July 2005

July 28, 2005:  In today's Mountaineer Spirit (the WVU newsletter), Rachel Gainor (of the Office of Health Services Research) and her "Families First" grant work with Rock Forge Neighborhood House are featured on page 1.  Rachel Gainor led the effort to secure a grant for workshops on nutrition and cost-effective shopping.

July 22, 2005:  Congratulations to Dr. Ruth Kershner, who was recently appointed as the School of Medicine's representative on the executive committee of the faculty senate.  The faculty senate meets with the provost.

July 19, 2005:  WVU News and Information Services has released a story about community service by Rachel Gainor and the Office of Health Services Research.  There is a lot of evidence that the work products of faculty (and students!) are appreciated and recognized.  (Originally appeared at http://www.nis.wvu.edu/2005_Releases/families_first.htm.)

July 13, 2005:  Here is a link to another national news article concerning Dr. Rockett's work about detecting substance abuse in the emergency department.  (Originally appeared at http://alcoholism.about.com/od/issues/a/blacep041220.htm.)

July 6, 2005:  CMED's newly-created Certificate in Women's Health was announced in the newsletter of the Center of Excellence in Women's Health.  Ruth Kershner wrote the article, noting the collaboration of
the Center of Excellence, CMED, the Center on Aging, The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and the Division of Public Administration.

July 6, 2005:  The Wheeling Walks program is now listed on the NCI's Research Tested Intervention website. Please note the high score for dissemination, the program's strength.  (Originally appeared at http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/rtips/agreement.asp?programID=51&topicid=2&co=N.)