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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 7d

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 13d

Enrollment for Spring 2026 ends Oct. 1! Don’t miss your chance to join our school of public health. Apply today ➝ publichealth.gwu.edu/admissions

GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 7d

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kelly Gebo as the new Dean of @GWpublichealth! 💙 With her leadership and vision, we’ll continue to prepare the next generation of public health leaders and advance health for all. publichealth.gwu.edu/gw-names-acc...

GW Names Accomplished Academic Leader as Next Dean of Milken Institute School of Public Health | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Kelly A. Gebo, a physician-scientist, brings 30 years of leadership experience in public health administration, scholarship, teaching and patient care.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, Dean Lynn Goldman, for 15 years of visionary leadership @gwpublichealth. You built a world-class public health school, inspired our community, and shaped the future of the field. Your legacy lights the way as our school enters its next chapter. 💙

GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 9d

GW’s Biostatistics Center found lifestyle changes cut Type 2 diabetes risk by 58% over 3 years — and the benefit lasted for decades. Prevention works. See this story and more on our new Research impact page publichealth.gwu.edu/research-imp...

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 13d

Enrollment for Spring 2026 ends Oct. 1! Don’t miss your chance to join our school of public health. Apply today ➝ publichealth.gwu.edu/admissions

GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 13d

CDC cut FoodNet surveillance from tracking 8 pathogens down to just 2. Milken Institute SPH’s Barbara Kowalcyk warns this risks undoing decades of progress in food safety and public health.

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The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses

As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · 21d

Proposed federal cuts to public health cost more than they save. GW research shows that not only would cuts weaken prevention capacity, but for every $1 cut from CDC funding, state and local economies lose $1.40. Read more about the impacts 👇 publichealth.gwu.edu/new-research...

New Research: Proposed CDC Budget Cuts Harm Public Health and State and Local Economies | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Proposed FY26 CDC budget cuts could harm public health and undermine state and local economies, GW researchers report.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Sep 5

Florida’s plan to end school vaccine mandates could fuel outbreaks beyond its borders.
GW Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Emily Smith: “A pocket of infectious disease outbreak really affects us all in this interconnected world.”
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Florida moves to end all school vaccine mandates

Florida officials announced Wednesday they will seek to make the state the first in the country without school vaccine mandates, with Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo comparing the requir…

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 28

🥩 New USDA reports show ongoing sanitation issues at Boar’s Head facilities, despite last year’s deadly listeria outbreak. GW's Barbara Kowalcyk shares her thoughts apnews.com/article/boar...

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Boar's Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist

The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Keeping young athletes safe in extreme heat is a public health priority. GW’s Mary Barron outlines how simple prevention can stop heat stroke before it turns deadly. wtop.com/education/20...

Is it too hot for practice? If you’re asking, it probably is - WTOP News

According to the National Institutes of Health, the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players is exertional heat stroke.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 26

Walmart recalled frozen shrimp in 13 states after radioactive contamination was flagged. GW’s Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk says the recall is precautionary and the risk is very low, but it highlights the importance of strong food safety systems. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/b...

Recall of Frozen Shrimp Expands After Radioactive Contamination Warning

The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard certain packages of frozen shrimp sold in 18 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wildfires like the Dragon Bravo blaze are sending toxic smoke into national parks hundreds of miles away.
GW’s Gaige Kerr warns: “When we’re active, we’re breathing more”—and that means greater exposure to harmful wood smoke ⬇️
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Dragon Bravo Fire, Other Blazes Ramp Up Smoke Concerns In National Parks

National park staff play a critical role in monitoring air quality nationwide.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 12

A proposal to defund the Chemical Safety Board is drawing attention. GW Milken Institute SPH's Dr. David Michaels highlights the board’s impact on safety and prevention.
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White House moves to kill chemical safety board, despite industry support

Citing duplication with OSHA and the EPA, President Trump’s administration is again proposing to eliminate the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, but others disagree

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 7

New data shows heavy use of 2,4-D, a possibly carcinogenic pesticide, across the Midwest and South.
GW’s Dr. David Goldsmith warns of risks to farmworkers and drinking water.
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Map shows states with highest use of harmful pesticides

2,4-D has been used as a pesticide since the 1940s, and gained notoriety as a component of Agent Orange, used by U.S. forces in the Vietnam War.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Aug 5

As Medicaid cuts and access rollbacks mount, GW Milken’s Alison Barkoff warns the ADA’s promise is in jeopardy. Protecting accessibility is public health. www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/24/a...

As Nation Marks 35th Anniversary Of The ADA, Advocates Warn Of Backslide

More than three decades after passage of the landmark ADA, advocates worry progress is slipping amid attacks on disability rights and uncertainty over the future of services and supports.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Cane sugar won’t fix a broken food system. Real change means reducing ultra-processed foods and improving access to fresh, affordable produce. Read more 🔗 www.axios.com/2025/07/23/m...

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 28

🏙️ NYC is exploring city-run grocery stores to improve food access and affordability.
Professor Uriyoán Colón-Ramos says challenges remain, but local solutions like these spark vital conversations about strengthening public health infrastructure.
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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 24

GW welcomes Dr. Kelly A. Gebo as the next dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health. As a public health leader, Dr. Gebo brings decades of experience that will help shape the future of our school and public health. gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-names-acc... @gwu1821.bsky.social

GW Names Accomplished Academic Leader as Next Dean of Milken Institute School of Public Health | GW Today | The George Washington University

Kelly A. Gebo, a physician-scientist, brings 30 years of leadership experience in public health administration, scholarship, teaching and patient care.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 23

Caffeine pouches are marketed like energy drinks and look like nicotine pouches — but the unknowns and potential negatives of this product leave health professionals concerned. GW Professor Rob van Dam shares his thoughts with NBC News 🔗 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A cross between a nicotine pouch and an energy drink: What to know about caffeine pouches

Teen-friendly promotion of the product is spreading on social media. Adding to the concerns is a caffeine pouch startup from a former Juul marketing executive.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 22

Protecting health means protecting the climate. 🔗 publichealth.gwu.edu/epa-hearing-...

EPA Hearing: Proposal to Loosen Regulations on Power Plant Emissions | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

The EPA held a hearing this week so that experts could comment on a recent proposal to repeal greenhouse gas emission standards for power plants. Lynn Goldman, Dean of the George Washington…

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Climate change causes extreme weather events like flooding and environmental conditions that put people at risk.”
At an EPA hearing this week, GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Dean Lynn Goldman spoke out against rolling back power plant emission standards.

EPA Hearing: Proposal to Loosen Regulations on Power Plant Emissions | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

The EPA held a hearing this week so that experts could comment on a recent proposal to repeal greenhouse gas emission standards for power plants. Lynn Goldman, Dean of the George Washington…

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 22

📍 Measles is back, and many adults may need a booster, especially if they only received one dose before 1989. Do you need a booster? Read here to learn more 🔗 www.dailyherald.com/20250711/hea...

Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.

There have been 1,267 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency has also reported three deaths from measles.…

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 18

Contraceptive access is essential, not optional.
Julia Straser of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health warns that state and federal restrictions are putting reproductive health at risk.
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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 17

SNAP cuts. Empty shelves. More families going hungry.
GW Milken Institute School of Public Health professor Leighton Ku warns of real consequences of policy decisions 🔗 www.wusa9.com/article/news...

Federal cuts hit Fairfax food bank shelves, SNAP reductions loom

Federal food aid is shrinking as SNAP cuts loom, leaving food banks bracing for a surge across the D.C. region.

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GW School of Public Health @gwpublichealth.bsky.social · Jul 14

Professor Susan Anenberg is a Public Health leader at GW, tackling climate change, air quality, and environmental health. Her work helps cities fight pollution + shape policies that protect lives, especially in underserved communities.
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Environmental and Occupational Health | Impact Report | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Impact of the department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

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