Announcements
WVU in the News: School of Public Health student honored as Big 12's Women's Newcomer of the Week
West Virginia University School of Public Health freshman Mia Cheatwood was recognized by the Big 12 Conference as the Women's Newcomer of the Week after WVU Swimming and Diving defeated Iowa State and Northern Iowa on Jan. 21.
Information session on reusable menstrual products offered
The Women’s Resource Center is partnering with GladRags to offer faculty, staff and students the opportunity to learn more about nondisposable menstrual products through various virtual activities, including the Menstrual Cup Module, developed by Tower and students from the public health prevention and intervention course, taught by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Claydon and Associate Professor Danielle Davidov.
WVU in the News: Geographic-Level Disparities Reported in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines
Christiaan G. Abildso, associate professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, and colleagues examined the prevalence of meeting the aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and combined aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity guidelines during leisure time among adults aged 18 years and older by rural-urban status and U.S. Census Bureau region using National Health Interview Survey 2020 data.
HSCommunity: Service
Last week, after moving into the new year and following special celebrations with our loved ones, we were given another opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, is not only a time to honor the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.
Network maintenance scheduled for HSC-North
HSC Information Technology Services will complete maintenance on the Health Sciences Center network Friday, Feb. 3.
School of Public Health alumna and team recognized with publication award
The West Virginia University School of Public Health was represented in the Best of 2022 List of health promotion studies from the American Journal of Health Promotion. The paper, titled “Physical Activity Assessment and Promotion in Clinical Settings in the United States: A Scoping Review,” highlighted the effectiveness of physical activity in clinical settings, as well as the need for continued research.
February SAPH meeting scheduled for Feb. 7
The Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) will be hosting their February meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, February 7 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Please note that registration is required in order to attend. SAPH is a student run organization comprised of current students, faculty and staff from the School of Public Health who are dedicated to promoting public health issues throughout WVU and the local community.
Consider mindfulness meditation for wellness
Regular meditation helps strengthen mental muscle while promoting stress management, awareness of mind-body connection and mindful resilience.
Blood Drive set for Feb. 20 at Health Sciences Center South Tower
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Students who sign up with iServe will receive 2 service hours. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Clinical Trials Toolkit - OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid
WVCTSI will host its next Clinical Trials Toolkit Series on Friday, February 24. The following presenters will present "OnCore to EPIC Integration Part 2: Protocol Calendar/Billing Grid."