UW Population Health Initiative

Researchers from the University of Washington and @OhioState analyzed nearly 500,000 cancer deaths across 400+ occupations, providing one of the most detailed looks at how cancer mortality varies by line of work. See the findings → sph.washington.edu/news-events/sp… #cancer #research

Learn how the Initiative supported development of a high-school, peer-led project to take on Washington’s #opioid crisis. washington.edu/populationheal…

Register now to attend the next @UWMedicine and @GonzagaU Health Partnership's Next Generation Medicine lecture on April 2, featuring Ellen Schur of @UW_DGIM. gonzaga.edu/news-events/st…

3D vision for surgical precision: A solution to help surgeons perform safer, more complete and more precise endoscopic procedures. me.washington.edu/news/article/2… via @ME_at_UW

.@UW students harness AI to shape the future of digital health. washington.edu/populationheal… cc @UWBuerk

Ultraprocessed foods' adverse health effects draw scrutiny. newsroom.uw.edu/blog/ultraproc… via @UWMedicine

Statewide effort to put more whole grains on shelves and plates gets $19 million boost. washington.edu/news/2025/10/2… via @UWNews

Traumatic events in communities can make organizations more risk-averse. washington.edu/news/2025/11/2… via @UWNews

.@UW-led study links wildfire smoke to increased odds of preterm birth. washington.edu/news/2025/11/0… via @UWNews

And the team from @uw_ischool and Ophthalmology for their project, “Building AI-Ready Health Systems for Equitable Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.” /END

The team from @hspop_uw, @UWSoN, Global Health, Immigration Guide, and GHASEA for their project, “Understanding Barriers and Opportunities for Equitable Gestational Hypertension Care Among Black Immigrant Women in Washington State.” 9/10

We're excited to announce the award of $25,000 pilot grants to 8 @UW research teams engaged in #populationhealth projects that seek to address grand challenges such as child health, mental health, and the engagement of nature. washington.edu/populationheal…

Advancing water treatment to remove toxic forever chemicals and other contaminants. cheme.washington.edu/news/article/2… via @UWChemE