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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 28/09/2026

Emmy-winning journalist Paola Ramos and UW's Sophia Jordán Wallace explore Latino voter engagement, political power, and the demographic shifts quietly reshaping American elections. 📅 Oct 14 / 6:30-7:30 p.m. 🏛️ Town Hall Seattle & livestreaming ✅ Registration open: loom.ly/TGVc_pY

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 24/09/2026

Hear Dr. Kemi Doll dicuss her debut book, "A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing" with UW HSPop Professor and Department Chair, Dr. Megha Ramaswamy: 📅 November 17 at 2PM 🏢 HRC 101 & Microsoft Teams ✅ RSVP: loom.ly/HHVBwEQ

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 23/09/2026

The September session of NWCPHP's Hot Topics in Practice will present examples of youth engagement initiatives with a focus on youth-designed resources. RSVP: loom.ly/RN1H210

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 12/09/2026

Carolyn Fan's PhD dissertation paper examining how zines are used to communicate health information among queer and transgender communities of color was published in Culture, Health & Sexuality in July. Full paper: loom.ly/SMfFY2o

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 01/09/2026

Congrats to Angela Chen for being named the 2026 University of Washington School of Public Health Outstanding Teaching Assistant! Full story: loom.ly/KLMhSHk

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 01/09/2026

Dr. Stephen Bezruchka will give the keynote speech at the Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility 2026 Health Justice Benefit on Saturday, Sept 19, at South Seattle College. Learn more and purchase tickets: loom.ly/gadFnsQ

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 08/08/2026

HSPop community, help us amplify your research and accomplishments on our news page, newsletters, and social media! We're seeking stories about topical research, meaningful projects, publications, media appearances, and other success stories. Find more ideas and submit: loom.ly/ecgrhCc

Post it with text "Calling all HSPop students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Submit your stories! We're seeking news about:
Awards, fellowships, or other recognition
Expertise on current public health issues
Innovative research and initiatives
Meaningful projects
Media appearances
Publications

Find more topic idea and submit via the link below

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 06/08/2026

Lars Almquist published research in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open and the Journal of Urban Health—looking at factors needed to sustain hospital-based violence intervention programs and the tactics HVIP workers use to meet the recovery needs of violently injured patients. loom.ly/3Wh4E3U

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 22/07/2026

Washington is currently in a heat wave. So here's a relevant publication where researchers and community members co-developed strategies to reduce heat-related illness. Research article: loom.ly/xwFybV4 Video abstract: loom.ly/dUJ8lSE

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 14/07/2026

Wait, is yogurt bad for me? This spring, Dr. Jim Krieger, co-chaired an expert panel that released a new roadmap to define and regulate ultra-processed foods. Read Dr. Krieger's Q&A with UW News: loom.ly/FU_Ek3w

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 07/07/2026

Listen the IDEA Exchange Podcast by ASPPH, episode 3, "Rewriting the Rules: Public Health Education in the Age of AI" to hear Dr. Miruna Buta's take on teaching public health writing in the age of AI. loom.ly/e7KRPw0

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 27/06/2026

UW Health Services PhD student, Vincenzo Malo, MS, recently had three abstracts accepted by APHA, the National LGBTQ+ Health Conference, and GLMA's Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. 🌈 Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 15/06/2026

The UW SPH Excellence Awards recognize members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health. Congratulations to all the awardees from the HSPop department and beyond! Read about the recipients: loom.ly/GV6v1kM

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 03/06/2026

Washington led the nation with a 2004 “Don’t Pass the Trash” law and expanded protections to higher education in 2020. But reporting found some schools still sidestep disclosure requirements. Rep. Gerry Pollet says he plans legislation to close the gaps. Full story: loom.ly/nMTdl_s

Top half: Image of a man in a suit carrying a box of personal items. Bottom half: purple background with white font "Investigate West. Washington let the nation with a 2004 "Don't pass the trash" law and expanded protections to higher eduacation in 2020. Yet some schools still sidestep disclosure requirements. Rep. Gerry Pollet says he plans legislation to close the gaps."

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 22/05/2026

Betty Bekemeier was a guest on the podcast Exploring Rural Health to discuss new insights about the rural public health workforce from her recent research study published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. Listen on your favorite podcast app or here: loom.ly/O3lNshU

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 14/05/2026

The Unspoken Truths Traveling Museum centers Black history while creating space to reflect on the interconnected struggles of marginalized communities everywhere. Visit the exhibition May 4–22 in HRC—located in the 1st and 2nd floor lobbies and near the north elevators.

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 08/05/2026

In a Washington Blade op-ed, “Science said stop; the Supreme Court said no – What Chiles v. Salazar means for LGBTQ health,” co-authors Vincenzo Malo and Dr. Harry Barbee responded to the Supreme Court's recent ruling against Colorado's conversion therapy ban. Full op-ed: loom.ly/xlHTx2Y

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 07/05/2026

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 01/05/2026

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 28/04/2026

Congratulations to Sydney Spencer for being selected as one of next year’s ITHS TL1 trainees! Sydney investigates the intersection of occupational and maternal health, focusing on how employment quality shapes the risk of mental illness among working mothers.

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 23/04/2026

Husky Giving Day is a coordinated effort, pooling all gifts during this campaign together to demonstrate just how important each gift is, regardless of the amount. Every gift can make a difference. loom.ly/HXs7Td0

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 22/04/2026

Husky Giving Day 2026 is TOMORROW - April 23rd - and it's powered by you! loom.ly/HXs7Td0

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 22/04/2026

Husky Giving Day is THIS THURSDAY! This is your opportunity to provide current and future Health Systems and Population Health undergraduate and graduate students a little help in accessing the resources and experiences they need to make the most of their time in the department.

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 02/04/2026

Is the “happiest country in the world” really thriving for everyone? Join us for a talk with Fulbright scholar Johanna Pajula as she explores public health challenges in Finland! Register below! 🗓 April 20 | 3–4 PM 📍 HRC 101 + Online 🔗 bit.ly/HappiestCountryInTheWorld

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 30/03/2026

HSPOP’s India Ornelas and Jessica Chen will be hosting Dr Bertha Hidalgo as a part of UW’s Public Lecture series! Join us on April 7th at Town Hall Seattle loom.ly/PgW3F1c #uwpubliclecture #berthahidalgo

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 27/03/2026

Congrats to first-year Health Services PhD student, L. Sarah Mixson, on receiving the 2026 CPDD NIDA Directors Travel Award! Sarah is among a select group of promising young scientists to receive the National Institute on Drug Abuse Director’s Travel Award.

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 25/03/2026

Pooja Manjunath, HSPOP MPH student analyzed autism diagnoses disparities an recommended ways for the UW Autism Center to expand services across the state. Learn more about her and her practicum at: loom.ly/nM2qpx4

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 04/03/2026

Congratulations to Vincenzo Malo! He was selected to be in the American Journal of Public Health's Student Think Tank. Vincenzo is a first-year doctoral student with lots of impactful research already under his belt. We can't wait to see how he brings his unique perspective and expertise to AJPH!

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 04/03/2026

Calling all graduate students across the UW tri-campus! Apply to compete in the 2026 UW Three Minute Thesis (UW 3MT®), where you’ll have the opportunity to win cash prizes. Proposals due: March 20, 2026 by 11:59 pm (PDT). Learn more at loom.ly/GPF0t9o #uw3mt #threeminutethesis

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 23/02/2026

Americans are dead first, but it doesn't have to be that way. Learn how from Stephen Bezruchka, his new book “Born Sick in the USA” and his upcoming book talk with HSPOP Department Chair Megha Ramaswamy at: loom.ly/NpX7XCU

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 18/02/2026

UW researchers, including HSPOP’s Kwun Chuen Gary Chan and Daniel Enquobahrie, are exploring how societal factors can contribute to worldwide adolescent loneliness trends loom.ly/UXq1Fao

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 12/02/2026

Second-year MHIHIM student Aaron Morris is helping lead the implementation of an enterprise electronic health record system—applying lessons from the classroom directly to one of the state’s most ambitious health IT initiatives. loom.ly/Q4UynBA

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 06/02/2026

HSPOP’s Tanya Karwaki was featured on JACR's podcast: Contrast & Clarity! What happens when AI in radiology gets it wrong, and who’s actually on the hook? Find out more wherever you get your podcasts!

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 04/02/2026

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 loom.ly/Nm9o_Ag

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 28/01/2026

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. loom.ly/Mdarrgw

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 19/01/2026

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 loom.ly/K_W_KWI

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 19/01/2026

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 loom.ly/PT9-PIs #universalfreeschoolmeals #researchmakesamericahealthier

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 16/01/2026

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: loom.ly/2-y46Dc #ultraprocessedfoods #nutrition

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 14/01/2026

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 loom.ly/1Qhu6xQ

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 12/01/2026

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 bit.ly/MoroccoSDOH #uwstudyabroad #morocco #sdoh

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 09/01/2026

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

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 22/12/2025

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. loom.ly/Xwu9HLk

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 16/12/2025

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! loom.ly/beaYtLE

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 10/12/2025

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 loom.ly/OkB7bu8 #contraceptionjournal #reproductiverights

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 09/12/2025

“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.” loom.ly/eT7Brc0

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 08/12/2025

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. loom.ly/GQO0SFw #healthpolicy #permittopurchase #gunsafety

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 03/12/2025

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! loom.ly/beaYtLE #cophp #onlinemph #healthinformatics

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 26/11/2025

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. loom.ly/vYrDpL8 #paulfleming #imaginedoingbetter

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 19/11/2025

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

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UW Health Systems and Population Health @hspop.uw.edu · 17/11/2025

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! loom.ly/beaYtLE

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