Local health departments key to hepatitis B vaccination WVU Today In 2018, West Virginia had the highest rate of acute hepatitis B in the nation. That same year, the state […]
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Study tracks mask usage
Data collection started Oct. 5, runs through Nov. 22 WVU Today The rate of COVID-19 positivity among young adults has been higher than other age groups during July and August. […]
Racial disparities in infant mortality
Researcher studies how racism plays a role in higher death rate for Black babies WVU Today Black infants die at almost twice the rate of white infants in West Virginia, […]
DEP public hearing draws criticism for plan to weaken some water pollution measures, delay action on others
MORGANTOWN — The state Department of Environmental Protection drew criticism for many considered a weak stance on rules governing water quality during a Tuesday evening public hearing. “I think you’re […]
WVU expert weighs in on public health response, says key is keeping politics out
The preventive measures taken by all three branches of the government to curb the impact of the COVID-19 in the state are appropriate, said a West Virginia University policy expert. […]
WVU doctor issues letter of advice about traveling in time of COVID-19
West Virginia University Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh has issued a letter of COVID-19 travel advice to the WVU campus and greater Mountaineer community: […]
