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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 Hampshire Proposal to Force Medicaid Recipients to Work Would Result in Thousands Losing Health Coverage, Says Amicus Brief

The public health amicus brief calls New Hampshire’s Medicaid work experiment “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion and contrary to law.”

California Law Led to an Increase in Childhood Vaccination Rates

A first of its kind analysis found that a 2016 California vaccine law boosted protective coverage against measles and other serious childhood diseases.

Children and Teens Who Drink Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages Do Not Save Calories Compared to Those Who Drink Sugary Drinks

The study's results challenge the utility of diet or low-calorie sweetened beverages when it comes to cutting calories and weight management.

Trump Administration’s Title X Gag Rule Threatens Health Care Access for Millions

"If this rule takes effect, it will have major health care and health consequences," said Professor Sara Rosenbaum.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Study Economics of Community Health Centers

A $1.1 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will analyze the economic costs and sustainability of community health centers.

New Study Finds Millions of Children Worldwide Develop Asthma Each Year Due to Traffic-Related Air Pollution

The study is the first to quantify the worldwide burden of new pediatric asthma cases linked to traffic-related nitrogen dioxide.

George Washington University Announces Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity

Formerly known as the GW Health Workforce Institute, the Institute will continue its work to strengthen health workforce in the United States and globally.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Research to Improve Vaccination Rates in Nepal

Rajiv N. Rimal, PhD, MA, will pursue an innovative research project titled “Rejoice Architecture Meets Social Norms to Accelerate Vaccination in Nepal.”

Milken Institute School of Public Health Names 2019 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor

The Geiger Gibson Distinguished Visitor Program honors leaders in the health center movement.

Milken Institute School of Public Health Names First Ever Geiger Gibson Program Emeritus Distinguished Visitor

The Geiger Gibson Distinguished Visitor Program honors leaders in the health center movement.