College of Health and Human Services

George Mason University’s Dr. Michelle Williams shares program evaluation results determining the feasibility of offering free, same-day cancer screening and health education to reduce disparities. The program examined how access to free screenings affects participants’ knowledge about cancer, self-efficacy for obtaining healthcare, and intentions to change health behaviors. The program had a positive effect on participant’s knowledge of cancer screenings and self-efficacy for seeking regular check-ups.

This year, billions of Brood X cicadas emerged in the United States and generated quite a buzz, according to environmental experts. They also prompted questions about whether they are safe to eat, and who would want to eat them.

George Mason University is well represented among the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

It’s Time for a Whole-of-Government Approach to Address Period Poverty in the U.S.

Results of a recently published survey by a team that includes Mason faculty shows that there is still critical public health work to be done to combat COVID 19.

Health equity is a motivator for graduating senior Erica Harp.

More than four months of planning by College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) students and external partners led to a successful spring symposium on April 9.