MPH Students, Staff, and Faculty Attend Washington State Public Health Association Conference

MPH students, staff, and faculty attended the Washington State Public Health Association Conference in Wenatchee this week. The conference included a mix of workshops, breakout sessions, and social events that brought together professionals from across the state to learn, connect, and celebrate the dedication of our community to improving the public’s health. Many of the MPH students received scholarships from the Washington State Public Health Association to attend the conference, and the conference was a great opportunity to connect with students who attend the program online. Four students who attended the conference also presented their research during the conference poster session. Students said they made valuable contacts and attended diverse presentations that will be essential to their professional growth.

• Britney Van Winkle – Health Curriculum and Health-Risk Behaviors: Assessing Relationships and Trends
• April Gunderson – Intersections of Urban Planning and Public Health: Examining Spatial Correlations of Food Access, Social Capital, and Quality of Life in Spokane County Neighborhoods
• Dilli Gautam – A Preliminary Data Collection and Assessment of Depression Among Immigrant High School Students in Spokane Public Schools
• Rebecca Nalunkuuma – State of Water Safety for the City of Tacoma