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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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Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

2025 U.S. Counties with the Highest Maternal Mental Health Risk and Lowest Resources

The 2025 Report by The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health in collaboration with the George Washington University reveals 150 counties, with 100 repeat counties from 2023, are identified as...

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

Policies Targeting Road Transport Emissions Could Save 1.9 Million Lives Globally by 2040, New Study Finds

A new global study reveals that smart policies addressing road transport emissions could save 1.9 million lives and prevent 1.4 million new children’s asthma cases worldwide by 2040.

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released - 19 States Have Ds and Fs

Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression. Research illustrates that 75% of women never get the treatment they need.

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO₂ Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide

In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions.

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

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.

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

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...

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

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

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

Fischer Farms Approved for Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use Beef Standard

New standard helps beef producers raise the bar on antibiotic stewardship

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety

Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety

Amita Vyas speaking at a senate meeting

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.