Author: Wade Angeli
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Scoping review highlights needs for sexual and reproductive health interventions in U.S. juvenile detention facilities
The Journal of Adolescent Health has published A Scoping Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions With Youth in U.S. Juvenile Facilities, co-authored by Megha Ramaswamy, OMPH alum Nekia Ivory, and PH-GH student Mira Menon.
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Q&A with Online MPH program student Zyna Bakari: Finding community and confidence while working to advance health equity and anti-racism
Zyna Bakari found the perfect fit in the Online Master of Public Health 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.
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Dr. Austin Gaal spreads cleft care expertise, treatment at home and abroad
Dr. Austin Gaal is earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) as a student in the Online MPH program without pausing his career as an oral surgeon and clinical assistant professor.
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Mayra Muratalla Muñoz receives Latinx Scholars Fellowship for advocacy work in Latinx communities
Online Master of Public Health (MPH) student Mayra Muratalla Muñoz has received the Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship for her engagement with Latinx communities.
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Alum Robert Byron co-authors report on health effects of climate change in Montana
“While vulnerable people and populations are at higher risk for negative impacts, unabated climate change will be an equal opportunity disaster for everyone,” Robert Byron said. This consensus is at the core of Byron and his co-authors’ new report.
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Student Matt Harnpadoungsataya receives highest volunteer honor from Special Olympics Washington
Matt Harnpadoungsataya, a UW Online Master of Public Health (MPH) student, received the highest honor from the Special Olympics Washington for his dedicated volunteer work.
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Alum Donn Colby receives funding to study COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among military personnel
Donn Colby secured a $400,000 U.S. Defense Health Agency Grant to fund a study on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among military personnel and dependents at Joint Base Lewis McChord, southwest of Tacoma, Washington.