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In light of recent earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela, our Center for Disaster Resilient Communities has a Spanish-language resource for public health practitioners about health impacts of earthquakes: cdrc.uw.edu/resources/na... @uwsph.bsky.social Photo: Pereira, Colombia; World Central Kitchen

People stand around a building in rubble after the 2026 Colombia earthquake.

6 ways to limit your exposure to microplastics, from Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor in DEOHS & @uwmedicine.bsky.social: ✅ Take off shoes at home ✅ Minimize dust ✅ Glass/stainless bottles ✅ Store leftovers in glass ✅ Don’t reheat leftovers in plastic ✅ Don’t use plastic in cooking/food prep

You Can’t Avoid Microplastics

Here’s what you can do.

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University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Advice from Dr. Coralynn Sack, associate professor in DEOHS and @uwmedicine.bsky.social, on exercising during wildfire smoke season: rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/body/exercis...

Must-Know for Athletes During Wildfire Season

Check the air quality first.

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This summer, the U.S. has been inundated with #wildfire smoke and as fires rage across the PNW, UW experts in public health @uwdeohs.bsky.social, fire science, forestry, air pollution and more share how they are navigating wildfire season. Read the Q&A here:

Q&A: As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share how they navigate wildfire season | UW News

As fires rage and smoke smothers the Pacific Northwest, UW News sat down with five UW experts in fire science, forestry, air pollution and more to ask how they

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How should you protect yourself outside during smoky days? What about keeping your indoor air clean? Our experts have answers in @uwnews.uw.edu: deohs.washington.edu/news/how-uw-...

How UW experts navigate wildfire season

As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share advice on protecting yourself

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It takes just three simple steps to protect your health during wildfire smoke events. Read more about the health impacts of wildfire smoke: deohs.washington.edu/news/risk-real Tips for choosing a HEPA air cleaner: deohs.washington.edu/news/hepa-ai...

Image of smoke. Text: Know the air quality. Check the Washington Smoke blog or Washington Department of Ecology for real-time air quality information to determine whether it is safe to be outside.

Image of fan blades. Text: Clean your indoor air. Get a portable HEPA air cleaner (use these tips to choose one), build a box-fan air filter, or run your air conditioning on recirculation with an upgraded filter (MERV 13 is best).

Image of an N95 mask. Text: Wear a mask. If you must be outside in poor air quality, wear a NIOSH-approved particulate respirator, such as an N95 mask, that is well fitted and worn properly.

DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs examined the recent record-breaking levels of air pollution from wildfire smoke around the U.S. for the @nytimes.com. Explore the map below: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/w...

Air Pollution From Wildfire Smoke Set Records for Many, Analysis Shows (Gift Article)

Many towns and cities recorded their highest readings of one pollutant, known as PM 2.5, in 20 years.

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Struggling to afford food? You're not alone, according to the results of the latest Washington State Food Security Survey from @uofwa.uw.edu, @pullman.wsu.edu and @wsdagov.bsky.social. @uwsph.bsky.social @uwfsnh.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/news/washing...

Washington households continue to face food insecurity

Washingtonians struggle to afford food amid rising costs and uncertain federal support, according to new survey from UW, WSU and WSDA

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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Our recent BS in Environmental Public Health grad Emily Do spoke with @thedailyuw.bsky.social about our department's top ranking in U.S. News & World Report: @uofwa.uw.edu is #3 in the U.S. (and #1 among U.S. public universities) in public, environmental & occupational health! @uwsph.bsky.social

Photo of Emily Do in front of a research poster. Text: Emily Do, a 2026 DEOHS graduate, on our #3 in the U.S. ranking by U.S. News & World Report:

Photo of a group of six people in front of a research poster. Text: “Seattle has one of the best public health departments in the entire country,” Do said. “It's so [valuable] to have this program in a place that values what we study, what we learn, and what the field deems important.”

Photo of Do in a hard hat holding a temperature meter. Text: "Do said her transition from originally studying English to environmental public health taught her to approach issues through multiple lenses."

Photo of a large group of students (including Do) in the stands at a baseball game. Text: "Being able to think about anything in different contexts and communicate it in different ways… is so, so important for any job and any discipline,” Do said."

Wildfire smoke may reduce sperm quality, according to a new study led by Dr. Tristan Nicholson of @uwmedicine.bsky.social and DEOHS. The team found consistent declines in sperm concentration and sperm counts during wildfire smoke exposure. @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/wil...

Wildfire smoke may reduce sperm quality

DEOHS faculty member Tristan Nicholson and collaborators show that wildfires may affect fertility

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Congratulations to DEOHS Associate Teaching Professor Emily Hovis on receiving the 2026 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award from our students! @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/news/nourish...

Nourishing students’ curiosity

Associate Teaching Professor Emily Hovis wins the 2026 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

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Congratulations to Becky Kann, our 2026 Outstanding PhD Student! Her research on drinking water safety in Mozambique helped the local community and water utility understand when to prioritize interventions to protect people during extreme weather events. deohs.washington.edu/news/safegua...

Safeguarding clean drinking water

Rebecca Kann named 2026 DEOHS Outstanding PhD Student for community-engaged research on water, sanitation and climate

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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · 3mo ago

DEOHS master's student Rahma Iqbal is protecting Seattle during the World Cup as a disease detective - listen to her on Health Cascades, the @uwsph.bsky.social's new podcast! ⚽⚕️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzy...

The disease detectives protecting Seattle during the World Cup

YouTube video by University of Washington School of Public Health

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🏆 Congratulations to @uwdeohs.bsky.social, our home department, recently ranked the second-best program of its kind in the country after Harvard, according to US News and World Report. deohs.washington.edu/news/uw-rank...

UW ranked fourth in world and second in US for public, environmental and occupational health

Among US public universities, DEOHS programs top US News and World Report’s Best Global Universities list

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Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Roundup manufacturer Bayer did not need to warn consumers about potential cancer risk associated with the weed killer, whose main ingredient is glyphosate. DEOHS Professor Lianne Sheppard comments in @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

‘The decision is sickening’: MAHA leaders feel betrayed by Supreme Court ruling on Roundup weed killer

The Trump administration backed Bayer, the maker of Roundup, angering prominent voices in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

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The UW is ranked #4 in the world and #2 in the U.S. for public, environmental and occupational health in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of best global universities. In the U.S., the UW is now the top public university in this category. @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/news/uw-rank...

UW ranked fourth in world and second in US for public, environmental and occupational health

Among US public universities, DEOHS programs top US News and World Report’s Best Global Universities list

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It was such a thrill to send off our 79 DEOHS graduates on Friday! We are so proud of you, and we know you'll enlighten the world with your talents and training. We also announced our Outstanding Faculty Mentor and Distinguished Staff Awards!💜💛 @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/news/congrat...

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Celebrating our DEOHS graduates and student, faculty and staff award winners

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Congratulations to our Outstanding Master's Student and Castner Awardee, Xinyuan Hao! She found that in WA state workers, heat-related illness increased ~5-fold when the daily high temp was >90° F compared to cooler days. deohs.washington.edu/news/protect... @uwsph.bsky.social @lniwa.bsky.social

Xinyuan Hao smiles in front of a pier with boats on the Seattle waterfront.

Xinyuan Hao stands on a rocky beach with water behind her.