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Mason and Partner Clinics Support COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Prince William County for Eligible Residents in Phases 1a and 1b

Tue, 02/09/2021 - 18:25
U.S. Air Force Academy Intervention Reduces Unwanted Sexual Contact by Over 40 Percent

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 14:13

A study led by Dr. Kenneth Griffin of George Mason University’s College of Health and Human Services and researchers at National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) finds that the Cadet Healthy Personal Skills (CHiPS) program shows promise in reducing unwanted sexual contact in military academies. The intervention, which was rigorously tested with more than 800 cadets during their first year at the academy, addresses a critical gap in evidence-based interventions.
1 in 10 College Women Experience Period Poverty, More Likely to Experience Depression

Tue, 02/02/2021 - 09:10

New George Mason University study is first to examine unmet basic menstrual health needs, (often called ‘period poverty’) and associations with depression among college students. More than 14% of participants reported lack of access to menstrual products in the past year, and 10% reported period poverty every month. Women who experienced period poverty were more likely to report symptoms suggestive of moderate or severe depression.
Podcast - EP18: Creating a safer return to campus

Fri, 01/29/2021 - 13:40

On Jan. 22, Mason President Gregory Washington spoke with Mason scientists Lance Liotta and Virginia Espina, who head the university’s effort to push the boundaries of technologies that are keeping its three university campuses safe from COVID-19. That includes a rapid-result saliva test, and development of an antibody test that can track a body’s response to the virus and vaccine.
Danielle Catona Receives Grant for Redesigning Online Assessments

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 16:37

Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Catona, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, for recently receiving a Stearns Center grant for implementing alternative assessment strategies. The grant will allow Catona to conduct research on alternative assessment strategies for GCH 380: Public Health Research Methods. GCH 380 is an important aspect of the college’s accredited MPH program, and Catona’s research will provide valuable insight on improving it.
National Public Radio: Dr. Amira Roess discusses students who choose to stay on campus for Thanksgiving. Also in Iowa Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Nevada Public Radio and multiple other public radio affiliates.

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 15:36
National Public Radio (audio): Dr. Amira Roess discusses students safely returning home for the holidays during the pandemic.

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 14:53
Web MD: Dr. Amira Roess discusses the importance of avoiding last minute crowding of grocery stores for Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Also in Women's Health Magazine, Prevention and Yahoo News

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 12:50
Kathryn Hogan Studies Malaria Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the Peruvian Maijuna Community for Master’s Thesis

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:42

Recent graduate completes first international MS in Global Health thesis studying the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to malaria of an indigenous group in the Peruvian Amazon.
New Screening Tool Can Tell the Difference Between COVID-19 and the Flu, and It’s Evidence-Based and Free

Thu, 07/02/2020 - 16:51

George Mason University Professor Farrokh Alemi develops screening tool for COVID-19 during and outside of flu season

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