Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Welcomes Tenth Cohort of Global Health Leaders
The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity announces its 2027 cohort — 15 leaders whose work is shaping the future of health in communities around the world.
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GW Milken Institute School of Public Health to Waive Application Fee for First 1,000 MPH Applicants
WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) — The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health will waive the application fee for the first 1,000 applicants to its...
New Research Documents Growing Silicosis Epidemic Among Quartz Countertop Workers
A new report on California's growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers calls for stronger surveillance, earlier diagnosis and protections.
WASHINGTON (July 31, 2026) — A coalition of leading public health organizations and health policy scholars has submitted ...
A proposed rule issued by OMB would authorize federal agency leadership to terminate federal funding at their sole discretion, effectively overriding merit review.
A long-term study of adults with prediabetes found that lifestyle intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions.
While the overall U.S. maternal mental health grade improved slightly from a C- to C, it received an “F” on new “parental support,” paid leave, and childcare measures.
Dr. Vichare will be leading the institute as Dr. Patricia (Polly) Pittman steps down to retire.
In comments filed on May 19th, a group of public health and administrative law scholars urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reject a petition seeking to dramatically expand the scope of the...
From Foggy Bottom to National Public Health Leadership
Commencement speaker Dr. Joneigh Khaldun urged graduates to “be of use” in a challenging moment for public health.