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.
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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.
REACHing Across Data, Disciplines, and Communities at the 2026 Climate and Health Research Day
On Friday, April 24th, the REACH Center, Redstone Global Center, and GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future, convened the 2026 Climate and Health Research Day, an energizing afternoon...
New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs
New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs
New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted
Disparities in park size, air quality, and heat exposure highlight unequal health benefits across U.S. cities.
Milken Institute School of Public Health Celebrates Largest-Ever Research Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Milken Institute School of Public Health hosted its largest-ever Research Day, uniting our community to celebrate scholarship and innovation spanning the full spectrum...
GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000
The George Washington University has launched the Revolutionary Promise, an undergraduate affordability initiative providing an income-based tuition guarantee.
Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Postpartum Care
Initiative, funded by The Commonwealth Fund, will convene leading clinicians, researchers and policy experts to define and advance high-quality postpartum care nationwide