Announcements
WVU School of Public Health to host panel discussion about harm reduction programs
In a continuing series of events focused on the state’s most pressing public health issues, the West Virginia University School of Public Health will host a panel discussion about harm reduction programs.
Hildebrand inducted into International College of Dentists
The International College of Dentists USA Section presented an educator and practitioner at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Dr. Keith Hildebrand with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin and a gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of Dentistry.
WVU in the News: Professor Emeritus shares expert insight on suicide rate increase
Dr. Ian Rockett, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, shares his research expertise about the CDC's report on increased suicide rate in the U.S.
WVU in the News: Health policy professor discusses infant mortality issues
Dr. Lauri Andress, an assistant professor at the WVU School of Public Health, shared her research about infant mortality issues during the Mountain State Racial Justice Summit on Dec. 1, 2018, in Charleston, WV.
WVU Medicine and Health Sciences to host holiday celebration for faculty and staff
The annual Holiday Celebration for WVU Medicine and Health Sciences employees will kick off on Thurs., Dec. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Market, located on the ground floor of the Health Sciences Center. The Market will close at 11:30 a.m. for the celebration.
Public Health professor to lead national honorary organization
During the annual national meeting of the American Public Health Association earlier this month, Keith Zullig, Ph.D., department chair and professor in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, was elected as Chair-Elect for the Delta Omega Honorary Society.
Female veterans needed for nurse-led research study
Nurse-led research study looking at the perspective of women Veterans receiving care from non-VA healthcare providers.
Health Sciences faculty asked to review proposed BOG governance rule 1.4
All Health Sciences faculty members are requested to review a proposed Board of Governors Rule currently in a 30-day comment period: WVU Governance Rule 1.4 on Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Outside Consulting. The review period for the proposed rule closes on December 12.
WVU Public Health research included in Physical Activity Guidelines by the federal government
New physical activity guidelines being promoted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services references research by two WVU Public Health professors.
Donations of vitamins needed for health care team's medical trip to Honduras
Donations of vitamins are requested for a health team who is traveling to the remote areas of Honduras next April.