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Dr. Price providing testimony

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
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

Class Experiences Lead to On-the-job Expertise for Taylor Katz

“Beyond the classwork and acquiring necessary facts, these professors taught me how to think like a public health professional. “ --- EOH Alumna Taylor Katz 

Dean Lynn Goldman Receives Environmental Award at the APHA Annual Meeting

The award is given by the APHA Environmental Section at the annual meeting to recognize an environmental health expert for significant contributions to the field.

Medicaid Policies That Help Smokers Quit Also Save on Health Care Costs

Medicaid programs that require counseling may erect barriers for smokers who want to quit, new study suggests. 

GW Students Take Home Grand Prize at 2016 DC Public Health Case Challenge Competition

Students from Milken Institute SPH, School of Medicine and Health Sciences,and the Graduate School of Education and Human Development were on the winning team.

Recap of 2016 Avance Center Conference

The 2016 conference, Advancing Health Equity for Latino Youth and Families, featured a keynote from WAMU's Senior Reporter Armando Trull.

Studying the Milken Institute School of Public Health Building

Each year, students in the Sustainable Energy and Environment class take a tour that culminates on our LEED Platinum building’s roof. 

Student Laura Popielski Gives Inside Perspective as Miriam’s Kitchen Volunteer Sous Chef

Laura, an MPH in public health nutrition student, says Miriam's Kitchen is "a great place to learn and a great place to serve.”

Dean Goldman Awarded the Walsh McDermott Medal at the National Academy of Medicine Annual Meeting

The Walsh McDermott Medal is awarded to a NAM member for distinguished service to the Academies over an extended period of time.

Statement on PepsiCo Announcement to Reduce Added Sugars in its Beverages by William Dietz, Obesity, Nutrition, Physical Activity Expert

Obesity, nutrition, physical activity expert Bill Dietz issues a statement and is available for comment. 

Five Reasons to Attend the GWSPH Open House on November 17, 2016

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the school for the last on-campus visit day this fall!