News Archive

As displaced refugees from Middle Eastern nations and parts of Africa make their way through the hills of Turkey and across the Aegean Sea to Greece, their needs – food, shelter, clothing – are basic but essential. Equally important to their survival is psychological well-being. 

The main gym at Catholic University of America on Sept. 29 was a cacophony of laughter and chatter as health care professionals and students provided health services and education for young Special Olympics athletes.

Adam Friedman, MD, associate professor of dermatology, spoke to AccuWeather for an article discussing life-threatening skin infections from floodwaters following hurricanes. The story was also covered by FOX News.

Olanrewaju Falusi, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, spoke to HuffPost for an article about the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Lee Beers, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, spoke to ABC News for an article about how Sesame Street can help teach children how to cope with stress and trauma.

Mary Alvord, PhD, adjunct associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to Reader's Digest about how the body responds to the common cold.

Paul Kaplowitz, MD, professor of pediatrics, spoke to Medscape for an article about the risks of overtesting children for endocrine disorders.

Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology and of urology, spoke to Women's Health for an article suggesting products for treating acne on the back.

Daniel Lewin, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of pediatrics, spoke to Offspring for an article about how to care for children when you are not on the same sleep schedule.

Raya Elfadel Kheirbek, MD, associate professor of medicine, published a Narrative Matters essay in Health Affairs outlining her experience overcoming prejudices to heal the doctor-patient relationship.