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Festival of Ideas presents "Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life"
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and his team study the world’s “Blue Zones,” communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. In his talk, he shares the nine common diet and lifestyle habits – Power 9® – that keep them spry past age 100.Read Festival of Ideas presents "Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life" full story
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WVU in the News: Assistant Dean Brumage speaks to CNN about opioid crisis
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Dr. Michael Brumage, WVU School of Public Health assistant dean for public health practice and service and executive director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, spoke to CNN about the opioid crisis affecting West Virginia, which he refers to as an "epidemic of epidemics".Read WVU in the News: Assistant Dean Brumage speaks to CNN about opioid crisis full story
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Former WVU physician establishes future faculty chair with estate gift
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Ronald Scobbo, MD and his wife, Jeanne, are donating the remainder of their estate to the West Virginia University School of Medicine, establishing the Ronald and Jeanne Scobbo Chair of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine.Read Former WVU physician establishes future faculty chair with estate gift full story
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‘Most Loyals’ chosen for Mountaineer Week at WVU
Monday, October 23, 2017
A doctor known for his leadership and service, a successful entrepreneur, a highly-respected retired plant pathology professor and a dedicated administrative assistant are being honored as Most Loyals during the 70th annual Mountaineer Week, a celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Oct. 20-29, on West Virginia University’s campus.Read ‘Most Loyals’ chosen for Mountaineer Week at WVU full story
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Pack The Rack: Health Sciences community stepping up to honor veterans
Monday, October 23, 2017
WVU faculty, students and staff are invited to give back to the community by donating non-perishable food items through Nov. 3 in honor of fallen U.S. army soldier and WVU graduate Corporal Tyler Burroughs.Read Pack The Rack: Health Sciences community stepping up to honor veterans full story