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 Latinos and especially Mexican Americans, remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees

Study: Health Professions Requiring Advanced Degrees Have Few Latinos

Although the situation is improving, Latinos remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees.

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Media Tip Sheet: Recommendations for Travelers Over the Busy July 4th Holiday Weekend

AAA is forecasting a busy July 4th travel weekend. The agency is anticipating record-breaking travel numbers.

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Media Tip Sheet: Potential Supreme Court Vacancies and the 2024 Elections

Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito will be 76 and 74 years old, respectively, on Inauguration Day 2025.

Nirbhay Kumar discusses malaria vaccine

GW Experts Available to Comment on Malaria Outbreak in U.S.

The CDC has issued an alert this week to clinicians and public health authorities to watch for signs of malaria, which cannot be spread by human contact.

Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert on Texas Law Blocking Local Rules Mandating Water Breaks for Workers

Despite the extreme temperatures impacting his state, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last week that would rescind local ordinances requiring water breaks for workers.

 As many as 83 major cities are predicted to experience dangerous temperatures of 100+ degrees

Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on Healthcare During Heatwaves

A heat wave that’s affecting 55 million people across the southern U.S. is expected to expand northward and eastward ahead of July 4.

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Media Tip Sheet: Electric Grid Resiliency During Extreme Heat Waves

As more people turn up their air conditioners to find relief from extreme heat, there’s growing concern about whether electric grids can handle the demand.

Leah Brooks

Media Tip Sheet: “Invest in America” Tour

President Biden will launch a three-week campaign today promoting his administration’s economic agenda.

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Media Tip Sheet: Montana's Youth Plaintiff's Call to Action

Since 1972, Montana’s state constitution has guaranteed its citizens the right to “a clean and healthful environment,”

Jessica Tillipman

Media Tip Sheet: George Santos Indictment Unsealed

The names of the individuals that guaranteed George Santos (R-NY) half a million-dollar ($500,000.00)