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Kelly Beckwith, assistant director of academic programs for the Department of Global and Community Health, has been recognized for her selfless dedication to College of Public students and graduates.

Here at the College of Public Health, we are celebrating our first Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness this Monday, March 18 in recognition of healthcare workers across the nation, and to support for the resolution to make this a nationally recognized day. In February, a bipartisan group led by Senators Tim Kaine and Todd Young introduced the resolution to declare this awareness day, in honor of all healthcare professionals who serve their communities.

Martha (Marti) Y. Kubik, professor in the School of Nursing, explained how partnering pre-licensure nursing students with older adults who access services at senior centers and community dining sites benefits seniors and strengthens the future health care workforce.

University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

Dean Melissa Perry speaks with Dr. Emily Ihara, chair of the Department of Social Work, about ageism, how it affects healthcare, how intergenerational mentor programs can help, and small changes you can make to make a big difference. Watch the video or read the synopsis.

The Washington Report: Che Axum & Dr. Allison Miner

March 7, 2024 at 11 am - School of Nursing professor testifies before U.S. Senate on The Older Americans Act

How AI can help detect domestic violence victims in the future

George Mason lands gift to further research into detecting bruises, injuries.

The funding will help develop new tools in imaging technology using a light source that is five times better than white light for identifying and visualizing bruising across all skin tones for use by forensic nurses, social service providers, and law enforcement.

George Mason University today announced an anonymous $4.85 million gift to advance groundbreaking research on bruise and injury detection for individuals who experience interpersonal violence. The funding will help develop new tools in imaging technology using a light source that is five times better than white light for identifying and visualizing bruising across all skin tones for use by forensic nurses, social service providers, and law enforcement.

‘Don’t treat us like fragile babies’: Can intergenerational mentorship programs reduce ageism in medicine?