UW Health Systems and Population Health
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Envisioning a future where systems effectively, efficiently, and equitably promote the health of all populations, and doing the work to make it happen.
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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 #
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Attend an upcoming graduate program information session to learn about our programs, application tips, funding opportunities, and what makes our community unique! We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Explore your next step in public health leadership. Attend an upcoming graduate program information session to learn about our programs, application tips, funding opportunities, and what makes our community unique! We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/beaYtLE
Congratulations to PhD student Zoe Pleasure on receiving two new grants from the Society of Family Planning researching contraceptive misinformation! Amazing work advancing reproductive health, equity, and evidence-based information. 💜
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations to PhD student Zoe Pleasure on receiving two new grants from the Society of Family Planning researching contraceptive misinformation! Amazing work advancing reproductive health, equity, and evidence-based information. 💜
Our way of life and safety depends on public health research and partnerships. UW public health research prevents disasters, disease, and violence from harming communities https://loom.ly/IlKtnYI #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our way of life and safety depends on public health research and partnerships. UW public health research prevents disasters, disease, and violence from harming communities https://loom.ly/IlKtnYI #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
From Seattle to the world! UW’s academic excellence and innovation are earning national recognition. We’ve risen again in the U.S. News rankings! 💜 https://loom.ly/p3EDSRk #UW #BeBoundless
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From Seattle to the world! UW’s academic excellence and innovation are earning national recognition. We’ve risen again in the U.S. News rankings! 💜 https://loom.ly/p3EDSRk #UW #BeBoundless
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Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
Attend an upcoming graduate program information session for the HIHIM, COPHP and PhD programs! Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Attend an upcoming graduate program information session for the HIHIM, COPHP and PhD programs! Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
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A new study on wildfire smoke finds that timing and intensity of exposure to particulates matter. Dr. Catherine Karr said, "Our findings suggest that smoke exposure during pregnancy may have real consequences for maternal and infant health." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwpediatrics.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A new study on wildfire smoke finds that timing and intensity of exposure to particulates matter. Dr. Catherine Karr said, "Our findings suggest that smoke exposure during pregnancy may have real consequences for maternal and infant health." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwpediatrics.bsky.social
Explore your next step in public health by attend an upcoming graduate program information session. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Explore your next step in public health by attend an upcoming graduate program information session. Register at the links above or check out our calendar to see all upcoming info sessions. We hope to see you there!
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
#MPH #UWSPH #MHA #onlineMPH
UW public health research makes it easier to see what really helps families stay healthy, like free school meals that support kids’ wellbeing. https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
UW public health research makes it easier to see what really helps families stay healthy, like free school meals that support kids’ wellbeing. https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg #publichealth #uw #uwresearch
Academic public health has long documented inequities without dismantling the systems behind them. A new AJPH essay—co-authored by UW’s Dr. India Ornelas and the Health and Power Organizing Project—calls for building power with communities to drive change. https://loom.ly/Jj3Ac_4
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Academic public health has long documented inequities without dismantling the systems behind them. A new AJPH essay—co-authored by UW’s Dr. India Ornelas and the Health and Power Organizing Project—calls for building power with communities to drive change. https://loom.ly/Jj3Ac_4