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Envisioning a future where systems effectively, efficiently, and equitably promote the health of all populations, and doing the work to make it happen.
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The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
Judy Simon, registered clinical dietitian and clinical instructor at HSPOP, highlights why absorption, dosage, and personal health needs make all the difference with vitamin D supplements. https://loom.ly/m9bK0GQ
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
Do vitamin D supplements work? | HealthLink
Doctors say the ideal form of vitamin D comes from the skin when it absorbs sunlight. A dietitian expert weighs-in on the effectiveness on vitamin supplements.
www.king5.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Judy Simon, registered clinical dietitian and clinical instructor at HSPOP, highlights why absorption, dosage, and personal health needs make all the difference with vitamin D supplements. https://loom.ly/m9bK0GQ
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
New research co-led by PhD candidate Taryn Amberson shows emergency nurses are leaving in record numbers due to burnout, understaffing, and stressful workplaces. Amberson says solutions must go beyond “resilience” and focus on creating environments where nurses can thrivehttps://loom.ly/iRqbL5w
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New research co-led by PhD candidate Taryn Amberson shows emergency nurses are leaving in record numbers due to burnout, understaffing, and stressful workplaces. Amberson says solutions must go beyond “resilience” and focus on creating environments where nurses can thrivehttps://loom.ly/iRqbL5w
School lunch programs that serve all students can also protect their hearts. 🍎💜 A new UW study finds universal free meals were linked to a 10.8% net drop in student blood pressure over five years! Read more at https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
UW Study links free school meals to lower rates of high blood pressure
“High blood pressure is an important public health problem that isn’t studied as much on a population level as obesity,” said Anna Localio
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
School lunch programs that serve all students can also protect their hearts. 🍎💜 A new UW study finds universal free meals were linked to a 10.8% net drop in student blood pressure over five years! Read more at https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Attend an upcoming graduate program information session to learn about our programs, application tips, funding opportunities, and what makes our community unique! We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Attend an upcoming graduate program information session to learn about our programs, application tips, funding opportunities, and what makes our community unique! We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
Congratulations to PhD student Zoe Pleasure on receiving two new grants from the Society of Family Planning researching contraceptive misinformation! Amazing work advancing reproductive health, equity, and evidence-based information. 💜
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations to PhD student Zoe Pleasure on receiving two new grants from the Society of Family Planning researching contraceptive misinformation! Amazing work advancing reproductive health, equity, and evidence-based information. 💜
Our way of life and safety depends on public health research and partnerships. UW public health research prevents disasters, disease, and violence from harming communities https://loom.ly/IlKtnYI #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our way of life and safety depends on public health research and partnerships. UW public health research prevents disasters, disease, and violence from harming communities https://loom.ly/IlKtnYI #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
From Seattle to the world! UW’s academic excellence and innovation are earning national recognition. We’ve risen again in the U.S. News rankings! 💜 https://loom.ly/p3EDSRk #UW #BeBoundless
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From Seattle to the world! UW’s academic excellence and innovation are earning national recognition. We’ve risen again in the U.S. News rankings! 💜 https://loom.ly/p3EDSRk #UW #BeBoundless
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Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
Attend an upcoming graduate program information session for the HIHIM, COPHP and PhD programs! Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Attend an upcoming graduate program information session for the HIHIM, COPHP and PhD programs! Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
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A new study on wildfire smoke finds that timing and intensity of exposure to particulates matter. Dr. Catherine Karr said, "Our findings suggest that smoke exposure during pregnancy may have real consequences for maternal and infant health." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwpediatrics.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A new study on wildfire smoke finds that timing and intensity of exposure to particulates matter. Dr. Catherine Karr said, "Our findings suggest that smoke exposure during pregnancy may have real consequences for maternal and infant health." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwpediatrics.bsky.social
Explore your next step in public health by attend an upcoming graduate program information session. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Explore your next step in public health by attend an upcoming graduate program information session. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
UW public health research makes it easier to see what really helps families stay healthy, like free school meals that support kids’ wellbeing. https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
UW public health research makes it easier to see what really helps families stay healthy, like free school meals that support kids’ wellbeing. https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
Academic public health has long documented inequities without dismantling the systems behind them. A new AJPH essay—co-authored by UW’s Dr. India Ornelas and the Health and Power Organizing Project—calls for building power with communities to drive change. https://loom.ly/Jj3Ac_4
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Academic public health has long documented inequities without dismantling the systems behind them. A new AJPH essay—co-authored by UW’s Dr. India Ornelas and the Health and Power Organizing Project—calls for building power with communities to drive change. https://loom.ly/Jj3Ac_4
Pausing SNAP benefits would leave 900,000 Washingtonians—1 in 9 of our neighbors—without access to food. “This will mean empty cupboards, missed meals, and impossible choices,” writes HSPOP's Neil Jay Sehgal in The Seattle Times . https://loom.ly/j6TxVF0
#SNAPBenefits #PublicHealth #SeattleTimes
#SNAPBenefits #PublicHealth #SeattleTimes
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Pausing SNAP benefits would leave 900,000 Washingtonians—1 in 9 of our neighbors—without access to food. “This will mean empty cupboards, missed meals, and impossible choices,” writes HSPOP's Neil Jay Sehgal in The Seattle Times . https://loom.ly/j6TxVF0
#SNAPBenefits #PublicHealth #SeattleTimes
#SNAPBenefits #PublicHealth #SeattleTimes
Health Services PhD student Ashlyn Tom is exploring how patient navigation—when matched by race, language, or culture—can build trust, improve communication, and help patients better access treatment and support. https://loom.ly/xpaSC0g
#HealthServicesPhD #cancercare #fredhutch
#HealthServicesPhD #cancercare #fredhutch
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Health Services PhD student Ashlyn Tom is exploring how patient navigation—when matched by race, language, or culture—can build trust, improve communication, and help patients better access treatment and support. https://loom.ly/xpaSC0g
#HealthServicesPhD #cancercare #fredhutch
#HealthServicesPhD #cancercare #fredhutch
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Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help
#SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth
#SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help
#SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth
#SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth
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Follow the link for advice on what to do if your doctor is suddenly out-of-network, including from Professor Jason Buxbaum. He examined 3,714 hospitals across the US and found that most disputes between hospitals and insurance companies are ultimately resolved.
Out-of-network and on your own? What to do if your insurer drops your doctors
Patients sometimes find themselves scrambling for affordable care when their insurer and hospital get into a contract dispute. Here are six things to know if that happens to you.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Follow the link for advice on what to do if your doctor is suddenly out-of-network, including from Professor Jason Buxbaum. He examined 3,714 hospitals across the US and found that most disputes between hospitals and insurance companies are ultimately resolved.
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Join us this Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. PDT for the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research and UW Center for AIDS & STD 22nd Annual STI & HIV Research Symposium! RSVP and learn more about the keynote speaker Gregorio Millett here: bit.ly/25CFARSympos...
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us this Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. PDT for the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research and UW Center for AIDS & STD 22nd Annual STI & HIV Research Symposium! RSVP and learn more about the keynote speaker Gregorio Millett here: bit.ly/25CFARSympos...
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💛 Supporting parents from pregnancy through postpartum takes care, compassion, and connection. HCA’s new Navigating the Perinatal Journey toolkit helps providers and families access mental wellness tools for every step of the journey. Webinar coming soon!
Read the toolkit: https://loom.ly/4pC0dwE
Read the toolkit: https://loom.ly/4pC0dwE
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
💛 Supporting parents from pregnancy through postpartum takes care, compassion, and connection. HCA’s new Navigating the Perinatal Journey toolkit helps providers and families access mental wellness tools for every step of the journey. Webinar coming soon!
Read the toolkit: https://loom.ly/4pC0dwE
Read the toolkit: https://loom.ly/4pC0dwE
New UW research: Schools offering universal free meals see fewer students with high blood pressure — a 2.7% drop and 10.8% lower after 5 years. Evidence that meal policies improve child health! Read more: https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals
#schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
New UW research: Schools offering universal free meals see fewer students with high blood pressure — a 2.7% drop and 10.8% lower after 5 years. Evidence that meal policies improve child health! Read more: https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals
#schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals
In an age of misinformation, building trust through transparent communication is key! Join the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice for Rumor Has It with Dr. Tara Kirk Sell.
📅 Oct 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | 💻 Online | 🔗 https://loom.ly/XZYlL7s
📅 Oct 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | 💻 Online | 🔗 https://loom.ly/XZYlL7s
October 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In an age of misinformation, building trust through transparent communication is key! Join the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice for Rumor Has It with Dr. Tara Kirk Sell.
📅 Oct 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | 💻 Online | 🔗 https://loom.ly/XZYlL7s
📅 Oct 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | 💻 Online | 🔗 https://loom.ly/XZYlL7s
Exciting news from Emeritus Professor Stephen Bezruchka! His upcoming book Born Sick in the USA (Feb 2026) explores why Americans have worse health than other wealthy nations—and what can change. Learn more: https://loom.ly/oejWSaE
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Exciting news from Emeritus Professor Stephen Bezruchka! His upcoming book Born Sick in the USA (Feb 2026) explores why Americans have worse health than other wealthy nations—and what can change. Learn more: https://loom.ly/oejWSaE
How can imagination, reflection, and action help us do better for population health? 🌍 Join Dr. Paul Fleming (U-Mich) & Dr. India Ornelas (UW) for a conversation on prevention thinking and health equity.
🗓 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2 PM
📍 HRC 101 or online
🔗 bit.ly/ImagineDoingBetter
🗓 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2 PM
📍 HRC 101 or online
🔗 bit.ly/ImagineDoingBetter
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
How can imagination, reflection, and action help us do better for population health? 🌍 Join Dr. Paul Fleming (U-Mich) & Dr. India Ornelas (UW) for a conversation on prevention thinking and health equity.
🗓 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2 PM
📍 HRC 101 or online
🔗 bit.ly/ImagineDoingBetter
🗓 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2 PM
📍 HRC 101 or online
🔗 bit.ly/ImagineDoingBetter
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📆📢 Passionate about #healthequity and #publichealth? Thurs October 23rd at 2pm PT, join @hspop.uw.edu for a discussion of how prevention thinking can guide research and action for meaningful change, w/ guest speaker Dr. Paul J. Fleming, hosted by Dr. India Ornelas. Register at bit.ly/ImagineDoing...
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
📆📢 Passionate about #healthequity and #publichealth? Thurs October 23rd at 2pm PT, join @hspop.uw.edu for a discussion of how prevention thinking can guide research and action for meaningful change, w/ guest speaker Dr. Paul J. Fleming, hosted by Dr. India Ornelas. Register at bit.ly/ImagineDoing...