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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

New Estimate of U.S. Alcohol-exposed Pregnancies and Births Published in Women's Health Issues

A new estimate of U.S. alcohol-exposed pregnancies and births arrives at substantially lower numbers than a 2016 CDC calculation.

New Commentary in Women’s Health Issues Recommends Steps for Providers to Inquire about and Respond to Trauma

Adopting a trauma-informed approach can help providers and practices give better care. A new commentary in Women's Health Issues gives advice about how to start.

New Contraceptive Rules Have Troubling Implications for Public Health, Commentary Says

New rules from the Trump administration permit employers to limit coverage of contraceptives without cost-sharing in employee health plans.

For-Profit Ownership of Nursing Schools Significantly Associated with Lower Performance on Nurse Licensure Test

WASHINGTON, DC (Jan.

Pregnant Sexual Minority Women More Likely to Have Unmet Medical Care Needs, New Study Finds

The latest Women's Health Issues Editor's Choice study examines access to care, health status, and health behaviors among sexual minority women.

Gibbs Leadership Prize: Best Manuscript of 2018 in Women's Health Issues

The Editorial Board of Women’s Health Issues is pleased to announce that the Charles E. Gibbs Leadership Prize for the best paper published in Women's Health Issues in 2018 (Volume 28) has been awarded to Emily M. Johnston, PhD.

Women and Men with Heart Attack Symptoms Get Different Treatment from Emergency Medical Services, Study Finds

Researchers examined the care that women and men with heart attack symptoms receive from EMS after a 911 call. They report their findings in a new study.

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.