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School of Public Health Students  

During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. The School of Public Health, an APHA member, welcomes faculty, staff and students to join us for a series of virtual events throughout the week that will highlight NPHW's daily themes.

Give Back a Smile 5K  

Join the Delta Sigma Delta annual “Give Back a Smile 5K” to benefit the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile Program April 2 at the WVU Rec Center.

End of Life Care  

The WV Health Care Decisions Act was originally passed in 2000 and revised in 2002 to add Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment, a medical order, into law. Despite scope of practice expansions resulting in signatory authority for medical orders with both advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants in 2016 and 2017, the WV Health Care Decisions Act has not been revised in full since 2002.

Mindful Steps 2  

In Mindful Steps Part 2, participants will delve deeper with practices related to interoception, compassion, inner yoga, adaptability, gratitude and resilience. Led by a team of expert mindfulness instructors, this free six-week program is open to faculty, staff and students.