public health

Board-certified pathologist Guy Palmer tackles a variety of COVID‑19 related topics in a question-and-answer format designed to help WSU viewers better understand the science for battling the global pandemic.

Washington State University is encouraging all community members to see whether they are currently eligible to receive the COVID‑19 vaccine using the State of Washington’s new Phase Finder tool.

Among the practices they are encouraging are wearing masks, maintaining six feet of physical distance, frequent hand washing, staying home if sick and attesting when visiting campus.

By Addy Hatch, College of Nursing

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Washington State University College of Nursing will introduce a Graduate Certificate in Public Health with enrollment to begin in the fall.

By Lori Maricle, College of Pharmacy

SPOKANE, Wash. – In response to an outbreak of mumps in the area, 64 Washington State University College of Pharmacy students helped conduct 17 immunization clinics at schools and organizations in January and February.

By Alli Benjamin, College of Nursing

SPOKANE, Wash. – Leaders in medicine, nursing and public health who recently participated in a White House roundtable on the health impacts of climate change included Patricia Butterfield, dean emerita and professor at Washington State University College of Nursing.