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SPH faculty honored for dedication to public health in King County and Washington

Faculty bring expertise in health care access, criminal justice, and sexual and reproductive rights.

A review of new state policies shows impact of gender-affirming care restrictions on trans youth, health care providers and caregivers.

Miriana Duran, PhD student and research scientist, focuses on reducing disparities faced by Latinx communities in Washington.

SPH faculty Gary Chan on new study to better understand cardiovascular health and risk factors among AANHPI populations.

Doctoral students Amanda Brumwell and Miriana Duran named 2024-2025 Magnuson Scholars.

In this Q&A, doctoral student Shanise Owens describes her research on the impact of redlining on wealth, the connection between employment quality and obesity, her passion for EDI work, and advice for public health students.

Sugary drinks have negative impacts on children's health. Here’s how one faculty’s partnership with Native Alaska communities has been working to change that.

Dr. Megha Ramaswamy, PhD, MPH, to assume the role of chair of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop).

Congratulations to the faculty, alumni and student recipients!

Faculty Weichao Yuwen and Maggie Ramirez partner with Latino community to assist caregivers of chronically ill children with mental and physical responsibilities.

Derek Jennings discusses Indigenous health equity and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role as associate dean for Indigenous affairs and engagement at SPH.

Sharon Laing, adjunct associate professor of health systems and population health, is a recipient of APHA’s 2023 Lyndon Haviland Public Health Mentoring Award.

2023 Omenn awardee Lesley Steinman supports the mental health of aging adults through 20 years of service to the UW’s Health Promotion Research Center as a research scientist and graduate student.

In 2000, the United States declared measles to be eliminated, however declining vaccination rates and the resulting increase in measles outbreaks have led to growing concern that the US may lose elimination status.

A new study has determined that Seattle's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT) has had numerous positive impacts since going into effect in 2018. A team of researchers from Public Health—Seattle & King County, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute recently completed a multi-faceted evaluation of the tax’s effect on public health outcomes and economic impact.

Recipient of the 2023 Alumni Impact Award, Alejandro Varela is an award-winning author whose fictional stories reveal important public health truths.

In this Q&A, COPHP graduate student Daniel Viveros shares how they hope to apply their public health practice knowledge to improve the health of the unhoused community by creating a culture of community care.

MPH students have been engaging with rural communities through their practicums. They’ve been learning about the challenges they face while collaborating on solutions to address health disparities.

Michael Tynan (Online MPH ‘22), Team Lead with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking Health, Policy Planning and Coordination Unit works with states and communities on tobacco control policy issues, including smoke-free topics.