GW Urban Health Program

The Urban Health Fellowship Program was proud to recognize hosted by as its Community Partner of the Year at the 4th Annual Practice Partner Awards & Recognition Ceremony at this month.

Over the past three years, the organization has welcomed upwards of 50 Urban Health Fellows, including eight during this current academic year, to collaborate on projects related to substance use and prevention. This year, Fellows have had the opportunity to work alongside the DC Prevention Center on the Look Out, Lift Up project, with the aim of empowering youth to become effective public health advocates for their communities. Leaders Nola Rich, Carmen Bonilla Araujo, and Rubini Hernandez further enrich the Fellowship experience by supporting several students with their practicum experiences. Beyond serving as collaborators and educators, the DC Prevention Center has also provided job placements to outstanding Fellows, reinforcing a strong pipeline from learning to leadership.

This recognition comes full circle, as Nola herself is a UHP alumna who participated in UHP while pursuing her MPH at the Milken Institute School of Public Health from 2020–2022!

We extend our deepest appreciation to the DC Prevention Center Wards 1 & 2 team for their unwavering commitment to this partnership and for the lasting impact they continue to have on our students and our community. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who registered for our Resiliency Shoebox Workshop!

Due to the closure of GW campuses and centers because of ongoing weather, the workshop scheduled for today has been postponed. We will be in touch soon with an updated date.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you soon!