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A ‘moral monster’ and the lobotomy’s legacy at GW
WEBDec 11, 2023 · In 1941, Rosemary Kennedy, the sister of future President John F. Kennedy, was taken to GW Hospital. The 23-year-old had dealt with an array of mental and physical health struggles throughout her life, including intense mood swings, seizures, irritability and depression.Her father, Joseph Kennedy, authorized a procedure considered at the cutting edge of psychiatry, a possible cure for even the ...
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MFA switches to new portal to ‘streamline’ patient experience
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The Medical Faculty Associates transitioned to a new patient portal last week with a series of new features for patients to pay their bills, view their medical history and schedule video visits with their MFA providers. The new portal called MyChart features a line of billing improvements, scheduling capabilities and expanded access to health ...
Thurston Hall reopens with dramatic renovations, extensive …
WEBAug 22, 2022 · Thurston Hall, the largest residence hall on GW's campus, reopened in 2022 after two years of construction. The renovations include a green courtyard, study lounges, wider elevators and a dining hall with facial recognition system.
GW Law falls 10 spots in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
WEBMay 22, 2023 · GW Law dropped 10 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best law schools in the country this year.. The school’s ranking fell from No. 25 last year to No. 35 this year, tied with Emory University, the University of Alabama, the University of California, Irvine and the University of Iowa. At least two of the school’s 14 ranked law programs rose in ranking.
James Bishop rises to leading scorer role in senior season
WEBJan 17, 2023 · James Bishop is a senior guard at George Washington University who leads the Atlantic 10 in scoring and ranks second in assists per game. He has scored at least 40 points twice this season and has impressed NBA …
Online hate stems from small platforms, researchers find
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Researchers applied their model to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and found hate speech on smaller platforms like 4chan and Telegram increased two days prior to the insurrection and originated from preexisting hate networks on these platforms. Johnson said hate speech originates from thousands of …
Officials select Ellen Granberg as first female University president
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Granberg – the first woman to serve as GW’s president – will take over the helm of GW from Interim University President Mark Wrighton and will begin her term on July 1. “It was the combination of great ambition embedded in deep community that inspired me, and I hope will inspire all of us as we start GW’s third century together ...
New GW-staffed hospital in Southeast D.C. to be named after …
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off construction of a long-awaited Southeast D.C. medical care facility staffed by GW’s medical enterprise at a ceremony held alongside top University officials Thursday. Bowser announced the facility will be named Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a reference to the D ...