Department of Global and Community Health

Faulty interpretation underpins claim that COVID shots don’t work

After Deadliest Year in US History, Deaths in 2022 Still High But Trend Down

U.S. Deaths Fell in 2022, But Not to Pre-COVID Levels

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.