Announcements
Trauma informed immersion training opportunity - May 29
Cabin Creek Health Systems and WV AHEC has designed curriculum to expose participants to alternative models of care for individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Often educational programming views trauma narrowly and does not have time or resources to fully explore nuances and features of less traditional models and interventions. This Immersion will explore various interventions with efficacy and support. Models and interventions explored will include Equine Assisted Therapies, Service Animals, Trauma Informed Care, Complex Trauma Models, and more. Providers were selected due to their passion and expertise in specific areas of practice. It is not the goal of presenters to fully educate on a given topic but to create awareness for further exploration and application.
Get to know the 2019 Health Sciences graduates
Commencement season is here - and for many of our students at Health Sciences, it's the end of the road here at West Virginia University.
WVU faculty and staff invited to attend RNI Brain Summit; fee waived
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is breaking down barriers by pioneering groundbreaking and innovative advances in brain health. RNI's status as a leader in battling Alzheimer's, opioid addiction and in enhancing human performance will take a step forward with the debut of its new Innovation Center (May 15) and convening of the inaugural Summit May 16-17 in Morgantown. We are waiving the fee for all faculty and staff to attend so you have the opportunity to participate in the live exhibitions, keynotes, panels and discussion and learn how the RNI is truly impacting the world by transforming the future of brain health! Your registration must be received by May 7. *Directions on how to register are below. RNI is bringing together the world’s leading neuroscientists, healthcare practitioners, military researchers, industry partners and patients – changemakers who are working together to accelerate innovation and discovery. They will share firsthand perspectives on the newest and most promising innovations around treating Alzheimer’s disease, addiction, and chronic pain, in addition to ways to improve brain health, performance, resiliency, and recovery. The event will also feature a tour of the RNI’s new Innovation Center, which will officially open in May 2019. Some of the noted speakers include:
SPH faculty asked to RSVP for May 10 Commencement event
We are excited about this year’s commencement activities and hope that you will join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our students. Please respond to the qualtrics poll so that Leah Adkins can determine the number of faculty participating (or declining) in the ceremony. https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRwka8tQOlXiEtv
Dry cleaning services available at WVU Health Sciences
Massullo's Dry Cleaners has established a satellite location at the WVU Health Sciences Center in room G-249 next to the mail room on the ground floor. A grand opening special of 25 percent off dry cleaning services is being offered May 1-31.
WVU researcher studies bystander behavior in sexual-assault prevention
Carry your keys. Pretend you’re on the phone. Don’t go out alone after dark. People—especially girls and women—receive advice like this every day from friends and family members concerned for their safety. But what if sexual-violence prevention focused less on what potential victims do and more on what potential bystanders do?
Top Public Health students, faculty recognized at recent awards banquet and honorary induction ceremony
Students and faculty were honored during the recent WVU School of Public Health’s Graduate Awards Luncheon and Delta Omega Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 26, at the Erickson Alumni Center.
SPH Student Affairs welcomes new team member
On April 22, Sarah Opatz, M.A., joined the School of Public Health in a permanent, full-time capacity as a project coordinator with the Office of Academic, Student and Faculty Affairs. She is working with Lauren Devine to help recruit students at all levels to the School of Public Health. Previously, Sarah worked with Dr. Misra on her NIH and PCORI grants as a project coordinator/research specialist. Sarah earned her bachelor's degree at James Madison University in 2016 and her Master of Arts from WVU in 2017. She is trained in communication research and theory, specifically health communication. If you haven’t had a chance to meet her yet, please don't hesitate to swing by her office (HSC-S 3801) and say hello!
SPH announces new finance and business administrator
Hillary Rehe has joined the School of Public Health in our business office. She joined us last Monday, April 22, 2019. Hillary comes to us from WVU Medicine, where she worked as an accountant for the past two years. Prior to WVUM, she worked as a senior accountant with the WVU Chambers College of Business & Economics.
RSVP for WVU School of Public Health Shots Fired Training - May 6
West Virginia University Police will offer a “Shots Fired” training session for the School of Public Health on Monday, May 6, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in 3701 HSC South. Please RSVP to Katharine Belcher, administrative assistant for administration, at Katharine.belcher@hsc.wvu.edu.