Announcements
Blood Drive planned for May 9 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, May 9 from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
Early career faculty encouraged to register for Teaching Scholars Program
Applications are now open for the 2024-25 Teaching Scholars Program. Presented by the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program, the Teaching Scholars Program is a two-year program designed to foster the growth of early career faculty to their maximum potential in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Submit WISH Award nominations through May 31
The Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee is accepting nominations now through May 31 for the annual WISH Awards.
SPH Happenings: April 23, 2024
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Kiefer named director of faculty development for WVU Health Sciences
Christopher Kiefer, M.D., MSEd, has been appointed director of faculty development for WVU Health Sciences, effective July 1. He will assume the role following the retirement of Rashida Khakoo, M.D.
MHA Administrative Grand Rounds discussion to focus on legislative updates
The West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
WVU Public Health student contributes to research on youth access to e-cigarettes
West Virginia University student Diana Davidson has been interested in human behavior from a young age. During her master’s degree program in the School of Public Health, she has been able to apply her interest to an internship and research project that is aimed at protecting the health of youth across the United States.
HSC ITS website to be redirected to updated IT Help Center
Information Technology Services will decommission the former Health Sciences ITS website on Sunday, May 19, shifting content that remains current and relevant into the updated IT Help Center at it.wvu.edu/help.
WVU in the News: Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Dr. Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from Vox about PFAS health risks.
Stout co-authors call to action for policies that support dental services for those with cancer
Nicole Stout, DPT, research assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health, recently co-authored a call to action for payment and workforce policies that alleviate gaps in dental and oral healthcare services for individuals with cancer.