https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Health-Research-Center50 most recent storiesen-USd18a1e0b-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 -04002023-06-27T11:28:22-04:0098af1700-bd23-41f0-a3cb-7d5082284df0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=assistant-professor-recognized-for-contributions-to-health-educationHeather Henderson, EdD, assistant professor of Health Policy, Management & Leadership and Director of Accreditation, Planning & Evaluation for the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Ann E. Nolte Writing Award by the Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education's.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-03T15:19:12-04:00a96bc782-846f-4620-a61d-f86528ef5238https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cheers-to-10-years-public-health-is-sweetThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend an ice cream social in the WVU Health Sciences Pylon Commons to celebrate the School of Public Health's 10th anniversary. The event will feature School of Public Health trivia, a photo booth, apparel giveaways and a few special guests.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:51-05:0091bf3d3b-b384-4ab6-9b34-18e846c77391https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=a-mask-q-addressing-common-questions-aboutkn95-n95-mask-and-moreSchool of Public Health Public Health-General Preventive Medicine program residents – Vida Falahatian, MD, and Margaret Karcher, DO – and PH-GPM Program Director Jennifer Lultschik, MD, help answer some frequently asked questions about masks, including the KN95 mask, recommended by WVU, and N95 mask, used widely in patient-care settings.Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05002023-10-19T11:37:13-04:00e4408b64-2bfe-40b8-aafb-4b13e961fe9bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-aids-state-efforts-to-boost-covid-19-vaccination-among-minority-communitThe 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. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-21T16:12:47-04:00de20ee3b-658e-4b6d-85ef-711de0be036ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=preventing-burnout-and-building-resilience-administrative-grand-rounds-to-focus-on-tools-and-techniqThe West Virginia University Master of Health Administration program is partnering with the West Virginia Hospital Association to host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds, "Action Collaborative for Resilience and Well-being," on Friday, Oct. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. via livestream on MDTV.Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-21T16:13:14-04:0024887193-7f15-4870-87f2-232ea1d10785https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/12/03/wvu-school-of-public-health-accredited-for-seven-year-termThe West Virginia University School of Public Health has been reaccredited through December 2027, making it one of 67 schools to receive national accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -05002022-05-13T14:30:45-04:0045c2d4ac-ef85-4fff-8234-3e45b09bed2ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cdc-report-mask-observation-results-for-week-five-inmidst-of-covid-19-resurgenceThe School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -05002022-04-28T08:44:24-04:00fd765cd0-5332-4523-a51a-329ec6963269https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=master-of-health-administration-program-wvu-medicine-to-host-administrative-grand-rounds-focused-on-The West Virginia University Master of Health Administration program is partnering with WVU Medicine to host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds, "Fearless Leadership in Pandemic Times," on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1 p.m.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -04002022-04-28T08:51:16-04:00286aa780-47ae-42d4-b9b7-2825a7037c4fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2020-public-health-ethics-virtual-forum-ethical-dilemmas-in-rural-healthAssociate Professor Christiaan Abildso, PhD, MPH, will present during the 2020 Public Health Ethics Forum on Friday, Sept. 11, from 1 p.m-5p.m. ET. This year's theme is "Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health." Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -04002022-04-28T10:51:21-04:00d2d71dfe-3a60-46c6-bc7f-7a810741c623https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/08/24/gee-mail-welcome-home-and-mask-upIn a call unifying the West Virginia University family to embark safely and resiliently into a new academic year, President Gordon Gee welcomed faculty, staff and students back into the fold in his latest Gee Mail. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -04002022-04-28T10:52:38-04:001c569c96-3be1-4098-90d6-53c6568d0413https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/05/13/wvu-professor-says-trail-use-up-amid-pandemiccovid19covid-19A West Virginia University researcher says exercising on local rail trails has doubled during the pandemic and is safe as long as people use best practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-05-14T10:24:02-04:00bea04348-5690-4150-af7a-99e795e92133https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-monongalia-county-health-department-establish-academic-health-department-to-enhance-public-healtTop-tier training, research and service opportunities will remain at the forefront for students in the School of Public Health as West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department establish an Academic Health Department, reinforcing the School's commitment to give students learning experiences based in real-world public health practice. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -05002020-03-17T15:29:58-04:0029afe1e8-1dfc-40ca-91fc-707472648b49https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-undergraduate-capstone-poster-presentationsTwenty-seven* students will present during this semester's Undergraduate Capstone Poster Presentations on Friday, December 13, from noon to approximately 1:30 p.m. in rooms 2940 A and B. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -05002019-11-15T14:06:08-05:005c346e4c-5a41-4671-b976-76eb41224d5ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-alan-ducatman-to-present-during-cdc-public-health-grand-roundsWVU Professor Emeritus Alan M. Ducatman is among the presenters for an upcoming Public Health Grand Rounds session, "PFAS and Protecting Your Health," hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -05002023-12-13T12:25:10-05:003ded7116-e9c6-484b-8c7f-bc3d3d44765bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=appalachian-health-podcast-features-christiaan-abildsoChristiaan Abildso was recently a guest on the Appalachian Health Podcast, hosted by Danny Scalise, executive director of the WVSMA and a WVU School of Public Health MPH alumnus. Abildso focused on the importance of physical activity, highlighing its role in preventive care and providing practical tips on how to make it a part of one's weekly routine. Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-10-20T20:21:58-04:0064070121-023b-4747-bfc9-bcc8eb9e5df2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cancer-prevention-expert-to-address-cervical-cancer-in-appalachiaCervical cancer rates are higher among women in Appalachia due to a variety of factors ranging from health policy to biology. Next month, epidemiologist and cancer prevention researcher Electra Paskett, Ph.D., will visit the WVU Health Sciences Center to explain how these factors can help identify possible interventions to reverse this trend.Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -04002023-12-13T12:32:46-05:00ecb2fa3b-16a7-463f-a88d-0066d0b9d66chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-prevention-research-center-awarded-cdc-grant-to-improve-health-in-west-virginia-and-underserved-pWest Virginia University's efforts to address chronic disease and substance abuse prevention, growing concerns related to vaping and youth mental health issues will be bolstered by an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the West Virginia Prevention Research Center in the School of Public Health.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -04002022-06-08T10:40:06-04:00ff6284b9-caea-4966-909a-4d95e9a0d1fdhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-aware-workshop-to-be-held-nov-1WV AWARE (Asking Women About Relationship Experiences) will host a collaborative workshop on Friday, November 1, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va. Check in begins at 11 a.m. and the workshop will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch and compensation for time/travel will be provided.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -04002023-12-13T12:33:10-05:00d6d535e2-d0e9-484e-882e-4c249e647ca2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-rural-health-conference-october-9-11This is the 27th year of the West Virginia Rural Health Conference, the only rural health conference in the state.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-10-07T20:15:58-04:0047212a0d-edd9-42fb-b31c-cffe0151d138https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-researchers-evaluate-impact-of-local-rail-trailsFrom 2016 to 2017, the West Virginia University Health Research Center evaluated the business impact of the Mon River Trails System, which is a network of 48 miles of trails in North Central West Virginia. Christiaan Abildso, assistant professor and the Center's program director, recently spoke with WBOY-TV about their efforts.Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -04002022-02-04T13:54:27-05:002d469e0f-90b3-4dfd-b7ba-dc56c73c577bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-public-health-expert-to-share-state-s-naloxone-distribution-program-at-upcoming-national-summitAt a national summit later this month, a WVU School of Public Health representative will showcase the statewide collaborative effort for naloxone distribution known as the West Virginia Rapid Response Project.Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -04002023-12-13T13:44:52-05:00fec08ed5-3bd1-429d-b94f-0a1b19eb5ae3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-public-health-researchers-evaluate-impact-of-local-rail-trailsAn effort to expand a multiuse rail-to-trail network throughout the Industrial Heartland is drawing on the expertise and work of faculty at the West Virginia University Health Research Center.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -05002022-02-04T16:14:41-05:0008644039-aacb-4981-87c7-4975a05b2197https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sph-faculty-present-to-student-rural-health-interest-groupDr. Lindsay Allen and Dr. Tom Bias hosted a Health Policy in Rural West Virginia presentation for the student Rural Health Interest Group as the January installment of their monthly presentations. Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -05002019-01-28T12:43:42-05:008a2ca3f3-40e5-4e98-bb01-f241d162fc9ahttps://www.register-herald.com/news/state_region/pre-existing-conditions-have-become-a-big-issue-this-election/article_0c03fad8-3856-5442-8e12-23c57ce2ee64.htmlAssociate Professor Tom Bias, director of the Health Research Center at West Virginia University School of Public Health, and Assistant Professor Simon Haeder, a health policy professor at West Virginia University John D. Rockefeller School of Politics and Policy, spoke to the The Register-Herald about the issue of pre-existing conditions in this year's election.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -05002018-11-15T13:59:53-05:00c149c2d5-1833-4f46-bbaa-35f9975818ddhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=naloxone-rescue-kits-assembledFor the second consecutive year, volunteers from WVU assembled naloxone rescue kits that are currently being distributed to WV counties that experience high risk of opioid overdose death. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-10-23T14:50:52-04:00c72b75b3-69cb-4836-aba1-95dade7cadcehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-professor-appointed-to-advisory-board-addressing-critical-state-transportation-policyChristiaan Abildso, Ph.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, was recently appointed to the Complete Streets Advisory Board by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice.Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -04002022-02-07T08:32:56-05:00090e542b-27d5-4496-833f-e5f39a8e14a1https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-facilitates-community-meeting-with-potomac-valley-hospitalDr. Thomas Bias and Emily Sarkees traveled to Keyser, WV, to work with Potomac Valley Hospital leadership in facilitating a community meeting as part of their Community Health Needs Assessment process.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-07-23T11:31:58-04:00f922208d-9d7d-45eb-99c8-14a0140ec731https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2018/03/28/wvu-school-of-public-health-to-kick-off-national-public-health-week-celebration-with-national-organizationWVU School of Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week, April 2-7, with a series of events focused on student and community engagement. Check out the schedule and RSVP today!Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-07-31T16:31:24-04:0014a1366c-3e49-4a15-98c3-2c80bf19965ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sph-welcomes-new-team-membersJoin us in welcoming three new team members!Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-03-15T13:03:49-04:006dd64b47-96f3-4c56-86e3-9617dfe99a72https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=projects-presented-at-active-living-research-conference-in-banff-albertaDr. Bias and Dr. Abildso recently presented several projects at the Active Living Research Conference in Banff, Alberta.  For more information on the conference and the projects presented please visit the Active Living Research site at https://www.activelivingresearch.org/annual-conference-2018Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -04002018-04-03T09:41:49-04:00973ae789-f2f7-47c8-86f8-54d8d9cdcee4https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sph-faculty-receive-grant-awards_3researchCongratulations to Ranjita Misra and Tom Bias and the Health Research Center on their recent grants.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -05002017-12-04T11:24:38-05:00faf51551-8d54-428e-bf6d-a35a24ced48ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-faculty-honored-for-serviceAs part of the School of Public Health's celebration of the 150th anniversary of West Virginia University, two distinguished faculty members were recognized for their hard work and dedication to furthering the mission of the School. Dean Jeffrey Coben presented Drs. Adam Baus and Christiaan Abildso (in absentia) with Celebration Coins at the 150th event on November 10, as a token of appreciation for members of the University who go above and beyond their daily work.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -05002019-07-01T15:38:05-04:0082fdf42a-593b-4f34-acf2-7aae2b268ce8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researcher-looks-to-iceland-to-curb-teen-substance-use-in-west-virginiaaddictionaddressingaddictionresearchIn Iceland, drug, alcohol and tobacco use in teens has been "virtually eradicated" as a result of a nationwide push to replace teens' unsupervised, aimless leisure time with purposeful, organized activities. Now, a West Virginia University researcher is transplanting the program to West Virginia and hoping it takes root. Alfgeir Kristjansson, an assistant professor in WVU's School of Public Health, is studying data related to teen substance abuse in West Virginia.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -04002018-01-08T10:03:23-05:009e60b982-2c5e-40d5-b3c1-18250753c874https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rural-health-interest-group-meeting-tuesday-november-7-2017Join us for the Rural Health Interest Group Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 12:00pm to 12:50pm in Room 1901 HSC North. Lunch will be provided. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -04002018-12-03T12:49:52-05:00116d023d-16d6-46cb-b660-75f4bed698d3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-faculty-provides-expertise-in-wake-of-recent-hurricanesIn one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent history, Dr. Warren Eller is aiding in the disaster management efforts.Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-12-01T10:29:13-05:001fd09990-762b-4e75-814b-07c519af4dc7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-abildso-awarded-big-12-fellowshipDr. Christiaan Abildso, Program Director of Research and Evaluation, was awarded a Big 12 Fellowship to travel to TX and pursue collaborative research. Dr. Abildso to work with Renee Umstattd Meyer, at Baylor University in Waco to pilot test methods for a larger research agenda, including determining what people, places, plans, programs, and policies positively impact rural physical activitiy.Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-08-09T15:01:11-04:00d75c0ceb-aadd-425d-a4fb-64a573b640cehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-bias-participates-in-healthcare-panel-at-west-virginia-press-association-annual-conferenceDr. Bias participated in a panel at the West Virginia Press Association's Annual Conference in which he and state healthcare leaders discussed the future of healthcare reform and the potential impact on West Virginia communities. Video of this panel is available at: https://www.facebook.com/wvpress/videos/1749403858421186/Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-08-10T09:53:42-04:001cea62ed-429f-4f16-80f6-30952f79de25https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-director-named-wv-community-development-hub-board-chairDr. Tom Bias, director of the Health Research Center, was elected chair of the West Virginia Community Development HUB at last week's annual retreat. Dr. Bias takes over from Dr. Michelle Foster, Executive Director of the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, who had served as board chair for the past several years. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-08-03T11:27:29-04:002ca0fc6f-22c2-405e-9ed3-b39c414e0232https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=drs-bias-and-abildso-present-at-health-impact-assessment-meeting-in-charlestonDrs. Bias and Abildso presented at a Health Impact Assessment workshop in Charleston, West Virginia hosted by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trust. They shared the successes and lessons learned from the Health Impact Assessment conducted by the Health Research Center in Fairmont, WV. Check out a report of that Health Impact Assessment online.Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-07-20T15:32:04-04:0081cb441a-54be-43f6-85e3-e5bc0d92d5cfhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-director-s-research-highlighted-in-journal-of-consumer-affairsAs part of 2015 research on the Affordable Care Act, Health Research Center Director Dr. Tom Bias, with colleagues M. Paula Fitzgerald (WVU Business and Economics), and Tami Gurley-Calvez (University of Kansas) posed the question of what is known and unknown about consumer well-being in relation to the Affordable Care Act. This article was featured as one of the Journal of Consumer Affair's top 20 articles of the past 50 years.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -04002018-01-08T10:19:37-05:003a11120d-f4a5-4701-b2d7-d729a465febchttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-research-presented-at-23rd-international-trails-symposiumresearchHRC Program Director of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Christiaan Abildso, traveled to the International Trails Symposium in Dayton, Ohio this month to present research on the business impact of trail development in Morgantown, WV. Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-10-30T11:18:59-04:0024445be8-feaf-4919-8154-e1dd8c6d61efhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-researchers-highlighted-in-rails-to-trails-conservancy-magazineHRC faculty and staff research, in collaboration with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), has been featured in the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Magazine. This research explores the business impact of trails in the greater Morgantown area. Research results will be used to influence development in the Industrial Heartland Trail Coalition.Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-05-22T07:47:10-04:00d70889dd-2274-4676-8327-4653c23611abhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-director-interviewed-by-wv-nprHRC Director and faculty member in the Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership, Dr. Tom Bias, was recently featured in a story on West Virginia Public Broadcasting. In his interview with Kara Lofton, Dr. Bias discusses the Congressional Budget Office's estimates and implications for West Virginia residents. Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-03-17T07:54:10-04:006f39e8b9-d9dc-4c18-ba61-0f9920793de3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-director-quoted-in-charleston-gazette-mail-article_0Dr. Thomas K. Bias, Assistant Professor in Health Policy, Management, and Leadership was quoted in a recent Charleston Gazette article focused on the future of the Affordable Care Act, including the potential impact of repeal on the approximately 170,000 West Virginians who are covered under the Medicaid expansion.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -05002017-03-13T11:28:05-04:0098b6957f-8715-46d2-9d60-82af895518b3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=consensus-recommendations-for-pedestrian-injury-surveillance-report-releasedresearchDr. Christiaan Abildso, assistant professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the WVU School of Public Health and HRC Director of Research and Evaluation, was a collaborator on a recently released report discussing pedestrian injuries. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -05002017-10-30T11:27:28-04:00aac23848-06b5-47ba-9a29-b40e2eec835ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-hrc-faculty-and-staff-partner-with-uhc-for-community-health-needs-assessmentThe Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires that every non-profit hospital conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and adopt an implementation strategy every three years. WVU School of Public Health, Health Research Center (WVU HRC) faculty and staff partnered with United Hospital Center (UHC) and WVU Medicine to facilitate a community-based process for collecting input about health challenges facing Harrison and Doddridge Counties. This process includes a community-wide survey of over 700 Harrison and Doddridge County residents, as well as a community event held at UHC to engage multi-sector leadership about potential organizations, programs, and services to address community health needs.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-07-01T10:34:32-04:006ae95964-e39b-4380-9630-de989b3c546dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=agarwal-wins-best-podium-presentation-from-isporDr. Parul Agarwal, former HRC Graduate Statistician, was recognized at the annual meeting of the Internationl Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research for her dissertation research, "Health Care Expenditures Associated with Persistent Emergency Department Use: A Multi-State Analysis of Medicaid Beneficiaries."Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -04002016-06-03T10:31:19-04:00be4ff161-7d0b-401e-bcc8-52d01df45249https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hrc-co-director-and-cycling-advocate-to-speak-at-road-safety-conferenceChristiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health and HRC Co-director to speak at Philadelphia Vision Zero conference on December 3, 2015.Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -05002016-01-07T15:15:50-05:00feda7f06-7d7c-42e4-b47f-273b92aaec3chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-research-center-awarded-paper-award_0Researchers from the Health Research Center received an award from The American Planning Association (APA) and American Public Health Association (APHA), in partnership with the Georgia Tech Built Environment and Public Health Clearinghouse for their paper entitled "Bridging the Divide: Policymakers and Public Health Researchers."Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -04002016-01-07T15:15:47-05:00