Announcements
Public Health students, faculty and alumnus to present during 29th Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference
Several School of Public Health students and a recent graduate have been selected to present posters at this year’s West Virginia Rural Health Conference on October 20-22. The theme for this year’s virtual event is “Reimagining Rural Health: Responding to Unprecedented Challenges.”
WVU Walk with a Future Doc program to feature discussion on population health
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion on population health from a family medicine physician.
Oct. 15, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Oct. 15, 2021.
PURPOSE: October 2021: Mental Health Resources
PURPOSE: October 2021: Mental Health Resources
Oct. 14, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Oct. 14, 2021.
HIV / IPE Volunteer Opportunity for HSC Students
Health Sciences students have an opportunity to participate in HIV Workforce Development. Two hours of community service will be awarded, as well as a $10 gift card after completion.
Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination for People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
This webinar will describe the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant and lactating people and the role of vaccination in preventing severe disease and death in these individuals.
Live music may relax, alleviate pain in pediatric patients, new research from WVU suggests
Blasting a rock anthem can energize you during a workout. Playing sonatas in the car can calm you while you’re stuck in traffic. But music doesn’t just improve moods in adults. According to new research out of West Virginia University, it can have a profound effect on some of the youngest, sickest hospital patients.
WVU in the News: Vaccine hesitancy and solar energy for rural communities on this West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia was once the envy of the world when it came to residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but now West Virginia has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. West Virginia University School of Public Health and School of Medicine Professor Christopher Martin, MD, joins the show to provide insights on vaccine hesitancy in the state (beginning at 8:50).
WVU School of Public Health aids state efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination among minority communities
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is providing critical insights to help target minority communities and other key demographics as the state works to boost its vaccination rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.