The West Virginia Rural Health Association’s 32nd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference brought together subject matter experts, service providers and stakeholders across the health care spectrum to share their unique knowledge and experiences.
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Robin Elkins, a doctoral student and 2024-25 Jonas Scholar, received first place in the Advanced Practice Professionals poster contest for her “Transcendence to a Better Life” research poster.
School of Dentistry dental surgery and dental hygiene students recently joined faculty to provide free oral cancer screenings and oral cancer awareness education at a local community health fair.
Kassie Swecker is utilizing her skills and training to establish a nurse-led access to care point at Good Shepherd Assembly of God in Elkins. This access point will provide screenings, education and preventive care.
Following an underground mine tour, students from WVU gained a new understanding of the public health industry and inspiration about their future careers.
Emily Kuykendall, a nursing student and ambassador at the School of Nursing Keyser Campus, has been selected as a West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Rural Community Health Scholar.