MHA Students Earn National Recognition in Competitions
Students from the University of Washington’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program recently earned national recognition through standout performances in three healthcare competitions, demonstrating the analytical and leadership skills developed during their training.
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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.
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After schools instituted universal free meals, fewer students had high blood pressure, UW study finds
“High blood pressure is an important public health problem that isn’t studied as much on a population level as obesity,” said Anna Localio, a UW postdoctoral researcher of health systems and population health.
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. The HSEED Award provides tuition support for outstanding students across our department’s academic programs. Recipients are honored for their academic merit, diversity of experiences and backgrounds, potential for leadership in public health, and committment to making a difference in their communities.