Confronting “wicked problems” in public health
A class for new DEOHS graduate students highlights how to make headway on 7 complex challenges in environmental health
Tackling climate change by the numbers
From infectious diseases to wildfire smoke, new faculty member Marissa Childs predicts how climate change will influence health
Jobs with the highest cancer deaths in the U.S.
Occupation is an important contributor to cancer burden in U.S., according to new research by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Baker and collaborators
Air pollution linked with high blood pressure in kids
Children exposed to common air pollutant in the womb and infancy may be at higher risk for elevated blood pressure, DEOHS research finds
Looking out for “invisible” workers
New DEOHS Assistant Professor Rachel Sklar sparks solutions for marginalized workers and communities
Color-changing wipes spot lead in homes and cars
New UW and Boston University study validates simpler, cheaper lead screening method for families
Occupational health and medicine expert will lead DEOHS
Physician and workplace researcher June Spector named department chair
Our most-read stories of 2025
Our top stories address emerging challenges in community and workplace health and safety
With community fridges, neighbors feed each other
DEOHS faculty members Emily Hovis and Marie Spiker collaborate with UW Urban Freight Lab to improve safety and efficiency of hyperlocal food sharing