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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
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

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NEW STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: Medicaid Work Requirements Threaten Up to Half a Million Jobs and Could Drain State Economies by $59 Billion in 2026 Alone

Proposed Medicaid work requirements could significantly reduce access to health coverage and trigger deep economic losses, while failing to increase employment.

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Long-term Benefits of Lifestyle and Metformin Interventions in Reducing Type 2 Diabetes over 21 Years in the US Diabetes Prevention Program Study

The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program, or DPP, reported on April 28 the 21-year follow-up of this randomized clinical trial showing that the original intensive lifestyle intervention reduced the...

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Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds

New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection

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Fischer Farms Approved for Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use Beef Standard

New standard helps beef producers raise the bar on antibiotic stewardship

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Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety

Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety

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NEW REPORT: Federal Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Could Result in One Million Jobs Lost and State GDPs Falling by More than $110 Billion in 2026

New report warns that potential budget cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could trigger severe economic consequences across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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A Public Health Amicus Brief Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Medicaid Beneficiaries’ Ability to Legally Enforce Their Right to Choose Their Family Planning Provider

The brief argues that this protection is vital for ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly in medically underserved areas

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NEW REPORT: Loss of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits Projected to Cost States $34 Billion in GDP and More Than $2 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue

Loss of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits Projected to Cost States $34 Billion in GDP and More Than $2 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue

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Study Addresses Representation Disparities of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Populations in the U.S. Health Workforce

Study Addresses Representation Disparities of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Populations in the U.S. Health Workforce

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A Public Health Amicus Brief Highlights the Harm if the Supreme Court Invalidates a Key Provision of the Affordable Care Act

A Public Health Amicus Brief Highlights the Harm if the Supreme Court Invalidates a Key Provision of the Affordable Care Act.