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A team of researchers from OSU and UW looked at cancer deaths among working-age adults in the U.S. The results, published in @thelancet.com, provide a valuable look into the variation and trends in cancer burden by occupation and research interventions. #PublicHealth @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Jobs with the highest cancer deaths in the U.S. | UW School of Public Health
Researchers provide detailed look at how US cancer burden varies across hundreds of jobs and by sex.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
A team of researchers from OSU and UW looked at cancer deaths among working-age adults in the U.S. The results, published in @thelancet.com, provide a valuable look into the variation and trends in cancer burden by occupation and research interventions. #PublicHealth @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Carrie Dennett, a UW SPH alum and registered dietitian, shares her perspective on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She highlights concerns raised by health experts, pointing to a lack of transparency and mixed messages within the guidelines. @uwfsnh.bsky.social #PublicHealth #Nutrition
My thoughts about the concerning new Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett breaks down the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which she calls odd and confusing.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Carrie Dennett, a UW SPH alum and registered dietitian, shares her perspective on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She highlights concerns raised by health experts, pointing to a lack of transparency and mixed messages within the guidelines. @uwfsnh.bsky.social #PublicHealth #Nutrition
The EPA recently permitted moving forward the use of new pesticide products that contain the insecticide isocycloseram. Many environmental experts have been critical of this decision because they say the insecticide contains harmful forever chemicals. @uwdeohs.bsky.social's Debra Cherry is quoted.
Should You Worry About PFAS in New EPA-Approved Pesticides?
The insecticide isocycloseram has stirred controversy among environmental advocates and scientists. Here’s what to know.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The EPA recently permitted moving forward the use of new pesticide products that contain the insecticide isocycloseram. Many environmental experts have been critical of this decision because they say the insecticide contains harmful forever chemicals. @uwdeohs.bsky.social's Debra Cherry is quoted.
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Our @uwbiostat.bsky.social department seminar this week welcomes Dr. Yu Shen from @mdanderson.bsky.social who will present, "Integrating Machine Learning into Survival Analysis through Distribution-Free Conformal Predication." Thursday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. bit.ly/4jN6orP | @uwsph.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Our @uwbiostat.bsky.social department seminar this week welcomes Dr. Yu Shen from @mdanderson.bsky.social who will present, "Integrating Machine Learning into Survival Analysis through Distribution-Free Conformal Predication." Thursday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. bit.ly/4jN6orP | @uwsph.bsky.social
Congratulations to @hspop.uw.edu's Anjulie Ganti, recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, for her endless work centering public health throughout the UW and our community. Join us at the celebration event tomorrow, Jan 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hogness Auditorium!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Awards - Office of Healthcare Equity
“Mission Possible: Building Community – Together We Rise“ In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy, join your colleagues in recognizing members of the UW Medicine community who are […]
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Congratulations to @hspop.uw.edu's Anjulie Ganti, recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, for her endless work centering public health throughout the UW and our community. Join us at the celebration event tomorrow, Jan 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hogness Auditorium!
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Construction workers & home health aides were professions associated with a significant burden of cancer deaths in a new U.S.-based study by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Baker, Jesse Plascak of Ohio State, and others in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social. Listen #podcast: www.thelancet.com/multimedia/p...
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Construction workers & home health aides were professions associated with a significant burden of cancer deaths in a new U.S.-based study by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Baker, Jesse Plascak of Ohio State, and others in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social. Listen #podcast: www.thelancet.com/multimedia/p...
Manifesting our #publichealth visions for 2026
January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Manifesting our #publichealth visions for 2026
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Meet our new chair, Dr. June Spector! A former director of the UW Occupational & Environmental Medicine Program, she also recently served as occupational research physician & occupational disease prevention lead for @lniwa.bsky.social. @uwmedicine.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/occ...
Occupational health and medicine expert will lead DEOHS
Physician and workplace researcher June Spector named department chair
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January 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Meet our new chair, Dr. June Spector! A former director of the UW Occupational & Environmental Medicine Program, she also recently served as occupational research physician & occupational disease prevention lead for @lniwa.bsky.social. @uwmedicine.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/occ...
Community fridges & micropantries across Seattle are helping neighbors access free food and resources 24/7. UW SPH’s Emily Hovis & Marie Spiker are teaming up with the Urban Freight Lab in a pilot project to boost the safety and efficiency of these sites using smart sensors @uwdeohs.bsky.social
With community fridges, neighbors feed each other
DEOHS faculty members Emily Hovis and Marie Spiker collaborate with UW Urban Freight Lab to improve safety and efficiency of hyperlocal food sharing
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December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Community fridges & micropantries across Seattle are helping neighbors access free food and resources 24/7. UW SPH’s Emily Hovis & Marie Spiker are teaming up with the Urban Freight Lab in a pilot project to boost the safety and efficiency of these sites using smart sensors @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Recent findings led by UW researchers shed light on how the LA fires affected people's health and how they navigated the health care system during climate-related emergencies, especially the uptick in virtual visits for cardiovascular and respiratory issues. @uwnews.uw.edu @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Los Angeles wildfires prompted significantly more virtual medical visits, UW-led research finds
Research led by the University of Washington and Kaiser Permanente Southern California sheds new light on how the 2025 Los Angeles fires affected people’s health, and how people navigated the health.....
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December 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Recent findings led by UW researchers shed light on how the LA fires affected people's health and how they navigated the health care system during climate-related emergencies, especially the uptick in virtual visits for cardiovascular and respiratory issues. @uwnews.uw.edu @uwdeohs.bsky.social
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Congrats to Ethan Ashby @uwsph.bsky.social @uwbiostat.bsky.social PhD student who is a recipient of the International Biometric Society Eastern North American Region (ENAR) Distinguished Student Paper Award. Read about his work at: bit.ly/48J2v3v
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Congrats to Ethan Ashby @uwsph.bsky.social @uwbiostat.bsky.social PhD student who is a recipient of the International Biometric Society Eastern North American Region (ENAR) Distinguished Student Paper Award. Read about his work at: bit.ly/48J2v3v
Dr. June Spector has been named @uwdeohs.bsky.social Chair. Spector brings to the position a wealth of experience working collaboratively with state agencies, as well as her multiple roles within the School of Public Health. Learn more: sph.washington.edu/news-events/... #PublicHealth
June Spector named Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Chair | UW School of Public Health
Spector brings a wealth of experience working collaboratively with state agencies to the School of Public Health.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Dr. June Spector has been named @uwdeohs.bsky.social Chair. Spector brings to the position a wealth of experience working collaboratively with state agencies, as well as her multiple roles within the School of Public Health. Learn more: sph.washington.edu/news-events/... #PublicHealth
New UW research shows that mailing #HPV self-test kits to patients is a cost-effective way to screen for cervical cancer. SPH's Rachel Winer share the benefits of a patient-centered, convenient and accurate way to prevent #cervicalcancer. #publichealth @uwepidemiology.bsky.social
How a simple, cost-effective intervention can save lives from cervical cancer | UW School of Public Health
UW research shows cost-effectiveness of at-home test kits to prevent cervical cancer.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New UW research shows that mailing #HPV self-test kits to patients is a cost-effective way to screen for cervical cancer. SPH's Rachel Winer share the benefits of a patient-centered, convenient and accurate way to prevent #cervicalcancer. #publichealth @uwepidemiology.bsky.social
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“Finding ways to identify kids and families that are at risk of dropping out of the program is of high importance,” said Pia Chaparro, first author of the study. “That’s basically what we’ve identified — a way to flag families who may be at risk of dropping off.” bit.ly/4pOMKxV @uwsph.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“Finding ways to identify kids and families that are at risk of dropping out of the program is of high importance,” said Pia Chaparro, first author of the study. “That’s basically what we’ve identified — a way to flag families who may be at risk of dropping off.” bit.ly/4pOMKxV @uwsph.bsky.social
Congratulations to the 56 @uwnews.uw.edu faculty and researchers were named to @clarivateag.bsky.social’s #HighlyCited2025 list, for work ranking in the top 1% by citations in their fields. Among the group includes School of Public Health faculty Helen Chu and Kristie Ebi.
Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list includes 56 UW faculty and researchers
The University of Washington is proud to announce that 56 faculty and researchers who completed their work while at UW have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list from Clarivate.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Congratulations to the 56 @uwnews.uw.edu faculty and researchers were named to @clarivateag.bsky.social’s #HighlyCited2025 list, for work ranking in the top 1% by citations in their fields. Among the group includes School of Public Health faculty Helen Chu and Kristie Ebi.
The West Coast Alliance urge newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, despite new federal advice to delay. SPH's Dr. Helen Chu warns the change could further erode trust in the CDC. The vaccine has cut pediatric hepatitis B by 99% and remains safe & effective. #PublicHealth
WA, other states still recommend hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The West Coast Health Alliance pushed back against new federal guidance around the hepatitis B vaccine, saying changes were not credible or evidence-based.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The West Coast Alliance urge newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, despite new federal advice to delay. SPH's Dr. Helen Chu warns the change could further erode trust in the CDC. The vaccine has cut pediatric hepatitis B by 99% and remains safe & effective. #PublicHealth
Here are the top 10 #publichealth stories from the UW SPH community in 2025, highlighting the work of our faculty and students alongside communities. These partnerships and sustainable funding are critical, to ensure that the state, nation and world can live healthier, longer lives.
Top 10 public health stories of 2025 | UW School of Public Health
Here’s how the UW School of Public Health community has been taking action to transform public health in 2025.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Here are the top 10 #publichealth stories from the UW SPH community in 2025, highlighting the work of our faculty and students alongside communities. These partnerships and sustainable funding are critical, to ensure that the state, nation and world can live healthier, longer lives.
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Awan Afiaz is a UW biostatistics PhD student in public health @uwsph.bsky.social who is part of a research team at @fredhutch.org developing software to help clinicians in cancer research implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate diagnosis. bit.ly/3MAHoHH
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Awan Afiaz is a UW biostatistics PhD student in public health @uwsph.bsky.social who is part of a research team at @fredhutch.org developing software to help clinicians in cancer research implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate diagnosis. bit.ly/3MAHoHH
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Virtual health care visits rose significantly after the Los Angeles wildfires last January, according to new research led by DEOHS faculty member Joan Casey in @jamahealthforum.com.
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Virtual medical visits soared after Los Angeles wildfires
New findings by DEOHS faculty member Joan Casey and team could help health care systems prepare for climate disasters
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December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Virtual health care visits rose significantly after the Los Angeles wildfires last January, according to new research led by DEOHS faculty member Joan Casey in @jamahealthforum.com.
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu @uwmedicine.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/vir...
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UW PH-GH undergrads are working with local organizations to address real-world health challenges through field-based experiential learning. These experiences help students build practical skills while strengthening community partnerships and preparing for careers in #publichealth. Learn more!
Undergraduates partner with Washingtonians to improve public health | UW School of Public Health
The Public Health-Global Health major gives students field-based experiences at the beginning of their major’s intensive training.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
UW PH-GH undergrads are working with local organizations to address real-world health challenges through field-based experiential learning. These experiences help students build practical skills while strengthening community partnerships and preparing for careers in #publichealth. Learn more!
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Important work from @uwsph.bsky.social researcher @blueyedgenes.bsky.social that focuses on ethical and social implications of using legacy datasets.
Out now in @natgenet.nature.com, our Comment analyzing uses of the Human Genome Diversity Project (HGDP), a controversial dataset in human genomics research. A 🧵
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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Important work from @uwsph.bsky.social researcher @blueyedgenes.bsky.social that focuses on ethical and social implications of using legacy datasets.
UW Researchers are seeking participants across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties to study how respiratory viruses spread in households and communities. The findings could help guide public-health readiness and response efforts to mitigate respiratory virus outbreaks. @uwmedicine.bsky.social
Participants sought for new study of how viruses spread - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
UW Researchers are seeking participants across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties to study how respiratory viruses spread in households and communities. The findings could help guide public-health readiness and response efforts to mitigate respiratory virus outbreaks. @uwmedicine.bsky.social
A new study led by UW School of Public Health researchers is asking if societal factors like unemployment rate, internet use, and income inequality may be linked to increased loneliness amongst young people across the globe. Read more on our blog: #PublicHealth #LonelinessEpidemic #MentalHealth
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 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A new study led by UW School of Public Health researchers is asking if societal factors like unemployment rate, internet use, and income inequality may be linked to increased loneliness amongst young people across the globe. Read more on our blog: #PublicHealth #LonelinessEpidemic #MentalHealth
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Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
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On the path to autism therapeutics
First-generation undergrad Leonardo Diaz makes discoveries through UW mentorship program in environmental health
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November 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu #celebratefirstgen #uwfirstgen #bethefirst deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pat...
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu #celebratefirstgen #uwfirstgen #bethefirst deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pat...
Fall merch drop 📣 From visit our pop up store uwsphmerch.liftoff.shop from Nov 10-24 to purchase a UW School of Public Health quarter zip or classic t-shirt and sport your #publichealth pride!
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Fall merch drop 📣 From visit our pop up store uwsphmerch.liftoff.shop from Nov 10-24 to purchase a UW School of Public Health quarter zip or classic t-shirt and sport your #publichealth pride!