Click here to view the archived webinar. In this webinar, Dr. Kristjansson emphasizes the role of community in decreasing the odds of substance use initiation and progression among youth and how Iceland, his home country, has altered the state of youth substance use through a collaborative model. Learning objectives: 1. Elucidate how youth substance use […]
CE Course has been postponed. Check back late summer for a rescheduled date. West Virginia has some of the highest rates of HPV-associated cancers, including oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancers. However, many of these cancers can be prevented through screening and vaccination. This presents an opportunity for oral health professionals to educate patients about the […]
POSTPONED The Wild, Wonderful and Healthy WV sessions will be held at the 2020 West Virginia Rural Health Conference on October 15, 2020. Details will be posted on our website later this Spring. Join us May 1-2, 2020 for the Appalachian Health Leadership Forum The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV Investing in the […]
Fighting Infectious Diseases: Vaccine Heroes At Work Men and women have dedicated their lives to science and their brilliant minds have helped to protect us from dangerous diseases such as polio, measles, tetanus and many more. And, as COVID-19 spreads around the globe, scientists all over the world are busy developing a vaccine to end the pandemic. […]
The Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is a two day conference focused on improving vaccination rates and reducing vaccine-preventable diseases in West Virginia.
Webinar: Updates and Tools for Meeting Back To School Immunizations This webinar has been recorded and archived. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the link to view the webinar. This webinar provide information about the WV Statewide Immunization Information System (WVSIIS), challenges, and tools available through […]
This webinar session will discuss the importance of vaccines and why they are essential to continue during a pandemic. Communication strategies and best practices for providing immunizations will be explored.