New Strategic Plan for UW School of Public HealthIn early January, the University of Washington School of Public Health launched a new strategic plan for 2012–2020. Dean Howard Frumkin began the kick-off meeting by telling an audience of faculty, students, and community supporters that 2011 was a good year for the School. Read more >>
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EventsHealthy Places Research Group
NW Environmental Health Conf.
Hot Topics in Practice
PH Preparedness Summit
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NewsLeader in Sustainable Communities to Discuss Transportation
We Are Public Health January Postcard
Congress on Circumpolar Health Comes Full Circle
New Director of UW SPH Student Services Is a Familiar Face
Deb Hinchey, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Public Health (UW SPH) and a former Research Assistant at NWCPHP, is the new UW SPH Director of Student Services. Hinchey will work directly with UW SPH graduate and undergraduate students to enhance their educational experience. Read more >> |
David Goldberg will discuss transportation reform legislation on Wed., Feb. 8 from 3:30–5:30. 
The 4th Annual conference will be held in Portland, OR on February 10, 2012.
The February HTIP session will be on Tuesday, February 21 from 12:00–1:00 PM Pacific. 
As part of the Seattle Healthy Places Research Group Forum, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, David A. Goldberg will speak about the
new federal transportation bill and what it means for people's health. His talk will be held in the UW Health Sciences Center, Room H-670. 
In the past, tribal populations in the Northwest were devastated by pandemics. To ensure that this loss of life does not happen again, Northwest tribes have formed important partnerships so that they will be ready to protect their communities from public health threats. 
On August 5–10, 2012, researchers, public health professionals, health
care providers, governmental representatives, and community leaders will
have a unique opportunity to meet and discuss issues relevant to the
health of Arctic peoples. Core Funding From:
NWCPHP Mission
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) promotes excellence in public health by linking academia and the practice community. As part of the University of Washington School of Public Health, NWCPHP provides training, research, and evaluation for state, local, and tribal public health in six Pacific Northwest states—Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
