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WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-20-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-20-2020
WVU in the News: Virtual state-wide regional community meetings
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and West Virginia University’s Office of Health Affairs is conducting a series of virtual regional meetings across the state with the intention of gathering opinions on the accessibility and quality of care for substance abuse and mental health.
Memorial Day traffic one of the deadliest, according to WVU researcher
COVID-19 has put the brakes on AAA’s Memorial Day travel forecast due to unavailable economic data and estimates that fewer travelers will hit the road this holiday weekend due to the pandemic and social distancing recommendations. But that doesn’t mean the roads will be safe and sound for all, according to West Virginia University research analyzing Memorial Day weekend motor vehicle fatalities spanning a 35-year period.
WVU awards emergency grants to students for spring, announces CARES Act Emergency Grants for summer
West Virginia University has awarded $6.72 million in emergency grants to students from funds provided through the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act.
Helping Mountaineer Student-Athletes Cope With Uncertain Times
"When I talk about player health and wellness I want to see them on one of these (video) meetings where I can look (them in the eyes)," said Neal Brown, head football coach at WVU. "I know the kids, and I can tell something is off, and if there is something off it's time to start asking questions."
Diversity experts say COVID-19 has exacerbated class, racial disparities
Face coverings, one of the recommended strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, can evoke “mental gymnastics” for some groups—particularly those in communities who are already viewed with suspicion, according to a diversity expert at West Virginia University.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-19-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-19-2020
Monongalia County Covid-19 testing set for May 22-23
In observance of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s order to expand Covid-19 testing, particularly for minority communities, Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) will be providing testing on Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Big Lots Parking Lot, Westover, and Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at WVU Coliseum Parking Lot, Morgantown, and at Mountainview Elementary.
West Virginia University launches new COVID-19 focused podcast series
A new podcast series produced by University Relations at West Virginia University will seek to answer questions about the new coronavirus, COVID-19. It is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Berry named Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry chair
James Berry, D.O., has been named to lead the WVU School of Medicine’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry as the permanent chair, effective May 1, 2020. Berry has served as interim chair for the department since February 2019.