https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Occupational-Environmental-Health-Sciences-News50 most recent storiesen-US55f5b80d-a443-4213-87e8-9ac35827554chttps://www.newsweek.com/alcohol-pfas-chemicals-harm-liver-study-2108535Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in occupational and environmental health sciences at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, talks with Newsweek about risk factors among sensitive populations when it comes to PFAS chemical exposures.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-11-04T19:52:09-05:002bb91d57-ee22-4f12-8c8e-25d1885cc769https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-students-experience-hands-on-learning-in-underground-mineFollowing an underground mine tour, students from West Virginia University gained a new understanding of the public health industry and felt inspired for their future careers.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-20T14:54:35-05:0080f3619b-95ca-458d-9de7-97b9d20bc2b5https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-celebrates-recent-ph-d-graduatesThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce that seven students have successfully defended their Ph.D. dissertations, marking a tremendous milestone in their academic and professional careersFri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-12T09:49:10-04:00f18e1fe7-209e-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 -04002024-06-06T12:20:07-04:00861fdc83-c47e-44d1-a9e1-af96d0e2ce06https://www.vox.com/even-better/24135052/pfas-forever-chemicals-health-testing-exposureDr. Alan Ducatman, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Public Health, contributes to reporting from Vox about PFAS health risks.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-22T09:36:13-04:007f56af6a-c552-4633-97f8-348faa2dae8ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dissertation-defense-nafisat-isaNafisat Isa will defend her dissertation, titled "Effects of Topography on Near-Roadway Ultra-fine Particulate Matter Concentrations from Diesel Emissions," on Friday, April 26, at 9 a.m. in HSC-South 3301.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-19T13:15:32-04:005c207529-3d59-43a8-bb21-d74fc0869a62https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/opinion-liberty-and-vaccines/Dr. Chris Martin, professor in the WVU School of Medicine and School of Public Health, contributes an op-ed to the West Virginia Press Association about vaccination. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-01T12:01:45-04:008cb4fa25-06b9-4381-b29a-2f739421ef77https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2023/09/frustration-mounting-as-paden-city-water-crisis-continues/Dr. Alan Ducatman provides insights for reporting from The Intelligencer.|Wheeling News-Register on the water crisis in Paden City.Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-11T13:01:23-04:00cab58073-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 -04002023-08-07T08:56:51-04:000ea02545-0c3c-4806-a98d-71e7335d51a6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-exploring-workers-compensation-injury-claims-among-firefightersA recently published research article by School of Public Health Assistant Professor Tyler Quinn and fellow researchers explored patterns and characteristics of workers' compensation injury claims over a 17-year period among firefighters in Ohio.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-07T09:27:28-04:00a7e6b07d-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 -04002023-07-24T08:51:09-04:00943eda2a-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 -04002023-07-05T13:26:18-04:00d5ffa186-667d-4599-a6fb-992c242e119ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cdc-webinar-released-health-impacts-of-occupational-physical-activityDr. Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the WVU School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, presented during a CDC/NIOSH sponsored webinar on April 26.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-20T11:25:28-04:00dca42625-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 -04002023-06-07T08:53:04-04:00d18a1e0b-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 -04002023-06-27T11:28:22-04:00d09d61a9-6aa8-4516-8d80-4948556807c9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-even-with-new-legislation-it-could-be-years-before-drinking-water-in-west-virginia-is-freState lawmakers passed the PFAS Protection Act to start controlling pollution in drinking water. While a step in the right direction, many are concerned that it prolongs health hazards for West Virginians.Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-31T16:06:05-04:003a78fc17-23ce-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 -04002023-05-25T15:14:32-04:00bc5b7970-a9c9-4572-9323-6a2f8bc53e28https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-mike-mccawley-joins-host-of-podcast-ancestry-roads-to-discuss-black-lung-in-appalachian-cMike McCawley, PhD, clinical associate professor in the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, joined the host of Ancestry Roads, a podcast that highlights Appalachian stories, to discuss the causes of Black Lung and the impacts on Appalachian coal miners. Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-15T08:18:51-04:00f0fdd1a5-1568-46cb-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 -04002023-05-10T10:19:02-04:00011fa338-aa61-4f0c-84e9-5e5218272ee8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-honors-seven-employees-with-values-coinsSeven West Virginia University School of Public Health employees were recognized with 2022 and 2023 WVU Values Coins for their commitment to fulfilling the core Mountaineer values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability and Appreciation.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T09:18:35-04:00398425da-91af-463c-aa1c-ab011b5dfdcahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-recognizes-top-students-faculty-and-staff-in-end-of-year-celebrationIn keeping with the annual tradition of recognizing its outstanding graduating students and exemplary faculty, the West Virginia University School of Public Health held its annual year-end awards ceremony on Thursday, April 20, in the Health Sciences Center Fukushima Auditorium. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-29T12:19:17-04:0034c3f132-3b3e-40e1-bcb7-449cd40e3f81https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-health-policy-management-and-leadership-professor-recognized-with-national-For his ongoing commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive society for all, West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor Darren Liu has been recognized with a national teaching excellence award.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-18T16:27:10-04:00019a7535-d913-463d-a308-7920f52b4370https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=no-one-deserves-to-be-hurt-wvu-researcher-develops-toolkit-to-help-victims-of-domestic-violenceDanielle Davidov—a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Public Health—and her collaborators are developing research recommendations and a toolkit that will serve as a blueprint on ways to partner with survivors and other stakeholders to improve domestic violence screening processes within the healthcare setting.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-11T13:11:07-04:005f876fdd-d614-4bc2-a37c-2cd2379663fbhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-students-help-combat-food-insecurity-acrossmountain-stateTo create healthier communities across the state, two West Virginia University students are researching and developing solutions that address hunger as part of their field placement experiences through the School of Public Health.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T15:42:45-04:00d9727b9f-6958-453c-b878-95792ce39144https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-rsvp-for-school-of-public-health-year-end-celebrationThe WVU School of Public Health will host its annual Year-End Celebration on Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. All SPH students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and encouraged to RSVP by noon on Thursday, April 13. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-14T17:02:45-04:00ca4719c5-f1ed-4cd7-a582-82cbaacfeeb2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-week-april-3-9somengageThe WVU School of Public Health invites everyone to participate throughout the week as the school recognizes its community partners and elevates important issues shaped by NPHW's daily themes, including: community; violence prevention; reproductive and sexual health; and mental health.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:00-05:002f5424c9-35eb-44a7-a727-78914c69d557https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=support-our-students-and-advancemission-of-our-school-wednesday-march-22We hope you will join us and fellow Mountaineers both within and outside the School of Public Health as we come together to support our students and advance the mission of our school this Wednesday for WVU's sixth Day of Giving.  Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-19T23:09:23-04:0063c43c55-f470-4ea8-be80-e5779a768529https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-mike-mccawley-joins-host-of-podcast-ancestry-roads-to-discuss-east-palestine-train-derailMike McCawley, PhD, clinical associate professor in the School of Public Health's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, joined the host of Ancestry Roads, a podcast that highlights Appalachian stories, to discuss the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, and its environmental impact.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-06T14:41:08-05:00c003b8f0-dd89-491c-8d8e-df48fe2b6907https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-week-april-3-9In conjunction with National Public Health Week (April 3-9), the West Virginia University School of Public Health will host several events throughout the week to help recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-03T09:22:16-05:00ddd21a71-6192-4906-939a-01a9b9ced4c8https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2023/02/21/expert-pitch-wvu-experts-address-health-environmental-and-regulatory-concerns-following-ohio-train-derailmentsomengageWest Virginia University experts in fields ranging from law to health to water quality can provide insights into potential community effects near the East Palestine, Ohio, site of the Feb. 3 train derailment and subsequent chemical fire.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-17T15:54:13-04:0073035615-9074-41d2-ada6-e24897556572https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-student-leadership-council-holds-socialThe Student Leadership Council hosted a social at Morgantown Brewing Company on Friday, Feb. 17. All students from the School of Public Health were invited to this event to socialize with other students within the school and learn more about the student organizations (i.e., Student Association of Public Health, Health Administration Student Association and Delta Omega). The Student Leadership Council would like to personally thank those who attended.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-24T10:39:42-05:005c600d56-1d65-4789-a66a-29ecf8133158https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=gamma-mu-annual-poster-competitionThe Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega is hosting their Annual Poster Competition! This opportunity is available to undergraduate and graduate students and submissions may be on topics within public health, or other health-related disciplines.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-10-02T11:59:12-04:00718aa36c-e0b4-453d-962f-16402ab7b40ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-is-west-virginia-s-air-and-water-at-risk-due-to-ohio-train-derailmentFollowing a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio nearly two weeks ago, West Virginians are wondering if they should be concerned about the toxic chemicals it was carrying. Mike McCawley, clinical associate professor with the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health was interviewed as an expert on how airborne chemicals impact public health health. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-28T10:18:02-05:0044d13f99-9db8-42cc-822c-8dc8ecfa13c9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=population-health-improvinghealth-of-entire-communitiessomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Public Health will host two informational sessions about its online M.S. in Population Health program on Thursday, March 2, and (via Zoom) Tuesday, March 7. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T15:41:08-05:00a55b3440-bd33-4189-996f-f3c64c84c697https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=students-invited-to-valentine-s-day-themed-school-of-public-health-information-sessionWhy do we LOVE Public Health? Join us on Valentine's Day to find out! Enjoy some sweet treats and learn more about both our undergraduate and graduate programs, courses and other unique offerings from the School of Public Health. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-08T13:14:09-05:00faba118f-30e5-49f1-b850-702010fb5f08https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-expert-provides-global-training-in-occupational-healthsomkindIn the past decade, the rate of occupational injuries in Turkey has increased. To help combat this growing issue, an expert from West Virginia University has traveled to the nation's capital city to provide training in occupational health and safety.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-30T15:55:58-05:006133e2bf-49f4-4bc3-98ca-bc4b6a5cea25https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-program-director-earns-fellowship-to-advance-preventive-medicineWest Virginia University Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Program Director Jennifer Lultschik has been named an American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) Fellow, further advancing her advocacy work on a larger scale.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-20T09:31:37-05:00674c66e8-c062-4ae9-8323-a5baed2f1480https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-online-graduate-program-earns-population-health-management-certificationsomempowerWest Virginia University's Master of Science in Population Health program is now certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, making it one of five inaugural programs in the country—and the only program in West Virginia—to be CAHME-certified in population health management. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-26T09:47:25-05:00dba51650-ea1c-4cde-8111-7481a38b794chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=year-in-review-10-highlights-from-2022-we-re-celebrating2022 was a year of celebration, achievement and new milestones. Following are some highlights that made the past year special for the School of Public Health.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002023-01-01T09:30:25-05:009a5be4ee-0077-4978-a9a0-232172f5f99ahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-students-present-hands-on-capstone-experiences-with-community-partners-during-capstonesompurposeOn Dec. 7, 14 seniors from the West Virginia University School of Public Health presented the results of their capstone experiences to their peers, professors, mentors and community partners.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-19T15:24:05-05:0017173835-1c49-471a-abf6-b794cffe24f0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=video-december-2022-dean-s-colloquium-total-worker-health-strategies-forfuture-of-workAs a part of the West Virginia University's School of Public Health's Dean's Colloquium Series, Chia-Chia Chang and Dr. Casey Chosewood, two experts from the CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Office for Total Worker Health® were invited to share their expertise with the community. Their presentation explored the importance of understanding how work affects an individual's health and well-being is key to advancing worker safety and overall health.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-07T12:36:42-05:00d653a1b8-e18b-4bf6-975d-a692dda6caa6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-father-son-career-paths-converge-at-va-hospitalWVU School of Public Health graduate Dr. Gerard DeGuzman works alongside his father, Dr. Placido DeGuzman, at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Salem, Va. While they began their journeys into medicine from very different starting points, each believes their day is made all the better for being able to spend it with family.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-09T16:51:49-05:00