Last week, we hosted the R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar: Legal Issues in Emergency Preparedness Pt. 2 with Rachel Lookadoo, JD, Assistant Professor at UNMC College of Public Health. Parts I and II are now available to view on our website: bit.ly/45pe2ji

🚨 "Early warnings save lives." Dr. Sarah Scales wrote a Case Study for Disasters Avoided, highlighting the Nebraska Arbor Day 2024 Tornado outbreak. 🌪️ Read the full piece here 👉 disastersavoided.com/tornado-nebras…

The Water, Climate & Health Team is in Atlanta this week for ISEE Env Epi!🌍 Congrats to PhD candidate Raheleh Mohammadi, who presented her study on U.S. mortality patterns for West Nile Virus & Lyme Disease 📊🦠

#ThrowbackThursday ⏮️ Watch Jesse E. Bell break down how environmental exposures impact Nebraska’s water—and why it matters—in this Conservation Nebraska webinar. 🎥➡️youtube.com/watch?v=TgKygt…

📢 Last Call for Abstracts! Tomorrow is the last day to present your work at the Drought and Health National workshop. Be a part of the national conversation of drought & health, submit your abstract by noon tomorrow ➡️ unmc.edu/publichealth/r…

💧🌍 We’re looking forward to contributing to the conversation at World Water Week 2025! Online participation is FREE — join tomorrow for: ☀️ Solar-Powered Water Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture (ID 12274) 🌱 The kickoff of the SIWI Seminar Series (1/3): Water for

Congratulations to Alondra Escobedo, who spent this summer conducting research on water quality and health as a part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)!

Dr. Jesse E. Bell is at World Water Week in Sweden this week, discussing the many human health impacts of drought events and how nations can better prepare to become better resilient in the face of drought 🌍⚕️

A new semester has begun! Our team had a great time welcoming new students at the UNMC College of Public Health Welcome Back event! 🎉

#ThrowbackThursday 🕰️ Drs. Kristina Kintziger and Sarah Scales recently shared their work at the 2025 Natural Hazards Workshop ⚠️ in Broomfield, CO, including insights on innovations in disaster response and advancements in public health practice.

#ICYMI 👀University of Nebraska Medical Center's HEAL (Health Educators & Academic Leaders), a student-led group, was featured in an article, highlighting their collaborative effort in planting a garden—cultivating not just food 🌱, but community.  🤝 To read the full article 👉 unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/…

⏰TOMORROW is the last day to register for the Drought and Health National Workshop! Join us for two days of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action! See the event agenda and register today! 👉unmc.edu/publichealth/r…

Our team is in St. Paul this week for the Drought and Health National Workshop!💧⚕️🌎 We are thrilled to have the opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with drought and health experts from across the nation to tackle the many health challenges associated with drought.

Looking forward to connecting with regional experts at tomorrow's Midwestern Symposium on Environmental Determinants of #PediatricCancer and Congenital Anomalies. See you there! unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/…

Drought affects more than the environment. It impacts health too. From poor air quality to waterborne illness and mental stress, the risks are real. Check our our new "Stay Drought Safe" resources to help communities raise awareness and prepare: unmc.edu/publichealth/r…

Let’s leaf our mark on campus!🌳 Join UNMC HEAL this Wed, Oct. 15 (12–1 PM) by the Durham Research Towers for a Tree Planting Celebration with special guest Hanna Pinneo from NE Arboretum . Snacks, giveaways, and your chance to name the new tree!

Where research meets podcast 🤝 Our Director, Dr. Jesse E. Bell, was featured on OT Potential's episode on "OT, Nitrates, and Cancer Prevention." Tune in here 📽️➡️ youtube.com/watch?time_con…

It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and today’s theme is “Bright Futures Begin Lead-Free.” Lead poisoning is 100% preventable! Let's stop exposure before it starts and take small steps to protect your family and neighbors. Visit fightlead.org, for more info.

Our team is in Washington D.C. at #APHA2025 this week sharing new research innovations in water quality, drought, air quality, and food safety. Looking forward to making new connections to take on some of the greatest public health challenges associated with water and climate!

🚰 What’s in your water? In Nebraska, high school students gain hands-on experience by learning to test domestic wells. Hear how the Know Your Well program builds science literacy and empowers the next generation of groundwater stewardship. 🎧 Listen now: dwffpodcast.libsyn.com/dwfi-podcast-e…