Stories from the blog
An internship with impact
DEOHS student Diana Marquez helped connect Yakima Valley farmworkers with COVID-19 information and vaccines during a recent internship
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A transformative gift
New Omenn & Darling labs in DEOHS usher in a new era in public health
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“The risk is real”
Breathing wildfire smoke isn’t just unhealthy—it can be deadly. DEOHS works with partners across the Northwest to get the word out to those most at risk.
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Safeguarding environmental health
DEOHS and Biostatistics Professor Lianne Sheppard doubly honored with EPA committee chairship and endowed professorship
LEARN MOREOur department helps create sustainable communities where everyone has access to clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces.
DEOHS Newsroom
Why are some food additives that are banned in Europe still used in the US?
July 22, 2021 | Everyday Health | Featured: Sheela Sathyanarayana ViewTo prevent deaths during Washington's next heat wave, we need a heat action plan
July 22, 2021 | KUOW | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi ViewCOVID-19, the Built Environment, and Health
July 21, 2021 | Environmental Health Perspectives | Featured: Howard Frumkin ViewHow VA pipeline ruling may reshape environmental justice
July 20, 2021 | E&E News | Featured: Joel D. Kaufman ViewOther regions have specific plans for heat waves. Experts say Seattle, Puget Sound cities need them too
July 18, 2021 | Seattle Times | Featured: Jeremy J Hess, Tania M Busch Isaksen, Kristie L. Ebi View
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