How to build equitable partnerships between researchers and communities
New research shares five ways to build trusting partnerships and improve public health.
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Brandi Reano on improving Indigenous health equity and mental health care access
UW SPH alum Brandi Reano shares her thoughts on how to improve health equity among Indigenous communities, and advice for public health students entering the workforce.
Ornelas Named 2023 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow
India Ornelas, Acting Chair and Professor of Health Systems and Population Health, has been named an Aspen Institute 2023 Ascend Fellow.
Here’s how social and economic inequalities are impacting everyone’s life expectancy in America
Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world and spending more than other countries on health care, Americans will live an average of 7.5 years less than countries with the highest life expectancy.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Maximizing school safety amidst growing vaccine hesitancy
Recent reports highlight a growing trend of vaccine hesitancy among parents of school-age children, with between 20% to 25% expressing worries about routine and recommended vaccines.
Helena Darrow on centering community and Native voices in public health
Graduate student Helena Darrow, recipient of the Rattlinggourd Endowed Scholarship and Fellowship Recipient, works with Native communities for her capstone project.
Two SPH health informatics students win national-based merit awards
Health Informatics students Jennifer Kim and Brandon Madrigal-Corona win American Health Information Management Association scholarships.
Marginalized racial and ethnic groups experienced high odds of hate incidents during pandemic
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, hate incidents were a significant and acute issue for marginalized racial and ethnic groups. These groups experienced higher odds of various acts of discrimination compared to white individuals, from receiving poorer service at restaurants or stores to being threatened and harassed.
How engineering inspired Maggie Ramirez to research public health equity
Spotlight on Maggie Ramirez, William L. Dowling Endowed Professor in Health Administration
Q&A with Shanise Owens: Championing health equity at home, school, and within communities
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.
Donald Chi and Yup’ik communities partner to improve oral health of Alaska Native children
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.
Compassion, efficiency and ‘just going for it’ – Ramaswamy to assume chair
Dr. Megha Ramaswamy, PhD, MPH, to assume the role of chair of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop).
SPH community members honored for positive impact on Washington’s public health
Congratulations to the faculty, alumni and student recipients!
Researchers at UW’s Tacoma and Seattle campuses adapt AI-driven caregiver support tool for Latino community
Faculty Weichao Yuwen and Maggie Ramirez partner with Latino community to assist caregivers of chronically ill children with mental and physical responsibilities.
Derek Jennings on creating a space for Indigenous thoughts, ideas and people
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.
Adjunct Associate Professor Sharon Laing to receive APHA’s 2023 Lyndon Haviland Public Health Mentoring Award
Sharon Laing, adjunct associate professor of health systems and population health, is a recipient of APHA’s 2023 Lyndon Haviland Public Health Mentoring Award.
Lesley Steinman partners across communities to support the mental health of aging adults
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.
Removing Personal Belief Exemptions for the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine School Requirement: The Effects on Immunization Rates
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.
Seattle's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Results in Improved Public Health Outcomes
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.
How Alejandro Varela became a public health storyteller
Recipient of the 2023 Alumni Impact Award, Alejandro Varela is an award-winning author whose fictional stories reveal important public health truths.
Co-Creating a culture of community care with unhoused neighbors
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.
Building roads to equitable health care in rural communities
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.
Online MPH alum Michael Tynan publishes thesis for CDC
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.
Brandon Madrigal-Corona
Brandon Madrigal-Corona, a merit scholarship recipient from the American Health Information Management Association, shares why he chose to major in Health Informatics.
Jennifer Kim
Jennifer Kim, a merit scholarship recipient from the American Health Information Management Association, shares why she chose to major in Health Informatics.
How alumna Yolanda Evans improves adolescent health by pausing and listening to youths’ needs
Spotlight on Dr. Yolanda Evans (MPH, ’11), selection committee chair for the SPH Alumni Impact Award.