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

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

“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 

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

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

📈 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

📊 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

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

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 #

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. 💜

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

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.

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!

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

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

Pausing SNAP benefits would leave 900,000 Washingtonians—1 in 9 of our neighbors—without access to food. “This will mean empty cupboards, missed meals, and impossible choices,” writes HSPOP's Neil Jay Sehgal in The Seattle Times . https://loom.ly/j6TxVF0 #SNAPBenefits #PublicHealth #SeattleTimes

Health Services PhD student Ashlyn Tom is exploring how patient navigation—when matched by race, language, or culture—can build trust, improve communication, and help patients better access treatment and support. https://loom.ly/xpaSC0g #HealthServicesPhD #cancercare #fredhutch

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

Follow the link for advice on what to do if your doctor is suddenly out-of-network, including from Professor Jason Buxbaum. He examined 3,714 hospitals across the US and found that most disputes between hospitals and insurance companies are ultimately resolved.

Join us this Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. PDT for the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research and UW Center for AIDS & STD 22nd Annual STI & HIV Research Symposium! RSVP and learn more about the keynote speaker Gregorio Millett here: bit.ly/25CFARSympos...

💛 Supporting parents from pregnancy through postpartum takes care, compassion, and connection. HCA’s new Navigating the Perinatal Journey toolkit helps providers and families access mental wellness tools for every step of the journey. Webinar coming soon! Read the toolkit: https://loom.ly/4pC0dwE

New UW research: Schools offering universal free meals see fewer students with high blood pressure — a 2.7% drop and 10.8% lower after 5 years. Evidence that meal policies improve child health! Read more: https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg #schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals

In an age of misinformation, building trust through transparent communication is key! Join the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice for Rumor Has It with Dr. Tara Kirk Sell. 📅 Oct 28 | 12–1 PM PDT | 💻 Online | 🔗 https://loom.ly/XZYlL7s

Exciting news from Emeritus Professor Stephen Bezruchka! His upcoming book Born Sick in the USA (Feb 2026) explores why Americans have worse health than other wealthy nations—and what can change. Learn more: https://loom.ly/oejWSaE

How can imagination, reflection, and action help us do better for population health? 🌍 Join Dr. Paul Fleming (U-Mich) & Dr. India Ornelas (UW) for a conversation on prevention thinking and health equity. 🗓 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2 PM 📍 HRC 101 or online 🔗 bit.ly/ImagineDoingBetter

📆📢 Passionate about #healthequity and #publichealth? Thurs October 23rd at 2pm PT, join @hspop.uw.edu for a discussion of how prevention thinking can guide research and action for meaningful change, w/ guest speaker Dr. Paul J. Fleming, hosted by Dr. India Ornelas. Register at bit.ly/ImagineDoing...

UW pride is strong! 💪💜 Our university continues to rise in national rankings, recognized again for excellence in education and impact. https://loom.ly/3fPyzgg #UW #GoDawgs

In a new AJPH essay, the Health and Power Organizing Project, including HSPOP’s own India Ornelas, call for a reimagining of the field—one that builds power with communities and breaks the systems that sustain inequity. https://loom.ly/Jj3Ac_4

Join our info session for the MHIHIM program! Get insights on admissions, curriculum, and student experience, followed by a live Q&A! 📅 October 21 | 🕚 5:30–6:30 PM PDT | 💻 Zoom Register: https://loom.ly/jU5alQs

📣 Early career researchers + postdocs: The WA LHS E-STAR Center’s final call for Letters of Interest is open! 🗓️ Info webinar: Oct 16 | 12–1 PM 📝 LOI due: Nov 10 Details ➡️ act-center.org

Congrats to UW PhD candidate Pamela Bonsu, winner of a poster award at #IAPHS2025! 🎉 Her research with Angela Chen examines how the Interstate Highway System—once framed as “urban renewal”—continues to shape racial and socioeconomic inequities today. #HealthEquity #UWSPH #PopulationHealth

🌟Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn, who was selected to the Obama Foundation’s Leaders program! Read more about the program and her work https://loom.ly/UzCIUHQ

King5 found WA schools with lead levels nearly 1,000× the limit. Thanks to UW COPHP + Rep. Pollet, new legislation is closing unsafe fixtures—a reminder why strong public health policy matters. https://loom.ly/Q0zhLe0 #SafeWater #PublicHealth #LeadFreeWA

A new UW study shows universal free school meals are linked to lower student blood pressure — a 2.7% drop overall, and 10.8% lower after 5 years. Strong evidence that school meal policies boost child health and prevent future heart disease. 🍎💓 https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg

🎉 Big news: UW is climbing the charts! The University of Washington has risen in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings. 💜 https://loom.ly/supi1Lo #UW #beboundless #godawgs

🚰 WA’s new lead-in-water limits are driving school upgrades. UW showed how Rep. Gerry Pollet + COPHP MPH students helped pass the 2021 law. Now Kitsap schools & DOH are testing outlets and fixing old fixtures. Policy in action = safer water for kids. https://loom.ly/UdfoyPQ

UW HIHIM Class of ’25 partnered with Fred Hutch & the UW Autism Center on capstones that improved data systems, patient portals & workflows—turning classroom learning into real-world impact. https://loom.ly/z5OIdcc #HIHIM #healthinformatics #healthinformationmanagement

Unpaid family caregiving comes at a steep cost. By 2060, lost earnings & productivity could top $480B each year—hitting minoritized caregivers & those caring for loved ones with dementia hardest: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaf049 #CaregivingCrisis #HealthEquity #AgingPopulation

For years, researchers have hypothesized that westerly winds were ferrying warm water toward the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, accelerating ice melt. A new @uwess.bsky.social study flips the existing narrative on its head, pointing toward winds from the north instead. www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...