https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Health-Policy-Management-Leadership-News50 most recent storiesen-USbd01fc20-431f-4798-b0cb-1d3db1f04d73https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=healthcare-industry-leaders-to-share-insights-at-state-of-healthcare-panel-hosted-by-school-of-publiThe WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and West Virginia Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives will host "The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders' Perspectives" on Monday, May 11, bringing together top healthcare executives from across West Virginia for an insightful discuss on the future of healthcare and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-16T23:23:18-04:0069aec68a-b762-47db-8050-d89e77370c05https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=coming-soon-saph-apparel-fundraiserSupport WVU School of Public Health students by shopping the Student Association of Public Health online apparel fundraiser from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 13.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T09:30:20-04:005acc46cc-7801-443a-8123-6dca74717d3ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=beyondfeed-healthcare-marketing-leaders-join-school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-to-WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Employing Social Media to Build Customer Satisfaction and Community Outreach" on Friday, April 10, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:59-04:00931f239d-3ab9-4e8a-81d5-f4d6cb03a63chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=support-our-future-healthcare-leaders-shophasa-apparel-fundraiserThe Health Administration Student Association in the WVU School of Public Health is hosting an online apparel fundraiser through February 1, 2026, to support student travel to professional conferences.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-21T09:29:17-05:006133f6ce-fbc2-4267-88e3-accbb757fd17https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-explores-early-career-strategy-in-administrative-grand-roundsWVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development" on Friday, February 6, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-17T10:25:22-05:00e826038c-1ccb-4b6b-8f62-354c5dac704fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-alumnus-danny-scalise-ii-receives-prestigious-national-prize-uncovering-meaningful-west-virginiaFor West Virginia University School of Public Health alumnus Danny Scalise II receiving the 2025 Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize for Creative Local Public Health Work from the American Public Health Association felt like a full circle moment—connecting his education at WVU to a legacy of innovative public health work.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-01T11:04:12-05:0019739bd2-45c0-425d-8d17-2494f13f9ba4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=inside-healthcare-leadership-development-senior-hr-leaders-join-school-of-public-health-administratiWest Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Proactively Managing Your Development as Healthcare Leaders" on Friday, January 16, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T13:45:32-05:00be06c61b-98fd-4fa1-a3eb-f1eb3289c416https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-healthcare-leadership-indigital-ageWVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution" on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-11-12T11:43:05-05:000f29ef24-8ddb-4db4-ae13-19036c909826https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-faculty-recognized-for-long-form-scholarshipAssociate Professor Erik Carlton and Professor Darren Liu from the School of Public Health Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership will be recognized for their recent textbook publications during the annual Long-form Scholarship Celebration.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-22T05:43:52-04:008938b5da-fb6f-47a7-9993-f6d55d945d49https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=graduate-course-for-summer-2025-public-mental-health-pubh-658Public Mental Health (PUBH 658) is an online course available to graduate students. No prerequisites, restrictions or instructor permission are required.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-19T10:28:23-04:004bae39c7-3d41-4bf0-8ecb-025c5499b7aehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-course-for-summer-2025-public-mental-health-pubh-458Public Mental Health (PUBH 458) is an online course open to undergraduate students. There are no prerequisites, restrictions or special permissions required to enroll.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-19T10:28:34-04:00c1401210-8d04-441a-86ae-c3d33c492c4ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-honors-excellence-and-community-partnerships-at-year-end-celebrationWest Virginia University School of Public Health students, faculty and staff joined together on the morning of Thursday, May 1, to honor outstanding achievements during the school's annual Year-end Celebration.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-14T08:01:44-04:0035c34d83-ff78-4fd1-89ed-0238a0b95ec0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-rsvp-for-school-of-public-health-year-end-celebration_0The WVU School of Public Health will host its annual Year-End Celebration on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. All SPH students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and must RSVP by noon on Friday, April 25, 2025.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-21T13:58:08-04:000eb5c8c9-7786-419b-99fa-c649b73af7eahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-to-focus-on-emergency-preparedness-forhealthcareWVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Ensuring Your Community's Successful Emergency Preparedness" on Friday, April 4, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-04T14:55:42-04:00221ead80-0621-4281-9df3-ed60199bc0a0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=two-public-health-faculty-members-publish-long-term-care-textbookTwo WVU School of Public Health Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership faculty members, Darren Liu, DrPH, and Nicholas Castle, Ph.D., co-edited and published a textbook titled "Managing Quality and Safety in Long-term Care."Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-10T15:40:54-05:003688facc-b6a6-411d-89f6-2059d9fcea52https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=henderson-named-editor-in-chief-of-public-health-journalHeather Henderson, Ed.D., assistant professor of health policy, management and leadership and the director of accreditation, planning and evaluation for the WVU School of Public Health, has been named the new editor-in-chief of the Society for Public Health Education's journal Pedagogy in Health Promotion.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-10T11:12:55-05:003c5afb00-a900-4118-b575-a6b188d8435chttps://stateline.org/2024/12/24/junk-food-and-drug-use-cut-into-life-expectancy-gains-for-states/Darren Liu, a professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership, is part of a Stateline report comparing lifespans nationwide.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-14T06:57:37-05:0050fc1b59-7c5e-4397-bccb-1b6b815c9552https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-student-makes-efforts-to-closehealthcare-accessibility-gapThrough her professional career, personal experiences and community-based activities, School of Public Health graduate student Yvonne Shaw is working to make an impact in West Virginia by increasing residents' access to healthcare.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-03T09:43:45-05:00dba74d55-43c9-4b63-b67e-f93099081ddbhttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Garrett-Regional-Medical-Center/wvu-master-of-health-administration-students-visit-grmc/Students enrolled in the WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program recently visited Garrett Regional Medical Center.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-08T13:16:03-05:004bf64e81-bd3b-4546-9dc3-ef89a9a06e6dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=election-s-impact-on-healthcaresomeducateWest Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-18T15:54:49-05:00f18e1fe7-209e-4158-92bc-fbcf954d7d9ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dean-candidate-for-wvu-school-of-public-health-on-campus-this-thursdayA candidate for dean of the WVU School of Public Health will visit campus on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The WVU community is invited to participate in the presentation portion to meet the candidate, Stephen Wisniewski, Ph.D.Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002025-03-20T10:36:26-04:0081a9d0cc-9213-47aa-9c21-5f41fd6b60b3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=year-end-celebration-marks-new-beginning-for-wvu-public-health-graduatesWest Virginia University School of Public Health students, faculty and staff joined together Thursday (April 25) afternoon to honor outstanding achievements during its annual Year-end Celebration.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-04T15:17:36-04:00496b7fcb-a632-47e7-8d11-a318396ca364https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mha-administrative-grand-rounds-discussion-to-focus-on-legislative-updatesThe 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.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-06T12:20:07-04:008fd48ca9-be71-4d08-afa5-3d579c841733https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=stout-co-authors-call-to-action-for-policies-that-support-dental-services-for-those-with-cancerNicole 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.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-19T13:45:46-04:002e45faaa-7e44-4136-90c8-f54c64017514https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-student-participates-in-challenge-to-harnesspower-of-data-analyticsA West Virginia University School of Public Health student recently teamed up with graduate students from regional universities to participate in the fourth annual Super Analytics Challenge.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-04T08:36:44-04:00e0065a1c-d7d4-4771-8f24-014f3e50a19chttps://www.wvuf.org/news-publications/news/2024/03/26/spring-gala-slated-april-26-27-to-aid-wvu-cancer-instituteSupporters of the WVU Cancer Institute will gather April 26-27 to celebrate its collaborative work to expand cancer care, research, and outreach at the Spring Gala.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-26T10:14:17-04:00c0e52378-cb8e-4b37-9aa9-0132f76d76cahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mha-students-earn-second-place-in-case-competitionA team of students for West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration placed second in the Meritus Health Case Competition.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-06-06T12:24:59-04:000298a39c-0539-4504-97ab-e392def56425https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hpml-faculty-to-co-chair-community-of-practice-for-american-society-of-clinical-oncologyDr. Nicole Stout, research assistant professor with Health Policy, Management and Leadership and WVU Cancer Institute Cancer Prevention and Control was selected to co-chair the new American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Survivorship Community of Practice. The community of practice will lead multidisciplinary collaborations in education, research and policy to advance initiatives for cancer survivorship.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-04-03T11:07:52-04:00db3597bb-415a-4f58-bcde-c8527b1e142ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/11/15/wvu-research-shows-mindfulness-may-improve-substance-use-treatmentsomdiscoverPatients receiving medication for opioid use disorder are more likely to complete their treatment programs and have a lower risk of relapse if they participate in mindfulness training, according to a West Virginia University study.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-18T15:56:37-05:0082b430cc-3503-4599-9fe7-cda6774baa2ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-administration-honor-society-inducts-wvu-medicine-wheeling-hospital-and-reynolds-memorial-hosDouglass Harrison, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and Reynolds Memorial Hospital, has been inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, an honor society that recognizes, rewards and encourages academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-16T11:34:09-05:00237b6298-bc9f-4759-8a08-aaca6c81ec60https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=harnessing-research-insights-close-to-home-west-virginia-university-cancer-institute-hostsfifth-annuThe Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium 2023 drew 177 participants from five institutions. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:46:48-05:00bec1a068-7d83-428f-94a8-83a3979fcda8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=participants-needed-for-wvu-telehealth-researchResearchers at West Virginia University are currently enrolling participants in an Extended Telehealth Pilot. A collaboration of the WVU Health Affairs Institute and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services Bureau for Medical Services, the Extended Telehealth Pilot is an expansion of previous telehealth pilot work.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-19T11:56:47-04:00fd7f402c-e2de-4cf3-9ab2-f80e9402cf4chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-facultyWest Virginia University School of Public Health faculty Heather Henderson and Steve Davis recently recently completed the first offering of their course "So You Want to Teach? The Anatomy of a Course" for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration Art of Teaching Institute.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-23T16:42:47-04:00cab58073-ba8c-43bd-8b28-7940b044d22ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=icymi-video-carlo-diclemente-presents-understandingjourney-stages-mechanisms-and-moderators-of-healtThe West Virginia University School of Public Health, WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, West Virginia Hope and Action Alliance and Copeland Health Systems hosted Dr. Carlo DiClemente for a Grand Rounds, titled "Understanding the Journey: Stages, Mechanisms, and Moderators of Health Behavior Change."Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-21T10:31:04-04:0035c03188-3a2a-45a1-9dee-9a9e9e239fa3https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/08/03/wvu-welcome-week-launches-new-academic-year-with-student-focused-eventsAn event-packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University begins Thursday, Aug. 10, and continues into the start of the fall semester, Wednesday, Aug. 16, highlighting the many ways new and returning students can tap into their strengths, find their purpose and make a home on campus.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-07T08:56:51-04:00a7e6b07d-14c0-41dd-a404-5a1e1f07e582https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=understandingjourney-stages-mechanisms-and-moderators-of-health-behavior-changesomeducateIn collaboration with the West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health, the WVU School of Public Health will host Dr. Carlo DiClemente, co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change for a Grand Rounds on Monday, August 7. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T09:21:12-04:00c517f58d-3415-4096-90c9-089918ab7a32https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-professor-appointed-as-review-panel-co-chair-for-national-institutes-of-healthWest Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Ranjita Misra, PhD, will co-chair a review panel for the CSR's study section focused on Implementation Research on Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors among LMIC Populations, which comprises researchers and implementation scientists around the globe.Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-24T08:51:09-04:00dd99d49f-dbc2-4f9d-ad99-399808c59b3fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-mha-administrative-grand-rounds-october-20The WVU School of Public Health's Master of Health Administration program will host an Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, October 20, from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-10T08:38:06-04:00943eda2a-124d-4e3a-bfc6-b0ed3ea41439https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=delta-omega-gamma-mu-announces-william-neal-student-award-recipientDelta Omega Gamma Mu is proud to announce John Herczyk as its William A. Neal Student Award recipient. This award is intended to enrich the student experience by providing funding for research and opportunities to participate in public health initiatives.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-05T13:26:18-04:00dca42625-bd64-4cca-96c3-38bec8c405echttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-research-study-seeking-healthy-adult-participantsWest Virginia University researchers are seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a research study that aims to determine if small wearable sensors can accurately measure activities commonly done as part of one's occupation.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-14T09:49:01-04:005dde4171-247b-4d6f-a878-a8b5c8971093https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-welcomes-white-house-director-for-discussion-on-addressing-addictionsomempowerAs communities across the United States expand and explore solutions, the WVU community welcomed Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, for discussions on addressing addiction.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:19:41-04:00a4d44702-64d6-4447-a3a9-9dad5dc81ac8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-lubeck-psd-tests-for-c8-genx-after-conflicting-resultsThe Lubeck Public Service District paid for independent testing after data released by the state last month showed detectable levels of C8 and GenX in its treated water.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-07T08:53:04-04:00a674502c-c88c-497c-880e-35b487d4e7fehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=renovation-to-starbucks-in-ruby-lobby-begins-june-7somengageThe Starbucks in the lobby of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital will be undergoing a remodel starting Wednesday, June 7. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:25:46-04:00d18a1e0b-d38a-4df4-a1e5-066d328df95ahttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/06/06/wvu-researchers-look-at-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-through-eyes-of-patientssomempowerPatients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:28:22-04:00cca59521-463c-4b5a-84e0-ad0ded10124ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-graduate-commissioned-as-u-s-air-force-second-lieutenantOn May 12, Kaleigh Moss, Class of 2023 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Public Health, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, along with 15 fellow cadets. Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-30T08:48:00-04:00c6d875a1-cf26-460f-9787-29dedb48e4e8https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/05/22/wvu-researchers-see-need-to-strengthen-mental-health-programs-for-first-respondersControlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking. That's why West Virginia University researchers are identifying steps policymakers and community members can take to aid front-line workers.Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-26T10:32:52-04:003a78fc17-23ce-429f-a778-c8d36d49673ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-recognized-80-graduates-during-commencement-weekendThe West Virginia University School of Public Health welcomed 80 new graduates into its Public Health alumni family during its Commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 12. With more than 600 of the graduates' family members and friends in attendance cheering them on, the event was one to remember. WVU recognized nearly 4,500 graduates throughout Commencement weekend. Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-22T09:32:26-04:0034b58479-e071-4ca3-b127-617e3317b13chttps://www.wdtv.com/2023/05/13/wvu-kicks-off-commencement-weekend/For the first time since COVID-19, West Virginia University celebrates commencement weekend without restrictions. At 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the Canady Creative Arts Center, Public Health students walked the stage as the school's 10th graduating class.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-15T08:50:33-04:0016d942da-a8bd-493b-a8dc-0a10935b5ac6https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/05/14/perseverance-purpose-underscore-wvu-commencement-weekendsompurposeAcclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered.Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-25T15:14:32-04:00f0fdd1a5-1568-46cb-a83d-492201219ce0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=executive-director-ofamerican-public-health-association-to-deliver-wvu-school-of-public-health-commeNationally renowned health policy leader, administrator and practitioner, Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., will address graduates at the West Virginia University School of Public Health Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center.Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-10T10:19:02-04:00