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How politics influence workplace health and safety ❯

Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, presents Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture

  • Worker Safety
  • Warming climate drives surge in dengue fever cases ❯

    Dengue incidence could rise 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to new study by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs and colleagues

  • Climate and health
  • Learning in the lab ❯

    Environmental public health major Katrina Gunvaldson helps test for biotoxins, working toward safer shellfish by the seashore

  • Student experience
  • On the job with Sophia Li ❯

    DEOHS undergrad surveys for West Nile virus and harmful algal blooms at Yakima Health District through Hatlen Scholarship

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  • DEOHS MS Applied student supports safety at Holland America ❯

    Elijah Morales helps keep cruise ship’s passengers and crew safe at sea and in port, while connecting with people from all over the world

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  • Stories from the blog

    Emily Do stands in front of a large sign reading "NEHA - National Environmental Health Association. Healthy Environments. Protected Communities. Empowered Professsionals."

    On the job: Emily Do

    DEOHS undergrad keeps local schools safe and healthy with Public Health – Seattle & King County

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    Worker holds spray can over materials on a work bench. They have gloves and a work suit on with a work helmet on their head.

    How politics influence workplace health and safety 

    Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, presents Breysse Lecture on October 16

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    A worker performs anti-mosquito fogging. The worker is in shadow on a dark street with billows of smoke rising up in the air.

    Warming climate drives surge in dengue fever cases

    Dengue incidence could rise 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to new study by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs and colleagues

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    Elijah Morales smiles while sitting outside on steps in front of columns in the background.

    On the job: Elijah Morales

    DEOHS MS Applied student supports safety at Holland America cruise line

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    Wildfire smoke now kills 41,000 Americans a year, study finds
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    Mold allergy? 4 tips to protect your health
    September 17, 2025 | Right as Rain - UW Medicine | Featured: Catherine Karr View

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