Author: Travis Ballstadt
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MHIHIM program to adopt updated program schedule
The University of Washington’s Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program will update its program schedule beginning with the Autumn 2026 cohort. Synchronous class sessions will meet five Saturdays each quarter, online or in-person. In addition, students will attend a weekly webinar each Thursday evening.
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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.
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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.
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New PhD funding made available for student support
“Every degree program in the department is important and crucial to improving the public’s health, and Judy and I have been fortunate to be able to support each of them. Still, the PhD program stands out in importance for a research-intensive university, particularly at this chaotic time of precipitous funding loss.“ -Dr. Jeff Harris
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UW HIHIM Students deliver data-driven solutions to health organizations
Students partner with Seattle-area healthcare organizations to deliver real-world solutions in health information management and informatics.
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Which Master of Health Administration Degree is Right for You?
Earning a master’s in healthcare administration opens up a world of career possibilities. Graduates can pursue leadership or management roles in hospitals, private practices, government agencies, outpatient centers, and other healthcare settings.
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First-gen student to Fulbright Scholar: meet Vince Da
Whether leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts, supporting first-gen students, or researching nurse migration in the Philippines, Vince Da centers equity in all he does. Now he’s taking that mission global as a Fulbright Scholar.
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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.