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Lesley Cottrell, 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, received the American Public Health Association and the Maternal and Child Health Distinguished Service Award.
This seven-session web-based conference series continues today (Nov. 2) for it's second session that will provide information on genetic services for medically underserved populations, focusing on the rural Appalachian region.
West Virginia UniversitySchool of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Office of Interprofessional Education, is providing training to Health Sciences students and healthcare providers regarding evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment in West Virginia — a state that is plagued with health problems related to tobacco use.
The WVU School of Dentistry is upgrading and expanding its pediatric dental clinic in preparation for a new residency program that will help meet oral health care needs for a growing number of Mountain State children. A $50,000 grant from the new Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health will support the expansion project, which will essentially double the existing treatment space to enhance care and education.
Dr. Alvin Moss, the director for the Center for Health Ethics & Law and professor in the section of nephrology, will give a presentation during the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Friday (Oct. 29) at 8 a.m.