June 28, 2015 | Health News
NPR: It Turns Out We Really Didn't Know What People Are Dying From (Christopher Murray)
By Amy Costello
June 24, 2015 | Department News
Congratuations to 2015 Grads!
This year, 182 people received degrees or certificates from the Department of Global Health. This includes the undergraduate minor, Masters and PhD programs, graduate certificates, and the Global Health Pathway for medical students.
June 24, 2015 | Department News
Jared Baeten Named Vice Chair of Department
We are delighted to announce that Jared Baeten, MD, PhD has agreed to serve as Vice Chair for the Department of Global Health. Dr. Baeten, who is also a Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine, has been conducting HIV- and STD-related research since 1997 and is widely respected for his leadership of clinical trials of interventions to prevent HIV transmission. As Vice Chair Dr.
June 11, 2015 | Health News
American Journal of Public Health: Health and Justice in a Time of Austerity
An editorial by James Pfeiffer, PhD, MPH, published in the American Journal of Public Health, highlights the long-term effects of structural adjustment policies on health systems in low and middle income countries.
Read the full article.
May 13, 2015 | Department News
Global Healthies Awards Highlight Student Work and Collaboration with Nepal
Five outstanding students were awarded “Global Healthies” awards for excellence and achievement in global health on May 11, three of whom were honored for their projects in Nepal.
The second annual Global Healthies award ceremony, held in the Husky Union Building, awarded students in five categories, including the people’s choice Oscar Gish Social Justice & Equity Award. Each awardee received US$500.
May 01, 2015 | Department News
UW Ranks among Top Programs for Global Equity and Biomedical Research
University of Washington ranked third among 59 universities in a student-led report highlighting how university research benefits low-resource settings
The University of Washington ranked third out of 59 universities in its approach to global equity and biomedical research, earning a B+ “grade.” This University Report Card ranking was published in late April by Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), a student-led group focused on access to medicine and health-related technologies.
April 30, 2015 | Health News
MPH Student's Seattle Times Story Highlights PRONTO Birth-Simulation Training
A Seattle-based nonprofit is helping save lives in Kenya and elsewhere with highly realistic training sessions that prepare health-care workers to manage a childbirth emergency. PRONTO is directed by Affiliate Associate Professor Dilys Walker, and is the subject of a Seattle Times article by MPH student Paul Nevin.
April 13, 2015 | Department News
UW Honors I-TECH Director for Contributions to Lifelong Learning
Associate Professor Ann Downer, a pioneer of distance learning at the University of Washington, has been named winner of the UW's 2015 Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award.
Ann Downer, a pioneer of distance learning at the University of Washington, has been named winner of the UW's 2015 Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award. - See more at: http://sph.washington.edu/news/article.asp?content_ID=5067#sthash.WhqLcHfa.dpuf
April 13, 2015 | Department News
Pat Gentino Named Outstanding Staff for 2015 School of Public Health Awards
We are pleased to announce that Pat Gentino, Operations and Compliance Officer for I-TECH, was selected as the 2015 Department of Global Health Outstanding Staff as part of the School of Public Health (SPH) Awards. This year we had a fantastic response to our call for nominees with 10 truly outstanding nominations. A small committee of two staff and one faculty member made the very difficult decision.
April 08, 2015 | Department News
Global Health and the Arts Converge at ACT Theater on April 24
What do a painting, a scalpel, and a song have in common? The answer will be danced, performed and spoken at "The Panacea Project - Global Health & the Arts" performance showcase on Friday, April 24th. Community members from both global health and the arts will converge at the ACT Theatre in Downtown Seattle for a night of interdisciplinary connections and re-imagination of health and healing.
Some of the performers and speakers include: