SPH Blog

Read about SPH people, research and impact.

New Department of Global Health Chair Heidi van Rooyen shares her public health journey.
UW researchers partner with communities to save lives from extreme heat and climate-related disasters.
Recent MPH graduate honored for contributions to improving the public’s health in Washington state.
Public health-global health alum Hermona Girmay shares her journey into public health.
Doctoral student leads implementation science work to understand how countries can better support people with type 2 diabetes.
Faculty bring expertise in health care access, criminal justice, and sexual and reproductive rights.
The UW School of Public Health welcomes new leadership to support our shared work of co-creating health equity with our communities.
High time demands, emotional labor and low wages are the most prevalent psychosocial hazards in the U.S. workforce.
A review of new state policies shows impact of gender-affirming care restrictions on trans youth, health care providers and caregivers.
As climate change shapes our future, undergraduate student Cordy Plymale studies how the most vulnerable populations should be centered in research and policy.
As e-cigarettes remain popular amongst young adults, understanding use of e-cigarettes and other substances and mental health concerns are important for interventions.
Three professors from the University of Washington School of Public Health were honored for their scientific and technical achievement.
Miriana Duran, PhD student and research scientist, focuses on reducing disparities faced by Latinx communities in Washington.
National Gun Violence Awareness Month in June is an opportunity to understand tools for preventing firearm death.
The School graduated 847 students across doctoral, masters, and undergraduate programs.