https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfPublicHealth/Prevention-Research-Center50 most recent storiesen-US87bb0567-ef8f-41f8-889b-cf188aaeeb27https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-158-london-morning/clip/16180776-could-model-iceland-curb-teen-substance-useSouthwestern Public Health is drawing inspiration from Iceland in its efforts to prevent youth substance use. Álfgeir Kristjánsson is an Associate Professor at West Virginia University School of Public Health who has experience with the Icelandic Prevention Model, and he told London Morning it's a good start.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-12T10:51:58-05:0043fc36b3-9c51-4ded-804a-13d2418ba59ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/11/04/youth-substance-use-prevention-takes-wvu-researchers-into-rural-communitiesWest Virginia University public health researchers, led by Alfgeir Kristjansson, co-director of the West Virginia Prevention Research Center in the School of Public Health, are working collaboratively with local partners, like county health departments, to stop drug use in youth before it starts, driving federal grant money to some of the state's poorest counties and developing approaches tailored to individual communities.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T12:20:44-05:00dca7ab60-a3e0-4f78-8148-acfed78864b1https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-public-health-graduates-impact-communities-across-west-virginia-through-practice-based-experiencGrowing up in Morgantown, West Virginia University was the obvious college choice for Eva Cicci and Colton Sanders. Now, as they prepare to graduate in May, the two School of Public Health students are ready to start a new journey, expanding on the impact they've already made through their experiences serving communities across the state.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-30T11:06:18-04:000ea02545-0c3c-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 -04002023-08-07T09:27:28-04:00de6f211d-edfb-4aca-a3ed-01257468e913https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-researcher-namedputnam-scholarcancercancerpreventioncontrolwvucancerwvucancerinstituteDannell Boatman, EdD, MS, research associate in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at WVU Cancer Institute, was selected by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH) as one of two researchers to join the 2023 cohort of the Putnam Scholars Program. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:47:33-05:00dca42625-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 -04002023-06-27T11:28:22-04:003a78fc17-23ce-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 -04002023-05-22T09:32:26-04:0034c3f132-3b3e-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 -04002023-05-11T13:11:07-04:00ca4719c5-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 -05002023-03-03T09:22:16-05:000a94464f-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 -04002022-09-12T13:36:13-04:0094285f19-362a-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 -04002022-08-18T14:43:12-04:00852ffffd-bf31-4954-83ec-90c5a8833365https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-director-appointed-to-lead-public-health-doctoral-program-former-director-assumes-new-role-with-Two longtime faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Public Health have assumed new administrative roles. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-18T14:43:50-04:00629603c0-5b16-4ebd-8065-2edbf4c08ce8https://www.wvpublic.org/health-science/2022-05-06/iceland-got-teens-off-drugs-can-it-work-in-w-vaKids in Fayette County have been regularly surveyed about their substance use and related risk factors. Locals and researchers at West Virginia University found three quarters of kids weren't part of organized clubs or sports. Changing that could delay when kids start smoking or drinking.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-08T10:03:41-04:0097e77e17-6a8d-4498-9f2b-e9b0f6732effhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-for2022-west-virginia-one-health-seminarSave the date and register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar on May 24, 2022. This will be an opportunity for members of the medical, veterinary, public health and environmental communities of West Virginia to gather for a day of discussions on tickborne diseases and zoonotic influenza.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-18T14:55:17-04:00ef3d1b07-49ff-46a0-ad96-8afc128598bfhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=think-kids-andwest-virginia-prevention-research-center-receives-grant-from-robert-wood-johnson-foundThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded a new two-year grant to support a research collaboration between Think Kids and the West Virginia Prevention Research Center to assess how West Virginia compiles and reports health surveillance data in order to build a more inclusive surveillance system.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-11T15:00:24-04:00bb679b27-847e-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 -04002022-04-11T07:39:14-04:0091bf3d3b-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 -04002022-03-21T16:13:14-04:00d229262d-9bbb-432f-8583-b6e4e9646b8dhttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-mental-health-support-coming-to-3-w-va-county-school-systemsThree county school systems in West Virginia and their education partners are receiving hundreds of thousands of federal dollars this year, and every year over the next five years to tackle the mental health needs of their K-12 students. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-10-01T12:02:04-04:008e0b1442-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 -04002021-12-14T16:48:24-05:00282afbfe-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 -04002021-08-20T09:06:38-04:009bd65cd0-a5c0-4a84-acb8-1c31607cc81chttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-wvprc-launchespilot-youth-advisory-boardThu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-08-12T16:45:01-04:00ddd42dec-7155-4585-8f5f-e6ef0070f4behttps://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=phd-student-to-present-work-with-wvu-extension-during-cdc-national-trainingThe 2021 CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity National Training — Leading the Charge for a Healthier Nation — is designed for SPAN, REACH and HOP Program recipients. Hosted by the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, the training will feature four dynamic plenary sessions and 32 breakouts. Throughout the five-day event, May 3-7, participates will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic skills-building training and co-learning experience that will support success in helping to lead the charge for a healthier nation.Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-05-02T10:51:32-04:00d28718c0-1bfa-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 -05002022-04-01T09:21:53-04:002dc052d7-8070-4617-8385-618647527c83https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-prevention-research-center-initiatives-address-covid-19-pandemiccovid19covid-19The COVID-19 pandemic created a barrier to care for West Virginians living with chronic disease, meaning many residents needed to find a new way of managing their health. The West Virginia Prevention Research Center, housed in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, is providing support to organizations that needed to quickly adjust their focus, an extension of its already community-focused mission.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -05002021-12-13T22:54:35-05:00bd4d26f0-ede1-4008-8186-355891c7f504https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-positive-outcomes-improving-public-health-with-outdoor-recreationIn a powerful short documentary film, Elaine McMillion Sheldon addresses public health in West Virginia through the story of grant-funded youth programs that temporarily provide short-term after-school activities for kids. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -05002022-05-13T13:17:41-04:0024887193-7f15-4870-87f2-232ea1d10785https://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 -05002022-04-28T08:44:24-04:007c350be2-c450-4196-9a4b-13f192178047https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-fromwv-prevention-research-center-receive-nida-r21-award-in-collaboration-withwvu-departmentmicah.gregory@hsc.wvu.eduThe West Virginia Prevention Research Center (WVPRC) is pleased to announce that Melissa Blank, PhD was awarded an Exploratory/Development Research Grant award (R21) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Blank currently serves as Faculty Lead for the WVPRC's Substance Use Initiatives. WVPRC Director and WVU School of Public Health faculty member, Geri Dino, PhD, will participate in the award in the role of Co-Investigator.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -04002021-08-18T16:35:21-04:00fd765cd0-5332-4523-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 -04002022-04-28T08:51:16-04:004d470a0d-661d-4fd5-a070-36d13ecaab08https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-prevention-research-center-partnerships-support-youth-well-being-during-pandemicAs we have learned through research over the past few months, children are not immune to any of the symptoms caused by the pandemic. While physicians treat patients who have contracted the illness, the West Virginia Prevention Research Center (WVPRC) is partnering with organizations that provide support to West Virginia's children and families whose social, mental and emotional well-being has been impacted.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:57:18-05:00d2d71dfe-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 -04002022-04-28T10:52:38-04:002639a6aa-37f0-40db-97d4-f8733f133226https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-w-va-lawmakers-encourage-icelandic-model-study-to-combat-youth-addictionA program that focuses on strengthening communities to delay the use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol in youth got the support of the House Committee for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse on Thursday. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -05002022-02-04T10:23:33-05:00ccb58508-a9ff-408d-ad3b-da8a8a405957https://publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innewsWest Virginia has the second-highest rate of childhood obesity in the nation, and adding more exercise to the school day could help lower that rate. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that kids get at least an hour of exercise every day, but nearly 75% of kids don't. Researchers at the CDC say that adding physical activity to the classroom can help close the gap for kids who aren't getting enough exercise. Researchers from the WV Prevention Research Center led a study to explore this assertion further as the team worked with 33 schools throughout the state. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -05002020-02-03T09:02:48-05:00