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Catalyzing Career Development – Center for Mental Health Implementation Support
The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support offers career development opportunities for those that work in a mental health system, organization, or program and are doing some kind of mental health implementation work within their organization (e.g., improving an existing program or establishing a new practice). CMHIS is housed at the Stanford Center for Dissemination and…
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Women’s Perspectives: Trust in the Reproductive Health Care System and Key Sources of Information
Highlights A nationally representative sample of women in the United States polled in March 2025 by the AAMC Center for Health Justice revealed that: Learn more about this study in this recent article here.
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SHPEP Alumni Take on Medical School
The Summer Health Professions Education Program is a free 6-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for successful application and matriculation to…
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5 Scripts to Use When You Disagree With Your Doctor
Originally published by UW Medicine’s Right as Rain It’s normal to feel unsure or even hesitant when your doctor suggests a treatment plan that doesn’t quite sit right. But speaking up is not only allowed — it’s encouraged. In this helpful article from Right as Rain, Dr. Adewunmi Nuga of UW Medicine offers five practical…
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Health & Well‑Being Findings from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey
The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) is the largest survey that examines the experiences of transgender people in the United States. The National Center for Transgender Equality (now Advocates for Trans Equality) conducted the survey in the fall of 2022 and 92,329 binary and nonbinary transgender respondents from all 50 states, the District of Columbia,…
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Article Highlights Language and Cultural Barriers in Healthcare for Latino Communities
A recent article in WA Latino News examines the persistent language and cultural barriers that many Latino residents face when navigating healthcare in Seattle and across Washington state. The piece features Dr. Leo Morales, co-director of the Latino Center for Health and provider at UW Medicine’s LatinX Diabetes Clinic, who describes how a lack of…
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Gender-Affirming Care and Insurance: New Podcast Episode
What are your rights when seeking gender-affirming care in Washington? What does insurance cover, and where can you turn for support? In a special Pride Month episode of OIC Answers, the podcast from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, hosts Aaron and Matt speak with Washington State LGBTQ+ Commissioners Darlin Lozano and Sam…
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UW Medicine Faculty Publish on Equity and Healthcare Quality
A new article in Frontiers in Public Health, “Let’s Not Steal Equity from Our Patients in the Name of Quality,” was co-authored by Edwin Lindo (Office of Healthcare Equity, Department of Family Medicine) along with Chelsea Hicks, Heather Barnett, Jennifer Shi, Julia Velonjara, Monica Vavilala, and Zaher Kmail—all affiliated with the University of Washington. The…
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Tubman Health Brings Community-Owned Healthcare to South Seattle
Founded by Danisha Jefferson-Abye during 2020’s pandemic and racial justice movement, Tubman Health operates two South Seattle clinics with a third planned for 2027. Their innovative “Healing House” clinic emerged from extensive community design involving 24,000+ touchpoints from local residents. The organization takes a unique approach to healthcare, creating spaces where Western and alternative medicine…
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Erica Crittendon Receives National Excellence in Public Health Award
Erica Crittendon, a graduating UWSOM medical student, has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Public Health Award by the U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee. She was recognized for her leadership in HIV prevention, sexual health, and advocacy for underserved communities. Her work reflects a strong commitment to equity and justice in public…
