Keeping forests and people healthy
Consensus approach proposed to protect human health from intentional and wild forest fires
New round of Population Health Initiative funding
DEOHS researchers will lead studies on noise pollution, disaster preparedness with new funding from the UW Population Health Initiative
Equitable and sustainable food production
New book by DEOHS faculty member explores how the fair-trade movement in coffee and tea production can create just and sustainable supply chains that benefit people and the environment
Ensuring respiratory health in long-term care
DEOHS MPH student Inna Antonchuk works with Washington State Department of Health to support occupational health nursing outreach for assisted living
Disaster resilience with an equity focus
DEOHS will partner with two South Seattle communities to help them prepare for future disasters and climate change impacts while addressing environmental injustice
Decoding the science
DEOHS doctoral student Nancy Carmona works to make her air pollution research accessible to non-scientists: “I want people to see they can take action to protect their health.”
The risks veterinarians face in the pandemic
DEOHS MPH student and veterinarian Katy Burr assesses the health and safety of others in her field
Managing the health impacts of extreme heat
DEOHS student Juliette Randazza examines how smart public policy can protect public health in a warming world
Creating safer workplaces through ergonomics
This DEOHS alum and Boeing engineer translates his expertise in occupational ergonomics into practical solutions that prevent worker injuries