Legislation by Rep. Pollet and COPHP students prompts school lead remediation
Immediate lead mitigation and remediation plans are required after elevated levels were detected in drinking water at several schools in Edmonds School District thanks to a recent law authored by HSPop instructor and WA State Rep. Gerry Pollet, with help from his former MPH students.
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Secure firearm storage on the rise among Washington households
From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%.
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Endowed professorship honors health promotion legacy, supports faculty innovation
This new endowed professorship is designed to enhance the University’s ability to recruit and retain outstanding faculty in the Department, with a preference for those whose research and teaching focus on health promotion.
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UW Teaching faculty publish research on health sciences education during COVID-19
“The insights gained from the period of rapid change during the Covid-19 pandemic will pave the way for more inclusive and innovative approaches in health sciences education, benefiting both the educators and the students.” – Dr. Karima Lalani
HSEED Award and Student Funding
The Health Systems Excellence, Equity, and Distinction (HSEED) Award honors students and helps increase diversity in the field of public health. The HSEED Award is presented annually to students in our degree programs.