Northwest Center for Public Health Practice

NWCPHP Has New Leadership

On July 15, 2008, Jack Thompson, MSW stepped down as director. Under his leadership, the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice has become a vital resource to state and local health departments in the six-state region that the Center serves.

Susan Allan, MD, JD, MPH has taken over as director of the Center. Her extensive qualifications include 17 years as the health director for Arlington County Department of Human Services in Virginia and three years as Public Health Director and State Health Officer for Oregon Department of Human Services. more...

Who We Are

The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington provides just-in-time training, ongoing learning resources, and evaluation expertise for professionals to stay current and build capacity. Through partnerships in the Northwest, NWCPHP tailors trainings to meet the needs of state, tribal, and local communities throughout Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. more...