March 25, 2025
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.
January 31, 2025
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.
December 11, 2024
PEARLS: Promoting healthy aging and equity through mental health support for older adults
The Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) was highlighted in a recent Issue Brief from the Prevention Research Center Network.
October 24, 2024
Community-Driven research informs policy for safer and more equitable transportation in Seattle
New research from the PATHSS study highlights how community-driven initiatives in South Seattle are shaping transportation policy to improve safety and mobility for underserved communities. The study’s recommendations, focused on better infrastructure and equitable transit access, align with Seattle’s proposed $1.35 billion transportation levy aimed at creating safer and more connected neighborhoods.
September 12, 2024
Empowering Future Health Leaders: SHPEP Scholars Innovate at HPRC
This summer, HPRC hosted six undergraduate scholars who were part of the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). SHPEP is a free, six-week transformative summer experience for first- and second-year college students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the program provides academic enrichment in sciences and…
July 25, 2024
Trusting school-academic relationships: Lessons from the ROSSEY project
Over the past four years, the ReOpening Schools Safely and Educating Youth (ROSSEY) project has supported Yakima schools, students, and parents with vital COVID-19 information. As the project concludes, the research team has compiled lessons learned into a comprehensive handbook on school-academic relationships.
July 18, 2024
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…
June 25, 2024
Enhance Fitness: Partnering to improve community health
The Enhance Fitness program was highlighted in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s PRC Issue Brief. Learn how we partner with our community partner Sound Generations to bring this program to older adults across Washington.
May 1, 2024
Navigating workplace wellness post-pandemic: Insights from low-wage employers and their employees
Researchers from Connect to Wellness (CtW) conducted a comprehensive study to assess the evolving needs of both employers and employees post pandemic.