News: Department of Environmental and Global Health

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Business and Community |

A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.

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People |

A new face at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, this professor brings unique perspective of public health focused on neurodevelopment in children and chemical exposures during pregnancy.

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Research |

Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý study finds.

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People |

Commitment to a healthy lifestyle helps make Asma Tahir a good fit for the university’s pollen program.

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Business and Community |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Healthy Homes team will also examine homes for health issues such as asthma triggers, energy and fire problems, trip and fall hazards, pests, and mold.

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Research |

The Mountain West Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network helps 13 universities support the faculty and research that will improve human health in seven states.

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Research |

The researcher from Nebraska is working to reduce HIV transmission between mothers and children in Nigeria.

Francisco Sy
People |

The new chair of environmental and occupational health says he was drawn to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý in part because of the opportunity to mentor minority students.

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Research |

82 percent of America’s three largest national parks are infested with at least one type of foreign foliage that’s ripe for becoming brushfire kindling.

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Business and Community |

Experts from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and University of Nevada School of Medicine meet to discuss health disparities in Nevada.

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Arts and Culture |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

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Business and Community |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, Local Agencies Form Nevada Healthy Homes Partnership To Help Local Residents Identify and Eliminate Hidden Home Health Hazards