Announcements
WVU medical professionals provide healing and hope through laughter on mission trip
Laughter is one of the best forms of medicine. It can draw humans closer and triggers a physical and emotional response to humor. Laughter also invokes joy, is an antidote to burnout and can help heal pain, sadness and grief.
WVU Public Health faculty to be celebrated during Research Week 2019
Four faculty members from the WVU School of Public Health are participating in celebratory events during the University's inaugural Research Week, April 1-5, 2019.
Students present work at 54th Annual Van Liere Research Conference
The Van Liere Research Conference was held on March 21st and March 22, 2019 at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus.
WVU Public Health honorary society to host blood drive
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the WVU Student Recreation Center.
WVU in the News: NIA deputy director visits WVU, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Students, faculty, researchers and doctors at West Virginia University’s Health Sciences campus had the opportunity Wednesday morning to see where their work falls in the greater context of national efforts to address dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
WVU Public Health students help to improve Honduran community
From March 9-15, 13 WVU students traveled to the mountainous region of Honduras to participate in the Global Brigades movement. An international non-profit organization, Global Brigades aims to improve equality of life by empowering communities to resolve global health and economic disparities through student volunteers and local teams.
WVU School of Pharmacy among top five match rates in the country for residency programs
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and its latest group of residents reached new milestones during 2019’s Pharmacy Match Day.
WVU Public Health students helping area families live better
This semester, students in the WVU School of Public Health are helping to implement a training program that will assist the area’s older adults in raising their grandchildren.
WVU in the News: Claydon discusses eating disorders among college students
Elizabeth Claydon, Ph.D., recently spoke with The Minnesota Daily about eating disorders among college students, stigma and misinformation. Claydon is an assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
WVU Public Health student association to host family-fun 5K on April 7
Get your running shoes ready and join us for a family-friendly 5K on April 7, 2019, hosted by the WVU Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) . We'll have games, prizes, snacks, face painting and a FREE kids fun run to kick off the event! Register before March 24 to receive a T-shirt. Check the event page on Facebook.