Private Sector Plays Key Role in the Fight against COVID-19
WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2020) – As cases of COVID-19 spread around the world, many public health experts are using policy or infectious disease frameworks to guide ...
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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
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(202) 994-8354
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Archive
Alumna Leads Michigan’s Public Health Response to COVID-19 pandemic
As chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH ’13, has led the state’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melissa Perry Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
Melissa Perry, ScD, MHS, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Albania.
COVID-19 Exposes Inequities in Criminal Justice System
Ans Irfan, MD, MPH, a professional lecturer and Doctor of Public Health student, authored a commentary published in JPHMP.
$25 Million Grant Enhances Efforts to Combat HIV Epidemic in District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (June 8, 2020) – Milken Institute SPH has received a 5-year grant of nearly $25 million for its work to end the HIV epidemic in DC.
After the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid Still Pays for Significant Share of Preterm Births
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2020) — Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance coverage expansions, Medicaid paid for a disproportionate share of U.S. preterm births.
Opinion Article Calls for Urgent Research on COVID Virus and Sperm
WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2020) – A newly published opinion article urges researchers to find answers to critical questions about SARS-CoV-2 and its impact on sperm.
Study Examines COVID Shutdowns and Air Quality in Cities Worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC (May 27. 2020) – A new grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will study the impact of COVID-19 social distancing ...
GW Faculty Organize Volunteer Task Force to Combat COVID-19
Faculty have organized the GW Health Volunteer Response Task Force, mobilizing those with various health-related skills to make a difference in the local community.
Together Yet Apart: A Virtual Celebration to Remember for 2020 Graduates
On May 14, friends, faculty and family came together over Facebook Live to virtually celebrate over 500 graduates.