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In honor of Black History Month, McNally and Harmon highlight Black contributions and historical moments in health care

February is Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Michelle S. Williams, assistant professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, says it is an ideal time for everyone – regardless of age - to assess our own habits to lower our risk of cancer.

Researchers develop social media-based intervention to promote Hepatitis B screening among Korean Americans. 

Innovate for Good is a new ongoing series that examines how faculty in the College of Health and Human Services are improving health outcomes using technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and personal apps. Part I explores two social work faculty who are using apps and virtual reality to improve the lives and health of those they work with.

A culturally-targeted social media campaign increases Hepatitis B (HBV) awareness among Korean Americans, one of the highest risk groups for an HBV infection, according to a new study from Dr. Alicia Hong, professor of Health Administration and Policy, along with Dr. Sojung Claire Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, and Dr. Pramita Bagchi, assistant professor in the Department of Statistics.

A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!

A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!

A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!

A new study led by Dr. Alicia Hong, professor of Health Administration and Policy, suggests that American participation in clinical trials remains low and a significant disparity exists. People who have used eHealth tools are more likely to participate in clinical trials, and doctors who practice patient-centered communication can facilitate such participation.

Mason’s new Virtual Reality Simulation Lab space in the Peterson Hall on the Fairfax Campus enables students to practice skills and work on different scenarios in a simulated hospital.

A new study from Priyanka Anand, associate professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy, found that notifications of debt related to work-related overpayment discourage work among SSDI beneficiaries.

Mason Alumna Nhien Ho joined the Master of Health Administration program to help improve health care accessibility, affordability, and availability for underserved communities. Read how her MHA practicum project prepared to work toward her goal as a health care consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.