The forum will feature segments of the film Girl Rising and a discussion with Freida Pinto in celebration of International Day of the Girl.
Pressroom
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
kfackelmann
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Archive
EOH Faculty, Staff, and Students in Brazil
Four members of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health made trips to Brazil recently to attend conferences and conduct research.
Peter LaPuma and Students Attend Climate Rally
The group listened to Pope Francis’ address to the U.S. Congress, which included observations on climate change.
Regional Conference to Address Latino Health Disparities, Policy Impacts
The Avance Center will host their annual conference at Milken Institute SPH on October 7.
New Study in Women’s Health Issues: Health of Postmenopausal Women Veterans
This is one of the first large-scale investigations of postmenopausal health among women veterans.
McCormick’s Research Stresses Need to Accurately Access Heat Deaths
Editorial presents recommendations for how to determine which populations are most vulnerable to heat mortality linked to climate change.
McCormick Receives NSF Grant to Study Climate Change Litigation
The research will investigate the key role that U.S. courts play in determining the fate of efforts to address climate change.
GW Launches Unique Health Workforce Research and Policy Institute
The Milken Institute School of Public Health-based center will tackle health workforce issues.
Alzheimer’s Puts Heavier Economic Burden on Women
Women are not only at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when compared to men; they also bear six times the cost of care compared to men.
New Model for the Treatment and Prevention of Obesity in the United States
Without radical changes, U.S. obesity rates will remain unacceptably high, study says.