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A LEED Gold-targeted health education hub joins University of Washington campus

AGreenLiving

The University of Washington will soon welcome the brand-new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, a modern and stunning facility that will serve as a major hub for the campus. In 2016, the University of Washington announced its Population Health Initiative. ” + Miller Hull Photography © Kevin Scott.

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A LEED Gold-targeted health education hub joins University of Washington campus

AGreenLiving

The University of Washington will soon welcome the brand-new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, a modern and stunning facility that will serve as a major hub for the campus. In 2016, the University of Washington announced its Population Health Initiative. ” + Miller Hull Photography © Kevin Scott.

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