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WEBLeading the Way in Research. Our faculty and students study a wide range of topics affecting population health. Specialty areas include diabetes self-management, occupational injuries, racial disparities, health effects of air pollution, mindfulness, childhood obesity, tobacco disparities, self-injury mortality, substance abuse and more.

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Departments School of Public Health West Virginia University

WEBHealth Policy, Management & Leadership. The Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership serves as a catalyst to transform population health in West Virginia and beyond through the development, dissemination and application of the most effective policies and leadership practices. More Information.

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Students School of Public Health West Virginia University

WEBPublic health is a career and a calling. Founded on the principle of social justice, public health ensures that all citizens have the opportunity for good health. It is the art and science of protecting and improving population health through education, service and prevention. Public health professionals identify and track diseases, create

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About School of Public Health West Virginia University

WEBThe West Virginia University School of Public Health is dedicated to tackling critical public health issues facing the citizens of West Virginia and the Appalachian region. Through community engagement projects, innovation and research, students and faculty are engaged in partnerships or projects in nearly every county in West Virginia.

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B.S. in Public Health, Public Health Sciences School of Public …

WEBB.S. in Public Health, Public Health Sciences. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Public health professionals engage in a variety of jobs working to prevent illness and injuries, promote wellness, encourage healthy behaviors, track disease outbreaks, and determine

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Academic Programs School of Public Health West Virginia …

WEBThe Public Health Practice and Leadership major in the MPH program is designed for students interested in population health and healthcare management and administration. Learn More. Back to Health Policy, Management …

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‘Protecting, Connecting and Thriving’: WVU School of Public …

WEBStudents, faculty and staff in the West Virginia University School of Public Health are striving toward a vision of healthy people in thriving communities. They are part of a community of educators, scientists, clinicians and many more professionals working – often behind the scenes – to give everyone a safe place to live, learn, work and play.

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Graduate Programs School of Public Health West Virginia …

WEBMaster of Science in Population Health. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread opioid addiction and systemic social injustice, the need for healthcare and public health professionals – especially those trained in population health – has never been greater.

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New clinical research agreement service launching May 1 to …

WEBTo further support researchers and their clinical research studies, West Virginia University is launching an enhanced service for negotiation for new clinical study agreements, new amendments to clinical study agreements, and …

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Apply Now School of Public Health West Virginia University

WEBCertificate. Our Applied Biostatistics Certificate program is especially useful for clinical and translational researchers as well as public health practitioners. Apply Now for Certificate Programs Learn More about Certificate Programs.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

WEBA Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a multidisciplinary professional degree focused on the application of science, research and theoretical knowledge toward the prevention of disease. The WVU MPH program prepares students for promising careers providing evidence-based solutions to complex health issues.

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Location & Access School of Public Health

WEBThe School of Public Health is housed within a comprehensive Health Sciences Center at WVU, which is among the few institutions nationwide that support medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy care, as well as advanced medical research and education. The campus includes J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and other clinical facilities associated with WVU

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Faculty & Staff School of Public Health West Virginia University

WEBThe WVU School of Public Health provides students with quality instruction from highly trained faculty who are engaged in research and service projects addressing major public health issues in the Mountain State and beyond. Their work covers a wide range of topics affecting population health, offering students the chance to explore different

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B.S. in Public Health, Health Services Administration

WEBB.S. in Public Health, Health Services Administration. To meet the increasing demand for leaders in healthcare, the B.S. in Public Health program is excited to offer a major in Health Services Administration.

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HRC Affiliated Faculty & Staff The Health Research Center

WEBDr. Kristjansson earned his MSc in Social Research Methodology from Edinburgh University in the UK in 2004 and a PhD in Social Medicine from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden in 2010. He was a Post-doctoral fellow in health & behavior studies at Columbia University in New York City between 2010 and 2012 before joining the faculty at WVU School

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Infectious Disease Research School of Public Health West …

WEBInfectious Disease Research. Infectious diseases have a substantial impact on global health, as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to studying populations, infectious disease epidemiology monitors interactions within the population to determine control measures. Infectious disease epidemiology is the study of the incidence and

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School of Public Health recognizes top students, faculty, staff and

WEBIn keeping with the annual tradition of recognizing its outstanding graduating students and exemplary faculty, staff and community partners, the West Virginia University School of Public Health held its annual year-end awards ceremony on Thursday, April 28, in the Health Sciences Center Fukushima Auditorium.. President Gordon Gee paid a surprise …

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Sciences

WEBSocial and Behavioral Sciences. The Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration in the Public Health Sciences PhD program incorporates both theory and application and emphasizes both evidence-based, theory-driven primary prevention of disease and injury and health promotion research and practice.

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Scholarships & Awards School of Public Health

WEBThrough the generosity of donors to the School of Public Health, the following scholarship and award opportunities have been made available to our students: Dean's Scholarship. Avashia Scholarship. William M. Murray Public Health Education Scholarship. Robert W. Gunn Book Scholarship. The R. Dean and Charlene Hartley Community Engagement …

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Dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day

WEBThe community is encouraged to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday (April 27) at the disposal kiosk available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department, 992 Elmer Prince Drive.. This disposal kiosk is available year-round, 24 hours a day and permanently.

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