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It’s all about taking care of one another - indoors and outdoors
NWCOHS Occupational Medicine resident, Dr. Ali Khan, shares his experience at the American Occupational Health Conference
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ERC Students Participate in Interdisciplinary Training: Policy Roundtables Op-Ed 1
During the 2016-2017 academic year, NWCOHS trainees participated in “Work & Health” policy roundtables. A student shares their thoughts after the “Effects of Minimum Wage Policies on the Health of Workers” session.
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NIEHS Worker Training Program Making a Difference in Alaska
The NIEHS WTP was able to make a difference in the life of Candice Saunders, an unemployed, single mother from Allakaket, Alaska. When the community's Indian General Assistance (IGAP) Coordinator left their position, Candice had the skills to step up and save her small community.
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2017 DEOHS AIHce Reception
The 2017 DEOHS Alumni, Friends, and Family reception in conjunction with AIHce was a fun night for everyone! Colleagues and alumni came together in Seattle at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel to celebrate DEOHS's many accomplishments and successful alumni. The evening couldn't have been a success without the wonderful event sponsors!
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Rick Gleason Receives UW Award of Excellence
Rick Gleason, DEOHS Lecturer and Lead Instructor for the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center, was awarded the University of Washington Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award as part of the 2017 UW Awards of Excellence.
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Phthalates in Your Mac and Cheese
Potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates have been banned from children's teething rings and rubber duck toys for over a decade, but have been found in high concentrations in macaroni and cheese mixes using powdered cheese. DEOHS Adjunct Professor Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana weighs in on the issue in the NY Times.
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ERC Trainees Visit an Animal Shelter to Assess Workplace Risks
Occupational Health Nursing and Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface (OHHA) trainees participated in the Spring ERC training field trip this year. They visited the Seattle Animal Shelter in the Interbay area to tour the facility and discuss all of the occupational health issues that can occur in this unique setting.
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