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Built to solve it: Three HIHIM alumnae turn data into doors
None of them set out to become entrepreneurs when they enrolled. What they got instead was a technical vocabulary for problems they already understood in their bones — problems they’d witnessed at pharmacy counters, in hospital rehab rooms, in fragmented health systems on two continents. HIHIM gave them the systems-level fluency to see why those…
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2026 Excellence Awards Recipients
The University of Washington School of Public Health announced the recipients of the 2026 Excellence Awards – including five HSPOP students – which recognize members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health.
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Hartgraves shares electronic health records expertise with Seattle Times
Washington is moving toward an electronic health records system with a targeted rollout of 2028. The Seattle Times recently spoke with John Hartgraves on the promise of the transition.
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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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UW Teaching faculty publish research on health sciences education during COVID-19
“The insights gained from the period of rapid change during the Covid-19 pandemic will pave the way for more inclusive and innovative approaches in health sciences education, benefiting both the educators and the students.” – Dr. Karima Lalani
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SPH Celebrates 2025 Excellence Award Winners
Each year the University of Washington School of Public Health celebrates members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health.
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What is health informatics & why is it a good career?
Health informatics is the interprofessional field that studies and pursues the effective uses of biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific inquiry, problem-solving, decision making, motivated by efforts to improve human health.
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Unlocking the future of healthcare: The rise of health informatics and health information management careers
As healthcare continues its digital transformation, the need for professionals who can navigate the intersection of health sciences, technology, and data has never been greater. HIHIM careers are experiencing explosive growth, offering not only stability and purpose, but also high earning potential and leadership opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
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From Amazon to UW Medicine: unpacking the flexibility offered by an HIHIM degree
HIHIM alum Simran Dhanoa reflects on how the program served as a launchpad for her career in health metrics. As a proud “career butterfly,” she’s taken advantage of numerous professional opportunities in healthcare.
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How Amy Jenkins brings trauma-informed leadership to Fred Hutch
HIHIM alum and current faculty member Amy Jenkins reflects on the importance of trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent leadership in the workplace.
