Announcements
Public Health student draws inspiration from international competition
Giselle Gursoy is preparing for more than a career in public health. The West Virginia University School of Public Health junior is a member of the Swimming & Diving Team, and she recently had the opportunity to compete in the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Holiday Celebration set for WVU Medicine, Health Sciences faculty and staff
All WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences faculty and staff on the Morgantown campus are invited to gather for the annual holiday celebration.
Nursing hosts ‘Scouting World Jamboree Student Clinical Experiences’ event
Faculty from the School of Nursing will offer a presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m., to discuss nursing student learning outcomes met through a large "camp" clinical learning experience at this summer’s 24th World Jamboree.
WVU Medicine employees can receive 20% off of Health & Wellness Coaching
WVU Medicine employees can receive 20% off of Health & Wellness Coaching with Wellbeing Solutions.
Academic Community Engagement grant brings advances to WVU service-learning
West Virginia University Center for Service and Learning awards grants for two service-learning courses; one grant to Public Health and one grant to Leadership Studies.
Public Health donors help provide wild, wonderful experience
Before the fall semester even started, a group of West Virginia University School of Public Health students were already off on their first adventure. Thanks to the generosity of two donors, four Master of Public Health students started their WVU experience in the great outdoors.
2020 dental hygiene degree candidates present two years of research findings
The uniquely integrated four-year baccalaureate curriculum includes a research focus to help students pursue professional development in oral healthcare.
WVU, Monongalia County Health Department establish Academic Health Department to enhance public health training, research and service
Top-tier training, research and service opportunities will remain at the forefront for students in the School of Public Health as West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department establish an Academic Health Department, reinforcing the School’s commitment to give students learning experiences based in real-world public health practice.
Fighting opioids with an unlikely supplemental painkiller: anti-itch medicine
What if doctors could prevent opioid addiction … with opioids? Shane Kaski, a graduate student in the WVU School of Medicine, is exploring how supplementing morphine—a highly addictive opioid—with a less addictive opioid may increase each drug’s effectiveness. The lower doses that result could mean fewer side effects and less risk of addiction.
WVU in the News: WV symposium focuses on collaborative approach between researchers, lawmakers in substance abuse policymaking
Challenges and opportunities in addressing substance use disorder in the state were central topics during a symposium that aims to address the disconnect between researchers and West Virginia legislators and policy implementers tasked with creating and carrying out public health policy.