Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
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Uncovering workplace hazards as a medical detective
Dr. Robert Harrison delivers the 2026 Breysse Lecture on October 22
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It’s possible to test wastewater for STIs
UW and Washington State Department of Health track wastewater to help improve public health response to chlamydia and other sexually transmitted pathogens
On the Job: Payton Miksch
DEOHS undergrad does “all of the things” in rural health as intern with Yakima Health District
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No. 2 in the US
for environmental and occupational health programs
400 hours in the field
where students apply classroom skills during internships as part of their undergrad experience
$23+ million
in external funding to tackle emerging environmental and occupational health challenges
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Victoria Peña, MS Applied program
Master’s student helps Sound Transit keep passengers and employees safe
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Explore urgent environmental public health problems from the health impacts of climate change to on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Gain hands-on experience in the field and lab to equip you for careers in public health, workplace safety, research and more.
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WHO warns Western Europe's record heat that killed at least 35,000 was a 'dress rehearsal'
September 15, 2026 | The Cool Down | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewFirefighters say this antioxidant helped them - their union warns it could be risky
September 12, 2026 | BBC | Featured: Coralynn Sack | ViewThe world is adapting to extreme heat — but not nearly fast enough
September 8, 2026 | Grist | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | View Global warming set to cross threshold sooner than expected, U.N. report finds
September 4, 2026 | CBS News | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewNippon Dynawave should have acted 'pretty immediately' on tank safety red flags, expert says
September 4, 2026 | KGW | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewUpcoming events
Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture and reception with Dr. Robert Harrison
12:30 p.m. on Oct. 22
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