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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Wong named director of the PhD in Health Services program
Dr. Edwin Wong has been appointed director of the PhD in Health Services program in the University of Washington’s Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop). He succeeds Dr. Peggy Hannon, who has served as interim director since 2024.
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Expanding autism care access across Washington state
In the U.S., children with autism face significant barriers in receiving diagnoses and support. Bridging that gap for children with autism has long been a passion for HSPop MPH student Pooja Manjunath. During her practicum experience with the UW Autism Center, Manjunath analyzed autism diagnoses disparities and recommended ways for the Center to expand services across…
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HSPop faculty awarded two new American Cancer Society grants
Together, the awards support both groundbreaking individual scholarship and a major regional collaboration, reinforcing the department’s leadership in translating evidence into real-world impact. From reimagining breast cancer prevention in clinical settings to strengthening the pipeline of early-career cancer researchers, these investments mark an important step forward in efforts to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes for communities…
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.