Milken Institute School of Public Health

Milken Institute School of Public Health The only school of public health in the nation's capital.
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Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University offers 30+ programs and certificates within our 7 departments. Visit http://publichealth.gwu.edu to learn about our undergraduate and graduate degrees (BS, MPH, MS, DrPh, PHD), joint degrees, certificates, and MPH@GWU, our online master of public health degree.

Two public health champions. Two bold visions for the future.On May 21, Alison Barkoff and Dr. Timothy Holtz were endowe...
07/02/2025

Two public health champions. Two bold visions for the future.
On May 21, Alison Barkoff and Dr. Timothy Holtz were endowed with professorships that recognize leadership, service, and scholarly excellence.
From disability rights to global health equity, their work is shaping what public health can—and should—be.

Professor emerita Sara Rosenbaum says it clearly:🗣 “It was done to force the closure of Planned Parenthood. It’s a nucle...
06/27/2025

Professor emerita Sara Rosenbaum says it clearly:

🗣 “It was done to force the closure of Planned Parenthood. It’s a nuclear bomb.”
What’s on the chopping block:
❌ Cancer screenings
❌ Birth control
❌ STI testing
❌ Women’s health exams

Planned Parenthood isn’t just about abortion — it’s a cornerstone of preventive care. Losing it means losing lives.



https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/toledo/news/2025/06/12/defund-planned-parenthood-wisconsin

What comes first — health or work?GW’s Professor MaryBeth Musumeci says proposed changes to work requirements for Medica...
06/27/2025

What comes first — health or work?

GW’s Professor MaryBeth Musumeci says proposed changes to work requirements for Medicaid and housing assistance get it backward. "You need to be physically and mentally healthy enough to work, and particularly for poor people, the types of jobs they are doing can create health problems.” she says — and for many people, work itself can harm health.

This debate isn’t just about budgets. It’s about protecting the health of people who need support most. 🏥

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/06/03/work-requirements-medicaid-snap-hud/

What does a foodborne outbreak reveal about our public health systems?GW’s Barbara Kowalcyk says the key to preventing t...
06/26/2025

What does a foodborne outbreak reveal about our public health systems?

GW’s Barbara Kowalcyk says the key to preventing the next outbreak is communication — not just with food producers, but with consumers and public health agencies, too.

The recent deadly listeria outbreak is more than a one-off event. It’s a case study in how staffing shortages, policy shifts, and funding cuts are putting strain on food safety systems across the country.

From inspections to public warnings, it takes a well-resourced, well-connected system to keep people safe.

Researchers such as Barbara Kowalcyk at GW are working to strengthen that system — because food safety is public health. 🧠

https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/06/23/how-have-doge-cuts-impacted-food-safety

06/24/2025

Research is essential—it’s where solutions begin. Real progress comes when we work together to turn insights into action. Dean Lynn R. Goldman reflects on the power of collaboration in advancing public health—and the social and political commitment it takes to create lasting change.✨💙

🧑‍🔬 Who defines "Gold Standard Science?"In a new editorial in Science, GW Professor David Michaels explores the implicat...
06/23/2025

🧑‍🔬 Who defines "Gold Standard Science?"

In a new editorial in Science, GW Professor David Michaels explores the implications of a recent executive order that could expand political influence over scientific research.

The article raises important questions about how the U.S. government defines credible research—and what that means for public health, environmental protection, and scientific independence.

📖 Read Fool’s Gold—https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adz3920

Extreme heat puts millions of workers at risk, but protections often fall short.Extreme heat puts millions of workers at...
06/16/2025

Extreme heat puts millions of workers at risk, but protections often fall short.

Extreme heat puts millions of workers at risk, but protections often fall short. Professor David Micheals joined Dr. Cheryl Holder and Charlotte Brody for an episode of the ’s summer podcast series to talk about the dangers of extreme heat in the workplace, what solutions are needed to protect workers, and how health professionals can help.

🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

🌍✈️ Traveling this summer?The CDC is warning about rising measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad. expert Dr. Emily Smi...
06/13/2025

🌍✈️ Traveling this summer?

The CDC is warning about rising measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad.
expert Dr. Emily Smith explains why vaccine rates matter now more than ever.

📍 “Vaccine coverage is reaching this threshold where it’s just low enough that it’s allowing measles to start to circulate.” — Dr. Smith, GW

🧒 Make sure your family is up to date—if you are unsure your vaccination status, speak to your doctor.

https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2025/06/whats-behind-cdcs-latest-measles-warning-to-international-travelers/

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