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Josh Bintrim and Kelsey Crawford have worked in collaboration with Innovation Hub Director Gene Cilento, Assistant Director Kolin Brown and health care professionals at WVU Health Sciences Center to design surgical mask extenders, face shields and intubation boxes for use in medical facilities.

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Released: 7-Apr-2020 4:30 PM EDT

Add movement to your stay-at-home plans, advises WVU physical activity expert

Released: 3-Apr-2020 2:20 PM EDT

‘Part of the American soundtrack,’ W. Va. native Bill Withers dies

Released: 3-Apr-2020 12:25 PM EDT

West Virginia’s economy is vulnerable to a heavy hit from COVID-19

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Released: 2-Apr-2020 12:20 PM EDT

COVID-19 projections look bad, but following the rules can improve numbers

Released: 1-Apr-2020 2:45 PM EDT

EXPERT PITCH: Zoonotic diseases, bats and the connection to COVID-19

Released: 1-Apr-2020 11:10 AM EDT

Crime trends during COVID-19 pandemic will shift beyond common street crime, says WVU sociologist

With the novel coronavirus pandemic keeping Americans indoors, preliminary data suggests it has led to a decrease in crime. But one crime expert at West Virginia University cautions that “every crisis is an opportunity for people to discover themselves, and to reveal who they are to others.”

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Released: 31-Mar-2020 3:40 PM EDT

WVU’s Statler College develops surgical mask extender template for public distribution

The mask extenders created by the Innovation Hub staff reduce the pressure behind the ears, affording the user an increased measure of comfort.

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Released: 30-Mar-2020 4:25 PM EDT

Expert Pitch: WVU Extension Service offers food safety tips

Released: 30-Mar-2020 2:05 PM EDT

EXPERT PITCH: WVU Extension vet clears up coronavirus and cattle confusion

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Released: 30-Mar-2020 11:30 AM EDT

EXPERT PITCH: Food insecurity intensifies during COVID-19 pandemic

Released: 27-Mar-2020 10:05 AM EDT

West Virginia University launches online map of COVID-19 testing sites in West Virginia

The Office of Health Services Research, in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has launched an online map that shows all COVID-19 testing sites in the Mountain State from Newell to Bluefield and all points in between

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Released: 26-Mar-2020 5:15 PM EDT

Long term air and water pollution to remain steady despite quarantines, says climate change expert

Released: 26-Mar-2020 12:15 PM EDT

Addiction studies expert addresses the effects of social distancing on individuals in recovery

Released: 26-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT

Nurses need protective equipment, but supplies are dwindling worldwide

Released: 25-Mar-2020 11:30 AM EDT

Personal financial tips to help during COVID-19 crisis

Released: 24-Mar-2020 5:10 PM EDT

Moving your classes online? Here’s what you should know

Released: 24-Mar-2020 3:20 PM EDT

The global supply chain is breaking under the COVID-19 pandemic

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Released: 24-Mar-2020 11:30 AM EDT

Social distancing can worsen eating disorders, says WVU expert

Released: 24-Mar-2020 8:50 AM EDT

WVU demographics expert explains potential impact Coronavirus response for Census data

Released: 20-Mar-2020 11:05 AM EDT

Ten tips for keeping your family on track during the COVID-19 pandemic

Released: 20-Mar-2020 10:30 AM EDT

EXPERT PITCH: School counseling expert offers advice for managing children’s anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic

Released: 19-Mar-2020 2:25 PM EDT

Celebrities, athletes and public figures with COVID-19 influence public perception of the virus

Released: 19-Mar-2020 10:25 AM EDT

Dental professionals at increased risk of exposure to novel coronavirus

Released: 18-Mar-2020 2:45 PM EDT

COVID-19 threatens 2020 election; WVU political scientist urges feds to explore voting alternatives

Released: 18-Mar-2020 12:15 PM EDT

Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina: Some populations at higher risk during COVID-19 pandemic

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Released: 18-Mar-2020 11:05 AM EDT

EXPERT PITCH: Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation

Released: 17-Mar-2020 5:50 PM EDT

Getting the most from your food budget during the coronavirus pandemic

Released: 17-Mar-2020 3:25 PM EDT

Advice for parents tackling at-home learning during coronavirus school closures

Released: 17-Mar-2020 8:50 AM EDT

Compassion meditation may ease anxieties related to coronavirus, says WVU meditation expert

Released: 16-Mar-2020 4:05 PM EDT

Separating social media fact from fiction is essential to avoid chaos during COVID-19 crisis

Released: 16-Mar-2020 11:55 AM EDT

Telehealth can help ‘flatten the curve,’ serve critical role in COVID-19 response, says WVU health expert

West Virginia University is connecting patients, recently discharged from long-term care facilities, with medical professionals who can manage their healthcare remotely via technology. This telehealth approach may now prove to be a more versatile tool as the U.S. responds to the looming threat of the novel coronavirus.

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Released: 13-Mar-2020 4:50 PM EDT

Disruption of sports has ‘substantial, uncertain’ impact on long-term broadcast rights, ticket sales, fan attendance, says WVU economist

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Released: 13-Mar-2020 4:10 PM EDT

Both our political past and present shape America’s response to COVID-19, says policy expert

Released: 21-Feb-2020 2:35 PM EST

Scholars advocate for more diverse approach to social studies education

Released: 22-Jan-2020 12:40 PM EST

Maintaining momentum: WVU researchers promote maple syrup production through education

A team of West Virginia University experts wants to educate landowners, foresters and loggers on the nuances of southern sugarbush management.

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Released: 7-Jan-2020 1:55 PM EST

Australian fires will be ‘dwarfed’ by future events, continued warming, drying climate

Released: 19-Dec-2019 2:15 PM EST

Engineer cites Boeing ‘shortcuts’ for grounding of 737 MAX fleet

Released: 14-Nov-2019 9:00 AM EST

‘Would You?’ WVU responds to hazing tragedy with awareness campaign

“Nolan, breathe for me, buddy.” It’s been five years since Nolan Burch, a freshman at West Virginia University, was unable to respond to that plea as he lay on a board at the Kappa Sigma house where he had participated in a hazing event held by unsanctioned fraternity that included chugging a bottle of bourbon. A day later, the 18-year-old was taken off life support, and his organs donated to four other individuals – one of whom is now a WVU student.

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Released: 29-Oct-2019 3:00 PM EDT

Murray Energy bankruptcy ‘inevitable’

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Released: 15-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT

Researcher to help target victims of rural sex trafficking through new mobile app

A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is developing an app to train key personnel in rural areas how to identify and report one of the lesser known elements of the opioid epidemic — child sex trafficking.

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23-Sep-2019 8:00 AM EDT

WVU expert available for comment on pulmonary impacts of vaping

Released: 13-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT

EPA rollback of clean water regulations is good news for Appalachian region