Announcements
Surgery Grand Rounds: Improving survival from the active shooter
The Department of Surgery will host Alexander L. Eastman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS, for an upcoming Grand Round on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 8 – 9 a.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
WVU in the News: SPH's Bentley named West Virginia Wonder Woman
Erica Bentley, director of research at the WVU School of Public Health, was recently named to WV Living magazine's list of "Wonder Women" for her commitment to improving West Virginia.
Community-based research town hall
WVCTSI and the WVU Mountaineer Health Initiative are co-sponsoring a town hall meeting to highlight research taking place across the state. “Conversation and Collaboration: WVU Community-Based Researchers and Outreach Staff Making a Difference,” offers attendees the chance to learn about the range of community engaged research and outreach across the state, meet colleagues engaged in similar work, identify common issues, and ascertain better ways to support each other in the field.
Sign up for Habitat for Humanity Delta Omega volunteer project
Delta Omega is looking for students who would like to volunteer their time with Habitat for Humanity to help families in need. This volunteer opportunity will occur on-site on Canyon Run Road or at the ReStore Center on Saturday, October 20, beginning at 8 am. Sign up today!
WV Prevention Research Center receives funding to continue community-based projects
Dr. Geri Dino and the West Virginia Prevention Research Center team have received over $1 million in CDC funding for the continuation of their administrative research core, as well as two other specific projects.
New community action grant available for MPH student opportunity
MPH students are encouraged to apply for a new community action grant project for spring 2019. Applications are due by October 31.
Coat drive going on now
Donations of new or gently used clean coats, gloves, hats, and scarves are being collected to help WVU Employees and their families stay warm this winter.
SAPH meeting - Oct. 22
The next SAPH meeting will be on Monday, October 22nd at noon. Snacks will be provided!
Public Health faculty to provide evaluation expertise for new Family Engagement Center
Three West Virginia University School of Public Health faculty members will be part of a $4.8 million Department of Education grant to develop a new West Virginia Family Engagement Center. Associate Professor Alfgeir Kristjansson, Ph.D., and adjunct faculty members Megan Smith and Michael Mann – formerly full-time faculty in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences – will serve as external evaluators for the project.
Influenza vaccine required for all employees working in patient care areas
WVU faculty, providers, residents, students and volunteers whose job duties bring them into contact with patients are required to receive the flu vaccination prior to Wed., Dec. 5. Options are available through Employee Health.