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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

Mina Radman
Sr. Communications Associate, Media
(202) 486-2529
mradman@gwu.edu

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Recent Releases, Advisories and Alerts

GW Expert Calls for Strong, Sustainable Action to Make World Roadways Safer for Drivers, Pedestrians and Others

According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report on road safety, more than 1.3 million people die on the world’s roadways each year.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Study the Virus that Causes Deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

WASHINGTON, DC (Dec.

Despite Significant Increases in Telehealth Participation, Underserved Populations Still Use Telehealth Options Least

The new study finds existing state telehealth policies are not a factor in increasing use.

Public Charge Rule Likely to Have a Significant Spillover Effect on Community Health Centers Ability to Serve Their Communities

Hundreds of thousands of patients could lose access to care at community health centers if a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is adopted.

Science Has Suffered at Federal Agencies; New Report Recommends Ways for Congress to Strengthen It

A new report from a wide-ranging group of organizations, including the Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health, addresses threats to the use of science in government decisions.

Do Harmful Chemicals in Consumer Products Fuel Growth of Uterine Tumors?

A pilot study suggests that exposure to phthalates may lead to an increased burden of fibroids, uterine tumors that can cause serious reproductive problems.

New Study & Interactive Map: Obesity Coverage Improved over a Decade in State-Funded Insurance Plans

As adult obesity rates continue to rise, states can do more to remove barriers to effective obesity treatments.

In the First Year Alone, Nearly 50,000 Arkansans Could Lose Medicaid under State’s Work Experiment

WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 12, 2018) – In June, Arkansas became the first state in the nation to put in place a large-scale experiment that ties Medicaid for thousands of low-income beneficiaries to a complex series of work and reporting rules.

Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health Announces 2019 Schiffer Fellows

Schiffer Fellowships will enable four graduate students to work on projects addressing several different aspects of women's health.

When Selecting Contraception, Both Attitude and Intention toward Pregnancy Matter, New Study Finds

The latest Women's Health Issues Editor's Choice study examines the imperfect alignment between pregnancy intention and attitude in contraceptive selection.