with Healio.
Late registration fee goes into effect for spring 2020
To emphasize the importance of early registration, a $50 late registration fee will be implemented for the first time in fall 2019 for spring 2020 registration. This affects both graduate and undergraduate students at all WVU campuses. Continuing students can avoid the fee by registering for at least one class by November 30, 2019 – they do not need to have a finalized schedule before the deadline.
Public Health students help plan fundraiser for Girls on the Run
As part of their coursework, students in the WVU School of Public Health Introduction to Social & Behavioral Science and Professional Field Experience classes partnered with Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia to organize a fundraiser for the local organization. Taking place Saturday, October 26, from 12-3 p.m., community members will explore downtown Morgantown during photo scavenger hunt.
LGBTQ+ Health Week at WVU Health Sciences
To help students and healthcare professionals better understand health issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality (SHAPE) is hosting its third annual LGBTQ+ Health Week, Nov. 1-8.
Open forums to discuss SPH finances and budget
As follow-up to the last SPH All-Hands Meeting, an open forum to discuss SPH finances and budget with Sarah Woodrum, senior associate dean for administration, and Roberta Mogyoros, senior business planning officer, will be held today (Oct. 21) and Friday (Oct. 25) during the times listed below in room 2266.
Appalachian Health Podcast features Christiaan Abildso
Christiaan Abildso was recently a guest on the Appalachian Health Podcast, hosted by Danny Scalise, executive director of the WVSMA and a WVU School of Public Health MPH alumnus. Abildso focused on the importance of physical activity, highlighing its role in preventive care and providing practical tips on how to make it a part of one's weekly routine.
Inaugural WVU Health Sciences Lab Open House
WVU Health Sciences faculty and students from more than 20 laboratories will host the inaugural WVU Health Sciences Lab Open House Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Pylons/Learning Center Commons.