Department of Global and Community Health

Children's National near capacity amid spike in RSV, flu cases.

Mason’s MS in global health primes future graduates for frontline public health initiatives

Epidemiologist and professor Amira Roess answers the most frequently asked questions about monkeypox.

Alternative summer break trip provided a hands-on learning experience for students to study about Amsterdam's public health strategies

For Safa Yosufzai, the clinical science concentration provided the best of both worlds; she is building a strong foundation in public health education while meeting the prerequisites for medical school.

Existing health disparities are creating a bigger disadvantage for Black and low-income families and babies during the U.S. baby formula shortage. 

Sisters Ashley and Briana Dawson have been helping others improve their health since they were in high school. As May 2022 graduates, they share highlights from their experience in the Bachelor of Community Health program, including opportunities that allowed them to help community members around the globe overcome health obstacles through nonprofit organizations.

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course 

Four students from the College’s Department of Global and Community Health received a Community Engagement Medallion for their leadership, service, and activism through partnerships with organizations on and off-campus.

New study with senior author Rosemary Higgins, Senior Associate Dean for Research, finds that hydrocortisone is not effective in improving premature infant lung complications.