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Dr. Price providing testimony

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
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

GW Public Health Students Use Film and Humor to Explain Behavior Change Theory

Students Joel Wenger, Christine Guppenberger, Amanda Jensen, Kelly Protzko, recent alumnus Mitsuaki Hirai and Assistant Professor Jay Graham created the film.

New Professorial Lecturer Brings Experiences from Promoting Clean Cookstoves to Preventing Industrial Accidents

Susan Anenberg, PhD, an expert in assessing the health benefits of mitigating air pollution and climate change, shares her insights with GW Milken Institute SPH students.

Webinar Video Captures EOH Offerings and Questions from Prospective Students

To provide insight into the growing field of EOH, and the benefits of studying at the Milken Institute SPH, faculty engaged in an webinar with prospective students.

GW Public Health Students Win Public Health Scholar Bowl Case Study Competition

Students from the GW team include senior Natasha Bear, juniors Graham Crawbuck, Lindsay Goodman and Gabriella Malek, and sophomore Hannah Silverman.

Fast Food May Expose Consumers to Harmful Chemicals Called Phthalates

“Our findings raise concerns because phthalates have been linked to a number of serious health problems in children and adults.” -Ami Zota

Environmental and Occupational Health Earns Honors at Health and Medicine Research Day

Two of the 14 posters presented by EOH students, alumni and staff with faculty support received awards at the annual event. 

EOH Newsletter March ‘16: Environmental and Occupational Health Month and Much More

The many achievements, publications, presentations and news coverage of EOH professors, lecturers, students and staff in March 2016 include:   

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EOH Professors Participate in White House Event Highlighting the Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the U.S.

Dean Lynn Goldman and EOH Department Chair Melissa Perry have participated in several White House events on climate change, including one this week. 

Practicum Profile: Nicholas Porter Studies Plastics in Water at the EPA

Porter assisted in a project gauging the impacts of plastics in the oceans and freshwater and learned a lot about the agency’s nationwide programs and projects. 

GW Weight Management & Human Performance Lab Featured on Dr. Oz Show

The show turns to our lab to explore the negative-calorie diet trend.