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Inaugural BARDA STEM Innovator Experience
November 29, 2023
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington...
November 29, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHThe Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington...

Mental Health Parity: An Opportunity to Increase Equitable Mental Health Care
November 22, 2023
In our quest to improve the mental and emotional wellness of children and families in D.C. and beyond...
November 22, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHIn our quest to improve the mental and emotional wellness of children and families in D.C. and beyond...

Data Spotlight: Food Insecurity in the District
November 15, 2023
In one week, nearly 79% of Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a meal, according to the Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability...
November 16, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHIn one week, nearly 79% of Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a meal, according to the Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability...

Growing Partnerships and Supporting Youth Mental Health in Montgomery County, MD
November 1, 2023
The power of strong partnerships between the healthcare and education sector are vast for...
November 1, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHThe power of strong partnerships between the healthcare and education sector are vast for...

Homelessness Increased in DC for the First Time in Years
October 25, 2023
Driving into D.C. for work, I've noticed an increase in the number of homeless tent encampments over the past year. I worried this would be the case...
October 25, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHDriving into D.C. for work, I've noticed an increase in the number of homeless tent encampments over the past year. I worried this would be the case...

Data Spotlight: Flu Vaccination Coverage Among Children in DC
October 18, 2023
Flu before boo! If you haven’t heard this saying, it simply means that you should receive your annual influenza (flu) vaccine...
October 18, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHFlu before boo! If you haven’t heard this saying, it simply means that you should receive your annual influenza (flu) vaccine...
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