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DEOHS MS student Asheton Gilbertson swabs a firefighter's hands for chemical analysis.

Preventing long-term health risks for firefighters

DEOHS researchers track firefighters’ exposure to toxic chemicals and radiofrequency waves

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DEOHS Research Scientist Angelo Ong, in protective face shield helmet in a lab, holds two bottles of wastewater for analysis.

New report urges US investment in wastewater disease surveillance

DEOHS Professor Scott Meschke and coauthors recommend national wastewater surveying system to detect disease outbreaks in new National Academies report

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Photo of Jennifer Otten with a background of cherry tomatoes.

DEOHS faculty member joins Washington State Food Policy Forum

Associate Professor Jennifer Otten hopes to boost public health in Washington with a holistic approach to food systems

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Our most-read stories of 2022 

Global recognition, new faculty and cutting-edge research: counting down our top 10 blog posts of 2022

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A man wearing a blue sweater sits on a green park bench against a backdrop of greenery and brick wall.

Unraveling how chemicals affect our brains

DEOHS Professor Lucio Costa retires after 39 years at the UW and a research career focused on the links between diseases and exposure to pesticides, air pollution and other chemicals

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Belen Salguero stands in front of a wall mural showing Denver skyline with text: "Denver Public Health & Environment. Empowering Denver's Communities to Live Better, Longer"

Ensuring respect and support for marginalized communities

Environmental Health major delves into public health in Denver through the National Environmental Public Health Internship Program

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Photo of Esther Min sitting in a chair smiling.

DEOHS faculty member Esther Min wins health equity award

Washington State Public Health Association honors Min for her efforts to champion equity and undo racism

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Greta Gunning stands smiling in a JRCOSTEP uniform in front of a sign reading "Zuni Reservation. You are Entering Zuni-Land. Welcome"

Prioritizing relationships in public health

Environmental health major interns with Indian Health Service through program sponsored by US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

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Portrait of a woman with long blond hair and a blue jacket standing outside as the blurred lights of passing traffic pass by.

How public health can make a difference in how we feel at work

DEOHS Assistant Professor Marissa Baker shares how she collaborates with communities to create safer workplaces and bring her research into practice

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