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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.

 

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Francis Collins Discusses Lessons Learned, Future of Public Health During 16th Annual Southby Lecture in Comparative Health Policy

At the 16th Southby Lecture, Francis Collins discussed precision health, COVID-19 trust loss, and bold public health reform with GW's Manya Magnus.

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Milken Institute School of Public Health and Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health Join More Than 100 Organizations to Launch National Maternal Mental Health Accelerator

Milken Institute SPH joined the National Maternal Mental Health Accelerator, uniting 100+ orgs to expand postpartum care, paid leave, & affordability by 2030.

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One Year Together: A Reflection on My First Year as Dean

Dean Kelly Gebo reflects on her first year leading Milken Institute SPH, celebrating the School’s accomplishments and sharing priorities for the future.

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The Milken Institute School of Public Health Co-sponsors "The Future of Trust: AI in Fraud and Healthcare"

At NCL and GW's conference, Vin Gupta, MD, explores AI in healthcare, highlighting clinical innovation, public trust, and solutions to U.S. system challenges.

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GW Global Health Expert: No ‘Magic Bullet’ for Malaria - Elimination Will Require a Combination of Tools

GW expert Nirbhay Kumar reviews combined malaria interventions, including mosquito control, antimalarial drugs and vaccines, to advance global elimination.

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Public Health Leaders and 161 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule

Public health experts challenge a federal Medicaid rule they say could cause people with serious health conditions to lose coverage.

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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...

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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.

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Public Health Leaders Urge HHS to Withdraw Medicaid Work Requirement Rule, Warning It Could Strip Coverage from Millions

Public health experts urge HHS to withdraw a Medicaid work requirements rule they say could jeopardize coverage for millions of Americans.