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Examining Environmental Factors, Human Health, and Disease

Our department is a leader in training students to identify environmental and occupational health risks and investigate practices and policies to mitigate those harms. >>Why Study EOH at Pitt?

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Recent heavy rains wreak havoc on Pittsburgh's river recreation

Beyond sewage, flooding can wash all sorts of chemicals into the water, said Maureen Lichtveld, dean of the school of public health at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Liz Conte's practicum at Smurfit Westrock

Liz Conte is a safety engineering co-op/intern at Smurfit Westrock, in Lancaster, PA. This is a corrugated packaging facility, producing standard cases, boxes and trays that are suitable for all industries.