Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH)
The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) supports research, education and outreach in occupational and environmental health. It is housed within the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health and is under the leadership of Elaine Symanski, PhD who serves as Director. The mission of the SWCOEH is to promote and improve health, safety, and well-being in the workplace and the community.
Events and News
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Upcoming Events
- September 24-28, 2018
Environmental Health & Safety Academy - September 28, 2018 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Environmental and Occupational Health Science Research Seminar Series - October 12-13, 2018
Occupational Medicine for Primary Care Providers - October 18, 2018 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council - October 18, 2018 6:30PM - 8:45PM
Occupational Medicine Journal Club
Recent News
- Harvey victims asked to participate in study geared towards health impact from storm
- One Breath Partnership Houston - An estimated 1 in 11 Houstonians are living with asthma
- Total Worker Health Traineeships Available
- Occupational Epidemiology Traineeships Available
- SWCOEH NIOSH ERC 19th Annual Pilot Project Research Symposium
- Build it Forward: Community Feedback about Harvey Recovery
- Alumnus to receive 2018 R. Clarke Fraser New Investigator Award