Why migrants might be more vulnerable in earthquakes
Migration and low-quality housing linked with higher risk of earthquake fatalities, according to research led by DEOHS faculty member Tzu-Hsin Karen Chen
The growing struggle to afford groceries in Washington state
New Washington State Food Security Survey shows high food insecurity, with grocery prices a top concern
When workplace risks don’t end at work
UW DEOHS researchers partner with workers to combat take-home exposures in construction, agriculture and healthcare
Student discovers rewards of rural public health work
Hatlen Scholarship supports student internships in Washington's smaller communities
What kind of weather is most likely to cause a power outage where you live?
Nationwide patterns of severe weather in new study provide crucial data for hazard response and mitigation
Could heat make us more vulnerable to toxic chemicals?
MS student Cecilia Martindale wins Castner Award to study how heat influences exposure to the world’s most widely used weed killer
Four new faculty members join DEOHS in 2024-2025
New assistant professors tackle emerging environmental conditions influencing dementia, birth outcomes, fertility and vector-borne disease
Protecting health in a changing climate
DEOHS researchers partner with communities to save lives from extreme heat and climate-related disasters