The selection of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education was announced.
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Archive
Dining Out Associated with Increased Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Called Phthalates
WASHINGTON, DC (March 28, 2018)—Dining out more at restaurants, cafeterias and fast-food outlets may boost total levels of potentially health-harming chemicals called phthalates...
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Lorien Abroms, ScD, associate professor of prevention and community health at the Milken Institute School of...
Care Providers' Understanding of Obesity Treatment is Limited
A new study published in Obesity assessed health care professionals’ (HCPs’) knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for nonsurgical treatment of obesity.
Geiger Gibson Program Recognizes 13 Emerging Leaders at the National Association of Community Health Centers Policy and Issues Forum
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WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2018)—The Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington...
Privately Insured Women Increased Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception After ACA, Study Finds
A new study in Women's Health Issues reports on out-of-pocket costs and types of contraception selected by privately insured women from 2006 through 2014.
GW Health Disparities Expert Recognized for Mentoring Black Students
Milken Institute SPH Professor Thomas LaVeist received the Black Public Health Student Network’s first Distinguished Chair award.
Scientific Report on New Physical Activity Guidelines Released
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recently released the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report.
A New Tool for Inventorying the Availability of Sustainable Food
Environmental scientists and nutritionists agree that diets containing more plant-based food and less animal-based food are better and more sustainable for both human and global health. Even...