UW PhD Program in Health Services

Congratulations to Dr. Donald Chi for receiving the prestigious PECASE Award! This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to dental research and public health. Dr. Chi’s work addresses the root causes of health inequities at both the individual and community level. He is paving the way for healthier communities, read more about his work and achievements at

Dr. Donald Chi wins PECASE award Dr. Donald Chi, the UWSOD’s Associate Dean for Research, has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from outgoing US President Joe Biden. This prestigious award,...

In today's era of synthetic drugs, the number of available substances has swelled to more than 200, with more hitting the streets every day, including sedatives, animal tranquilizers and an industrial chemical used by plastic manufacturers. Caleb Banta-Green, adjunct professor in HSPOP, warns that the increasingly “messy drug supply,” is making street drugs more dangerous, as their potency and contents are almost impossible to know without extensive testing. "Some people use fentanyl a dozen times a day, every day of the year, and every one of those is an overdose opportunity because the fentanyl here is so unpredictable," he warns. Learn more about what Banta-Green and his colleagues at the UW Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research are doing to help at:

WA sees spike in new chemicals in street drugs Washington researchers and care providers are struggling to keep up with new chemicals in the region’s illicit drug supply.

Long-term care is a significant yet often overlooked risk for retirees, and many are left with the financial burden of providing care to aging family members. Stipica Mudrazija's research highlights the staggering costs of unpaid caregiving, with a $67 billion opportunity cost for caregivers. As the market for long-term care insurance shrinks, it’s crucial for retirees to plan ahead, explore options, and have conversations with potential caregivers. Read more on how to plan for long-term care in retirement at

Plan for potential long-term care in your senior years in terms of family and finances Medicare doesn’t pay for most long-term care charges.