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Preventing unsafe opioid prescribing

DEOHS research team receives $5 million to study strategies that could help reverse the opioid epidemic

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A splash of color in a smoke-choked summer

Our EDGE Center leads effort to protect health and lift spirits in Central Washington

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Protecting the pot workforce

DEOHS investigates health risks faced by workers in the emerging cannabis industry

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A group of high school teachers try out a science experiment during a UW workshop. Photo: Sarah Fish

Getting their hands on science

From sun exposure to vaping, this teacher training program pioneered by DEOHS is changing how high school students learn about health and the environment

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Graphic illustrates a person's vulnerability plus their exposure equals their risk. Adapted from document titled, "An Unfair Share: Climate Change Hits Some Harder Than Others".

Who is hurt the most by climate change?

The answer depends on who you are and where you live, says a new report co-authored by DEOHS researchers

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Sun-safe

Ten tips from DEOHS for keeping your cool on the job this summer

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Dirty skies and your health

DEOHS Chair Michael Yost says proposed rollback of vehicle emission standards threatens public health

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An emerging leader

DEOHS Lecturer Vanessa Galaviz recognized by the American Public Health Association

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DEOHS student Silvia Rus examines data gathered during her internship as her supervisors look on. Photo courtesy of Silvia Rus.

Learning beyond the classroom

DEOHS invests in tomorrow’s health and safety leaders by supporting student internships

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