Health Savings Accounts Rise Tenfold, New Study Says
Since 2005, the number of households in the United States with a health savings account (HSA) has increased tenfold-reaching 6.52 million.
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Archive
EOH Professorial Lecturer Authors Important Publication on Chromium
Herman Gibb’s earlier research formed the basis for the occupational exposure limits for hexavalent chromium set by OSHA and NIOSH.
DC Needle Exchange Program Prevented 120 New Cases of HIV in Two Years
In addition, the study found that the program saved an estimated $44 million over the two-year period.
In Summer 2015, three EOH professors participated in a White House event on climate change.
McCormick Investigates the Use of Social Media in Disaster Management
Associate Professor Sabrina McCormick is one of the first researchers to study how emergency managers use social media during disasters.
The tool will help school administrators, program directors, civic leaders and others sustain programs that prepare kids for success.
The report shows that from 2013-2014, the number of health center patients with health insurance rose by more than 2.3 million.
New Commentary in Women's Health Issues: Advancing Women’s Heart Health
The new commentary explores the recent advances & key unanswered questions for women's cardiovascular health.
Report Documents Unmet Need for Expanded Family Planning Services at CHCs
The report finds an unmet need for more comprehensive family planning services at health centers, and offers a series of recommendations to strengthen these services.
Roulla Nau MHA ‘08 is the Milken Institute School of Public Health representative for the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA) board. Appointed by Dean Goldman, Roulla will be creating a...