Announcements
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Strengthen that Funny Bone"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses the power of laughter. Research says that laughing can help with improving overall wellbeing, reducing unpleasant emotion, and directly impacting our mental health. It also assists with decreasing pain, promoting muscle relaxation, and reducing stress hormones.
Undergraduate public health program poised for growth, approved by BOG for five more years
After receiving approval from the West Virginia University Board of Governors, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is poised for continued growth.
Vice President’s Awards 2021
WVU Health Sciences is recognizing 10 individuals and two teams with Vice President’s Awards, as well as two individuals with WISH (Women in Science & Health) Awards, for their significant contributions to the mission of the Health Sciences Center.
Aug. 9, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 9, 2021.
HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Navigating Mentoring Relationships in an Academic Setting" Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU researcher develops copper-infused mask for hospitality and tourism industry
Employees manning the frontlines of customer service, whether behind the hotel front desk or the restaurant counter, come face-to-face with folks from all walks of life for hours on end.
WVU in the News: Drop in the bucket: U.S. infrastructure plan may fall short on water
Out of sight, out of mind: Problems with decades-old pipes and sewers across American cities and towns are largely hidden and tend to be neglected for years before exploding into public crisis.
Aug. 8, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 8, 2021.
Aug. 7, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 7, 2021.
Aug. 6, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Aug. 6, 2021.