Mary Cunningham

Researchers from George Mason's College of Public Health provide new insight into preventive screening rates for women with disabilities, which underscores the need for more HPV screening, particularly among women with sensory, physical, and multiple disabilities.  

Rather than the traditional way we think of health care as treating people once they are already sick, public health is about prevention and empowering the public by giving them the tools to maintain their own health and safety. Let’s dive into why the public health field is an excellent launching pad into medical school.

You likely know about Pride Month in June, but you may not be as familiar with LGBTQ+ History Month in October. LGBTQ+ History Month highlights and celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

A new study from George Mason University PhD in Public Health student Samantha Kanselaar found that women with a disability are more likely to report child marriage compared to women without disabilities. The study assessed the prevalence and associations of disability with girl child marriage and intimate partner violence (IPV) among currently married/cohabiting women (aged 20–24 years) in Pakistan, Mail, Uganda, and Haiti.  

Medicare Advantage generally had lower resource use (and thereby cost), but by varying amounts across conditions, including in some cases where it was not significantly different than traditional Medicare, according to a new study by Professor Jeah Jung.

A new study from Associate Dean of Research Alison Cuellar found that independent practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than consolidated practices during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

With the grant,College of Public Health professor Y. Alicia Hong and an interdisciplinary team aim to improve caregiving skills, reduce social distress, and improve quality of life for caregivers. 

According to a new study from Assistant Professor Dongqing Wang, B-12 vitamins increase the presence of the micronutrient in mothers’ breast milk, which is especially helpful in countries where it can be difficult to eat what is needed for the body to produce B-12 naturally.

One in 10 college students experience period poverty, which can lead to increased depression 

Stress of neighborhood poverty and community violence affects Black adolescents' mental health, according to a study from Assistant Professor of Social Work Melissa Villodas.