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Helping students spread their wings
Assistant Professor Marissa Baker is the 2024 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor
| Deirdre Lockwood
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Caring for the caregivers
Changes in wage could make a difference in the health of child-care providers, according to new research led by DEOHS and the UW School of Public Health
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From harvest to health
DEOHS Lecturer Yona Sipos deconstructs food systems while teaching students to see the big picture
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Getting fish to the table
A UW study maps West Coast hot spots where surplus fish could help meet nutrition needs in vulnerable communities
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Well water safety
In Washington’s Yakima Valley, a DEOHS student taps the power of community to help improve access to safe water
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Leading by example
Professor Lianne Sheppard selected as DEOHS outstanding faculty mentor
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UW research showcase
School of Public Health event features DEOHS undergraduate research on wildfire smoke, cannabis grow-ops and other public health issues
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