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Gilbert Gimm, associate professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy, to serve as treasurer on the state public health association board. 

In this week's video, Dean Perry talks about her research at Mason's SciTech campus.

Dean Perry collaborates with fellow researchers and students to advance interprofessional, multidisciplinary research on chemicals and fertility. 

Dr. Farrokh Alemi is a professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the George Mason College of Public Health. Dr. Alemi’s research expertise includes the use of data mining, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence in health services research. 

Why health officials have closed the book on Mpox: Clark County’s final numbers

Want to expand your nursing education, but not sure which advanced degree is the right path for you? Learn more about the difference between earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) below! No matter which program you choose, both are great options for furthering your nursing career and making an impact on public health.

New George Mason opioid addiction center to be built in Prince William County

New George Mason opioid addiction center to be built in Prince William County

GMU secures $1M in federal funding, lays out plans for new center to address the opioid epidemic

The types of professionals required to keep communities mentally and physically healthy and safe are constantly evolving, and so are the degree programs to train them. Most careers emerging in public health and health care — including some new and exciting ones — require interprofessional skills and experience. In this blog, we’re delving into five emerging and vital roles in the global, interprofessional health workforce:

Mason will receive more than a $1 million for a center that will help in the fight against the growing opioid epidemic, and another $820,000 to establish a clinic that will help combat Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Federal funding for both projects came as part of the federal omnibus appropriations bill that President Biden recently signed into law to fund the government through Fiscal Year 2023.

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), Daphne King, EdD, associate professor of Social Work, shares tips for parents and teens to help teens have safe and healthy relationships.