Putting people first in health care management
Marvin O’Quinn (MHA ’79) has had a 40-year career in health care management which includes leading strategy and operations for hospitals across the globe. His north star has always been the people.
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Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care
“Achieving equity in cancer care requires more than new therapies,” said Tom. “It means tackling the everyday barriers related to race, culture, and language that too many patients still encounter.”
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Health Services PhD candidate receives award for research on highway policy and health inequities
“The Effects of the Interstate Highway System as a Racialized Policy on Downstream Socioeconomic Factors: A Rapid Literature Review,” explores how one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in U.S. history continues to shape community health and equity today.
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UW Research Team Secures Major Grant to Advance AI-Enhanced Dementia Caregiving Support
With millions of Americans currently living with dementia symptoms and millions more expected in the coming decades, this project aims to ease the burden on families and redefine how evidence-based caregiving interventions can be delivered in the digital age.
HSEED Award and Student Funding
Established by the Department of Health Systems and Population Health in 2016, the HSEED Award celebrates students who show outstanding potential to lead and innovate in public health and health services. It honors those who have overcome personal, educational, or systemic barriers—such as financial hardship, disability, veteran status, limited access to education, or other life circumstances—and who are committed to making a difference in their communities.