University of Washington School of Public Health

Power outages frequently occur during extreme weather events such as wildfires. Research shows that health risks such as gastrointestinal illness to heart attacks also increase. Joan Casey shares some things to consider during #poweroutages heyor.ca/zHrJoo #PublicHealth

The 2025 UW Medical Data Science Symposium on February 6 will bring together leading researchers across the @UW to discuss ethical and inclusive data science and AI to improve health. Register here: biostat.washington.edu/2025uwmdss

The LA fire has sent plumes of #wildfiresmoke into the air, and releasing fine particulates PM2.5 that poses major #publichealth impacts to entire communities. SPH Professor Joel Kaufman shares what you need to know how to protect yourself washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

This important study will be led by Helen Chu of @uwepidemiology, along with scientists from across @UWMedicine as well as @UWBiostat's Marco Carone. This information will help guide #publichealth readiness and responses to respiratory virus outbreaks.

As the @Surgeon_General calls for cancer risk warnings on alcoholic beverages, Dr. Rotanya Carr @UWMedicine @UWDivGastro & Dr. Anne McTiernan @fredhutch @uwsph answer @elisetakahama @SeattleTimes questions about alcohol consumption & cancer risks tinyurl.com/58jr8fmt

Americans are entering retirement with significant debt, which compromises their ability to cover essential expenses like food, housing and healthcare. @hspop_uw's Stipica Mudrazija shares why we need policy interventions and financial planning strategies hspop.uw.edu/retirement-in-…

A new analysis discovered that half of the people living with HIV reside in areas highly vulnerable to climate disasters. These disrupt access to care and medications, exacerbating physical and mental health issues for those with HIV. lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/climat…

Eating raw foods can pose various health risks. From raw fish to raw milk and even raw cookie dough, some of these foods can host harmful bacteria and pathogens. Hear from @uwdeohs's Emily Hovis on the dangers of consuming raw milk rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/body/food/raw-…

A new study found that suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among female sex workers in eight low- and middle-income countries. Adjunct professor Ian Bennett shares how depression & lack of resources and support lead to maternal suicide. @UWMedicine newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/…

The 2024 issue of the SPH University of Washington Public Health magazine has launched! The stories in this magazine demonstrate that health equity begins with a community-based approach. Together with our partners, we create a journey of ideas to impact: sph.washington.edu/magazine/2024f…

Read our Q&A with @hspop_uw student Sophia Tulino as she shares her perspective on the intersection of athletics and public health, her academic and career aspirations, and her passion for advancing health equity. sph.washington.edu/news-events/sp…

This week, the EPA banned two known carcinogens, perc and TCE, which were used in a variety of consumer products and industrial settings that can seep into the environment through the soil and waterways. Learn more: washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

A UW research team led by Assistant Professor of Biostatistics Ting Ye @yetingshep in the @uwsph has been approved for more than $1M in research funding by PCORI to develop statistical methods for analysis of platform trials. tinyurl.com/4z5hn95f

In 2024, #UWSPH students, faculty, alumni and community partners tackled health inequities caused by gender-affirming care bans, used innovative ways to improve access to maternal mental health care, and more. Here are 7 stories of impact from our blog: sph.washington.edu/news-events/sp…

#NEWResearch shows falls in long-term care facilities are preventable! Learn how system-wide changes like better staff training, tech tools & safer environments are making a difference for older adults & their families. hiprc.org/blog/preventin… @UWMedicine

Learn more about how UW SPH researchers are partnering with @KCPubHealth using CHaRT in a pilot project to help formulate community-driven solutions to climate change health impacts in Auburn, an urban heat island.

One week away! Dean @ashishkjha welcomes Professor Kristie Ebi from @uwsph to discuss how #climatechange is reshaping our health. Reserve your spot today! events.brown.edu/featured/event…

“How do we make health much more equal, just and diverse, and how does #GlobalHealth begin to address some of these historical ways in which it has been unequal?” says Heidi van Rooyen, new chair of @uwdgh. Read more here: sph.washington.edu/news-events/sp… #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

UW SPH will be at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists #ABRCMS2024 from November 13 - 16. Stop by our booth and say hello to our admissions advisors and learn more about the field of public health! asm.org/events/abrcms/…

🏆 Nominate a UW School of Public Health alum for the Alumni of Impact Award! Celebrate those making a difference in public health. Deadline: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. PST. Nomination Form: forms.gle/UmJmi9kbSf6Rzr…