Announcements
WVU, local resources provide nutrition and food support for the community
As part of National Public Health Week, individuals are reminded that food and nutrition are at the core of many public health concerns. To support the campus and local community, the West Virginia University School of Public Health has compiled a list of some programs providing food and nutrition resources.
WVU students help combat food insecurity across the Mountain State
To create healthier communities across the state, two West Virginia University students are researching and developing solutions that address hunger as part of their field placement experiences through the School of Public Health.
Registration open for first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Research Day
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences will host the first West Virginia Healthcare Safety, Quality and Experience Improvement Day on May 18 in Okey Patteson Auditorium and Pylons Commons at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.
University community invited to ‘Focus on Fentanyl’ event
WVU will host “Focus on Fentanyl: West Virginia’s Response to the Deadliest Drug,” an educational symposium organized by the Mountaineer Fentanyl Education Task Force and Bill Ihlenfeld, United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, Thursday, April 13.
Students are invited to SAPH & Delta Omega Spring Social on April 13
The collaborative event will allow all current School of Public Health students to learn more about two of our student-led organizations and connect with members of Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) and the Delta Omega Honorary Society (DO) leadership. The event will also feature lawn game tournaments as well as other outdoor activities. You won't want to miss this chance to interact with SAPH and DO, We can't wait to see you there!
WVU selects ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ as 2023-24 Campus Read
A powerful and moving novel where science, faith and religion collide will captivate the University community as the 2023-24 Campus Read. Yaa Gyasi’s “Transcendent Kingdom” tells the story of a Ghanaian family living in Alabama that is deeply affected by addiction and depression.
VIDEO: National Public Health Week: Gun Violence Prevention Forum
On April 4, the West Virginia University School of Public Health hosted a Gun Violence Prevention Forum as a part of National Public Health Week. Gun violence prevention experts Jeff Daniels, Greg Vecchi and Dan Semenza shared their expertise on preventing attacks in a panel moderated by Interim Dean Erik Carlton.
WVU researchers sound alarm on continued high rate of detergent pod ingestion
Researchers at West Virginia University including Epidemiology and Biostatistics Assistant Professor Ruchi Bhandari, PhD suggest dental professionals could be key to raising awareness about the serious health risks associated with colorful detergent pods commonly used for household chores.
2023 Morgantown Heart Walk set for June 17, join the Public Health Mountaineers team
The Morgantown Heart Walk has always been a great way to get moving while socializing with friends, family and co-workers leading up to and on the day of event. This year, join team Public Health Mountaineers while supporting this important cause.
Mindfulness activities planned for Health Sciences community
The WVU Health Sciences community – students, faculty and staff – is invited to take a moment for mindfulness on Friday, April 14 in the Pylons Commons area.