Alexandra M. Stewart

New CDC HPV Vaccine Recommendations for Males

On October 25, 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expanded its previous recommendations for use of the human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccine to include the routine use among boys aged 11 to 12 years.

Cawley Collection

James Cawley, MPH, PA-C, professor in both the GW School of Public Health and Health Services and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and founder of the joint PA/MPH program at GW--the first of its kind in the country--had a compendium of his writings complied by Advance for NPs & Pas, a trade publication for physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). Articles on topics such as health care reform, the role of a physician assistant, and the growing differences between PAs and NPs, were included in the 13-page compendium that covers eight years of writing from Professor Cawley. The compendium coincides with Professor Cawley being named the recipient of the Eugene A. Stead Award of Achievement from the American Academy of Physician Assistants for his “unremitting efforts to increase understanding of the PA role in the US healthcare workforce.”

Little Body Builders

Dr. Karen McDonnell, associate professor in the Department of Prevention and Community Health and director of the Doctor in Public Health in Health Behavior program, is quoted in a Washington Post Express article about fitness-focused facilities in the DC metropolitan area that help young children learn and have fun at the gym.

An Israeli Adventure

This December, up to 30 students will travel to Israel as a part of a new short-term study abroad program sponsored by SPHHS' Department of Health Services Management and Leadership. The program, initiated by HSML alumnus Arthur Shorr, is the first in the nation through which graduate-level Public Health students can travel to Israel in order to study its one-of-a-kind health care system. The 12 day program will include six days of academics (classroom and site visits) and six days of touring.

Addressing Obesity

Dr. Jeffrey Levi, professor of Health Policy, was featured in the recent New York Times article "F is for Americans Getting Fatter," commenting about a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation stating that Americans have gotten increasingly heavier over the last 20 years.

A Passion for Policy

When Sara Rosenbaum, J.D., came to GW in 1991, SPHHS did not exist. But thanks to her passion for law, health care, and teaching, she helped to build and lead one of the nation's top health policy training programs: the Department of Health Policy. Now, after decades of incredible leadership, Rosenbaum is stepping down from her role as founding chair to devote more time to other GW positions.

Dissecting a Tragedy

On April 5, 2010, a coal mine explosion in West Virginia killed 29 men, making it the country's deadliest coal mine disaster in 40 years. One year later, an investigative team that included Celeste Monforton, Dr. P.H., M.P.H., released a report detailing the explosion's many causes and outlining recommendations to improve mining safety. 

Using Social Media

While the private sector is well versed in using social media to its advantage, a panel at Sydney University raises the possibility that public health promotion could also benefit.  Professor Doug Evans is interviewed by ABC Radio National.