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Early life lasts a lifetime: Bezruchka breaks down the health effects of inequality
Stephen Bezruchka connects the dots between economic inequality, attention to health in early life and population health. “By the time you’ve blown out two candles on your second birthday cake, roughly half of your health as an adult has been programmed.”
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Bridging the divide between health care and technology
Aditi Ekbote is dedicated to leveraging technology to make health care equitable, efficient, and of the highest quality. “A lot of times, the people who are trying to solve the issue of data breaches within health care are coming at it with a very technical approach, when the reality is that [often] breaches happen when…
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Collins to oversee COPHP capstone program during Shimkin leave
Starting in May 2024, Francesca Collins will temporarily take over as capstone director for the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice (COPHP) MPH program for Genya Shimkin while Shimkin is on parental leave. Currently, Collins serves as the program’s curriculum and strategic planning director.
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Reducing barriers to medications for opioid use disorder
Through the SUPPORT Center, researchers partnered with clinical leaders to increase opioid-related safety by assisting VA primary caregivers to identify and treat opioid use disorder.
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HSPop faculty Gary Chan discusses landmark study to improve AANHPI cardiovascular health and chronic disease data
In a new Q&A with the School of Public Health, Chan shares the importance of this research initiative and its potential public health impact, what is needed to improve health equity among AANHPI populations, and his advice for future public health leaders who want to improve AANHPI health outcomes.
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New research shows long-lasting effectiveness of physical activity programs in rural areas
Research shows the myriad health benefits of physical activity, from preventing cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes to lowering overall mortality. Replacing even 30 minutes of sedentary activity a day with physical activity has measurable benefits. Worryingly few Americans, however, meet federal physical activity guidelines, especially in rural areas.
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HSPop faculty, staff, students recognized with Awards of Excellence
The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) recognized dozens of students, staff, and faculty at its annual Excellence Awards celebration on May 14, 2024 in the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. The Excellence Awards celebrates members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health.
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Understanding racial disparities in uterine fibroid care
Compared to other races receiving treatment for fibroids, Black women are more likely to be put through invasive surgeries, yet they still end up having worse outcomes. “One key takeaway from our research is the importance of offering Black veterans multiple treatment options, including fertility-sparing choices,” says Owens.
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HSPop alum receives Fulbright Award to study abortion access in Mexico
Blair Darney (HSERV PhD ’12) was recently awarded the 2023-2024 Garcia Robles COMEXUS/Fulbright award to study abortion access in Mexico. Darney’s work is particularly pressing given that 20% of mothers in Mexico are adolescents, and Latin America is the only region in the world where under-15 births are increasing.
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Stankovic combines passions for music and public health in her research
Upon beginning the Master of Public Health program at UW, Stankovic realized how she could combine two disparate passions for music in public health with pre-med and arts degrees.
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