SPH Blog

Read about SPH people, research and impact.

Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, School of Public Health faculty, presents an insightful and thought-provoking webinar on the impact of inequality on health outcomes, with a specific focus on US health status.
Students Olena Bidovanets and Olga Vitruk have been supporting the health of Ukrainians both abroad and locally as part of their practicum experience this past year at the UW, as war left a mark upon the physical and mental health of millions.
Together, we can center community voices to address structural racism
Together, researchers and communities improve air quality across Washington state
Community trust and health infrastructure are necessary to prepare for future public health crises
Together, we can create a more equitable, resilient and economically viable food system
Together, we can heal from the trauma of COVID-19
As several states restrict access to gender-affirming care, researchers, practitioners and students share its importance to trans youths’ mental health
Together, we can help interpret cold-case forensic samples using more advanced statistical analysis
School of Public Health alumna turns personal experiences and education into advocacy and action for UW custodians 
We're excited to invite you to the upcoming APHA National Public Health Week and Career Month Events taking place from April 3-27, 2023.
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.
In this Q&A, Andrea Ordonio (PH-GH, ’21) describes her work as a patient access coordinator lead at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Danafe Matusalem (PH-GH, ’18) shares her interests in equity, diversity and inclusion, and for all individuals to have equitable health access and educational opportunities.
The University of Washington School of Public Health is pleased to welcome Craig Brownson as the new assistant dean for finance and administration. Brownson brings with him 15 years of finance, project and operations leadership experience in academic medicine and has most recently served as associate director for clinical programs and finance in the Department of Surgery at the UW School of Medicine since 2016.