Announcements
WVU in the News: What are my long-term care options?
We were so confused.
WVU Health Sciences awarded $1.9M for predoctoral training in behavioral and biomedical sciences
West Virginia University Health Sciences behavioral and biomedical sciences (BBS) predoctoral training program was recently awarded a five-year, $1.9 million grant to prepare behavioral scientists for leadership roles related to the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs.
WV AWARE workshop to be held Nov. 1
WV AWARE (Asking Women About Relationship Experiences) will host a collaborative workshop on Friday, November 1, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va. Check in begins at 11 a.m. and the workshop will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch and compensation for time/travel will be provided.
Feinberg’s commentary on opioids featured in Nature
Judith Feinberg, M.D., professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and Neuroscience, is author of “Tackle the epidemic, not the opioids” – a new article appearing in Nature Communications.
Bestselling author and international speaker to present School of Public Health Diversity Week keynote address
The School of Public Health will welcome international speaker and bestselling author, Gilbert “Gil” Singletary, PhD, JD, to campus as part of 2019 Diversity Week. All WVU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
WVU in the News: Mountaineer docs going high tech to meet patient needs
Between limited avenues of travel, rugged terrain and lack of internet in some areas, rural patients in West Virginia have plenty of obstacles to overcome just seeking health care in-state. But efforts are underway to remove some of those obstacles.
WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Student Opportunities in Rural Health Fair
So, you've heard about some rural health programs for students, right? A little confused about what's available and how it can work for you? We're laying it all out for you! Join us for the Student Opportunities in Rural Health Fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Pylons Lobby, HSC North. Info tables for all programs, snacks and giveaways! https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/icrh/
2019 RUSH (Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare) Program application, Sept. 30 Deadline
Are you an undergraduate student interested in a career in a healthcare profession serving in a rural community? Thinking about medical or dental school? The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health RUSH program is a great introduction to practicing in rural communities. The application is now open. All applications must be completed by September 30, 2019. A selection will be made by October 15, 2019. Click here to apply. https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/icrh/students/rush-program/ - Shadow a rural practitioner for a total of 20 hours during specific dates agreed upon by the participating practitioner and the student -Receive a participation award of $300 after shadow completion -Work with the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the WVU PreHealth Professional Development Office to identify other rural-related programs relevant to your chosen health profession discipline including research and service activities. If you have questions, please email icrh@hsc.wvu.edu
WVU Cancer Institute welcomes health researcher Dr. Nicole Stout
WVU Cancer Institute - Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) and the Division of Hematology/Oncology would like to introduce a new addition to our faculty. Nicole L. Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA is a renowned health care researcher, consultant, educator, and advocate. She joins the WVUCI as a research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology this month and looks forward to meeting with fellow researchers, clinicians, and advocates interested in cancer survivorship.
Monthly seminar series kicks off September 18
The WVU School of Public Health Department of Biostatics will kick off its monthly seminar series with a presentation by M. Abbas Virji, MSc, ScD, CIH, FAIHA. Virji is a research industrial hygienist in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Respiratory Health Division.