https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Office-of-Health-Services-Research50 most recent storiesen-USe6ddb029-7c61-40f7-bb40-c85cd4b215behttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-receives-federal-grant-to-support-cardiovascular-health-and-wellnessWVU Office of Health Services Research is embarking on a five-year initiative with clinic and community partners to address cardiovascular health disparities with the help of a $3.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-08T12:33:04-04:009ed5e079-d899-4726-9865-f58ae6b34fbehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=position-opening-withwvu-office-of-health-services-researchThe West Virginia University Office of Health Services Research is searching for a program coordinator to help lead a cardiovascular health-focused learning collaborative. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-17T08:27:07-05:00dca42625-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 -04002023-06-14T09:49:01-04:00d18a1e0b-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 -04002023-06-27T11:28:22-04:0034c3f132-3b3e-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 -04002023-04-18T16:27:10-04:00ca4719c5-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 -04002023-03-19T23:09:23-04:00c003b8f0-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 -05002023-03-03T09:22:16-05:0044d13f99-9db8-42cc-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 -05002023-02-23T15:41:08-05:000a94464f-ba75-4302-877a-73291085c639https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-december-dean-s-colloquium-to-feature-speakers-from-national-institute-for-occupational-safMark your calendars for the next School of Public Health Dean's Colloquium, which will feature two speakers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Chia-Chia Chang and Dr. L. Casey Chosewood.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-16T14:34:32-05:0030d08c56-ac4f-4335-888e-1e15d039beafhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=a-decade-of-distinction-school-of-public-health-celebrates-10th-anniversaryWest Virginia University's School of Public Health is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, with a kickoff event on Tuesday, Oct. 25, that includes WVU President Gordon Gee, Health Sciences Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh and School of Public Health Dean Jeff Coben.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002025-09-10T08:51:49-04:009c50af22-79f0-4966-b4c3-8f6165d09a8bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=clay-s-purpose-october-2022Clay's Purpose — October 2022Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-20T08:58:07-04:007ba45faa-fbf7-4afe-9a3e-f4c73781b3cchttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=careers-throughyears-school-of-public-health-distinguished-alumni-panelThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend this distinguished alumni career panel conversation hosted by the WVU School of Public Health as the school celebrates its 10-year anniversary.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-19T09:14:54-04:00830fb5bf-478b-4204-b9e3-e7c25cfbaa6fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=leadership-in-crisis-lessons-learned-frompandemicThe West Virginia University community is invited to attend this panel discussion, "Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic," featuring key leaders from the university and beyond who played integral roles in guiding their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:53:44-05:00a96bc782-846f-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 -04002023-11-28T08:53:51-05:0010ac3097-6b95-4318-bbba-2693ccecf55ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=anniversary-kickoff-expert-panel-expert-panel-current-trends-and-issues-in-public-health-and-healthcJoin the West Virginia University School of Public Health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. as it kicks off its 10-year anniversary celebration, featuring opening remarks from President E. Gordon Gee, Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, Dean Jeff Coben, and others.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:54:13-05:000a377217-65fc-42f0-9648-b21be1a63bb7https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-celebrates-10th-anniversaryThe West Virginia University School of Public Health will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of events October 25-28. Please join us as we celebrate! This multi-day event series will give the WVU community, including alumni, friends and community partners, the opportunity to engage in important discussions while celebrating a decade of milestones in the School of Public Health.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-20T15:54:34-04:000befe491-09dc-4328-8225-f4ba6ba7e787https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedates-celebrating-10-years-withschool-of-public-healthsomeducateThe School of Public Health will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in October, with a weeklong series of special events that will feature guest speakers and panelists and fun gatherings to mark this meaningful milestone.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-04T11:11:11-04:005400cadf-ed3f-45bd-95c3-5c16229e9564https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-niosh-pprb-for-virtual-seminar-series-on-sept-14Join NIOSH PPRB's seminar series on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m for a talk by Katherine Zychowski, an assistant professor in the University of New Mexico's College of Pharmacy. She will be speaking on the systemic consequences and mechanisms of mine-site derived dust exposure.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-12T13:36:13-04:00bb679b27-847e-4726-a656-6a6a53ce9be6https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-week-2022-with-series-of-virtual-eveDuring the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. This year's theme is "Public Health is Where You Are." Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-04-11T07:39:14-04:003bdfc53b-a169-4a88-988c-e20892ac50b9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=collaborative-effort-new-publication-using-health-information-technology-to-create-pathways-for-hepaThis publication represents a collaborative effort of the West Virginia University School of Public Health's Office of Health Services Research, WVU School of Medicine and the West Virginia Rural Health Association. Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-03-20T20:52:33-04:0001145cdd-50ec-4adc-92a2-206a163c9e25https://www.thedaonline.com/news/student_government/sga-thanks-wvu-workers-at-covid-testing-vaccine-clinics/article_9125082c-8902-11ec-8157-d39cf9186126.htmlcovid19covid-19The WVU SGA "would like to thank facility, vaccination clinic, and testing site workers for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times to create a safe university community for all students, faculty, and staff."Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-02-11T11:57:32-05:0091bf3d3b-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 -05002023-10-19T11:37:13-04:00d8b4606b-8cbf-40a2-9b8a-c0c1aac099d0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-students-faculty-and-alumnus-to-present-during-29th-annual-west-virginia-rurSeveral School of Public Health students and a recent graduate have been selected to present posters at this year's West Virginia Rural Health Conference on October 20-22. The theme for this year's virtual event is "Reimagining Rural Health: Responding to Unprecedented Challenges."Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-05-13T12:44:19-04:00e4408b64-2bfe-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 -04002022-03-21T16:13:14-04:008e0b1442-e033-4665-8379-3d6fabf27d97https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=international-scholar-to-address-human-right-to-health-and-lawDavid H. Moore, professor of law at Brigham Young University, will present "Interpreting Human Rights" and "The International Human Right to Health" from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, respectively. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-12-14T16:48:24-05:00a96b4c89-0976-4e22-9f81-0936b588a946https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-members-honored-at-wvu-health-sciences-vice-president-s-awardsEach year, the WVU Health Sciences Vice President's Awards honor faculty and staff who have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding accomplishments. Winners were nominated by their peers and selected by their respective Achievement Award committees.Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-09-10T14:47:47-04:00282afbfe-5fa0-4a04-a208-9c97d25a2d20https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=message-from-dean-coben-welcome-tostart-of2021-22-academic-yearDean Coben welcomes students, faculty and staff as a new academic year begins. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-08-20T09:06:38-04:006911cf32-3821-498b-95bd-42dbe8453d98https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-diabetes-prevention-program-supports-addition-of-4-4-quality-adjusted-years-to-participanYou can do a lot in four years: go from white to black belt in taekwondo, plant a dwarf apple tree and pick its fruit, see your grandchild off to college and attend her graduation or get your own degree. But the most severe complications of diabetes—from stroke to neuropathy to amputation—can make activities like these difficult or impossible for some people.Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-05-20T08:29:19-04:00ae90f255-4273-4a48-93be-9ccd30d940a1https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/05/18/diabetes-prevention-program-supports-addition-of-4-4-quality-adjusted-years-to-participant-average-lifespan?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterIn a new study, West Virginia University School of Public Health researchers found that taking part in a year-long diabetes-prevention program supports the addition of 4.4 quality-adjusted life-years to participants' average lifespan. Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-31T17:01:14-04:0050e95db9-e712-4d19-ae9b-5482db287de8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wv-living-2021-health-care-heroesTechnicians who deliver home health equipment, physical therapists who get patients back on their feet, pharmacists and nurses and doctors and all of the administrators who make their jobs possible—living through a pandemic has given the staff of WV Living a fresh appreciation for the many thousands of people across the state who dedicate their days to keeping all of us healthy.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-04-07T15:21:23-04:00d28718c0-1bfa-4ac7-98b6-9baee270976bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=share-your-appreciation-during-national-public-health-week-april-5-10Our School of Public Health partners provide valuable opportunities for your learning, helping support your educational and career goals. During National Public Health Week, April 5-11, take a moment to share your appreciation!Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-03-31T13:22:12-04:00ea056eb4-82d9-4124-aa75-986a93f09bb3https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=celebrate-public-health-during-week-of-recognitionDuring the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-04-01T09:20:06-04:0098ba9e28-375f-479f-a20b-e33573748dbfhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/03/10/lessons-from-the-pandemic-what-wvu-has-learned-accomplished-and-shared-in-the-year-of-covid-19covid19covid-19Under the quiet surface of near-stilled campuses over the past year, West Virginia University researchers, faculty and administrators have scrambled to learn more about COVID-19 and mitigate its spread, calculated how to teach online and hybrid classes and figured out how to better ensure people on those campuses could remain safe from the virulent disease that has killed more than 500,000 U. S. citizens to date.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -05002022-04-01T09:21:53-04:0024887193-7f15-4870-87f2-232ea1d10785https://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 -04002022-04-28T08:51:16-04:00d2d71dfe-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 -04002022-04-28T10:52:38-04:001671cb7a-e1ab-4511-bdb0-196b1ba776a0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-to-continue-to-increase-colorectal-cancer-screenings-and-early-detection-with-help-of-3-62-milliUsing a $3.62 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute will continue working with clinics across the state to increase colorectal cancer screenings. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002022-05-04T12:12:37-04:00f0a36365-02d8-4c09-8d48-0cb72e3b6012https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/03/27/wvu-launches-online-map-of-covid-19-testing-sites-in-west-virginiacovid19The Office of Health Services Research, in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has launched an online map that shows all COVID-19 testing sites in the Mountain State from Newell to Bluefield and all points in between. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-03-31T09:07:04-04:008172d64f-e8a4-44e8-a38c-6d3dbecd2e87https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=office-of-health-services-research-ohsr-lunch-learnThe WVU School of Public Health Office of Health Services Research (OHSR) invites the HSC community to attend a Lunch and Learn session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Center (301 Erma Byrd). Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -05002023-11-28T09:02:05-05:001d586f2d-8c5f-4349-bd8b-177bf59f0070https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=connect-with-diabetes-support-group-during-trivia-nightA partner of the WVU School of Public Health Office of Health Services Research, the WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center offers services for people with diabetes or who are at risk for developing diabetes through support groups, prevention classes, education classes, medical nutrition therapy and gestational diabetes instruction.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -05002020-01-21T15:21:22-05:004160d098-46ab-4dbf-a514-ee026abbdaa8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=information-session-about-diabetes-prevention-program-feb-13The WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center is hosting a meeting to provide information about its upcoming Diabetes Prevention Program. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center room G252F, located across from the Human Performance Lab. The information session will include details about the National Diabetes Prevention Program, a free program that has been shown to reduce the risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes, and how you or someone you know can participate.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -05002020-01-10T10:15:59-05:00bea04348-5690-4150-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 -05002023-12-13T12:25:10-05:00618755e2-e7f4-4cde-ac2b-d4f07cc5c2dahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-students-faculty-participant-in-wv-rural-health-conferenceThe West Virginia University School of Public Health was well represented at this year's West Virginia Rural Health Conference. Attendees at the 27th annual event heard from both faculty and students throughout the four-day conference.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -04002022-02-04T12:33:26-05:00380530eb-aa32-402b-a968-b1f142786903https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=upcoming-opportunity-to-connect-with-diabetes-support-groupThe WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center's T1 Mountaineers program is focused on providing support and encouragement to fellow T1s in Morgantown and the surrounding areas.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -04002023-12-13T12:32:34-05:0064070121-023b-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 -04002023-12-13T12:32:46-05:00