College of Public Health

$1 million given to George Mason University to establish center to fight the growing opioid epidemic

Loneliness is linked with unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle

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.

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Period poverty: Health crisis for Black women, girls

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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’s MHA program received the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) award for its cultural competency, community involvement, environmental focus, and accessibility.

With data from the Mason: Health Starts Here study, Master of Science, Nutrition alum Li Jiang, Department Chair Lawrence Cheskin, and Associate Professor Lilian de Jonge found that students reporting a higher level of loneliness also reported a higher level of sedentary behavior and low activity.