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Apr 22, 2022

“Infections are likely increasing in Colorado. This is based on wastewater surveillance, percent positivity and the recent uptick in COVID-19 hospital demand. The good news, infections and severe disease have been low over the last month – and severe disease is still very low state-wide,” said Elizabeth Carlton, associate professor of environmental & occupational health.

Apr 19, 2022

We don’t often talk about return on investment (or ROI) in academics. We focus on expanding the fields of research, making new discoveries, building capacity, actualizing theories, and engaging communities and individuals in programs. But this past week, the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center and the Environmental and Occupational Health Department of the Colorado School of Public Health, saw a return on the investment it’s made in people – their trainees specifically.

Apr 18, 2022

The Colorado School of Public Health’s scholarships focused on advancing equity, diversity and inclusion have seen an increase in support from the philanthropic community and from faculty, staff and alumni. Here, students Tara Sou and Gilbert Fru share their appreciation for the generosity.

Apr 15, 2022

Going back into the office can feel overwhelming. Lili Tenney, assistant professor and associate director for outreach and programs for the Center for Health, Work & Environment, discusses how workers and employers are facing this new normal.

Apr 15, 2022

The U.S. healthcare system is responsible for nearly 10% of the nation’s carbon emissions. Jay Lemery, associate professor of environmental & occupational Health discusses the need for the industry to decarbonize to fulfill healthcare’s obligation to do no harm.

Mar 29, 2022

Trainees from our Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC) recently took an old-school field trip to Fort Carson Army Base. These types of practical, unique learning opportunities are available in abundance to MAP ERC trainees. Each of the center’s six occupational safety and health graduate programs place great importance on interdisciplinary education and first-hand experiences. Our programs prioritize helping students understand and encounter the roles they could have (or work closely with) after graduation.

Mar 15, 2022

For Katherine Dickinson, ColoradoSPH assistant professor of Environmental & Occupational Health, the Boulder County fires in December had a personal impact. Now she's collaborating with researchers across CU campuses and looking to answer policy and health questions that arose after the fire.

Mar 7, 2022

In the wake of the Boulder County fires, ColoradoSPH experts including Dean Jon Samet and Jay Lemery, secondary faculty member, share perspectives on the intersection of climate change, human health and the future of healthcare education.

Mar 7, 2022

With 90% of Coloradans immune to Omicron and the state transitioning to an endemic response plan, COVID-19 restrictions are more relaxed than ever. Despite this positive news, public health experts recommend remaining adaptable due to the ever changing nature of the pandemic.

Mar 3, 2022

Our center stands on three pillars: Research, Education, and Practice. One of the many ways we strive to protect workers is by educating and training future leaders in occupational health and safety. To kick off our Alumni Spotlight series highlighting our graduated trainees, we interviewed Silpa Krefft, a pulmonary and critical care physician and researcher specializing in occupational and environmental lung diseases.

Feb 23, 2022

Occupational photojournalist Earl Dotter walks through his career photographing the faces and working conditions of Americans. We explore its ties to Black History Month and the 2022 theme of Black Health and Well-being.

Feb 23, 2022

The Great Resignation and the pandemic have created historic labor shortages. Everyone is trying to do more with less, in many cases while still working remotely. How can you avoid burnout? Here are some strategies for you and your team.

Feb 22, 2022

In this NIH Climate Change and Health Webinar, ColoradoSPH Dean Jon Samet and CSU's Tami Bond explore the complex relationships between climate change, air pollution, and health, discussing the importance of mitigation efforts through interdisciplinary research.

Feb 10, 2022

A new National Academies report recommends two frameworks for providing respiratory protection for the nation—one for workers and one for the public—a need made clear by the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing wildfires. The NASEM committee is chaired by ColoradoSPH Dean Jon Samet, and includes CSU Professor John Volckens.

Feb 9, 2022

In this CDC Podcast, Dr. Katherine Dickinson, ColoradoSPH assistant professor of environmental and occupational health discusses public opinion around mosquito control in Texas, including public willingness to fund mosquito control programs.

Feb 1, 2022

Despite the airline industry's assurances that airplane travel is very safe, there have been studies on specific flights that affirm that COVID-19 can easily spread on airplanes, despite safety measures like masks and mandatory COVID-19 tests.

Dec 28, 2021

Although a COVID-19 booster is the most effective defense against the Omicron variant, vaccine hesitancy remains a critical issue. ColoradoSPH faculty Beth Carlton, associate professor, and Glen Mays, chair and professor, discuss what's causing the variant to "spread like wildfire."

Dec 21, 2021

With the Omicron variant now spreading in Colorado, a recent study co-authored by ColoradoSPH Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health John Volkens explored how aerosols from activities like singing and playing instruments affect the spread of COVID-19.

Dec 20, 2021

With an increase in weather-related disasters every year, Jay Lemery, associate professor of environmental and occupational health, answers common questions about the intersection of medicine, health, and climate change.

Dec 19, 2021

With most of the victims in the new surge in COVID deaths being young and unvaccinated, Beth Cartlon, associate professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, questions how we can seek balance between controlling the spread and having a functioning society.