All Posts: health equity

• Georgetown University and MedStar Health Launch Center to Rapidly Improve the Health and Well-being of Children in Washington and Beyond

  Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health today announce the launch of a large, multidisciplinary, innovative center designed to rapidly advance equitable systems of care and support that enable children, families and communities to thrive.

  Category: News Releases Tags: child and adolescent mental health, children and families, health equity, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, systems of care, Thrive Center

• Strengthening Global Regulatory Capacity for Equitable Access to Vaccines in Public Health Emergencies

  Three high-impact steps could be taken by global health leaders to reshape the global regulatory framework and help address the pressing need for equitable access to diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines during public health emergencies, say a Georgetown global health law expert and a medical student.

  Category: News Releases Tags: drug regulation, global health, health equity, pandemic preparedness, research, School of Health, student research

• Medical Students Make Connections Over Community-Based Learning

  A medical trivia Easter egg hunt, a visit to the simulation lab and a campus tour were among the activities medical students organized as part of a School of Medicine visit for a group of fourth grade students from a local elementary school.

  Category: News Stories Tags: community outreach, community-based learning, health disparities, health equity, service to others, student experience

• Georgetown’s New Center Prepares Students for Careers Advancing Health Equity

  Georgetown has created a new Center for Health Equity to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for careers that prioritize community health and reduce health disparities.

  Category: News Stories Tags: health disparities, health equity, population health