Understanding the needs of small Latino-owned businesses for workplace wellness programs
Researchers at HPRC collaborated with small business owners to understand needs for workplace wellness and adapt Connect to Wellness.
New Project Updates
The Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is pleased to announce a few of our center’s newest projects. Read more to learn what we’re working on.
Nuestro Valor, a transformative initiative to increase access to healthier food in rural communities led by Barbara Baquero
Nuestro Valor, a transformative initiative to increase access to healthier food in rural communities is led by Barbara Baquero.
Miriana Duran receives Magnuson Scholarship
Miriana Duran, a PhD student in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health and research scientist at HPRC, has received the Magnuson Scholarship to support her PhD research to help reduce disparities faced by Latinx communities in Washington! Her research focuses on the mental health impacts of Seattle’s FreshBucks program, which provides lower-income residents…
Najma Mohamed and Lesley Steinman Awarded Tier 1 Pilot Award
Mohamed and Steinman were recently awarded a Tier 1 Pilot Award by the University of Washington Population Health Initiative. The two aim to, “[center] the voices and experiences of the social service workforce and participants,” said Steinman.
Sherry Wu (MPH ’23) Awarded APHA’s Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health
Sherry Wu, Research Coordinator and UW alum, has been awarded the 2023 Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health. Wu says, “Our society’s emphasis on productivity categorizes older adults as less desirable. But the experiences and wisdom of older adults are invaluable, and they have a right to fulfilling and healthy lives.”
Student Honored in Husky 100 during 2022
Each year, UW recognizes 100 undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the university. We are excited to share that one of the students supporting the center’s work has been named to the Husky 100 — Sheharbano Jafry. She is a third-year undergraduate, who has been supporting the information navigator blog as part of the Partnership for Vaccine Confidence project.
Students Honored in Husky 100 during 2021
Two students — Najma Abdi and Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano — who have supported the work and efforts of the University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center (UW HPRC) were named as part of the university’s Husky 100 this year.
Making Progress, Together
Welcome to 2021. It is a new year with new possibilities. And was there ever a year where we are all so ready for the potential progress it holds? Take a look back at 2020 with us before we look ahead to what 2021 has to offer at the UW Health Promotion Research Center.
UW HPRC Student Honored as a 2020 Husky 100
Perla Bravo Acevedo as one of the Husky 100 this year. The award goes to 100 University of Washington students who actively connect what happens inside and outside of the classroom and apply what they learn to make a difference on campus, in their communities, and for the future.