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As leaders in the field, our faculty are often asked to testify before Congress or are interviewed by major news outlets about their research or opinions on current public health events. The Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations assists members of the media and elected officials in finding and contacting faculty experts for congressional testimony, newspaper and magazine article interviews or radio and television appearances.

Questions? Contact Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations:

Kathy Fackelmann
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmann@gwu.edu

Stacey DiLorenzo
Executive Director of Communications
(202) 994-8356
sdilorenzo@gwu.edu

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Recent Releases, Advisories and Alerts

Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant For Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development

Rebecca Katz and Claire Standley of GWSPH will use the grant money to develop a system for an integrated, sustainable program to control schistosomiasis and malaria.

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University Celebrates Inaugural MPH@GW Graduating Class

Graduates working in public health settings across the U.S. joined fellow Colonials at commencement ceremonies in Washington, DC.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Researchers Receive Grant to Study Ebola Outbreak in West African Country of Guinea

Researchers will survey villagers and health care workers to identify cultural practices, beliefs and other factors the might be addressed to halt the spread of Ebola.

New Commentary in Women's Health Issues: Trauma-Informed Primary Care

The commentary proposes an approach to providing trauma-informed primary care (TIPC).

DC Center for AIDS Research Established with New Grant from the NIH

Alan Greenberg, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Milken Institute SPH, will lead the new center.

NEJM Perspective: “Patient CARE Act” Medicaid Block Grant Likely Unconstitutional

Two legal experts weigh in on the proposed Medicaid block grant that's part of the Patient CARE Act.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Wins Excellence in Architecture For New Building Merit Award

The building earned a merit award from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)/AIA-CAE for excellence in architecture for a new building.

New Study in Women's Health Issues: Sex Differences in Home-Based Care

A new article investigates whether there are differences in the quality of care provided to men and women receiving publicly funded home care in Ontario, Canada.

Solutions Needed for Unfair Labor and Recruitment Strategies, Including Health Care Sector

New study suggests health care workers from poor countries often the target of abusive practices.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Dean Lynn Goldman Available to Comment on Supreme Court Case on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Dean Goldman says, "Mercury exposure from power plant emissions presents a serious risk to human health.”