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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 9, 2022Mason: Health Starts Here study finds most college freshmen exceed U.S. dietary guidelines for added sugar, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat.
February 9, 2022Mason’s Alison Cuellar and Leah Adams have received a $54,918 grant from the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation for their study on health equity and the impact of Medicaid telehealth policy.- February 8, 2022In honor of Black History Month, McNally and Harmon highlight Black contributions and historical moments in health care
- February 7, 2022February 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.
- February 5, 2022Researchers develop social media-based intervention to promote Hepatitis B screening among Korean Americans.
- February 4, 2022Innovate 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.
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February 4, 2022A 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.
- February 1, 2022A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!
- February 1, 2022A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!
- February 1, 2022A small island nation has cooked up not 1, not 2 but 5 COVID vaccines. It's Cuba!
February 1, 2022A 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.
January 27, 2022Mason’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.
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