WVU Health Affairs Institute

West Virginia's first in-depth homelessness study has been published! We're so proud of the work our team conducted with WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services to better understand this population and help inform #WV policymakers. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e2uKGSEq

Thank you for having us, AcademyHealth! It was wonderful to see Senior Health Data Analyst Yilin Cai present her research poster on the use of teleheath in behavioral health and treating substance use disorder. Connecting with so many people dedicated to improving healthcare for all was an honor. #ARM24 #Baltimore

We’re so excited to exhibit at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting! Come see us at Booth 408 to learn about our work in Medicaid services, program development, public impact research, and more. #ARM24 #PublicHealth

We're now offering a LIMITED TIME discount on our comprehensive Medicaid Administrative Data Trainings. Register by July 12 to get 15% off both our Introductory and Advanced sessions this August. Scan the code or visit https://lnkd.in/eZCcEgdJ to learn more! #Medicaid #OnlineLearning #HealthResearch

Health Affairs' William King, MBA spoke to WT0V9 about the critical need WV Pathways to Professional In-Home Care is filling in #WestVirginia. Watch the segment below or visit wvpathtocare.com to learn more or sign up! WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services #WVJobs #DirectCare #FreeTraining https://lnkd.in/ef4krVBi

Ready to take your passion for meaningful connections to the next level? Join the ranks of direct care professionals who provide essential in-home services to community members. Whether it's supporting older adults or assisting individuals with disabilities, your compassion can truly make a difference! Discover how you can embark on this rewarding journey by visiting https://lnkd.in/eExTjE43. #CaringCareers #TrainingOpportunity #WVJobs WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services

#PTSDAwarenessMonth — many can experience emotional distress, like anxiety, constant worrying & trouble sleeping, after a traumatic event. If you or someone you know is struggling with #PTSD, help is available. 💙 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help

According to the 2021 MATCH Survey, nearly 1 in 3 (31%) West Virginians said they had needed mental health care in the past 12 months. At Health Affairs, our work in behavioral health focuses on improving and understanding the systems, services, and treatment for people with mental illness, behavioral and mental health issues, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder. Read about our research and efforts related to PTSD, opioid use disorder, and more at https://lnkd.in/erxuXFCe. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #WestVirginia

William King, MBA and the Health Affairs crew are having the best time at #NNPHIAC24! With an inspiring keynote speech from Bertice Berry,PhD., today we learned the power of storytelling within healthcare, in particular, sharing ourselves as we listen to our peers, partners, and collaborators. National Network of Public Health Institutes #PublicHealth #RuralHealth #HealthcarePolicy

Have you heard of direct care professionals? Ever wondered what they do? 🤔 Direct care professionals #help people in their communities with daily activities like taking a bath, getting dressed, cooking, and cleaning. Discover how you can become a direct care professional through the #WVPathways to Professional In-Home Care training program at wvpathtocare.com/signup/ #CaringCommunity #Career #ExploreYourFuture #WVJobs WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services