Announcements
WVU ICRC to expand research efforts in adverse childhood experiences
The WVU Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) is expanding its research expertise with the addition of two new members to its senior leadership team - Dr. Michael Brumage and Dr. Keith Zullig.
WVU, NIOSH partner to improve workplace health and safety
In a new collaborative partnership, West Virginia University is expanding efforts to enhance workplace health and safety. Through a new Scholar in Residence program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Douglas Myers, an associate professor in the WVU School of Public Health, will serve as a primary liaison between the School and several local, regional and state partners.
TEDX podcast features OEHS professor and the health impacts of fracking
A new TEDX podcast features an interview with Dr. Michael McCawley of the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences. In the interview, TEDX asks, "Can noise from fracking operations affect your health?"
MPH grad recognized by CDC for immunization work
This week, Elaine Darling, an MPH graduate from WVU School of Public Health, was honored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for her ongoing work to promote childhood immunization.
Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's Research Program
Defense Health Program Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Alzheimer’s Research Program
WVU Medicine to host blood drive at the WVU Health Sciences Center on July 25
Every two seconds, someone needs blood, platelets, or plasma to survive. These patients depend on blood donors to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.
West Virginia Public Theatre production confronts opioid abuse, veterans’ issues
West Virginia Public Theatre presents A Hatful of Rain, a play that confronts addiction and veterans' issues. WVU Medicine health professionals will host a post-show discussion about substance use disorders following the 2 p.m. matinee performance on June 24 and will be available before and after each performance with information and resources.
Two WVU leaders named to The State Journal’s 2018 Who’s Who in West Virginia Business list
Carolyn Long, West Virginia Institute of Technology campus president, and Clay Marsh, M.D., West Virginia University health sciences vice president and executive dean, have been named to The State Journal’s 2018 Who’s Who in West Virginia Business list.
WVU School of Medicine alumna elected as American Medical Association president-elect
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., graduate of the WVU School of Medicine, was elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) today by physicians gathered at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago.
