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Research component  will encourage basic and clinical research directed at the health problems affecting West Virginia’s rural female population as well as applied research focused on rural health care delivery and aging in the rural setting.

A key component of our agenda will be research focused on identifying gender-related health issues and developing strategies to improve delivery of services and quality of care. By broadening the knowledge base of women’s health issues through gender-specific research, we can more thoroughly understand the causes of illness and develop evidence-based strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions women face throughout their lives.

Research Resources
Gender specific cancer research:
  1. Frankenberry KA, Skinner H, Somasundar P, McFadden DW, Vona-Davis LC.  Leptin receptor expression and cell signaling in breast cancer. Int J Oncol. 2006 Apr;28(4):985-93.
  2. Riggs DR, Jackson BJ, Vona-Davis L, Nigam A, McFadden DW. In vitro effects of keyhole limpet hemocyanin in breast and pancreatic cancer in regards to cell growth, cytokine production, and apoptosis. Am J Surg. 2005 Jun;189(6):680-4
Women's Health Research Newsletter
Grant Opportunities:
  • Medication Safety Research
  • CVS Grant: CVS/pharmacy Accepting Applications for Community Grants Grants are accepted beginning on January 1st and ending on October 31st. CVS/pharmacy (http://www.cvs.com/ ) supports the communities it serves by providing nonprofit organizations the opportunity to apply for a CVS/pharmacy Community Grant.

    The Community Grants program is currently accepting proposals for the following:

    1) Programs targeting children under the age of 18 with disabilities that address any of the following: health and rehabilitation services; public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; and creating opportunities or facilities that give greater access to physical movement and play.

    2) Healthcare services for uninsured people. All CVS/pharmacy Community Grant applications must be submitted online between January and October of each calendar year. Visit the CVS/pharmacy Web site for complete program guidelines and to determine whether your program is eligible. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002305/cvs Chrysanne Grund, Project DirectorGreeley County Health ServicesPO Box 97Sharon Springs, KS 67758785-821-1104 - phone cgrund@gchsnet.com

  • Loreal USA Fellowship for Women in Science
Internal Funding Opportunities
WVU Ob-Gyn Clinic
WVU Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
WVU Health Sciences Research activities
Current News

Helpful Links

Upcoming Women on Wellness Retreats!!! June 11, 2011 Preston County; TBA Greenbrier County; July 30th Marion County. Stay tuned for more details!

Become a Certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist! June 3-5 at Miller-Motte Technical College, Myrtle Beach, SC. Spaces still available click here for details!

Congratulations Susan Pinto!!!
Susan Pinto, RN, MSN is the recipient of the 2011Faculty Excellence Award, presented by The Center for Civic Engagement.

National Women’s Health Week May 8th- 14th; Proclamation by Christopher C. Colenda, MD, MPH, Chancellor for Health Sciences

May is Women's Health Month! May 8-14th is Women's Health Week! Wild Wonderful Walking Groups are Forming now! Contact Elaine.Bowen@ mail.wvu.edu to request a kit to start your own walking group. Also check out the Office of Women's Health website for additional information and to register May events.

Women's Leadership Institute 2011 Hosted by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. June 10 & 11 at Cheif Logan Lodge & Conference Center. Register Online Now! www.women.southernwv.edu

New BlissMama Prenatal Yoga being offered at BlissBlissBliss starting in Janurary Click here for more information

Heart of the Mountains click here to view video

Women's Wellness Quarterly Newsletter

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New Perinatal Opportunities Calender !!

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