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Tornado survey offers ‘boots-on-the-ground epidemiology’
UNMC College of Public Health faculty, students, and staff collaborated with the Three Rivers Public Health Department to conduct a rapid needs assessment in Washington County following tornadoes, gathering community feedback on early warning systems, health impacts, and preparedness to guide future public health and emergency response efforts.
Tuesday, May 21
Public health researchers develop drought response guide
A UNMC research team released a guide, “Drought and Health: A Messaging Framework,” to help health professionals and public health officials communicate the health risks of drought, including respiratory, heat-related, and mental health impacts, aiming to improve health outcomes in affected communities through practical tools and ongoing research.
Wednesday, May 8
Climate and health experts gather at UNMC, discuss collaboration
The “Harnessing the Heartland” conference at UNMC brought together climate and health experts from the Midwest to launch a collaborative effort, utilizing NASA Earth observation data to address climate-related public health challenges such as drought, air quality, and extreme weather, while fostering research, community engagement, and actionable solutions.
Wednesday, April 17
Study reveals an urban heat island effect
Kristina Kintziger, PhD, co-authored a study that found indoor spaces were both warmer and cooler than outdoor temperatures overnight while downtown outdoor sleep spaces showed an urban heat island effect.
Monday, January 8
Research highlights the lasting impact of Hurricane Michael
Research from Kristina Kintziger, PhD, and colleagues revealed the lasting impact of Hurricane Michael on rural Florida communities in the Journal of Emergency Preparedness.
Thursday, December 21
New grant awarded to Rachel Lookadoo, JD
Rachel Lookadoo, JD was featured in a UNMC Today article highlighting a new grant awarded to establish a network of regional Centers for Public Health Emergency and Response.
Wednesday, November 15
2023 Research Seminar Series begins
The Water, Climate and Health Program starts it’s 2023 Research Seminar Series.
Thursday, November 9
The Water, Climate and Health Program partnered with the UNO Center for Afghanistan Studies to bring a women’s environmental health faculty group from Pakistan to UNO, UNL, and UNMC to collaborate and learn about the impacts of climate change.
Wednesday, June 28
Jesse Bell, PhD makes his final contributions to the Fifth National Climate Assessment
Jesse Bell, PhD makes his final contributions to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, the foremost report on the impacts of climate change in the United States.
Tuesday, May 16
Water, Climate, and Health Program in the Media
- Jesse Bell, PhD was a guest on the Daugherty Water for Food Podcast on an episode titled, “Impacts of Climate Change in the U.S.”
- Jesse Bell, PhD was a guest on “Rural Health Matters”. (3/11/24)
- Jesse Bell, PhD was featured in an article from NASA on the recent release of air quality data on the NASA TEMPO satellite. (5/30/24)
- Jesse Bell, PhD was a guest on Rural Health Matters discussing the health impacts of extreme weather and climate-related events. (7/8/24)
- Kristina Kinziger, PhD was featured by KETV for her work on the post-tornado assessment conducted in Washington County, NE. (5/17/24)
- Kristina Kintziger, PhD was highlighted by KETV for work on improving heat alerts through better data with the Nebraska Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. (6/20/24)
- Kristina Kintziger, PhD was interviewed by WOWT in an article titled, “UNMC Study Reveals Major Heat Disparity in Parts of Omaha”. (8/27/24)
- Rachel Lookadoo, JD, Jesse Bell, PhD, and Summer Woolsey, MPH were featured in an article from the National Integrated Drought Information System for their work on the Drought and Health Messaging Framework. (4/24/24)
- Rachel Lookadoo, JD, Jesse Bell, PhD, and Summer Woolsey, MPH were highlighted for the drought and health framework on UNMC Today. (5/8/24)
- A hotter, drier future could change how we eat, how we breathe and where we get our water (2/19/23)