April 2024 Newsletter
Centers for Health, Work & Environment
Advancing worker health, safety, and well-being.
NEWS
Students, Faculty and Professionals Connect at Research Day
We recently hosted our?15th Annual Research Day Symposium, in partnership with the?Department of Environmental and Occupational Health ?at the Colorado School of Public Health This annual event showcases the innovative and transdisciplinary research of trainees from the past year.?Read more.
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Food Access &?Housing are Top Concerns for San Louis Valley Agriculture Workers
In an article published by the Alamosa Citizen, Katherine James , PhD, MSPH, along with fellow researcher Nick Stoll , MPH, share the?findings of a recent study focused on agriculture worker health?in the San Luis Valley. ?Read?more. ?
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The ‘Paradise Paradox’: The Resort Town of Whitefish Seems Perfect, yet its Citizens Still Suffer
Lili Tenney shares her take on the “paradise paradox,” based on our work in mountain communities?debunking the myth that these towns?are free of stressors. Despite the breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities, many residents in these communities face challenges accessing mental health care and struggle to afford the high cost of therapy. Read more in the Daily Montanan.
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THIS MONTH
At the Colorado Restaurant and Bar Show, we cohosted a table with Pinnacol Assurance , promoting the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative.
We hosted our IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security) colleagues for Research Day, showing them the natural beauty of Colorado!
Amy Dye-Robinson , professional research assistant, recently defended her thesis for an MS in Biostatistics! She presented on "Evaluating the Reliability of Billing Codes for Chronic Diseases."
领英推荐
Congratulations to Brittany Lynner
Brittany Lynner, MA, MS, ABD 4th-year graduate student in industrial-organizational psychology and occupational health psychology trainee in the NIOSH Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center who?has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship from PEO International.? PEO International ?is a philanthropic organization where women support the advancement of women.
ColoradoSPH ranks #16
We are proud to be a part of the Colorado School of Public Health, newly ranked #16 by U.S. News & World Report for graduate programs in public health.
RESEARCH
Employer Engagement Strategies to Promote and Add Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Programs as a Covered Benefit.?Brown, Carol E. PhD; Levine, Sarah MPH; Tenney, Liliana DrPH,?Shapiro, David C. BA.?Read more in the Journal of Occupational Health Science. ?
PRACTICE ?
Impact Wellbeing? Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing
To help hospital leaders make meaningful changes to improve professional wellbeing, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation designed the?Impact Wellbeing?Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing. View the guide.
Cafecito & Talk for Small Business
2nd Thursday of Each Month 9-10:30 am
Each month, the?Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County , is hosting a coffee and talk event for small businesses. This?month we are partnering up?to discuss the Occupational Safety &?Health Act to give local small businesses recommendations for a healthy and safe workplace.
LOOKING AHEAD
Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) Webinar: Building Inclusive Spaces in the OEHS Profession. May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM MT, Virtual. Register here.
HEALTH LINKS??WEBINAR: May 15, 2024, 11:00 AM MT, Virtual. Register here.
SOCIETY FOR TOTAL WORKER HEALTH?: 4th International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health? October 21-24, 2025,?Bethesda, MD, and Virtual. Stay up to date here.