SPH Blog

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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.
As climate change shapes our future, undergraduate student Cordy Plymale studies how the most vulnerable populations should be centered in research and policy.
A review of new state policies shows impact of gender-affirming care restrictions on trans youth, health care providers and caregivers.
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.
Students partnered with iUrban Teen's Rainier Community Center Garden to create a future design proposal to expand educational tools for Seattle youth.
A public health leader in Nepal, Biraj Karmacharya was selected as the 2024 School of Public Health Alumni of Impact Awardee.
Epidemiology doctoral graduate Taylor Riley received the 2024 Gilbert S. Omenn Award for Academic Excellence.
Heidi van Rooyen is an internationally recognized executive leader, social scientist and clinical psychologist.
SPH faculty Gary Chan on new study to better understand cardiovascular health and risk factors among AANHPI populations.
MPH Global Health student Amanda Li received the 2024 Gilbert S. Omenn award for master’s students.