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  • ‘Everything smells like a burning cigarette,’ WVU leads study of long COVID in kids

    Monday, July 25, 2022

    Young people are the focus of work from West Virginia University  researchers to unravel the mystery of “long COVID” — the health problems that continue to affect some COVID-19 patients for weeks or months. 

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  • New director to advance diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for WVU Health Sciences

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022

    Dedicated to fostering a more inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff that extends across West Virginia University and beyond, Courtney Lanham has been named director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Health Sciences.

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  • Virtual Family Support Groups

    Tuesday, July 5, 2022

    Circle of Parents support groups provide friendly, supportive environments led by parents and other caregivers. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. It’s a place where they can find and share support.

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  • Lesley Cottrell honored with APHA MCH Distinguished Service Award

    Monday, October 25, 2021

    Lesley Cottrell, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Public Health and Director of the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University (WVU), received the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Distinguished Service Award.

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