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Washington Business Journal (subscription may be required): Chronicles the creation of the new Empowered Communities Partnership Center that is the result of the federal funding secured by Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). Dr. Rebecca Sutter is quoted

February 2, 2023

GMU secures $1M in federal funding, lays out plans for new center to address the opioid epidemic
CPH Blog: DNP or PhD: Which Degree is Right for You?

February 8, 2023

Want to expand your nursing education, but not sure which advanced degree is the right path for you? Learn more about the difference between earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) below! No matter which program you choose, both are great options for furthering your nursing career and making an impact on public health.
Patients Come First Podcast (Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association): Dr. Katherine Scafide is interviewed about her research that led to light sources better able to detect bruising on people with darker skin

January 23, 2023

Patients Come First Podcast - Katherine Scafide
India Education Diary: Dr. Cheryl Oetjen is quoted in an article on School of Nursing’s collaboration with MedStar Health

December 13, 2022

George Mason University’s School Of Nursing And MedStar Health Collaborate To Develop Health Workforce
Medical Xpress: Research by Dr. Katherine Scafide in developing technology to detect bruises in dark skin is featured

December 6, 2022

Nurse develops technology to detect bruises on dark skin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Dr. Katherine Scafide is featured on an article for her work detecting bruising on darker skin

December 6, 2022

Nurse develops technology to detect bruises on dark skin
Nurse.org: Dr. Katherine Scafide is featured for her work in developing bruise-detecting technology for dark skin

December 1, 2022

Forensic Nurse Develops Bruise Detecting Technology For Dark Skin
Healio: Dr. Martha Kubik is quoted in an article on insufficient evidence to make a recommendation for or against obstructive sleep apnea screening

November 15, 2022

USPSTF: Evidence insufficient on risks, benefits of sleep apnea screening
School of Nursing and MedStar Health partner to develop health workforce

December 6, 2022

Mason and MedStar come together to establish the Future Nurse Program, preparing nurses for clinical practice, and addressing critical nursing workforce shortages in the region.
Justice Today Podcast: Dr. Katherine Scafide is interviewed about her research on detecting bruises and skills on skin types of all colors needed for the justice system

November 14, 2022

Shedding Light on Assault

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