West Virginia Prevention Research Center
@WV_PRC
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One of 26 prevention research centers funded by the CDC. Currently conducting culturally-appropriate research on the health of the people of Appalachia.
Morgantown, WV
Joined February 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Gibson on her retirement! Her 31-year career at WVU has been filled with remarkable achievements and contributions to research and graduate education. Thank you for your dedication and mentorship. https://t.co/upw7OFTxAP
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Darryl Cannady has grown HIV network in the face of adversity by @jj_severino for BBG https://t.co/VoX9JiLV76 via @blackbygodwv
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The longtime advocate has been on the ground for more than 30 years, maintaining a presence in southern West Virginia counties that healthcare providers have deserted
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Join the #PRCnetwork in celebrating Juneteenth, a day that we recognize and celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
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š¢ CDC is launching its new Pathway to Practice Resource Center soon! More details to come. #PRCNetwork
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Learn more about the new COVID-19 boosters and updates to WVās response! Register for this free webinar here: https://t.co/OsvkevSTru
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The WVPRC wanted to highlight West Virginia-specific facts relating to abortion access in the state. Only one clinic provided abortion care in WV in 2022. For more information: https://t.co/HybwPMfLEY
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The WVPRC wanted to highlight some research surrounding abortion due to the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. For more information: https://t.co/HybwPMfLEY
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Make this the year your community is celebrated for creating a healthier future!
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Join us in welcoming our new student worker, Sydney Parker!
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Learn more about the work the WVPRC is doing in Fayette and Wyoming County through the ICE Collaborate from this interview by WV Public Broadcasting featuring our very own Katie Johnson and Dr. Alfgeir Kristjannson.
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Stay up to date on who to contact for the latest information on COVID-19!
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Think Kids and the West Virginia Prevention Research Center announce a new collaboration thanks to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Several of our dedicated Public Health team members were recently appointed to expanded leadership roles. Read more about their appointments below. Congratulations to each of them! š Learn more. ā¬ļø https://t.co/ww0Cu6zq71
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This National Public Health Week, @HarvardChanDean Michelle Williams and Kevin Churchwell of @BostonChildrens write about the importance of investing in health equity for @GlobeOpinion. #NPHW
"Investing in children returns tremendous long-term benefits. We must make the investments, provide the resources, and address the key social determinants of health." My new @BostonGlobe op-ed with @BostonChildrensā Kevin Churchwell.
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Join the WVPRC in celebrating National Public Health Week from April 4th - 10th!
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In honor of Women's History Month.š„³ The WVPRC would like to highlight Leesa Prendergast (Deputy Director) and Geri Dino (Center Director). Thank you both for your leadership and guidance over the years. #Womensherstorymonth #Womenempowerment
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Existing systems of inequality directly impact nutritional issues such as food security and access to healthy food. Watch this video from Shawn Walton (Morehouse PRC) to learn more. https://t.co/yuUmoHGudv
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Join @foodnutrimag this Wednesday, March 23 at noon CT/1 p.m. ET to discuss #NationalNutritionMonth. #NNMCHAT
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March is #NationalNutritionMonth. Join @kidseatright this Wednesday, March 16 at noon CT/1 p.m. ET to discuss nutrition for children and families! #NNMCHAT #NationalNutritionMonth
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