Blog

Featured Story

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

Latest Stories

Why We Do What We Do

We are excited to share our brand new video introduction to the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety! THIS is why we do what we do!

LEARN MORE

Two New Academic Research Training Programs - Funding Opportunities for Students

The NWCOHS is proud to announce that two new academic research training programs have been funded by NIOSH and we are now accepting applications for traineeships that include student funding.

LEARN MORE

NWCOHS Graduate Featured on Today Show

Janessa M. Graves, PhD, MPH, a graduate of the Occupational Health Services Research program, was recently featured on the Today Show discussing treadmill safety.

LEARN MORE

Joel Kaufman and Julie Fox Featured in UW 360 Episode

Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Fox were recently featured in the April 28, 2012 episode of UW 360 for their research on how diesel exhaust affects health.

LEARN MORE

Casino Women: Dr. Jill Jones Offers Insight on OHS for Nevada Hospitality Workers

With many references to health and safety conditions, Jones' book presents research and provides insight on the work environment of female workers in the casino and hospitality industry in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada.

LEARN MORE

PhD Candidate Vanessa Galavíz Receives Community Volunteer Award

ERC-supported trainee and PhD candidate Vanessa Galavíz recently received a Community Volunteer Recognition Award at the UW Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute event on January 12, 2012.

LEARN MORE