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Our faculty are dedicated to creating broad, systematic health changes across entire communities. The faculty is committed to providing competency-based education coupled with hands-on experience and the development of critical thinking skills.

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Improving the health and well being of communities

Health disparities are shaped by behavioral and sociocultural factors. The study of Social and Behavioral Sciences in public health focuses on psychosocial, behavioral, community and societal influences on health and the development of interventions that eliminate barriers to health and healthcare access.

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Healthcare industry leaders to share insights at "State of Healthcare" panel hosted by School of Public Health

The WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and West Virginia Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives will host “The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders' Perspectives” on Monday, May 11, bringing together top healthcare executives from across West Virginia for an insightful discuss on the future of healthcare and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.

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