Finding community while working to advance health equity and anti-racism
Zyna Bakari found the perfect fit in the Online MPH program with its supportive cohort, focus on social justice, and flexibility that allowed her to work at the UW’s center for Anti-racism and Community Health. Learn more in this Q&A.
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The urgent need for gender-affirming care amid rising bans
Jessie Melina Garcia Gutiérrez, a PhD student in HSPOP and lead author on a new literature review discusses the importance of gender-affirming care amid bans taking place in 26 states across the nation. Gender-affirming care bans are creating a mental health crisis for transgender youth, as highlighted by a new literature review from the University of…
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Hughes named 2024 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success
Health Services PhD alum, M. Courtney Hughes, received the award for her work as a full-time faculty member at Northern Illinois University. She said the award motivates her to “redouble my efforts to foster an environment where students can thrive.”
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Chaparro highlights the dangers of cuts to U.S. nutrition programs
Project 2025 proposes substantial cuts to SNAP and WIC, which nutrition expert Pia Chaparro warns would harm already vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.
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.