West Virginia Prevention Research Center

One of 26 prevention research centers funded by the CDC. Currently conducting culturally-appropriate research on the health of the people of Appalachia.

[WVU Health Sciences @WVUhealth]

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.

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[BBG | The West Virginian @BlackByGodWV]

Darryl Cannady has grown HIV network in the face of adversity by @jj_severino for BBG

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[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

Join the #PRCnetwork in celebrating Juneteenth, a day that we recognize and celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

@tdjar We’re so proud.

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

📢 CDC is launching its new Pathway to Practice Resource Center soon! More details to come. #PRCNetwork

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

Learn more about the new COVID-19 boosters and updates to WV’s response! Register for this free webinar here: https://t.co/OsvkevSTru #covid19 #wv #publichealth https://t.co/i5XZVTmzoF

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

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.
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[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

The WVPRC wanted to highlight some research surrounding abortion due to the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

@tdjar We’re so proud of you. 😝

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

Make this the year your community is celebrated for creating a healthier future!

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

Join us in welcoming our new student worker, Sydney Parker!

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

The WVPRC would like to congratulate Ilana Haliwa for finishing her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from West Virginia University.

Congratulations Dr. Haliwa!
#wvu #wvprc

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

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. https://t.co/A0faqu0RE0

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

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. https://t.co/OJX3TxNfZF

[WVU Public Health @WVUPublicHealth]

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! 👏

Learn more. ⬇️
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[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

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

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

Join the WVPRC in celebrating National Public Health Week from April 4th - 10th!

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

In honor of Women's History Month.🥳

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

[West Virginia Prevention Research Center @WV_PRC]

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