Partners
The Center for Public Health Practice and Research connects Virginia Tech with community partners to strengthen public health practice and research. Together, we seek funding from federal agencies, state and local governments, policy centers, foundations, and corporations that share our commitment to healthier communities.
The Center collaborates with and serves a diverse interdisciplinary group of faculty and staff at Virginia Tech who comprise the Public Health Network of Virginia Tech. Participation in the Public Health Network is open and the extent and scope to which faculty and staff participate depend upon their interest in public health. Members of the Public Health Network represent all colleges of Virginia Tech and include faculty and staff with administrative, instructional, and research responsibilities.
The Public Health Network of Virginia Tech was formed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty and staff in the Network meet as needed throughout the semester to discuss public health topics, needed expertise, and opportunities to collaborate to approach issues in a comprehensive way.
Please contact us if you would like to be added to the Public Health Network listserv.
One of the goals of the Center for Public Health Practice and Research is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations, government, and other public and private institutions to improve local and regional public health, as well as contribute to attracting and retaining a strong public health workforce.
The Center has worked with the following community-based organizations, governmental units, and public and private institutions:
- New River Health District
- West Piedmont Health District
- Southside Health District
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Extended Food and Nutrition Education Program
- New River Valley Community Services
- Piedmont Community Services
- Blue Ridge Behavioral Health
- Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition
- United Way of Henry County and Martinsville
- Pulaski County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Floyd County Public Schools
- Franklin County Public Schools
- Wythe County Public Schools
- The Highland Center
- Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
- Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
- Roanoke Prevention Council for Youth
- Kiwanis International
- PATH (Partnership for Access To Healthcare)
- Healthy Citizens New River Valley
- Blacksburg Farmer's Market
- Christiansburg Farmer's Market
- Town of Christiansburg
- Christiansburg Recreation Center
- Carilion New River Valley Community Hospital
- Medical Society of Virginia Foundation
- Virginia Alliance of YMCAs
- Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Virginia SNAP-Ed Program
- Virginia Department of Health
- Region X Community Services Board
- Radford City Public Schools
The Center actively welcomes student participation.
Graduate Students
Master of Public Health (MPH) students are encouraged to take part in Center activities to enrich their practicum experience and capstone projects. Graduate students from other disciplines who are interested in public health are also invited to contact the Center about opportunities to get involved.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduates may participate in Center activities with faculty advisor support, available resources, and as projects and studies allow.