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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.

Dec 6, 2021

Emily Sharpe works full time as the Living Well Program Director at TIAA, along with serving as mayor of her town, Elon, North Carolina. See why she chose to earn a Certificate in Total Worker Health from the Colorado School of Public Health.

Nov 22, 2021

Miranda Dally is neither a doctor nor a lawyer. As a first-generation college graduate, she was raised with the expectation that she would go to college but was not entirely sure what college could offer. She never anticipated that her journey in academics would lead her down the path of becoming a biostatistician, research instructor, and DrPH candidate working in international occupational and environmental health.

Nov 11, 2021

Researchers from the Center for Health, Work & Environment have published a paper in Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine studying the impact of 1-on-1 advising on Total Worker Health. The study is one of the first to examine how Total Worker Health framework consultation impacts the way organizations adopt and improve workplace policies and practices for worker health and safety.

Nov 5, 2021

As hospitals begin implementing more aggressive transfer protocols and healthcare workers continue to sound an alarm about the direction of the pandemic in Colorado, no one is celebrating. Dr. Jon Samet, dean of ColoradoSPH and leader of the state's COVID-19 Modeling Group talks about the surge in cases.

Nov 4, 2021

With the assistance of a 5 million dollar grant from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, ColoradoSPH researchers along with partner institutions will expand on this groundbreaking study that examines the effects of contaminated drinking water on residents of El Paso County.

Nov 2, 2021

Each year, Health Links celebrates Colorado employers committed to workplace health, safety, and well-being. This year’s virtual event aptly honored the award winners and finalists for their achievements in the workplace while providing attendees the opportunity to network and gain inspiration from other employers. With award celebrations sprinkled throughout the day, attendees participated in a variety of workshops ands continuing education sessions held by academic and industry experts.

Nov 2, 2021

In the fall of 2020, a NASEM committee, chaired by ColoradoSPH Dean Jon Samet, convened to rapidly inform urgent issues and address the potential of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2; their commentary is now published in PNAS.

Oct 26, 2021

A new nationwide survey, led by a group of researchers including ColoradoSPH faculty, examines drivers and impediments to COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country. The results reveal troubling findings that must be addressed in the face of more infectious variants.

Oct 21, 2021

Through our research, education, and practice, we work hard to represent workers from all backgrounds and in all industries. But who are the people behind the work? Human Side of Work is a project dedicated to capturing the faces, stories, and day-to-day lives of a diverse workforce.

Oct 15, 2021

Children’s Hospital Colorado has been part of the Health Links Healthy Workplace Network™ since 2016 and is one of our tenured customers and partners. Over the last seven years, Children’s Colorado has shown unwavering dedication to putting its people first. At our annual event on October 28, Children’s Colorado will be presented with the first-ever Health Links™ Continued Excellence Award.