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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 23h

Environmental public health major Chamonix Reynolds got up on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge to promote safety this summer while interning with public relations firm PRR. She worked on projects with @wsdot.wa.gov, @kingcountymetro.bsky.social, Sound Transit and Lime. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...

On the Job: Chamonix Reynolds

Environmental Public Health major explores how transportation and public health intersect while interning with PRR

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to Dr. Mary Brunkow and our department's research partners at @isbscience.org!

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UW alum Mary Brunkow, ’83, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this morning.
This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone — she thought it might be spam.
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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 5d

Prof Clem Furlong of @uwmedicine.bsky.social & @uwgenome.bsky.social joined us at today's environmental health seminar to discuss the exposure risks from organophosphates in jet fuel when fumes reach aircraft cabins. Asst Prof Judit Marsillach, his former postdoc, joined him.

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 5d

Save the date: We're thrilled to welcome Jordan Barab on Oct. 16 for the Breysse Memorial Lecture. Join us in person or on Zoom to hear his insights on how politics influence worker health and safety.

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Purple and white background with inset image of man with light colored hair and a goatee. Text reads: Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture, Workplace safety and health in the current political landscape. Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m., Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, Room 155 or Zoom, Jordan Barab, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, OSHA, W Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences University of Washington | School of Public Health

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 7d

@uwsph.bsky.social undergrad Emily Do spent the summer inspecting playgrounds, testing water quality, and checking hundreds of power outlets in local K-12 schools through an internship with Public Health – Seattle & King County. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...

On the job: Emily Do

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

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University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 8d

The UW SPH undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are now accepting applicants for the 2026-27 academic year. Join us in-person for the SPH Community Open House and meet with dept and program advisors!
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 14d

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 14d

Join us Oct. 16! Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), will deliver the Breysse Lecture on "Workplace Safety and Health in the Current Political Landscape.” Get a sneak peek on our blog:
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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 Breysse Lecture on October 16

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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · 15d

Wildfire smoke now kills an estimated 41,000 Americans a year acccording to a new study. Our Director, Joel Kaufman is quoted: healthday.com/health-news/...
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #airpollution @uwdeohs.bsky.social

Wildfire Smoke Now Kills 41,000 Americans a Year, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every summer, hazy skies and the smell of burning wood remind Americans that wildfires affect far more than just the c

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Front and Centered @frontandcentered.org · 15d

10/1 event: Local #ClimateJustice leaders discuss using joy + storytelling to build relationships & actualize climate resilience strategies. Incl. our Dir of Community Innovation, Evaluation & Learning Esther Min! townhallseattle.org/event/advanc... @townhallseattle.bsky.social @uwdeohs.bsky.social

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 19d

Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new @uwdeohs.bsky.social study.
More: www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...

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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 16d

Welcome, Huskies! Thousands of incoming @uofwa.bsky.social students gathered for an annual 'W' formation today after kicking off the school year with a convocation ceremony. #newhuskies2025 #uwdawgdaze
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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 22d

Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new study in @pnas.org by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs and colleagues. Read more from @uwnews.uw.edu: deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/war... @uwsph.bsky.social

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University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 28d

@uwdeohs.bsky.social undergrad Sophia Li spent her summer trapping and testing pests for the West Nile virus through the Hatlen scholarship, which employs students in rural health districts. Li shares her experience on the job, and how to tie her classroom experience with a One Health approach.

On the job: Sophia Li

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

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 28d

DEOHS MS Applied student Elijah Morales spent the summer interning at Holland America cruise line, helping to strengthen safety culture for both passengers and crew. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...

On the job: Elijah Morales

DEOHS MS Applied student supports safety at Holland America cruise line

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University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 26

Unhoused people with pets tend to prioritize veterinary care for their animals over medical health care for themselves. The Seattle One Health Clinic works to address this. By providing care for both, the clinic builds trust and encourages more consistent engagement with #healthservices

Offering health care for pets helps their humans too

Integrating human and animal health care increases access to services for unhoused youth, according to new study from DEOHS’s Center for One Health Research

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 25

Proud to partner with Public Health - Seattle & King Cty on a project to track down harmful PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in everyday items, especially products that could affect kids.

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Community-guided research explores new tool to spot signs of PFAS in everyday products - King County, Washington

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 20

"It’s time to rethink how we nourish our communities," Otten said. Read the advisory here: www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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American Heart Association Journals

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 20

A new @americanheart.bsky.social scientific advisory on ultraprocessed foods "calls for coordinated policy action—not just to reformulate products, but to transform the systems that shape daily food choices, especially for children,” said DEOHS coauthor Jen Otten. newsroom.heart.org/news/excessi...

Excessive ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and poor nutrition tied to poor health

Science Advisory Highlights: Most ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are characterized by poor nutritional quality, contributing to excessive calories, and are typically high in saturated fats, added sugars ...

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SciLine @sciline.org · Aug 20

THURS., AUG 21 (1-2 p.m. ET): Register to learn from three climate experts—Dr. Stan Meiburg, multi-decade EPA scientist , ‪@chrfield.bsky.social‬ & Dr. Jeremy Hess—about the potential impacts of repealing the EPA's endangerment finding. On the record Q&A too: bit.ly/45qqSRN

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 18

Veterinary care serves as a magnet, drawing people experiencing homelessness to seek care for themselves as well, our researchers told @opb.org.

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Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets

A new study by University of Washington researchers shows support for a model of integrated health care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets that can improve health outcomes for both.

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 14

"There are always tradeoffs."

Our @marissabaker.bsky.social tells @washingtonpost.com there are less flammable alternatives to the gases used at plants like Clairton Coke Works, but they may be hazardous in other ways.

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What we know about U.S. Steel plant’s safety record after deadly explosion

The cause of the blast is still unknown. The Pennsylvania plant has racked up fines and faced lawsuits over emissions problems.

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 13

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 13

How can we prevent antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA? Researchers from @uofwa.bsky.social Engineering & DEOHS found that UV light was most effective at stopping both bacteria & their resistance genes from spreading, compared to other disinfection methods.
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UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level

Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of...

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you know what this instrument is and what it measures (operated here by @marissabaker.bsky.social), then you know how MS Applied student Victoria Peña spent part of her summer internship with Sound Transit.

#OccupationalHealth

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