News Archive

Urgent Matters, Philips Blue Jay Consulting, and Schumacher Clinical Partners are now accepting submissions for the 2017 Emergency Care Innovation of the Year Award, a competitive opportunity that fosters innovation in emergency departments nationwide.

Daniel Lewin, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and pediatrics, was quoted in a blog post on Cafe Mom about the factors that can disrupt a toddler's sleep and how to combat them.

Raj Rao, M.D., chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and professor of orthopedic surgery, spoke to AARP for an article discussing what to know when it comes to finding a good pillow.

Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology, spoke to Allure about whether or not it is beneficial to refrigerate beauty products.

Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., director of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute and professor of pharmacology and physiology, was quoted in an article for Nature, discussing a study that found that the cells that have a role in autism vary in boys and girls.

Marilyn Kraus, M.D., director of the GW MFA Concussion Clinic, and associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science, and neurology, was interviewed by WJLA-ABC7 for a segment about concussions and the risks involved in continuing to play sports after a concussion.

Deb Dickenson, M.B.A., CPA, CGMA, was named assistant dean for finance, planning, and fiscal operations for the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The Third Annual Poetry Fest, held April 24, featured 27 George Washington University and VA health care professionals reciting their favorite verses. 

The Primary Care Residency Program celebrated 40 years at SMHS in April. Attendees included former and current faculty, alumni, and current residents.

Aubrey Van Kirk Villalobos, M.P.H., M.Ed., director of cancer control and health equity at the Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity at the GW Cancer Center, was part of the winning Urgent Wellness team from the GW New Venture Competition.