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The NIH-funded DC Clinical Trials Unit—led by GW and Whitman-Walker—is advancing cutting-edge HIV prevention, treatment, and cure research in communities hardest hit in DC. Explore this work and more on our Research Impact page. publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The NIH-funded DC Clinical Trials Unit—led by GW and Whitman-Walker—is advancing cutting-edge HIV prevention, treatment, and cure research in communities hardest hit in DC. Explore this work and more on our Research Impact page. publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
Our 2025 Impact Report is here, highlighting the impactful research, partnerships, and people improving public health in DC and beyond. Explore FY 2025's biggest wins!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our 2025 Impact Report is here, highlighting the impactful research, partnerships, and people improving public health in DC and beyond. Explore FY 2025's biggest wins!
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Alison Barkoff testified before the Senate, noting that most older adults and people with disabilities want to age in place. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily and 600k+ waiting for home and community-based care, urgin stronger support for community living. www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/agi...
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Alison Barkoff testified before the Senate, noting that most older adults and people with disabilities want to age in place. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily and 600k+ waiting for home and community-based care, urgin stronger support for community living. www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/agi...
Proud to support the next generation of public health professionals 💙 #PublicHealthMatters #publichealthisprofessional
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Proud to support the next generation of public health professionals 💙 #PublicHealthMatters #publichealthisprofessional
Experts warn: delaying the newborn hepatitis B vaccine puts infants at preventable risk.
73 deans, scholars, and APHA urge CDC to keep the universal birth dose—citing decades of evidence and lives saved.
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73 deans, scholars, and APHA urge CDC to keep the universal birth dose—citing decades of evidence and lives saved.
publichealth.gwu.edu/dozens-publi...
Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association, Urge the CDC to Maintain Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
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December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Experts warn: delaying the newborn hepatitis B vaccine puts infants at preventable risk.
73 deans, scholars, and APHA urge CDC to keep the universal birth dose—citing decades of evidence and lives saved.
publichealth.gwu.edu/dozens-publi...
73 deans, scholars, and APHA urge CDC to keep the universal birth dose—citing decades of evidence and lives saved.
publichealth.gwu.edu/dozens-publi...
1 in 5 mothers experiences a maternal mental health condition each year—yet most don’t receive treatment. GW’s Caitlin Murphy helped shape the 2025 State Report Cards, offering policymakers a clear path to improve care. publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
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The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
1 in 5 mothers experiences a maternal mental health condition each year—yet most don’t receive treatment. GW’s Caitlin Murphy helped shape the 2025 State Report Cards, offering policymakers a clear path to improve care. publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
Food safety expert Barbara Kowalcyk of @GWpublichealth says color-coded cutting boards are a must for preventing cross-contamination in busy Thanksgiving kitchens. 🍗🥕
Check out her tips, plus five other kitchen tools that can make or break your Thanksgiving meal: apnews.com/article/than...
Check out her tips, plus five other kitchen tools that can make or break your Thanksgiving meal: apnews.com/article/than...
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Food safety expert Barbara Kowalcyk of @GWpublichealth says color-coded cutting boards are a must for preventing cross-contamination in busy Thanksgiving kitchens. 🍗🥕
Check out her tips, plus five other kitchen tools that can make or break your Thanksgiving meal: apnews.com/article/than...
Check out her tips, plus five other kitchen tools that can make or break your Thanksgiving meal: apnews.com/article/than...
Newsweek reports that nursing has been excluded from the Department of Education’s “professional degree” category. GW’s Polly Pittman says this threatens nurse retention and access to advanced training.
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Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Newsweek reports that nursing has been excluded from the Department of Education’s “professional degree” category. GW’s Polly Pittman says this threatens nurse retention and access to advanced training.
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
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The U.S. reproductive health care safety net is collapsing. GW Professor Emerita Sara Rosenbaum says Title X showed that reproductive care is “basic health care.” And cuts are putting patients at risk and widening public health gaps. www.cbsnews.com/news/reprodu...
The quiet collapse of America's reproductive health safety net
"People don't realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they're gone," said the head of Maine Family Planning clinics.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The U.S. reproductive health care safety net is collapsing. GW Professor Emerita Sara Rosenbaum says Title X showed that reproductive care is “basic health care.” And cuts are putting patients at risk and widening public health gaps. www.cbsnews.com/news/reprodu...
New GW research led by Allison Sylvetsky shows front-of-package labels can help parents make healthier choices for their kids. Labels for added sugars and non-sugar sweeteners pushed parents to choose unsweetened foods and drinks more often. Learn more publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
Research Impact | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
publichealth.gwu.edu
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New GW research led by Allison Sylvetsky shows front-of-package labels can help parents make healthier choices for their kids. Labels for added sugars and non-sugar sweeteners pushed parents to choose unsweetened foods and drinks more often. Learn more publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
A heartfelt congratulations to Michael Milken, named among the Best Leaders of 2025.
His decades of commitment to health, research, and opportunity continue to shape our school and the world. Join us in celebrating this honor!
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His decades of commitment to health, research, and opportunity continue to shape our school and the world. Join us in celebrating this honor!
www.usnews.com/news/leaders...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A heartfelt congratulations to Michael Milken, named among the Best Leaders of 2025.
His decades of commitment to health, research, and opportunity continue to shape our school and the world. Join us in celebrating this honor!
www.usnews.com/news/leaders...
His decades of commitment to health, research, and opportunity continue to shape our school and the world. Join us in celebrating this honor!
www.usnews.com/news/leaders...
🏓 Pickleball looks approachable, but recent data shows injuries are increasing. Professor Mary Barron notes that the current studies highlight trends, but broader epidemiological research is needed to understand true injury rates. Read more ⬇️
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Be Careful Playing Pickleball—It’s Easier to Get Hurt Than You Think
It's easy to get hurt playing pickleball. Experts explain why pickleball injuries are easier to get than you think and how to prevent them.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🏓 Pickleball looks approachable, but recent data shows injuries are increasing. Professor Mary Barron notes that the current studies highlight trends, but broader epidemiological research is needed to understand true injury rates. Read more ⬇️
www.theflowspace.com/physical-hea...
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Smart policies to cut vehicle pollution could save 1.9M lives and prevent 1.4M childhood asthma cases by 2040.
See how Milken Institute SPH research is driving global impact →https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
See how Milken Institute SPH research is driving global impact →https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
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November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Smart policies to cut vehicle pollution could save 1.9M lives and prevent 1.4M childhood asthma cases by 2040.
See how Milken Institute SPH research is driving global impact →https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
See how Milken Institute SPH research is driving global impact →https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
1 in 10 Americans rely on community health centers for care.
But with losses topping $1.1B and funding stalled in Congress, the safety net is fraying.
New research from GW ➡️ publichealth.gwu.edu/new-analysis...
But with losses topping $1.1B and funding stalled in Congress, the safety net is fraying.
New research from GW ➡️ publichealth.gwu.edu/new-analysis...
New Analysis: Community Health Centers Face Financial Crisis Amid Policy Shifts | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
New Analysis: Community Health Centers Face Financial Crisis Amid Policy Shifts
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November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
1 in 10 Americans rely on community health centers for care.
But with losses topping $1.1B and funding stalled in Congress, the safety net is fraying.
New research from GW ➡️ publichealth.gwu.edu/new-analysis...
But with losses topping $1.1B and funding stalled in Congress, the safety net is fraying.
New research from GW ➡️ publichealth.gwu.edu/new-analysis...
Professor David Michaels was quoted this week in Bloomberg Law: “Advisory committees are invaluable to the functioning of government agencies." The article discusses the rapid pace at which the Trump Administration has been eliminating Expert advisory panels. 🔗 news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Trump Axes Expert Panels at Historic Clip, Defying Agency Advice
The Trump administration this year has eliminated about 160 expert advisory committees across the federal government, almost a third of them over the recommendations of the agencies that oversee…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Professor David Michaels was quoted this week in Bloomberg Law: “Advisory committees are invaluable to the functioning of government agencies." The article discusses the rapid pace at which the Trump Administration has been eliminating Expert advisory panels. 🔗 news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
💙👏 Thank you to all our GWSPH presenters, moderators, and poster session participants for sharing your knowledge and advancing the conversation in public health. Your work inspires the next generation of leaders. 🌍✨ #RaiseHigh #PublicHealthInAction #APHA2025
November 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
💙👏 Thank you to all our GWSPH presenters, moderators, and poster session participants for sharing your knowledge and advancing the conversation in public health. Your work inspires the next generation of leaders. 🌍✨ #RaiseHigh #PublicHealthInAction #APHA2025
New research from Professor Leighton Ku and PhD student Kristine Kwon shows Medicaid’s continuous eligibility improved mental health access, especially for Black and Latino adults. Smarter policy could help close remaining gaps.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
New research from Professor Leighton Ku and PhD student Kristine Kwon shows Medicaid’s continuous eligibility improved mental health access, especially for Black and Latino adults. Smarter policy could help close remaining gaps.
🔗 Read more about this study
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🔗 Read more about this study
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Congratulations to Kelly Gebo, who is now officially the Michael and Lori Milken Dean here at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. We look forward to being a faster, higher, and stronger team, by working together.
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations to Kelly Gebo, who is now officially the Michael and Lori Milken Dean here at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. We look forward to being a faster, higher, and stronger team, by working together.
We loved celebrating our alumni at the Alumni Reception 🧑🎓💙! Your passion and commitment to public health around the nation and the world is more important now than ever 🌟. Keep up the great work 💪, we can’t wait to see you again next year! #RaiseHigh #APHA2025 #PublicHealthInAction
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We loved celebrating our alumni at the Alumni Reception 🧑🎓💙! Your passion and commitment to public health around the nation and the world is more important now than ever 🌟. Keep up the great work 💪, we can’t wait to see you again next year! #RaiseHigh #APHA2025 #PublicHealthInAction
Proud to see GW represented at #APHA2025! 🎉 Shout out to our amazing students and faculty who presented at this year’s poster sessions. The work you’re doing is moving public health forward! #PublicHealthInAction #speakforhealth
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Proud to see GW represented at #APHA2025! 🎉 Shout out to our amazing students and faculty who presented at this year’s poster sessions. The work you’re doing is moving public health forward! #PublicHealthInAction #speakforhealth
An incredible first day at #APHA2025!
We had special (booth) guests, presenters, #postersessions 📊, fun swag 🌸and a mountain of
energy⚡️. Join us over the next few days in HALL B📍. @apha.org
#GWSPH #onlyatGW #publichealth
We had special (booth) guests, presenters, #postersessions 📊, fun swag 🌸and a mountain of
energy⚡️. Join us over the next few days in HALL B📍. @apha.org
#GWSPH #onlyatGW #publichealth
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
An incredible first day at #APHA2025!
We had special (booth) guests, presenters, #postersessions 📊, fun swag 🌸and a mountain of
energy⚡️. Join us over the next few days in HALL B📍. @apha.org
#GWSPH #onlyatGW #publichealth
We had special (booth) guests, presenters, #postersessions 📊, fun swag 🌸and a mountain of
energy⚡️. Join us over the next few days in HALL B📍. @apha.org
#GWSPH #onlyatGW #publichealth
Adolescence is a pivotal moment — one that can shape a girl’s future for life.
See how GW research is driving change for adolescent girls and women.
🔗 Featured on our Research Impact page.
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See how GW research is driving change for adolescent girls and women.
🔗 Featured on our Research Impact page.
publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Adolescence is a pivotal moment — one that can shape a girl’s future for life.
See how GW research is driving change for adolescent girls and women.
🔗 Featured on our Research Impact page.
publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
See how GW research is driving change for adolescent girls and women.
🔗 Featured on our Research Impact page.
publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
Data tells the story — visualization makes it heard.
In PUBH 6199: Visualizing Data with R, GW Milken Institute SPH students turn public health data into visuals that inform policy, inspire change, and promote equity.
pubh6199-data-viz-with-r.github.io/showcase.html
In PUBH 6199: Visualizing Data with R, GW Milken Institute SPH students turn public health data into visuals that inform policy, inspire change, and promote equity.
pubh6199-data-viz-with-r.github.io/showcase.html
PUBH6199: Visualizing Data with R
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October 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Data tells the story — visualization makes it heard.
In PUBH 6199: Visualizing Data with R, GW Milken Institute SPH students turn public health data into visuals that inform policy, inspire change, and promote equity.
pubh6199-data-viz-with-r.github.io/showcase.html
In PUBH 6199: Visualizing Data with R, GW Milken Institute SPH students turn public health data into visuals that inform policy, inspire change, and promote equity.
pubh6199-data-viz-with-r.github.io/showcase.html
Can the bacteria in your nose affect your risk of getting COVID-19?
GW Researcher and Professor Cindy Liu found that certain nasal bacteria may make it easier for the virus to infect cells, and that promoting protective bacteria could help prevent infection.
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GW Researcher and Professor Cindy Liu found that certain nasal bacteria may make it easier for the virus to infect cells, and that promoting protective bacteria could help prevent infection.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Can the bacteria in your nose affect your risk of getting COVID-19?
GW Researcher and Professor Cindy Liu found that certain nasal bacteria may make it easier for the virus to infect cells, and that promoting protective bacteria could help prevent infection.
🔗 publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
GW Researcher and Professor Cindy Liu found that certain nasal bacteria may make it easier for the virus to infect cells, and that promoting protective bacteria could help prevent infection.
🔗 publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...
After Roe v. Wade fell, abortion bans have made it harder — and riskier — to study how drugs affect pregnant women. GW’s Julia Strasser warns that fear and confusion are already slowing vital public health research.
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RFK Jr.’s got advice for pregnant women. There’s limited data to support it.
Women of reproductive age have long been missing from clinical trials. It’s getting worse where abortion is banned.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
After Roe v. Wade fell, abortion bans have made it harder — and riskier — to study how drugs affect pregnant women. GW’s Julia Strasser warns that fear and confusion are already slowing vital public health research.
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