Samira Farah leads with faith and community in public health research

Samira Farah stands in front of the Space Needle in her academic regalia.

Recently graduated HPRC student, Samira Farah, MPH ‘25, leads with faith and community showing how cultural expertise is a strength in public health research.

New Project Updates

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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 

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Nuestro Valor, a transformative initiative to increase access to healthier food in rural communities is led by Barbara Baquero.

Community-Driven research informs policy for safer and more equitable transportation in Seattle 

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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.

Trusting school-academic relationships: Lessons from the ROSSEY project

Three students wearing masks stand in front of a school bus. One gives a thumbs up.

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.

“Partnership for the Life Course of Research”: Promoting Diversity in Alzheimer’s Research 

Three people sit at a table during a Brain Health fair to do cognitive testing.

The University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) partnered with the Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) to address the underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latino individuals in Alzheimer’s research.

ROSSEY Community Brief

Over the past three years the ReOpening Schools Safely and Educating Youth (ROSSEY) project has provided Yakima schools with information about COVID-19 to help students continue to stay safe at school. This Community Brief shares what HPRC, the Yakima School District and the Center for Community Health Promotion have learned during the project.