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September is National #Preparedness Month! 📝 Check out a study featuring our Associate Director, Dr. Kristina Kintziger, focused on creating a computational model to improve #disasterpreparedness in #rural communities. 🌱 To learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4ee1wcb

New Publication! 🚨 Four of our exceptional team members contributed to a study that assessed the current pipeline emergency preparedness in Nebraska. Six key challenges and 24 solutions were identified, including enhanced collaboration in planning. 📖➡️ bit.ly/3z7h1Tv

In a panel session hosted by WCHP's Jesse E. Bell, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, NIDIS Drought.gov, and our team discussed the need to take action to reduce the many negative #health impacts associated with #drought at the Drought +10 meeting. 🌿🏥 #DroughtResilience10

Why a ‘go bag’ can mean the difference between life or death during a disaster | Click on the image to read the full story ketv.com/article/go-bag…

Team members Dr. Elli Rogan, PhD, and Nebraska Extension Educator, Laura Nagengast, MPH, are presenting at the Nebraska Water Conference this week!💧 To learn more 👉 bit.ly/3Nj3pbm

WCHP 🤝 Local Health Departments in NE Teamwork makes the dream work! Nebraska Extension educator Laura Nagengast presented along with North Central Health's Amy Latzel at the Nebr. Water Center 's NE Water Conference today on efforts in public health and water quality in Nebraska.

🌍 Exciting Opportunity! 🚨 We're looking for a passionate Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team! Contribute to groundbreaking and innovative #climate & health studies, collaborate with experts worldwide, and more. 🌱💧 Apply now 👉 unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/89176

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🚨 Attention MPH/PhD students & supporting faculty! 📢 The Claire M. Hubbard Water, Climate and Health Fellowships are now open! If you're not currently receiving funding from Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, you're eligible to apply by Feb 7, 2025  📅  To learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4ffmuGS

🚀 #UNMCCOPH is partnering with NASA to transform public health! Using TEMPO air quality data, we're creating tools to help combat the health impacts of drought. “This work ensures public health departments are better prepared,” says Rachel Lookadoo, JD. ow.ly/AEMc50UnVTx

Last week, our Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Summer Woolsey (she/her), joined the NASA Applied Science Health & Air Quality team at AGU (American Geophysical Union). 🌍 The panel brought together diverse experts to explore how NASA Earth Data can drive air quality research & interventions. 📈

🤔 Water Trivia Challenge: Did you know 97% of Earth’s water is saltwater, and only 3% is fresh? How much do you know about H2O? 💧 Join us for Test Your H2O IQ Trivia Night to test your water smarts on Thurs., Jan. 23! 📅 📍 Code Beer Brewery 🎟 Form your team (up to 5 people)!

Highlights from #AMS2025 today! @melissakenney on improving understanding of forescasts Danny Brouillette w/ MRCC on soil moisture mapping. Summer Woolsey (she/her) from UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program on the #drought and health messaging framework. Oh, and the 🍺 from the keg-a-radar!

⏰ Reminder: Water Trivia Night is THIS Thursday! ⏰ Grab your friends & head to Test Your H2O IQ! It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s free to join! Don’t miss out. 💧 📅 When: Thursday, Jan. 23rd at 7 PM - 9 PM 📍 Where: Code Beer Brewery, Lincoln, NE

Our 2024 Annual Report is here! 📄🎉 This year, we’ve expanded our team, deepened our impact, and reached communities nationally and globally. 🌎 Learn about our growth, program highlights, & more 👉bit.ly/3CBs9d7

This just in! 🗞️ WCHP Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dr. @Jabeentaiba9, was featured in a The Guardian article highlighting groundbreaking research on pesticide exposure and childhood cancer risk. UNMC College of Public Health Read the full article here 👉theguardian.com/us-news/2025/m…

The SuWell Community Water Project, led by Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, is looking for citizen scientists interested in testing the quality of their private well water or surface water in their community in May or September 2025. 💧 🗓️ Sign up by April 15th! 👉 eqclab.unl.edu/water-quality-…

Clean water is essential for public health. University of Nebraska System’s UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program researches drinking water quality, contaminants & climate impacts like drought—helping keep water safe & accessible for Nebraska communities & beyond. 💧 #ILoveNU #Water4Food #WaterQuality

Public health in action! 🌪️This last week, our team has been out in the field throughout Washington and Douglas County with 3 Rivers Health Dept, Douglas County Health Department, and Nebraska DHHS to better understand disaster preparedness and needs of those affected by last year's Arbor Day tornadoes.

My takeaway from this experience is that the individuals in your public health department care deeply about your health and safety. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Douglas County Health Department 3 Rivers Health Dept and Nebraska DHHS. Major shout out to the UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program team as well!