Announcements
Dean Borgia reviews dental school accomplishments in 2019
Solid partnerships prompted so many positives in 2019. A number of events led to the dental school being able to reach a broader community of patients to improve oral health and enhance overall wellness where we live, teach and treat. Dr. Anthony 'Tom' Borgia, dean of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, shares a compilation of updates below.
Public Health doctoral candidate elected to national committee
Following the 2019 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in November, West Virginia University School of Public Health doctoral candidate Raihan Khan began his appointment with the organization as a student liaison. Khan was selected after submitting a candidate statement and being elected by fellow APHA Section members.
Office of Interprofessional Education seeking applications for inaugural awards
The Office of Interprofessional Education will kick off an award program for faculty/staff and students in 2020. Faculty, staff and students from the Health Sciences campus are welcome to attend the inaugural awards luncheon April 17, the final day of Interprofessional Education Week.
WVU in the News: Experts, community leaders talk solutions to state food desert problem
Community leaders, researchers and public policy experts met Tuesday in Bridgeport to find the oasis in the state’s food deserts — parts of the state with no or limited access to fresh food and groceries.
Campus Conversation set for Dec. 13 on WVU Shared Services update
A Campus Conversation on the WVU Shared Services is set for Friday, Dec. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. in Health Sciences Room 1901.
WVU in the News: Firearms most lethal suicide method by far in the U.S.
Firearms are by far the most lethal suicide method, with nearly nine out of 10 attempts being fatal, a new study finds.
Public Health researcher identified as world expert
West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Kim Innes, PhD, has been identified as a world expert in three disciplines. A member of the Department of Epidemiology, her work focuses on the epidemiology, prevention and management of chronic, age-related conditions that are common and high burden.
WVU in the News: What an academic health department means to Monongalia County and the state
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and the Monongalia County Health Department have teamed up to create a program like no other in the state of West Virginia.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Public Health and Monongalia Co. Health Dept. collaborate to create unique program
The Monongalia County Health Dept. and the West Virginia University School of Public Health are teaming up to create a new program that will be the first of its kind in the state.
Student Stories: Brittany Smith
Program: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Area of Emphasis: Community & Population Health Hometown: Cannelton, WV