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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
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmann@gwu.edu

Stacey DiLorenzo
Executive Director of Communications
(202) 994-8356
sdilorenzo@gwu.edu

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Texas Medicaid Family Planning Proposal Threatens Women’s Access to Preventive Care

The state’s community health centers would be unable to expand services quickly enough to offset the capacity that would be lost by the exclusion of Planned Parenthood.

Community Health Centers Lower Cost of Children’s Health Care by 35 Percent

New research shows that compared to doctor offices and other providers, community health centers lower the cost of children’s primary care by approximately 35 percent.

Redstone Center Initiative Draws $1.6 Million to Build Resilience, Counter Childhood & Community Adversity for Better Health

The Redstone Center recently received a grant from The Kresge Foundation for its Building Community Resilience (BCR) initiative.

The American Health Care Act Could Cause Loss of Nearly A Million Jobs by 2026; New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan to Lose Most

If it becomes law, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, could trigger an economic downturn in nearly every state.

GW Researcher Aims for Improved Anal Cancer Screening Test with $1.8 Million Grant

A GW researcher will explore several biomarkers that could lead to a better approach for anal cancer screening.

Public Health Consequences of Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2017) — On June 1, 2017 President Trump decided to withdraw the United States from the historic Paris climate accord. Lynn R.

Study: Livestock Associated MRSA Causes Serious Blood Infections in People

Media Contact: Kathy Fackelmann, 202-994-8354, kfackelmann@gwu.edu and Laura Rogers, 202-994-9085, laurarogers@gwu.edu

Milken Institute School of Public Health Names 2017 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Anita Monoian as the 2017 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Receives $1 Million to Support Signature Community Health Center Research and Training Program

WASHINGTON, DC and NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2017) – A new three-year gift from the RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF), of more than $1 million, will support the Geiger Gibson Program at the Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at George Washington

Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness, Risks Differ for Men, Women, and Transgender Individuals

New study in Women's Health Issues reports on characteristics of men and women experiencing homelessness, which include differences in substance use.