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New federal guidelines recommend that Americans nearly double their protein intake. However, dietitians caution against excessive protein consumption. Judy Simon, Clinical Instructor at HSPOP discusses why with KIRO 7 News. Read more at: https://loom.ly/YCYNOlk #protein #foodguidelines
New federal guidelines say Americans should eat more protein, but dietitians are concerned
Dietitians caution against excessive protein consumption, particularly from animal sources.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
New federal guidelines recommend that Americans nearly double their protein intake. However, dietitians caution against excessive protein consumption. Judy Simon, Clinical Instructor at HSPOP discusses why with KIRO 7 News. Read more at: https://loom.ly/YCYNOlk #protein #foodguidelines
Anjulie Ganti, HSPOP teaching professor and Associate Director of the Public Health—Global Health major, recently received a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Award! Learn more about Ganti, her work and her students at https://loom.ly/Nm9o_Ag
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Anjulie Ganti, HSPOP teaching professor and Associate Director of the Public Health—Global Health major, recently received a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Award! Learn more about Ganti, her work and her students at https://loom.ly/Nm9o_Ag
Island Health is seeking state and federal exemptions to allow its safety net hospital to be redesignated as a “critical access” hospital. HSPOP's Neil Sehgal explains what that designation means and how it could help Anacortes cover their financial gap https://loom.ly/buCNHxo
Anacortes hospital seeks 'critical access' status to close financial gap | Cascadia Daily News
After operating in the red for the last four years, Island Health is seeking state and federal exemptions to allow its safety net hospital to be redesignate ...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Island Health is seeking state and federal exemptions to allow its safety net hospital to be redesignated as a “critical access” hospital. HSPOP's Neil Sehgal explains what that designation means and how it could help Anacortes cover their financial gap https://loom.ly/buCNHxo
With ongoing inflation of grocery prices, WIC provides crucial support to some of the most vulnerable Americans. Learn how new research, led by HSPOP’s Pia Chaparro, can help us better understand why participants drop out, and how we can keep them in the program. https://loom.ly/Mdarrgw
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
With ongoing inflation of grocery prices, WIC provides crucial support to some of the most vulnerable Americans. Learn how new research, led by HSPOP’s Pia Chaparro, can help us better understand why participants drop out, and how we can keep them in the program. https://loom.ly/Mdarrgw
Led by Alex Tu and Clarence Spigner, Dark Empire is a four week exploration seminar based in London that explores historical and contemporary factors that effect the well-being of Black and other racial and ethnic minorities in Britain. Application deadline is January 31st https://loom.ly/K_W_KWI
January 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Led by Alex Tu and Clarence Spigner, Dark Empire is a four week exploration seminar based in London that explores historical and contemporary factors that effect the well-being of Black and other racial and ethnic minorities in Britain. Application deadline is January 31st https://loom.ly/K_W_KWI
Research reveals that offering free lunches in public schools can significantly reduce high blood pressure and improve academic performance among students! The Daily sat down with Anna Localio to learn more https://loom.ly/PT9-PIs
#universalfreeschoolmeals #researchmakesamericahealthier
#universalfreeschoolmeals #researchmakesamericahealthier
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Research reveals that offering free lunches in public schools can significantly reduce high blood pressure and improve academic performance among students! The Daily sat down with Anna Localio to learn more https://loom.ly/PT9-PIs
#universalfreeschoolmeals #researchmakesamericahealthier
#universalfreeschoolmeals #researchmakesamericahealthier
As the current administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category has been the subject of much debate: https://loom.ly/2-y46Dc
#ultraprocessedfoods #nutrition
#ultraprocessedfoods #nutrition
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
As the current administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category has been the subject of much debate: https://loom.ly/2-y46Dc
#ultraprocessedfoods #nutrition
#ultraprocessedfoods #nutrition
Congratulations to HSPOP’s Anjulie Ganti, 2026 recipient of the SPH Community Service Award! Join us as we celebrate tomorrow, January 15th at 11:30 in the Hogness Auditorium (Magnuson Sciences Building). For more information head to https://loom.ly/1Qhu6xQ
January 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Congratulations to HSPOP’s Anjulie Ganti, 2026 recipient of the SPH Community Service Award! Join us as we celebrate tomorrow, January 15th at 11:30 in the Hogness Auditorium (Magnuson Sciences Building). For more information head to https://loom.ly/1Qhu6xQ
Come explore the social determinants of health in Morocco! Students will use inquiry-based and experiential methods to explore how societal differences affect food access, nutrition, and health in Morocco. Apply by Feb 15th https://bit.ly/MoroccoSDOH
#uwstudyabroad #morocco #sdoh
#uwstudyabroad #morocco #sdoh
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Come explore the social determinants of health in Morocco! Students will use inquiry-based and experiential methods to explore how societal differences affect food access, nutrition, and health in Morocco. Apply by Feb 15th https://bit.ly/MoroccoSDOH
#uwstudyabroad #morocco #sdoh
#uwstudyabroad #morocco #sdoh
The Amateur Radio Club at the UW is hosting a Meshcore workshop January 14th from 5-7 pm. Meshcore is a community-based network for secure text-based communications that could potentially fill critical communications gaps in the event of an emergency! #meshcore #pugetmesh #arcuw
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The Amateur Radio Club at the UW is hosting a Meshcore workshop January 14th from 5-7 pm. Meshcore is a community-based network for secure text-based communications that could potentially fill critical communications gaps in the event of an emergency! #meshcore #pugetmesh #arcuw
New research from UW finds that higher use of popular WIC food benefits is tied to longer enrollment in the program. First author and HSPOP assistant professor Pia Chaparro says the findings could help WIC agencies better identify and support families who need it most. https://loom.ly/Xwu9HLk
December 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New research from UW finds that higher use of popular WIC food benefits is tied to longer enrollment in the program. First author and HSPOP assistant professor Pia Chaparro says the findings could help WIC agencies better identify and support families who need it most. https://loom.ly/Xwu9HLk
Is swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners actually better for our health? In this Guardian Science Weekly podcast, experts—including HSPOP’s Jim Krieger—break down what we really know. https://loom.ly/0O2A5r8 #sugar #sweeteners
What’s worse for us, sugar or sweeteners? – podcast
We all know eating too much sugar is bad for our health – but would we be better off replacing it with artificial sweetener? It’s a question Science Weekly listener Marion posed recently and, as Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample, the answer is complicated. She explains what the science says about sugar v sweeteners with the help of Prof Havovi Chichger, from Anglia Ruskin University, and Prof Jim Krieger, from the University of Washington’s school of public health
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December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Is swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners actually better for our health? In this Guardian Science Weekly podcast, experts—including HSPOP’s Jim Krieger—break down what we really know. https://loom.ly/0O2A5r8 #sugar #sweeteners
Our next three information sessions are for the MHA, COPHP and HIHIM programs. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our next three information sessions are for the MHA, COPHP and HIHIM programs. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
Exciting news! Dr. Blair Darney (HSERV PhD ’12) has been named Editor-in-Chief of Contraception, the journal of the Society of Family Planning and one of the most influential journals in reproductive health research! Learn more at https://loom.ly/OkB7bu8 #contraceptionjournal #reproductiverights
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Exciting news! Dr. Blair Darney (HSERV PhD ’12) has been named Editor-in-Chief of Contraception, the journal of the Society of Family Planning and one of the most influential journals in reproductive health research! Learn more at https://loom.ly/OkB7bu8 #contraceptionjournal #reproductiverights
“The goal of the system is not to keep people healthy; it’s to generate revenue from contact opportunities,” said HSPOP's Fishman. “The physician isn’t paid to keep you healthy or paid to keep you from getting worse. The physician is compensated by what [they do] to you.” https://loom.ly/eT7Brc0
December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“The goal of the system is not to keep people healthy; it’s to generate revenue from contact opportunities,” said HSPOP's Fishman. “The physician isn’t paid to keep you healthy or paid to keep you from getting worse. The physician is compensated by what [they do] to you.” https://loom.ly/eT7Brc0
HSERV 553 gives students an inside look at how policy works. If you want hands-on experience, real-world case studies, and the skills to influence public health policy, this is the class for you. https://loom.ly/GQO0SFw
#healthpolicy #permittopurchase #gunsafety
#healthpolicy #permittopurchase #gunsafety
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
HSERV 553 gives students an inside look at how policy works. If you want hands-on experience, real-world case studies, and the skills to influence public health policy, this is the class for you. https://loom.ly/GQO0SFw
#healthpolicy #permittopurchase #gunsafety
#healthpolicy #permittopurchase #gunsafety
Rural health care is already stretched thin, and a new $100K H-1B visa fee is making staffing even harder. HSPOP adjunct Janessa Graves tells Marketplace how the policy is hitting rural communities. https://loom.ly/VIvId7A
#ruralhealth #h1bvisafee
#ruralhealth #h1bvisafee
Trump's immigrant visa fee is walloping rural health care
A $100,000 fee on H-1B visas creates barrier for short-staffed rural health systems
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December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Rural health care is already stretched thin, and a new $100K H-1B visa fee is making staffing even harder. HSPOP adjunct Janessa Graves tells Marketplace how the policy is hitting rural communities. https://loom.ly/VIvId7A
#ruralhealth #h1bvisafee
#ruralhealth #h1bvisafee
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Register for an info session at the links below or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
#cophp #onlinemph #healthinformatics
#cophp #onlinemph #healthinformatics
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Register for an info session at the links below or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
#cophp #onlinemph #healthinformatics
#cophp #onlinemph #healthinformatics
📈 Higher and higher—UW has moved up in the U.S. News college rankings! Our university continues to rise in national rankings, recognized again for excellence in education and impact. 💜 https://loom.ly/3fPyzgg
#UW #beboundless #godawgs
#UW #beboundless #godawgs
Five universities in Washington are among best in the US, new ranking shows
One of them is in the top 50 nationwide.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📈 Higher and higher—UW has moved up in the U.S. News college rankings! Our university continues to rise in national rankings, recognized again for excellence in education and impact. 💜 https://loom.ly/3fPyzgg
#UW #beboundless #godawgs
#UW #beboundless #godawgs
📊 Youth loneliness was rising globally over the past 25 years, even before COVID-19. A new study led by researchers from UW SPH, including HSPOP’s Kwun Chuen Gary Chan and Daniel A. Enquobahrie, highlights societal factors shaping adolescent mental health. https://loom.ly/nAjFbGw
Past quarter century sees rise in youth loneliness | UW School of Public Health
As loneliness grows amongst adolescents, researchers emphasize importance of studying possible societal reasons.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📊 Youth loneliness was rising globally over the past 25 years, even before COVID-19. A new study led by researchers from UW SPH, including HSPOP’s Kwun Chuen Gary Chan and Daniel A. Enquobahrie, highlights societal factors shaping adolescent mental health. https://loom.ly/nAjFbGw
We sat down with India Ornelas and Paul Fleming for a powerful conversation on how prevention thinking can reshape public health policy, research, and community action. https://loom.ly/vYrDpL8
#paulfleming #imaginedoingbetter
#paulfleming #imaginedoingbetter
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We sat down with India Ornelas and Paul Fleming for a powerful conversation on how prevention thinking can reshape public health policy, research, and community action. https://loom.ly/vYrDpL8
#paulfleming #imaginedoingbetter
#paulfleming #imaginedoingbetter
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The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
Judy Simon, registered clinical dietitian and clinical instructor at HSPOP, highlights why absorption, dosage, and personal health needs make all the difference with vitamin D supplements. https://loom.ly/m9bK0GQ
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
Do vitamin D supplements work? | HealthLink
Doctors say the ideal form of vitamin D comes from the skin when it absorbs sunlight. A dietitian expert weighs-in on the effectiveness on vitamin supplements.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Judy Simon, registered clinical dietitian and clinical instructor at HSPOP, highlights why absorption, dosage, and personal health needs make all the difference with vitamin D supplements. https://loom.ly/m9bK0GQ
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
#HSPOP #HealthEducation #vitaminD
New research co-led by PhD candidate Taryn Amberson shows emergency nurses are leaving in record numbers due to burnout, understaffing, and stressful workplaces. Amberson says solutions must go beyond “resilience” and focus on creating environments where nurses can thrivehttps://loom.ly/iRqbL5w
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New research co-led by PhD candidate Taryn Amberson shows emergency nurses are leaving in record numbers due to burnout, understaffing, and stressful workplaces. Amberson says solutions must go beyond “resilience” and focus on creating environments where nurses can thrivehttps://loom.ly/iRqbL5w
School lunch programs that serve all students can also protect their hearts. 🍎💜 A new UW study finds universal free meals were linked to a 10.8% net drop in student blood pressure over five years! Read more at https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
UW Study links free school meals to lower rates of high blood pressure
“High blood pressure is an important public health problem that isn’t studied as much on a population level as obesity,” said Anna Localio
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
School lunch programs that serve all students can also protect their hearts. 🍎💜 A new UW study finds universal free meals were linked to a 10.8% net drop in student blood pressure over five years! Read more at https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #
#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #