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Welcoming women in construction

New DEOHS study will explore whether mentorship for women working in the trades improves safety, health and job retention

February 14, 2020 | Deirdre Lockwood

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Are travel bans effective?

Research is scarce and suggests that travel bans may only delay the spread of disease, says a new paper from the University of Washington

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DEOHS faculty win global innovation awards

Funds will support international health studies on heat waves, natural hazards, and sustainable food

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Responding now to climate change

New DEOHS study finds health officials want to prepare for the threat of climate change but lack resources, guidance

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Preparing for the next pandemic

Funding from the UW Population Health Initiative kick-starts a new collaboration on global health security co-led by DEOHS professor

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The odds of death from wildfire smoke

New UW study finds increase in risk of dying in the days after exposure to wildfire smoke

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Saving lives and the planet

Research on the health benefits of solar panels creates new opportunities for DEOHS student Marissa VanRy

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