5 things to know about Mason's College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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February 24, 2026Epidemiologist Amira Roess comments on the measles cases arising in the Northern Virginia area.
February 23, 2026As more care and coordination moves online, nearly half of caregivers report low confidence in their digital health literacy, with implications for their own health and burnout.
February 18, 2026Board Certified Sports Dietitian Allison McKay discusses the importance of nutrition in training and recovery of elite athletes.
February 17, 2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Allison Miner, food systems expert, discusses key updates and the purpose of the accompanying visual representations.
February 10, 2026This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), adolescent mental health expert Daphne King wants to help teens know the warning signs of abusive relationships and understand that violence is not okay.
February 9, 2026Researchers from George Mason University highlight that without changes, the school nursing profession faces risks to both workforce retention and student health services. Suggested solutions include better staffing, stronger administrative support, and improved working conditions.
February 4, 2026New research warns that AI-driven antidepressant treatment may overlook the needs and experiences of African Americans with depression.
February 3, 2026With new evidence from home service workers, George Mason University researchers found that paid sick leave can function as a public health intervention.
February 3, 2026The first nationwide analysis shows incentives reshaped staffing patterns, but left many areas critically underserved.
February 2, 2026Youth mental health researcher Hua Min created an easier way to find and analyze publicly available data to advance youth mental health research and outcomes.
January 30, 2026Five Virginia localities awarded opioid settlement funds for new programs.
January 28, 2026PhD in public health, social and behavioral science student G. Thomas Wilson shares his work studying the lesser-known experiences of caregivers who identify as sexual and gender minorities.
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