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The School of Public Health surprised Dr. Gerbo today with a celebratory cake to recognize him for being named one of this year’s Most Loyal Mountaineers! 💛 💙 We are incredibly fortunate to have him as part of the Public Health family. Join us in congratulating him! 👏
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Professor Emeritus Ian Rockett addresses an overlooked public health crisis in his upcoming book, “Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses: A Forward Path”--the widespread undercounting and misclassification of suicides. 📖 Now available for preorder: https://t.co/T9tCAB8zph
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Join us for our virtual Administrative Grand Rounds: Healthcare Leadership in the Digital Age as we explore strategies for leading in a tech-driven world. 📅 Nov. 21 ⏰ Noon – 1:30 p.m. ET ✅ 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits Learn more: https://t.co/KBf61oAYRL
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From Morgantown to the Netherlands 🇳🇱, assistant professors Carrie Groth and Tyler Quinn share their expertise worldwide! 🌎 Their research, published in “Occupational and Environmental Medicine,” was featured at the #EPICOH2025 Conference.
WVCTSI Research Scholars are sharing their work on a global stage. Drs. Caroline P. Groth and Tyler Quinn recently presented research published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the #EPICOH2025 conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Congratulations Dr. Robert Gerbo on receiving the Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff Member Award during WVU’s Mountaineer Week! 👏 He exemplifies what it means to serve with heart, purpose, and Mountaineer pride, inspiring students and colleagues alike. 💛💙
Congratulations to the 2025 WVU Most Loyal honorees! ▪️ David Hendrickson, Most Loyal West Virginian ▪️ Dr. David O’Neal, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer ▪️ Dr. Robert Gerbo, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff Member ▪️ Anthony Martin, Most Loyal Staff Member
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Alfgeir Kristjansson is reshaping youth substance use prevention in rural WV. Backed by a $6.7M NIDA grant, his team is expanding a data-driven, community-led model to 140 schools across 36 counties. Public health in action. Read the full story 🔗 https://t.co/aMvrCtOij3
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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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📣 High school seniors, don’t forget to register for our Nov. 15 Discover WVU event! This is your chance to explore campus, meet our people, learn what we have to offer, and take the first step toward becoming a Mountaineer! 💛💙 Reserve your spot: https://t.co/ItOwEnjleZ
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Our MHA students put their skills to the test! 💼 Mock interviews help prepare our students for leadership roles in healthcare. 👏 Huge thanks to our community partners—@Whg_Hospital, WVU Medicine, Peak Health, @VandaliaMon—for supporting this valuable experience!
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Applying for grad school can be overwhelming — but we’re here to help! Join us next Wednesday for an info session to learn how to: 🔹 Navigate SOPHAS 🔹 Strengthen your application 🔹 Maximize funding …and steer clear of common pitfalls! Register: https://t.co/DJFvuUoeMR
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WVU Health Sciences recently held its Research Induction Ceremony, honoring Ph.D. students who are officially beginning their grad research. 🔬 Congratulations to public health researchers Jayne Harris Esposito, Saadiah Khan, Jordan Ceglar, Megan Garland, and Sweta Mahato! 👏
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We believe the best public health stories are told by those living them. This year’s student ambassadors — McKenzie, Amelia, Trey, Connor, and Sabrina — are ready to be your guides and leaders. Comment below or DM us 📥, and we’ll connect you with them! https://t.co/inn2da46dd
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Thinking about grad school at WVU? Get the inside scoop during a virtual info session on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at noon! We’ll talk housing 🏠, campus life 📚, wellness 🧑⚕️, and Morgantown’s hidden gems ⛰️. Reserve your spot: https://t.co/5f6PVLHliI
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A WVU study offers insight on why men face higher overdose deaths: they're more likely to mix alcohol + other substances. The team, including Dr. Gordon Smith, designed a data-filtering system that untangles drug + alcohol concentrations in overdose cases. 👏 Read more ⤵️.
🚨 @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
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Our PUBH-334 students participated in a hands-on Stop the Bleed training led by Joe Klass from the @WVMCHD Threat Preparedness Program--and yes, there was fake blood involved. 🩸 Learning emergency preparedness in public health has never been so real! 😳
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🏥 Thinking about a career in healthcare leadership? Join interim program director Nicholas Castle for a deep dive into the MHA program. Learn about the plan of study, career outcomes, admissions, and more! 📅 Oct. 7 | 🕒 Noon | 💻 Zoom Register ➡️ https://t.co/gKMRRFgNgs
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Join Anthony Peluso, Master of Public Health program director, for an inside look at the program, including: 📘 Plan of study 💼 Career opportunities 📝 How to apply 📅 Friday, Oct. 3 | ⏰ Noon |📍Zoom Reserve your spot: https://t.co/knpxmACBwe
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Big news! Hunter Bohon, May 2025 MPH grad, was selected for the highly competitive CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship. He’ll put his skills to work in Raleigh, North Carolina with the @ncdhhs in their Division of Public Health, Chronic Disease and Injury. Way to go, Hunter! 🎉
And so their journey begins! CSTE's newest cohort of our Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) program kicked off with training in Atlanta. They're ready to tackle #PublicHealth challenges across the US. Welcome #AEFClass23! Learn more here: https://t.co/KEb44E2h0I.
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At the WVMGMA Fall Conference, our MHA students dove into sessions on: ✅ Innovation and entrepreneurship ✅ Barriers to care ✅ AI integration and risk management ✅ Medicaid policy updates ✅ Organizational values The future of healthcare leadership is in good hands! 👐
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✨ Big energy, bright ideas! ✨ Yesterday, our Student Ambassadors gathered for their kick-off meeting—ready to lead, represent and inspire future public health Mountaineers! 💛💙
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