https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Philanthropy50 most recent storiesen-US41fba513-e283-4dd6-936d-c7e1071fef06https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-introducing-tiskelwah-parkLast month, Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy--a CDC initiative being carried out by West Virginia University and WVU Extension--unveiled a new park in Clay County. School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso serves on the Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy Executive Management Board and credits collaboration, combined with a fresh perspective, for making the project a success. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-07T09:25:01-04:006a5898e4-07f9-4e5f-b3bd-1fd6f83ca4d0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-brownfields-center-receives-5m-to-expand-work-throughout-mid-atlanticWVU Technical Assistance to Brownfields, led by the Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU, will use these funds to grow their team, which currently includes School of Public Health Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso, and help empower communities in West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. to transform brownfields—property hindered from redevelopment or reuse due to the presence or perceived presence of a hazardous substance or contaminant. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-20T11:25:36-04:00d09d61a9-6aa8-4516-8d80-4948556807c9https://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 -04002023-05-25T15:14:32-04:0034c3f132-3b3e-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 -04002023-04-18T16:27:10-04:00dd2fa65b-985d-4372-9354-b1354edfdd77https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=public-health-doctoral-student-accepted-into-renowned-cdc-fellowship-programWhen West Virginia University School of Public Health PhD candidate Eric Lundstrom received a phone call with the opportunity of a lifetime, he almost didn't answer.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-14T16:05:30-04:008b708372-2e61-42ba-91fa-c17e9ece727bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=becomebridge-faculty-fellow-and-connect-your-research-to-policymakersThe  Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership and Communications invites WVU faculty to submit proposals to join the third cohort of Bridge Faculty Fellows.    Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-12T14:06:17-04:00019a7535-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 -04002023-04-06T15:42:45-04:000755e639-1411-4a90-bc95-2a319e10c9eahttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=night-of-magic-masquerade-mini-gala-to-be-held-april-27somengageThe WVU Chapter of A Moment of Magic Foundation is holding a mini-gala, "Night of Magic Masquerade," on Thursday, April 27, from 7:30-10 p.m. at Erickson Alumni Center. The event is sponsored in part by WVU Medicine Children's.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T15:03:30-04:00a2f471b1-b1a4-469f-a25b-a05c20b16e51https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=day-of-giving-results-for-school-of-public-health_0Thanks to the generous support School of Public Health students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, the School raised a total of $15,318 from 78 gifts during WVU's sixth Day of Giving. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-03-29T16:41:41-04:00ca4719c5-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 -04002023-11-28T08:53:00-05:007330d44e-3c6d-4f16-92f7-f5eeef004152https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/03/23/wvu-researchers-working-to-get-people-with-hip-pain-movingsomdiscoverAlthough it's well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms. Robin Pollini, an associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and WVU School of Public Health, is a co-mentor on a project aiming to help people with hip pain by developing a biopsychosocial intervention addressing the physical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation simultaneously.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T15:30:07-04:002f5424c9-35eb-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 -04002023-03-19T23:09:23-04:0099d214c1-869a-47e0-8e48-6b7091133fb0https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-university-of-puerto-rico-industrial-hygiene-students-collaborate-to-expand-knowledge-and-culturGraduate students in the industrial hygiene program at West Virginia University recently had the opportunity to expand their understanding of their field and connect across cultures.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-03-14T10:29:48-04:00c003b8f0-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 -05002023-03-03T09:22:16-05:00d62b9d94-2a8b-42f1-b40a-d8b762b22eebhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-interim-dean-sarah-woodrum-appointed-as-2023-board-chair-morgantown-area-partnershipSarah Woodrum, DrPH, WVU School of Public Health interim dean and assistant professor, has been appointed 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership ("The Partnership"), of which the WVU SPH is a current member. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-21T13:01:36-05:009f643128-2ceb-4a78-a0a7-16e235819f14https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-affiliated-organizations-provide-ways-to-support-turkey-and-syria-after-devastating-earthquakessomkindOn February 6, two earthquakes measuring at 7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes struck Turkey and Syria. As a result, over 40,000 people have lost their lives, thousands of buildings have collapsed and more than 14 million people are in need of assistance.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T13:29:36-05:0080fe17de-dc6c-4050-aa78-d7c267406bd9https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=meeting-people-where-they-are-nurse-works-in-rural-communities-making-connections-to-improve-healthThanks in part to her nursing and public health background, Stephanie Lusk works in southern West Virginia with WVU Extension to make connections in rural communities to help improve health. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-10-25T12:14:02-04:007734db35-f2b3-4116-8fd1-6c8fa34d7819https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-partners-with-girl-scouts-to-develop-program-for-hospitalized-childrenAs part of an ongoing effort to provide experiential learning opportunities for students outside of the classroom, the WVU School of Public Health partnered with Girls Scouts of Black Diamond to launch Hospital Helpers, a community service patch program. Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-28T08:20:52-05:0025711f8b-f552-4a1d-8b4e-97e7ac46d6ddhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=longtime-healthcare-leader-inducted-into-honor-society-for-health-administrationJ. Thomas "Tom" Jones, former president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, was recently inducted as an honorary member into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for health administration. The recognition was facilitated by the West Virginia University School of Public Health following Jones' guest lecture during the Master of Health Administration professional development seminar.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-15T09:29:00-05:00cd71ca52-4a4e-4d61-a11b-cb4616d95721https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-alcohol-deaths-claim-lives-of-working-age-americansGordon Smith, MD, MB, MBChB, MPH, the Stuart M. and Joyce N. Robbins Distinguished Professor for the West Virginia University School of Public Health was featured as an expert voice in a New York Times article about a CDC study on a pattern of high alcohol-related deaths in working class Americans. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-08T14:27:10-05:00594991d7-2107-440a-806a-f1868d26fa3fhttps://newsroom.heart.org/news/study-finds-people-who-need-wearable-health-devices-the-most-use-them-the-leastSchool of Public Health Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs,  Ph.D., FAHA, was featured in an article from the American Heart Association. The article shares a study that found wearable health devices like smart watches or fitness bands can be effective in self-monitoring for cardiovascular health, but some of the people at risk for cardiovascular disease who need them the most may use them the least. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-03T11:24:47-04:0015d41dc8-0d29-48f2-aa82-f51c51724fe8https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-public-health-honorary-society-recognized-nationally-for-excellence-in-scholarship-andGamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, will be recognized once again as the National Chapter of the Year at the annual Delta Omega meeting on Nov. 7 at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Boston, Mass.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-11-08T14:34:25-05:00e2a5c470-65a7-4297-a0d9-97a486aae18dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-first-at-4-forum-sarah-woodrumSenior Associate Dean of Administration Sarah Woodrum joined WDTV's First at 4 to talk with reporter Ally Osborne about the WVU School of Public Health's 10th anniversary, putting public health at the forefront and the mission of the School.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-31T13:30:21-04:009e9956ee-dbb3-486d-9dbd-d00ec88f584ehttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=joinschool-of-public-health-formix-and-mingle-social-event-during-apha-annual-meeting-in-bostonThe WVU School of Public Health will host a Mix and Mingle social event on Monday, Nov. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie Merlot's Steakhouse in Boston in conjunction with APHA's Annual Meeting. If you're planning to attend the Annual Meeting, you are invited to join us. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-24T08:02:59-04:0030d08c56-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 -04002023-11-28T08:54:13-05:00609af901-6871-4f6f-a306-2b1e5fc92702https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-faculty-to-develop-inaugural-course-for-aupha-s-art-of-teaching-instituteThe Association of University Programs in Health Administration has selected Heather Henderson, MA, EdD, and Steve Davis, MSW, MPA, PhD, from the West Virginia University School of Public Health to develop the first of seven inaugural courses for the Art of Teaching Institute.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-14T14:08:47-04:0031ef0fea-deff-40e9-84fc-0742a4cf193bhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-video-tour-available-for-morgantown-health-sciences-campussomengageThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-18T11:25:41-04:000a377217-65fc-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 -04002022-10-20T15:54:34-04:008507a9ad-00c3-46ed-b736-94c5790d4659https://www.wdtv.com/2022/09/29/experts-look-social-stressors-affecting-black-americans/The West Virginia University School of Public Health invited UCLA medical sociologist Dr. Courtney Thomas Tobin to the Health Sciences Campus on Thursday, Sept. 29 to speak as a part of the Dean's Colloquium Series. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-30T10:43:34-04:000befe491-09dc-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 -04002022-10-04T11:11:11-04:00ec5e8b99-0c4d-4066-abd7-664d98865137https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=graduate-students-gain-valuable-experience-and-network-connections-attending-wv-mgma-conferenceStudents in the West Virginia University School of Public Health were given the opportunity to connect with healthcare administrative professionals, expand their network and learn outside the classroom by participating in the West Virginia Medical Group Management Association Conference.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-01T08:31:13-04:006eea3378-487d-4ba8-a2ec-fded542dca6fhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medical-sociologist-to-speak-about-complex-effects-of-social-stressors-affecting-black-americanssomeducateCourtney S. Thomas Tobin will present "Stress, Coping and Health: Insights from Research on Black Americans" on Sept. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hostler Auditorium (G-17) on the Health Sciences campus. The event is free and open to the public. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-26T16:07:49-04:00772e73b5-ef51-4a0f-9041-5c66e38f3a74https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2022/09/14/second-annual-eberly-roundtable-to-explore-labor-in-appalachiaThe Eberly College of Arts and Sciences invites the WVU community to its second annual Eberly Roundtable on "Labor in Appalachia" Sept. 29-30 at the Mountainlair or via Zoom. The event is sponsored by WVU's Office of the Provost, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, WVU Research Office, School of Public Health, and many others across the university. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-19T15:42:30-04:0097d808dc-2c55-460b-b526-3ab9482db047https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=senior-associate-dean-erik-carlton-shares-his-thoughts-on-purposeIn conjunction with West Virginia University's inaugural Week of Purpose, we invited members of the School of Public Health to share their thoughts about purpose. Haley Cothern, first-year student in the Master of Health Administration program and graduate of the Health Services, Management and Leadership program (Class of 2022), and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Erik Carlton share their perspectives. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-19T09:16:00-04:0081a6ef0b-8bd6-493d-84b8-da39658df4c2https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-dean-s-colloquium-to-feature-medical-sociologist-who-studies-issues-of-race-based-stress-coMark your calendars for the next School of Public Health Dean's Colloquium, which will feature Courtney S. Thomas Tobin, PhD, associate professor in Community Health Sciences at the Fielding School of Public Health and faculty affiliate of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. Dr. Thomas Tobin will present "Stress, Coping, and Health: Insights from Research on Black Americans." Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-20T11:48:24-04:00cc13a4bd-8803-497f-a8f3-f131b637ed06https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedates-epid-bios-seminar-seriesThe School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics will introduce a recurring seminar series the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., beginning October 12.Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-09-30T17:03:00-04:00fcba8496-6071-4810-a7bd-c2f18605ea06https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-public-health-faculty-and-staff-member-recognized-for-service-and-mentorshipTo recognize her positive impact on West Virginia University Health Sciences and the state of West Virginia through her mentorship and service, Heather Henderson will be receiving two Chancellor's Awards in an upcoming ceremony.  Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-25T14:20:31-04:00a428dfed-8e10-478a-9ac1-debb1160fe9fhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2022/08/16/wvu-studies-link-between-pregnancy-sedentary-behavior-disease-riskFor reasons scientists don't fully understand, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s tend to develop cardiovascular-disease risk factors much faster than men of similar ages do. West Virginia University epidemiologist Bethany Barone Gibbs is exploring what role adverse pregnancy outcomes — like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes — play in that disparity. She's also exploring whether physical activity can reduce or eliminate it.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-17T09:14:09-04:0006810a2e-b55a-417a-a4e4-1b28824d4313https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-researchers-collecting-data-on-gender-diverse-identities_0somdiscoverThe number of teenagers living in Appalachia who identify as transgender, nonbinary or other diverse gender identities may be higher than previously thought, according to a survey conducted by West Virginia University researchers.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-11T10:09:30-04:0094285f19-362a-41a2-943c-43a87809bbb4https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2022/08/08/prevalence-of-gender-diverse-youth-in-rural-appalachia-exceeds-previous-estimates-wvu-study-showsThe prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown, especially in rural areas. To fill that knowledge gap, WVU researchers surveyed junior high and high school students in rural Appalachia about their gender identity.Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-18T14:43:12-04:0028c31e3f-6a76-417a-a53d-c350c971d134https://dailyyonder.com/recent-studies-uncover-barriers-affecting-the-health-of-rural-lgbtq-people/2022/07/19/The history of medical treatment in the LGBTQ community is riddled with stigma and discrimination — from the view of homosexuality as an illness to the criminalization of same-sex intercourse. While policies and discussions have helped improve these perceptions, according to recent research, there is much work left to be done to support the health of queer and trans people, especially in rural areas.Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-18T14:44:04-04:00