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Cecil Pollard MA Director |
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Mr. Pollard received his master's degree from WVU with a specialty in survey research methods in 1982. He started work at the OHSR in April, 1982. Since joining OHSR he has been involved in many of the health initiatives in the state. These include: Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Core Grant, the initial Prevention Research Center Grant, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Planning Grant, Center for Rural Emergency Medicine, Rural Health Education Partnerships, Health Sciences Technology Academy, and many other state and regional research and service projects. His primary focus has been applied research efforts in West Virginia, with strong collaboration with state and federal agencies. In addition he has received funding from the Benedum, Robert Wood Johnson, and Kellogg foundations. Federal funding has been received from the Centers for Disease Control, National Cancer Institute, and Appalachian Regional Commission.
In recent years Mr. Pollard has focused on improving the quality of care provided to rural West Virginians through our network of Community Health Centers. By partnering with the WV Bureau for Public Health, local and regional efforts have been initiated to improve provider and patient knowledge, incorporate technology, and improved practice patterns have been implemented.
Mr. Pollard, and all of the OHSR staff are interested in collaborations with agencies and individuals on projects to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for the residents of West Virginia and throughout the Appalachian Region.
cpollard@hsc.wvu.edu or (304) 293-1080