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Vaccinating a child on the Marshall Islands (photo by Lisa Chiou, MD; courtesy of the Global Health Resource Center and International Health Group)

Prospective Students

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Apply today to the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, ranked #4 among all public health schools in the United States by US News and World Report.

Global Health Fellowships

Sarah Paige, 2008 Francis Fellow, spends her off time in Uganda teaching English to schoolkids

Eight students from across the UW were awarded a Thomas Francis Jr. Global Health Fund Endowed Student Fellowship to promote global health by undertaking projects in other countries.

Upcoming Events

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Seattle as a Center for Global Health: Why Here and Why Now

July 24, 11:30pm–1:30pm

17th Annual Summer Institute for Public Health Practice

August 11–August 15
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News Briefs

Vytorin Pros & Cons

Bruce Psaty comments on the controversy surrounding Vytorin, a cholesterol-lowering drug.

More Benefits of Fiber

Research led by Michelle Williams finds fiber may reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia.

Cuts = Risk

Bud Nicola warns that funding cuts to public health services pose a real risk to our community.

Rethinking Self Exams

David Thomas comments on new research about the value of breast self-exams.