Pharma Gifts to Providers Result in More Branded, Expensive Prescriptions
Physicians and other health care providers who received “gifts” from pharmaceutical companies were found to prescribe a higher number of drugs per patient.
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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
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Archive
HPM Chair Thomas LaVeist established the program, which supports doctoral students working in a wide range of disciplines with potential to impact health and well-being
Post-Seminar Interview: Recommendations for Students Interested in Climate Change Research
After giving a seminar on climate change litigation’s key role in shaping our nation’s policies, Professor Sabrina McCormick spoke with an MPH student.
Second Annual Public Health Summit
Policymakers, public health experts and leaders, as well as students, faculty and staff gathered at Milken Institute School of Public Health on Monday, October 23 for the Second Annual Public...
The Milken Institute School of Public Health was proud to celebrate with alumni, families, students and friends on October 20 and 21 during GW’s Colonials Weekend. We had a packed program full of...
Students Attend 29th Pan American Sanitary Conference
Several students from the Global Health Department attended the...
Professor Helps Border Community Create Environmental Monitoring Network
Professor Amanda Northcross was able to combine her passions for teaching, environmental justice and building things by participating in the project.
Commentary says that the Trump Administration plans to use its discretionary authority over Medicaid demonstration projects to cut eligible people from the Medicaid rolls.
With a Gender Focus, State and Local Policy Changes Advance Healthier Communities for All
A new Women's Health Issues supplement reports on local policies to improve women's health, from providing free diapers to assuring safe walking paths.
New Analysis Characterizes HIV Epidemic in Washington, DC
A new analysis of the evolutionary history of HIV in the District of Columbia gives researchers a more comprehensive picture of the epidemic over time.