News from School of Nursing & Health Studies
Category: Community Partnerships
Behavioral Health in Underserved Populations in King and Snohomish Counties
Dr. Hoa Appel and Dr. Mabel Ezeonwu are working on research with an engagement award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Community collaborators include the Latino Educational Training Institute, Cultivate South Park, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
October 17, 2022
Mental Health Matters Featured on King 5
Mental Health Matters, a community-based program to address mental health, and co-director Jody Early, were featured on King 5 news.
August 18, 2022
Mental Health Matters
SNHS professor Dr. Jody Early, in partnership with Verdant Health Commission, has founded Mental Health Matters of Washington, a community-centered mental health awareness program.
May 9, 2022
BSN Students Work to Prevent Social Isolation
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program explore the impacts of social isolation. Social isolation has been proven to be a danger to both mental and physical health.
February 23, 2022
Mental Health Matters of Washington
Dr. Jody Early, SNHS Professor, and team have developed a new program to improve mental health in our communities: Mental Health Matters of Washington.
February 23, 2022
Behavioral Health Program Launched
SNHS' Behavioral Health program for health care professionals was launched last autumn. The program's success has prompted program expansion plans. Every participant in the first cohort said they would recommend the course to peers and coworkers. SNHS dean, Shari L. Dworkin, said “I’m thrilled for the students and their patients, and so proud of our team for this program that will change how caregivers and providers care for the most vulnerable.”
November 8, 2021
Over 200 Students Give Thanks
W day celebrates the University of Washington's birthday. The W day celebration this year included the opportunity for students to write Thank You cards to frontline health care workers. Over 200 students participated and their cards were delivered to EvergreenHealth Kirkland.
November 1, 2021
Meet Sukhaman Kaur!
Get to know Sukhaman Kaur, Fieldwork Program Manager. Sukhaman works with students and community partners to connect students with fieldwork opportunities.
September 30, 2021
Community Connections
SNHS Associate Professor Mabel Ezeonwu led students in their Population-based Health in Community Practice. Students worked closely with community partners to bring "health and hope" through community practice.
September 22, 2021
MN Students Expand Training
Students in the MN program had an opportunity to work with the Washington State Nurses Association to decrease workplace violence.
July 19, 2021