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Jan Eberth has been named head of the Department of Population Health Sciences at Virginia Tech.
She arrives from Drexel University with NIH and American Cancer Society funded research.
Her goal is to broaden public health reach beyond the veterinary college to other VT departments.
The department will pursue a six-month strategic planning process with faculty, staff, and students.
Eberth emphasizes One Health and rural location as opportunities for learning and research.
Her leadership includes holistic mentorship and supporting junior faculty and postdocs.
Eberth aims to expand lung cancer screening research with multiple hospital systems.
Eberth plans to collaborate with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center.
The appointment reflects Virginia Tech's focus on public health within a veterinary college setting.
Eberth resides in Blacksburg with her family and enjoys community life and hiking.

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A Virginia Tech expert describes anticipatory grief as an emotional response to expected loss during the holidays.
Experts advise creating meaningful memories with pets, such as a holiday photo or pawprint ornament.
For resilience, the guidance includes quiet moments and mindful petting to manage stress with pets.
The article suggests honoring a pet's memory with rituals, decor, and writing to the pet.
The piece emphasizes seeking support and connects readers with veterinary social work resources at Virginia Tech.
Augusta O’Reilly, a licensed clinical social worker, leads veterinary social work at Virginia Tech’s hospital.
The article notes O’Reilly’s broader focus on caregiver burnout and pet-related grief.
The interview contact information is provided for scheduling interviews with VT News staff.
The story includes related content like health tips during holidays and prosthetic design for athletes as context.

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