Public Health

New research shows when cannabis is legal, prescription opioid abuse goes down. What does that mean for public health policy?

George Mason University's new interdisciplinary college will benefit the region and beyond by responding to the commonwealth’s public health and workforce needs.

Associate Professor of Global and Community Health Michael Bloom’s work with international scholars is a testament to Mason’s position as global research university

What you should know if you are considering an MPH

New training will educate faculty to recognize and react to implicit bias and microaggressions through a VR simulation. 

Is The Pandemic Over? Experts Say No

Master of Public Health (MPH) student Jacqueline Clabeaux knows that leading communities to practice healthier lifestyles is a key role for public health professionals. That’s why she focused her This is Public Health (TIPH) Student Ambassador social media campaign on educating people on how to improve their health while strengthening their local communities through physical activities. 

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

Melissa J. Perry, the new dean of George Mason University’s College of Health and Human Services, recently sat down to discuss her personal and academic background, her vision for the college, and her approach to lifelong learning. She joined Mason August 1.

Addressing Period Poverty in U.S. Schools