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Sophia Li smiles wearing sunglasses and a hat and holding a mosquito trap outside with a dirt trail, trees and bushes, and a lake in the background.

On the job: Sophia Li

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

| Deirdre Lockwood

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How to clean green

Our COVID-19 disinfecting frenzy could harm our health. A new fact sheet from UW DEOHS and our partners offers safer alternatives

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Helping businesses reopen safely

DEOHS researchers launch survey and offer their guidance on reopening in the pandemic

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New funding for pandemic research

UW DEOHS awarded four new rapid-response grants for research related to COVID-19

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Food systems under stress

New UW study to evaluate COVID-19 impacts on Washington’s food security, supply and access

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Diversifying the face of health care

DEOHS student Sumaya Aden honored as Husky 100 winner for her community service and commitment to health equity

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Coronavirus guidance for farming, forestry and fishing

Our PNASH Center offers COVID-19 resources for our partners in these essential industries

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