WVU Health Affairs Institute
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Appalachian health experts dedicated to improving lives through sound strategies.
Charleston WV // Morgantown WV
Joined August 2021
We’re excited to celebrate #NationalRuralHealthDay with @NOSORH and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the #PowerOfRural and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.
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There was great collaboration at the Rural Health Association conference last week! Our team connected with professionals and advocates dedicated to amplifying rural perspectives in healthcare. At HAI, we are committed to advancing rural health improvements across the state. 💙
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We’re proud of our WVU HAI team for promoting MATCH at the WV Rural Health Association Conference! They’re connecting with partners statewide to highlight the power of data in driving healthier, stronger communities across West Virginia. 💬
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We're taking Mountaineer public health to Washington, D.C. for the APHA Annual Meeting! Our students, faculty, and staff are connecting with leaders to learn, collaborate, and champion public health as a national priority. 💪 Stop by Booth 426 in Expo Hall B to say hello! 👋
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✨ Dr. Shyama Mahakalanda, Sarah Bolen, Jackie Briski, Dr. Diane Gross, Amanda Jones, and Mohini Chatterji recently attended the 2025 Public Health Association Conference, joining professionals and leaders to advance collaboration in the public health field. 🌍💙 #publichealth
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🚨 @WVUhealth study finds men are 2–3x more likely to die from overdoses—often due to mixing alcohol with drugs like fentanyl. 75% of #WV overdose deaths involving alcohol + another substance were men. 🔗 https://t.co/XlQpLKAaDL
#OpioidCrisis #WVUResearch #HarmReduction
wvutoday.wvu.edu
Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses.
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👏 Congratulations to our very own Divya Gadde, Health Data Analyst, for presenting at the Southeast SAS Users Group Conference (SESUG) 2025! 🌟 Divya’s session explored strategies for managing large, raw datasets in SAS, especially when metadata or documentation is limited.💻📊
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🌟 National Recovery Month 🌟 You are not alone. Connection supports recovery. 💙 WVU HAI, CHESS, and other partners launched the Connections & Companion apps to support individuals with SUD and their families. 🔗 https://t.co/3hw2kywiJC
#RecoveryMonth #YouAreNotAlone #WVUHAI
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded @WVUHAI a grant to study population and housing in #McDowellCounty. This work will support the U.S. Census Bureau & help ensure every West Virginian is represented. Learn more: https://t.co/vDwRfrNMG3
#EveryPersonCounts #RuralHealth
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Empowering a healthier tomorrow: Learn how innovative digital solutions are paving the way for remarkable #recovery success in #WestVirginia! @WVHumanServices @NACCHOalerts @WVURuralHealth
https://t.co/YKXzV0zVWt
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Hope on the horizon! 💡 Discover how online connections are revolutionizing the fight against substance use disorder in #WestVirginia, paving the way for a brighter future. @WVHumanServices
https://t.co/0ZQn6pWtvA
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Professor Ranjita Misra is elevating rural health disparities to the national stage — sharing community‑based interventions for preventive care. 🗣️ Her work demonstrates how academic–community partnerships can affect rural health outcomes. Read more: https://t.co/Qrdf6MU8YV
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WVU proudly welcomes its 27th president, Michael T. Benson! His leadership marks a fresh start—and we can’t wait to see where it takes us. Let’s go! 💛💙
It's the start of a new presidency here at WVU! Get to know President @michaeltbenson, his vision for the University, and much more. https://t.co/FtiGEXvoyv
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Help spread the word! ⚠️ Flooding Donation Drive 📆 Wednesday (6/18) ⏰ 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. (or trucks full) 📍WVU Coliseum ➡️ Info on what items you can donate to help:
enews.wvu.edu
To provide support to state residents after flash flooding this past weekend, WVU Land-Grant and Community Outreach — part of Government Relations — will collect donations of cleaning supplies today...
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Leading West Virginia’s 1115 Waiver to Address the Opioid Epidemic https://t.co/tHqB3jzF9S via @CHCShealth
chcs.org
Highlights valuable lessons from one Medicaid director's efforts to tackle the opioid crisis through innovative policies and leadership.
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Wonderful to share the survey research work we do in #WV with so many. Thanks to those at #AAPOR25 who checked out our poster session and congrats to Sahithi & her co-authors! Learn more about the #MATCH Survey: https://t.co/ttJ7c6bh4G
@AAPOR @NNPHI_ORG @WV_DH_DHF_DoHS
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Male Predominance in West Virginia Unintentional Overdose Deaths Is Influenced by Alcohol and Co-Intoxicants (new in @JSADjournal 86/3) @WVUHAI @WVUPharmacy @WVUPublicHealth
https://t.co/nmI9ZMsI98
jsad.com
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine sex differences in overdose (OD) mortality based on substances involved. Method: We conducted a retrospective database analysis of West Virginia OD...
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#NationalPreventionWeek25 is a health education platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use and misuse #prevention and #mentalhealth efforts happening nationwide! https://t.co/Xo6NjaFw17
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Can we afford to live without public health? This is a new test for America as we celebrate National #PublicHealth Week. #NPHW2025
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Wonderful to share more about #MATCH at #WVUDay at the State Capitol this week! The MATCH survey is WV's largest source of public health data, with insights across all 55 counties. Learn more at https://t.co/bS8FXKkKPb.
@WVUPublicHealth @WV_DH_DHF_DoHS @WestVirginiaU
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