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Have you seen the Pima Climate Action Now page? It has great info on how the county is working to mitigate climate impacts, such as extreme heat:
Pima Climate Action Now!
PimaCAN is Pima County’s initiative focused on reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. It also aims to build long-term community resilience by helping residents, businesses, and ecosystems adapt to both current and future climate impacts.
www.pima.gov
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have you seen the Pima Climate Action Now page? It has great info on how the county is working to mitigate climate impacts, such as extreme heat:
New research has been published regarding agricultural pesticide applications and gestational diabetes mellitus. The effort was led by SWEHSC member Melissa Furlong, PhD. Check out the paper if you want to learn more:
Prenatal exposure to agricultural pesticide applications and gestational diabetes mellitus in the Az-PEARS population-based study (2014–2020)
Organophosphates (OP), pyrethroids (PYR), and carbamates (CAR) are pesticides widely-used for agricultural commercial purposes. Animal studies suggest…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New research has been published regarding agricultural pesticide applications and gestational diabetes mellitus. The effort was led by SWEHSC member Melissa Furlong, PhD. Check out the paper if you want to learn more:
Our summer programs are really only possible thanks to the impressive students that choose to work with us. Read more about them here:
CEC Summer Student Worker/Intern Highlight
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December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our summer programs are really only possible thanks to the impressive students that choose to work with us. Read more about them here:
SWEHSC member, Mona Arora, PhD, facilitated a Tribal engagement session at the AZ Heat Summit. Her co-facilitator was Darien Fuller (AZ Advisory Council on Indian Health Care), with support from Shunrang Chin, a SCORCH student. Engaging Tribal communities on EH issues is key for mitigating impacts!
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
SWEHSC member, Mona Arora, PhD, facilitated a Tribal engagement session at the AZ Heat Summit. Her co-facilitator was Darien Fuller (AZ Advisory Council on Indian Health Care), with support from Shunrang Chin, a SCORCH student. Engaging Tribal communities on EH issues is key for mitigating impacts!
Hanging out waiting for a busload of 4th graders to arrive! Grateful for UA Health Sciences for setting up this field trip for students from Hollinger K-8 😎
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hanging out waiting for a busload of 4th graders to arrive! Grateful for UA Health Sciences for setting up this field trip for students from Hollinger K-8 😎
Check out the work of the Southwest Urban Corridor Integrated Field Laboratory, which includes SWEHSC member Ladd Keith, PhD. Understanding how extreme heat impacts our communities is essential for developing strategies on how to address this issue:
How Arizona Scientists Are Tackling Extreme Heat
How Arizona Scientists Are Tackling Extreme HeatSubscribe: http://go.arizona.edu/yt-subscribe Extreme heat is the nation’s leading weather-related killer, wi...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Check out the work of the Southwest Urban Corridor Integrated Field Laboratory, which includes SWEHSC member Ladd Keith, PhD. Understanding how extreme heat impacts our communities is essential for developing strategies on how to address this issue:
Last week Chris Lim, PhD, and SWEHSC staff spoke to 45 youth at a Youth Summit. You can read more about the program here https://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/education/students-learn-about-local-opportunities-through-collaborative-program/article_636653b1-c4f2-4401-bd11-011cfcca187b.html #EHSCC
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last week Chris Lim, PhD, and SWEHSC staff spoke to 45 youth at a Youth Summit. You can read more about the program here https://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/education/students-learn-about-local-opportunities-through-collaborative-program/article_636653b1-c4f2-4401-bd11-011cfcca187b.html #EHSCC
We had a great Research Focus Group 1 (Env Exposures to Ppl in the Southwest) meeting today! Our speakers were Jeff Burgess, PhD, Melissa Furlong, PhD, James Hollister, MS, and Barbara Fransway, PSM. Thanks to everyone who came out! #EHSCC
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We had a great Research Focus Group 1 (Env Exposures to Ppl in the Southwest) meeting today! Our speakers were Jeff Burgess, PhD, Melissa Furlong, PhD, James Hollister, MS, and Barbara Fransway, PSM. Thanks to everyone who came out! #EHSCC
So proud of our SWEHSC Undergrad Intern, Fabiola Urrea, who's completing her honors thesis with us! She went back to her old highschool, Sunnyside HS, as a MEZCOPH ambassador. Hopefully we get more talented students like her from South Tucson!
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
So proud of our SWEHSC Undergrad Intern, Fabiola Urrea, who's completing her honors thesis with us! She went back to her old highschool, Sunnyside HS, as a MEZCOPH ambassador. Hopefully we get more talented students like her from South Tucson!
Paloma Beamer, PhD, our Community Engagement Core Director, was on KXCI recently talking about PFAS! It's a quick listen if you want to get a lot of useful and current information on this pollutant:
Paloma I. Beamer, Ph.D. – Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFA’s), KXCI
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October 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Paloma Beamer, PhD, our Community Engagement Core Director, was on KXCI recently talking about PFAS! It's a quick listen if you want to get a lot of useful and current information on this pollutant:
It was a pleasure participating in the Wellness and Wonder showcase this past Saturday!
Wonder for all: A day of hands-on health adventures
Community members of all ages explored the University of Arizona campus, engaging in health and humanities activities at the second annual Wellness and Wonder showcase.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was a pleasure participating in the Wellness and Wonder showcase this past Saturday!
Check out the latest episode of the Science History Podcast! Created by SWEHSC member Frank von Hippel, PhD, each episode features an interview with a researcher. This episode has Bruce Lanphear, PhD, discussing lead poisoning
Science History Podcast
Monthly interviews on important moments in the history of science.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check out the latest episode of the Science History Podcast! Created by SWEHSC member Frank von Hippel, PhD, each episode features an interview with a researcher. This episode has Bruce Lanphear, PhD, discussing lead poisoning
Check out our latest research highlight, focusing on a study on VOC's and car shops and beauty salons in Tucson:
Exposure to VOCs in Auto Repair Shops in Tucson, Arizona
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September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check out our latest research highlight, focusing on a study on VOC's and car shops and beauty salons in Tucson:
We are looking forward to participating in this year's Wellness and Wonder day! Join us on campus for a fun day of family friendly activities #EHSCC
September 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are looking forward to participating in this year's Wellness and Wonder day! Join us on campus for a fun day of family friendly activities #EHSCC
Are you living in the Nogales/Patagonia area and would you like to make comments on the South32 mine's air permit? This is your chance to be part of the decision-making process. Review relevant documents here: https://azdeq.gov/public-notice-air-quality-permit-re-opening-south32-hermosa-project
August 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you living in the Nogales/Patagonia area and would you like to make comments on the South32 mine's air permit? This is your chance to be part of the decision-making process. Review relevant documents here: https://azdeq.gov/public-notice-air-quality-permit-re-opening-south32-hermosa-project
Check out SWEHSC member Jeff Burgess, PhD, as he discusses his firefighter and PFAS research on the AZ Opportunity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t9wagIKbQKm9JJpgX6ff9 #EHSCC
Regents' Grant Spotlight: Reducing Cancer Risk for Arizona Firefighters
AZ Opportunity Podcast · Episode
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August 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check out SWEHSC member Jeff Burgess, PhD, as he discusses his firefighter and PFAS research on the AZ Opportunity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t9wagIKbQKm9JJpgX6ff9 #EHSCC
Check out SWEHSC member Frank Von Hippel, PhD, in this podcast titled "How Pesticides Disrupt Your Hormones and Fertility" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbleDfwqwZQ #EHSCC
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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August 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Check out SWEHSC member Frank Von Hippel, PhD, in this podcast titled "How Pesticides Disrupt Your Hormones and Fertility" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbleDfwqwZQ #EHSCC
Thanks to the Sierra Club and American Lung Association for hosting us at the Clean Air, Strong Communities breakfast briefing! SWEHSC member Paloma Beamer, PhD, participated in a panel. Other speakers included Phx Mayor Kate Gallego, various AZ reps, and passionate community members #EHSCC
August 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thanks to the Sierra Club and American Lung Association for hosting us at the Clean Air, Strong Communities breakfast briefing! SWEHSC member Paloma Beamer, PhD, participated in a panel. Other speakers included Phx Mayor Kate Gallego, various AZ reps, and passionate community members #EHSCC
We will be at the Clean Air, Strong Communities event next week! SWEHSC member Paloma Beamer, PhD, will be an event panelist. See you there! #EHSCC
August 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We will be at the Clean Air, Strong Communities event next week! SWEHSC member Paloma Beamer, PhD, will be an event panelist. See you there! #EHSCC
Davis Monthan Airforce Base is looking for input on their Community Involvement Plan. Don't miss out the chance to share your input in their survey. Contact them for more info!
August 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Davis Monthan Airforce Base is looking for input on their Community Involvement Plan. Don't miss out the chance to share your input in their survey. Contact them for more info!
Check out SWEHSC faculty member Melissa Furlong, PhD, in this news story about PFAS and firefighters! https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/31/new-research-university-arizona-shows-how-pfas-are-impacting-firefighters-genes/ #EHSCC
New research from University of Arizona shows how PFAS are impacting firefighters’ genes
Studies have shown firefighters are at an increased risk for different types of cancers because of how often they’re exposed to smoke and other chemicals.
www.azfamily.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Check out SWEHSC faculty member Melissa Furlong, PhD, in this news story about PFAS and firefighters! https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/31/new-research-university-arizona-shows-how-pfas-are-impacting-firefighters-genes/ #EHSCC
July was another busy month! Thanks to the students who chose to spend 2 weeks with us for the OLEH program. They got a crash course in env health and developed mini grant proposals on a topic of their choice. We had a blast and are already looking forward to next year! #EHSCC
August 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
July was another busy month! Thanks to the students who chose to spend 2 weeks with us for the OLEH program. They got a crash course in env health and developed mini grant proposals on a topic of their choice. We had a blast and are already looking forward to next year! #EHSCC
Interested in how data centers and industrial zones impact human health? We've developed community fact sheets with more information. Check them out on our website: https://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/community/environmental-health-literacy/environmental-health-education/environmental-health-and
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Interested in how data centers and industrial zones impact human health? We've developed community fact sheets with more information. Check them out on our website: https://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/community/environmental-health-literacy/environmental-health-education/environmental-health-and
Check out this video where our SWEHSC member, Dr. Jeffrey Burgess, talks about how firefighters can reduce exposures and risk to improve long-term health:
‘You can really decrease your risk’: Dr. Jeff Burgess talks firefighter cancer
Detailing simple steps to reduce exposures and improve long-term health
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August 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Check out this video where our SWEHSC member, Dr. Jeffrey Burgess, talks about how firefighters can reduce exposures and risk to improve long-term health: