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Public health experts are sounding the alarm 🚨 New federal guidelines downgrade routine childhood vaccines for flu, COVID-19, RSV, hepatitis, and more—despite decades of evidence showing universal vaccination saves lives.
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New research shows fun isn’t a bonus in youth sports, it’s the key. 🎉 Dr. Amanda Visek’s Fun Integration Theory maps what keeps kids playing, enjoying, and staying engaged for life.
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Research Impact | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
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Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity brings together health leaders from around the world to tackle inequities, build community, and lead change. 🌍
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A lot is changing—and it can feel overwhelming. We can help. Federal financial aid changes take effect in 2026–27, and we’re closely tracking their implications for current and future students. Here’s what you need to know 🔗https://financialaid.gwu.edu/recent-changes
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Happy 2026! Excited for a new year of public health progress with our GW community. 🎆 🎉
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From research to real-world impact, our work is improving health outcomes locally and globally. The 2025 Milken Institute School of Public Health Impact Report highlights how GW faculty, students, and partners are advancing evidence-based solutions for today’s most pressing public health challenges.
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As airports consider adding fitness equipment, associate professor Todd Miller points to a lower-cost, higher-impact solution: walking. Airports are climate-controlled, walkable spaces that can support daily physical activity without added infrastructure.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/12/12/airport-workouts-sweaty-hygiene/
18 days ago
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Happy holidays from the Milken Institute School of Public Health! We’re grateful for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners who make our community so strong. ❄️⛄
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Access to health care, food, and housing isn’t just good policy—it’s essential for public health. 65 public health leaders,
@apha.org
, and RWJF are urging DHS to withdraw a harmful proposed public charge rule.
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Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule | Milken Institute Sc...
Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2025) — A public comment filed by 65 public health deans and scholars, along with the American Public Health Association (APHA) and
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/dozens-public-health-and-policy-experts-along-american-public-health-association-and-robert-wood
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Public Health has never mattered more, and we are ready to meet the moment with purpose, partnership, and heart. Your work makes a difference every day. Let's go faster, higher, stronger - together! Wishing you peace, love, and public health this holiday season ❄️☕️🧣
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21 days ago
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Fears of infertility are driving hesitation around modern contraception in rural Kenya. New research shows how myths and cultural norms shape family planning decisions—and why community-informed solutions matter. See this research on our research impact page,
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Research Impact | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
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A new JAMA study, led by GW's Lance B. Price, shows a drug-resistant fungus may be hiding in plain sight—misidentified in clinical labs and potentially shaped by agricultural fungicide use. Researchers call for better diagnostics and guidelines.
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Study Finds Genetic Testing Reveals Often Overlooked Fungal Infections in California Clinics | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
Study in JAMA Network Open finds a rarely diagnosed, drug-resistant fungus—Aspergillus tubingensis—may be a leading cause of infections in Southern California.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/study-finds-genetic-testing-reveals-often-overlooked-fungal-infections-california-clinics
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The NIH-funded DC Clinical Trials Unit—led by GW and Whitman-Walker—is advancing cutting-edge HIV prevention, treatment, and cure research in communities hardest hit in DC. Explore this work and more on our Research Impact page.
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Our 2025 Impact Report is here, highlighting the impactful research, partnerships, and people improving public health in DC and beyond. Explore FY 2025's biggest wins! 🔗
impactreport.publichealth.gwu.edu
28 days ago
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Alison Barkoff testified before the Senate, noting that most older adults and people with disabilities want to age in place. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily and 600k+ waiting for home and community-based care, urgin stronger support for community living.
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about 1 month ago
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Proud to support the next generation of public health professionals 💙
#PublicHealthMatters
#publichealthisprofessional
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Experts warn: delaying the newborn hepatitis B vaccine puts infants at preventable risk. 73 deans, scholars, and APHA urge CDC to keep the universal birth dose—citing decades of evidence and lives saved.
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Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association, Urge the CDC to Maintain Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
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https://publichealth.gwu.edu/dozens-public-health-and-policy-experts-along-american-public-health-association-urge-cdc-maintain
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1 in 5 mothers experiences a maternal mental health condition each year—yet most don’t receive treatment. GW’s Caitlin Murphy helped shape the 2025 State Report Cards, offering policymakers a clear path to improve care.
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Research Impact | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
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Food safety expert Barbara Kowalcyk of @GWpublichealth says color-coded cutting boards are a must for preventing cross-contamination in busy Thanksgiving kitchens. 🍗🥕 Check out her tips, plus five other kitchen tools that can make or break your Thanksgiving meal:
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These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.
https://apnews.com/article/thanksgiving-kitchen-tools-food-safety-7dbd937df08da3c587c5bcd2b6c891eb
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Newsweek reports that nursing has been excluded from the Department of Education’s “professional degree” category. GW’s Polly Pittman says this threatens nurse retention and access to advanced training.
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Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
https://www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-professional-degree-trump-admin-11079650
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The U.S. reproductive health care safety net is collapsing. GW Professor Emerita Sara Rosenbaum says Title X showed that reproductive care is “basic health care.” And cuts are putting patients at risk and widening public health gaps.
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The quiet collapse of America's reproductive health safety net
"People don't realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they're gone," said the head of Maine Family Planning clinics.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reproductive-health-trump-administration-hhs-cuts/
about 2 months ago
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New GW research led by Allison Sylvetsky shows front-of-package labels can help parents make healthier choices for their kids. Labels for added sugars and non-sugar sweeteners pushed parents to choose unsweetened foods and drinks more often. Learn more
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Research Impact | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is conducting research that is leading to real-world impact and change.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
about 2 months ago
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A heartfelt congratulations to Michael Milken, named among the Best Leaders of 2025. His decades of commitment to health, research, and opportunity continue to shape our school and the world. Join us in celebrating this honor!
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🏓 Pickleball looks approachable, but recent data shows injuries are increasing. Professor Mary Barron notes that the current studies highlight trends, but broader epidemiological research is needed to understand true injury rates. Read more ⬇️
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Be Careful Playing Pickleball—It’s Easier to Get Hurt Than You Think
It's easy to get hurt playing pickleball. Experts explain why pickleball injuries are easier to get than you think and how to prevent them.
https://www.theflowspace.com/physical-health/prevention-longevity/pickleball-injuries-3008581/
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Smart policies to cut vehicle pollution could save 1.9M lives and prevent 1.4M childhood asthma cases by 2040. See how Milken Institute SPH research is driving global impact →https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact
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1 in 10 Americans rely on community health centers for care. But with losses topping $1.1B and funding stalled in Congress, the safety net is fraying. New research from GW ➡️
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New Analysis: Community Health Centers Face Financial Crisis Amid Policy Shifts | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
New Analysis: Community Health Centers Face Financial Crisis Amid Policy Shifts
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/new-analysis-community-health-centers-face-financial-crisis-amid-policy-shifts
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Professor David Michaels was quoted this week in Bloomberg Law: “Advisory committees are invaluable to the functioning of government agencies." The article discusses the rapid pace at which the Trump Administration has been eliminating Expert advisory panels. 🔗
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Trump Axes Expert Panels at Historic Clip, Defying Agency Advice
The Trump administration this year has eliminated about 160 expert advisory committees across the federal government, almost a third of them over the recommendations of the agencies that oversee…
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/trump-axes-expert-panels-at-historic-clip-defying-agency-advice-53
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💙👏 Thank you to all our GWSPH presenters, moderators, and poster session participants for sharing your knowledge and advancing the conversation in public health. Your work inspires the next generation of leaders. 🌍✨
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#APHA2025
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New research from Professor Leighton Ku and PhD student Kristine Kwon shows Medicaid’s continuous eligibility improved mental health access, especially for Black and Latino adults. Smarter policy could help close remaining gaps. 🔗 Read more about this study
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Congratulations to Kelly Gebo, who is now officially the Michael and Lori Milken Dean here at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. We look forward to being a faster, higher, and stronger team, by working together.
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We loved celebrating our alumni at the Alumni Reception 🧑🎓💙! Your passion and commitment to public health around the nation and the world is more important now than ever 🌟. Keep up the great work 💪, we can’t wait to see you again next year!
#RaiseHigh
#APHA2025
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Proud to see GW represented at
#APHA2025
! 🎉 Shout out to our amazing students and faculty who presented at this year’s poster sessions. The work you’re doing is moving public health forward!
#PublicHealthInAction
#speakforhealth
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An incredible first day at
#APHA2025
! We had special (booth) guests, presenters,
#postersessions
📊, fun swag 🌸and a mountain of energy⚡️. Join us over the next few days in HALL B📍.
@apha.org
#GWSPH
#onlyatGW
#publichealth
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Adolescence is a pivotal moment — one that can shape a girl’s future for life. See how GW research is driving change for adolescent girls and women. 🔗 Featured on our Research Impact page.
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Data tells the story — visualization makes it heard. In PUBH 6199: Visualizing Data with R, GW Milken Institute SPH students turn public health data into visuals that inform policy, inspire change, and promote equity.
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PUBH6199: Visualizing Data with R
https://pubh6199-data-viz-with-r.github.io/showcase.html
3 months ago
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Can the bacteria in your nose affect your risk of getting COVID-19? GW Researcher and Professor Cindy Liu found that certain nasal bacteria may make it easier for the virus to infect cells, and that promoting protective bacteria could help prevent infection. 🔗
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After Roe v. Wade fell, abortion bans have made it harder — and riskier — to study how drugs affect pregnant women. GW’s Julia Strasser warns that fear and confusion are already slowing vital public health research. Read more ⬇️
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RFK Jr.’s got advice for pregnant women. There’s limited data to support it.
Women of reproductive age have long been missing from clinical trials. It’s getting worse where abortion is banned.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/11/trump-tylenol-pregnancy-drug-clinical-trials-dobbs-00600640
3 months ago
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Misinformation about immigrant health care is driving false claims around the government shutdown. GW’s Leighton Ku: “It’s a complete distortion.” Get the facts 🔗https://www.npr.org/2025/10/03/nx-s1-5560987/shutdown-undocumented-immigrants-medicaid-obamacare
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GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/03/nx-s1-5560987/shutdown-undocumented-immigrants-medicaid-obamacare
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Malaria causes more than 600,000 deaths each year. GW’s Dr. Nirbhay Kumar is developing a vaccine that targets the parasite at multiple stages, a breakthrough approach that could help end one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Read more @gwpublichealth here🔗
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3 months ago
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Today is the final day to Apply! Don't forget to finish up your application!
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3 months ago
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kelly Gebo as the new Dean of @GWpublichealth! 💙 With her leadership and vision, we’ll continue to prepare the next generation of public health leaders and advance health for all.
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GW Names Accomplished Academic Leader as Next Dean of Milken Institute School of Public Health | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
Kelly A. Gebo, a physician-scientist, brings 30 years of leadership experience in public health administration, scholarship, teaching and patient care.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/gw-names-accomplished-academic-leader-next-dean-milken-institute-school-public-health
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Thank you, Dean Lynn Goldman, for 15 years of visionary leadership @gwpublichealth. You built a world-class public health school, inspired our community, and shaped the future of the field. Your legacy lights the way as our school enters its next chapter. 💙
3 months ago
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GW’s Biostatistics Center found lifestyle changes cut Type 2 diabetes risk by 58% over 3 years — and the benefit lasted for decades. Prevention works. See this story and more on our new Research impact page
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Enrollment for Spring 2026 ends Oct. 1! Don’t miss your chance to join our school of public health. Apply today ➝
publichealth.gwu.edu/admissions
4 months ago
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CDC cut FoodNet surveillance from tracking 8 pathogens down to just 2. Milken Institute SPH’s Barbara Kowalcyk warns this risks undoing decades of progress in food safety and public health.
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The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-quietly-scaled-back-surveillance-program-foodborne-illnesses-rcna227089
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Proposed federal cuts to public health cost more than they save. GW research shows that not only would cuts weaken prevention capacity, but for every $1 cut from CDC funding, state and local economies lose $1.40. Read more about the impacts 👇
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New Research: Proposed CDC Budget Cuts Harm Public Health and State and Local Economies | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
Proposed FY26 CDC budget cuts could harm public health and undermine state and local economies, GW researchers report.
https://publichealth.gwu.edu/new-research-proposed-cdc-budget-cuts-harm-public-health-and-state-and-local-economies
4 months ago
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Florida’s plan to end school vaccine mandates could fuel outbreaks beyond its borders. GW Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Emily Smith: “A pocket of infectious disease outbreak really affects us all in this interconnected world.”
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Florida moves to end all school vaccine mandates
Florida officials announced Wednesday they will seek to make the state the first in the country without school vaccine mandates, with Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo comparing the requir…
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5484068-florida-vaccine-mandates-maha-desantis/
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🥩 New USDA reports show ongoing sanitation issues at Boar’s Head facilities, despite last year’s deadly listeria outbreak. GW's Barbara Kowalcyk shares her thoughts
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Boar's Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months.
https://apnews.com/article/boars-head-deli-meat-listeria-e9a1cef1dca3f7545dba0024bf5ac594
4 months ago
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Keeping young athletes safe in extreme heat is a public health priority. GW’s Mary Barron outlines how simple prevention can stop heat stroke before it turns deadly.
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Is it too hot for practice? If you’re asking, it probably is - WTOP News
According to the National Institutes of Health, the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players is exertional heat stroke.
https://wtop.com/education/2025/08/as-school-sport-seasons-kick-into-high-gear-coaches-and-trainers-keep-an-eye-out-for-heatstroke/
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Walmart recalled frozen shrimp in 13 states after radioactive contamination was flagged. GW’s Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk says the recall is precautionary and the risk is very low, but it highlights the importance of strong food safety systems.
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Recall of Frozen Shrimp Expands After Radioactive Contamination Warning
The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard certain packages of frozen shrimp sold in 18 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/business/radioactive-shrimp-walmart-recall.html
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