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WVU Health Affairs Institute

Delivering local expertise to drive solutions and transform the health of West Virginians. PARTNER. DELIVER. TRANSFORM.

The WVU Health Affairs Institute partners with West Virginia agencies and organizations to cite critical health needs and improve access to health resources within the communities of West Virginians. We deliver professional services that enhance and extend the capabilities of our partnerships to inform policymakers and transform the health of West Virginians. Our professional staff offers deep expertise in program evaluation, data management and analysis, policy analysis, behavioral health and public health. Additionally, our program development and management staff are master-level trained and have subject-matter expertise in public health, public administration, and business administration, as well as Project Management Professional (PMP). Learn more about our services and expertise by visiting online at healthaffairsinstitute.org.

10/29/2025

We’re proud to share that Brandon Marsh represented WVU Health Affairs Institute on the NxGen Public Health Forum Advisory Board! The event brought together the next generation of public health leaders from across the nation to advance innovation, data modernization, and workforce growth. 🌎💡

10/24/2025

WVU Health Affairs Institute delivers project management, consulting, and strategic planning to strengthen data-driven public health initiatives that equips generations of West Virginians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead healthy lives. ✨💙

Through public health education efforts like West Virginia’s Clear Future, our team helps partners build capacity, apply best practices, and achieve measurable outcomes.

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://healthaffairsinstitute.org/capabilities/project-management/

10/20/2025

Our Senior Instructional Designer attended WVSTC 2025, celebrating 50 years of innovation in technology!

At the Health Affairs Institute, we bring that same innovative spirit to our training and technical assistance, helping partners strengthen systems, improve operations, and build sustainable solutions across healthcare and beyond.✨💻

10/14/2025

This week, HAI staff promoted the MATCH survey at the ATRN 2025 Annual Health Summit! 🌄
MATCH, West Virginia’s statewide community health assessment, helps ensure every county’s voice is heard in shaping our state’s health future.
Thanks to ATRN for the opportunity to connect with health professionals across Appalachia! 💙
Learn more at wvmatchsurvey.org

10/10/2025

💙This week, we’re celebrating the HAI Children’s Mental Health Evaluation team for their incredible work to understand and support the mental health needs of children, youth, and families. 💙

Through their expertise in project management, program evaluation, and survey research, the team has engaged more than 250 participants across six counties over the past seven months, helping strengthen systems of care and improve outcomes for communities across our region. 🌟

10/09/2025

Our very own Emily Robinson, MA, PMP, presented “Four Steps to Strengthening Infrastructure for Public Health Efficiency and Success: A Lean Project Management Approach” at the NNPHI Open Forum: Next Generation (NxGen)!

She shared her expertise, showcasing how Lean Project Management can strengthen public health infrastructure and drive meaningful impact. 💙
We’re proud to see our team contributing to the next generation of public health innovation!

10/02/2025

✨ Dr. Shyama Mahakalanda, Sarah Bolen, Jackie Briski, Dr. Diane Gross, Amanda Jones, and Mohini Chatterji recently attended the 2025 Public Health Association Conference, joining professionals and leaders to advance collaboration in the public health field. 🌍💙

10/01/2025

🧠 WVU Research Alert 🚨
New findings from reveal a critical factor in overdose deaths: men are 2–3x more likely to die from unintentional overdoses than women, and alcohol may be a key reason why.

🔍 Researchers, lead by Health Affairs Institute’s Dr. Zheng Dai, found that while men and women use illicit substances at similar rates, men are more likely to combine alcohol with drugs like fentanyl, intensifying the risk of fatal overdose due to compounded respiratory depression.

📊 In West Virginia alone, over 75% of overdose deaths involving alcohol and another substance were men.
💬 “People often don’t realize alcohol and opioids can have the same harmful effect on the body,” said Zheng Dai, lead researcher.

📚 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/24qex4w7
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10/01/2025

🚨 New WVU Research Alert 🚨

Men are 2–3x more likely than women to die from unintentional overdoses and a key reason may be the dangerous mix of alcohol and drugs.

West Virginia University researchers, led by WVU Health Affairs Institute's Dr. Zheng Dai, found that while substance use rates are similar across genders, men are more likely to combine alcohol with opioids like fentanyl, increasing the risk of fatal respiratory depression. Between 2005 and 2023, over 75% of overdose deaths involving alcohol and another substance in WV were men.

📘 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/24qex4w7
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09/25/2025

👏 Big congratulations to our very own Divya Gadde, Health Data Analyst, for presenting at the Southeast SAS Users Group Conference (SESUG) 2025! 🌟
Divya’s session explored strategies for managing large, raw datasets in SAS, especially when metadata or documentation is limited. Her insights help professionals improve efficiency, reduce storage needs, and boost performance.
We’re proud to see her expertise shared with the wider SAS community! 💻📊

09/24/2025

🌟 September is National Recovery Month 🌟
You are not alone. Building connections and community can support recovery. 💙
To expand access to treatment and support, WVU Health Affairs Institute and partners, including CHESS Health, launched the Connections App for individuals with substance use disorder and the Companion App for families and caregivers.
To read more, click on the link here: https://healthaffairsinstitute.org/featured-work/chess-health-connections-companion-apps-support-individuals-with-substance-use-disorder-and-their-loved-ones/

09/17/2025

📚 The WVU Health Affairs Institute delivers training that strengthens West Virginia’s health workforce.
Projects like WV Pathways to Professional In-Home Care prepare community members to support seniors, people with disabilities, and those recovering from an illness across the Mountain State. 💙

Click on the link to read more: https://healthaffairsinstitute.org/focus-areas/workforce-development/

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Charleston, WV
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Monday	9:15am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+13045811803

Website

http://healthaffairsinstitute.org/

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